Building the Arteries of Industry: Piping Design and Engineering Training Course

Introduction

Piping systems are the arteries and veins of any industrial facility, transporting raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods across diverse temperatures, pressures, and corrosive environments. Their meticulous design, engineering, and installation are paramount for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation. Errors in piping design can lead to catastrophic failures, significant production losses, and substantial safety hazards, underscoring the critical need for highly skilled professionals in this domain.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of piping design and engineering. From exploring the fundamental principles of fluid flow and material selection to mastering various piping components, layout considerations, stress analysis, and relevant industry codes, you will gain the expertise to design and manage robust piping systems effectively. This empowers you to optimize plant layouts, ensure mechanical integrity, enhance operational safety, and strategically contribute to the successful execution of industrial projects.

Target Audience

  • Piping Design Engineers and Draftsmen.
  • Process Engineers and Chemical Engineers.
  • Mechanical Engineers.
  • Project Engineers and Managers.
  • Plant Engineers and Technical Support Staff.
  • Construction and Installation Supervisors.
  • Quality Control and Assurance Personnel.
  • Entry-level Engineers in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Firms.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of piping design and its importance in industrial facilities.
  • Grasp the various types of piping materials and their selection criteria.
  • Analyze different piping components and their functions.
  • Comprehend the methodology for developing piping layouts and routing.
  • Evaluate the principles of pipe stress analysis and support design.
  • Develop practical skills in interpreting piping drawings and specifications.
  • Navigate relevant industry codes and standards for piping design.
  • Formulate robust strategies for designing, engineering, and managing safe and efficient piping systems.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Piping Systems and Engineering Discipline
  • Role of piping in various industries (oil & gas, chemical, power, water treatment).
  • Overview of the piping engineering discipline.
  • Project lifecycle and piping's role: conceptual, FEED, detail engineering, construction.
  • Key objectives: safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, operability, maintainability.
  • Introduction to relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31 series).
  1. Piping Components and Materials
  • Pipes: manufacturing methods, dimensions (NPS, DN, schedule), material specifications (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys).
  • Fittings: elbows, tees, reducers, caps, laterals – types and applications.
  • Flanges: types (slip-on, weld neck, blind), ratings, facings, gasket selection.
  • Valves: types (gate, globe, ball, check, butterfly), selection criteria, valve actuators.
  • Specialty items: strainers, sight glasses, flexible hoses.
  1. Piping Design Basis and Data Collection
  • Process flow diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) interpretation.
  • Equipment layout drawings and plot plans.
  • Data required for piping design: process conditions, fluid properties, environmental factors.
  • Design pressure and temperature determination.
  • Corrosive and erosive service considerations.
  1. Piping Layout and Routing Principles
  • General piping layout philosophies: safety, operability, maintainability.
  • Routing considerations: elevation, supports, access, interferences.
  • Pipe rack design and layout.
  • Equipment nozzle orientations and connections.
  • Preparing piping GA (General Arrangement) drawings.
  1. Pipe Stress Analysis Fundamentals
  • Purpose of pipe stress analysis: ensuring system integrity and preventing failures.
  • Sources of stress: thermal expansion, pressure, weight, external loads.
  • Stress classification: primary, secondary, peak.
  • Introduction to pipe stress analysis software (e.g., Caesar II, AutoPIPE).
  • Basic stress calculation methods.
  1. Pipe Support Design
  • Purpose of pipe supports: carrying weight, guiding, restraining, absorbing movement.
  • Types of pipe supports: rigid (shoe, clamp, dummy leg), spring hangers, constant supports.
  • Support spacing and location criteria.
  • Design of anchors and guides.
  • Hot and cold spring considerations.
  1. Piping Drawings and Documentation
  • Isometric drawings: understanding dimensions, symbols, and annotations.
  • Orthographic drawings and sections.
  • Piping material specifications (PMS) and line lists.
  • Tie-in lists and demolition drawings.
  • As-built documentation.
  1. Piping Fabrication, Erection, and Testing
  • Spool fabrication and shop vs. field fabrication.
  • Welding procedures and quality control.
  • Pressure testing: hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.
  • Non-destructive examination (NDE) methods for piping welds (RT, UT, PT, MT).
  • Flushing and cleaning of piping systems.
  1. Piping Codes, Standards, and Specifications
  • Overview of ASME B31 series (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8).
  • API standards relevant to piping.
  • International codes (e.g., EN, ISO).
  • Company specific engineering standards.
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities of piping engineers.
  1. Advanced Piping Topics and Future Trends
  • Specialized piping: jacketed piping, lined piping, FRP piping.
  • Pipeline design considerations (long-distance transport).
  • Digitalization in piping design: 3D modeling (Plant 3D, SmartPlant 3D), BIM.
  • AI and automation in piping design and inspection.
  • Fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment for aging piping systems.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

Building The Arteries Of Industry: Piping Design And Engineering Training Course in Lao People's Democratic Republic
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