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Code |
Format |
Currency |
Individual Pricing Per Person |
Duration* |
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PEEL079 |
E-Learning |
EUR |
625 |
120 hours |
*– Duration is an estimated minimum based on number of slides, audio comments, number of quizzes and exercises.
About this Training
This training program provides a structured technical approach to piping stress and flexibility analysis, covering the fundamentals of mechanics of materials, stress behaviour, thermal expansion, boundary conditions, code requirements and software-based analysis.
The course is delivered 100% online and on-demand, allowing participants to study at their own pace. Instructor support will be provided through the consultation forum on the Virtual Campus. Participants will have one year of access to the platform to complete the course.
Course Outline
This module covers the main technical aspects required to analyse piping systems under mechanical, thermal and operating loads according to applicable piping codes and complementary engineering criteria.
Participants will learn how to evaluate stresses and deformations, understand the influence of stiffness and constraints, define load cases, model piping systems using computational tools, and interpret stress analysis results against allowable code limits.
The course also includes practical case studies, conceptual questions, software-based exercises, simplified calculations and lessons learned based on real industrial projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply mechanics of materials concepts to evaluate stresses, strains, stiffness and deformation in piping systems
- Distinguish between primary, secondary and occasional stresses in piping design
- Identify stress limits and allowable criteria according to applicable piping codes
- Evaluate the effect of thermal expansion, displacement loads and boundary conditions on piping behaviour
- Recognise the influence of constraints, degrees of freedom and stiffness on flexibility analysis
- Model piping systems using computational analysis tools and define relevant load cases
- Interpret software results and validate them using simplified analytical calculations
- Identify stress intensification factors, stress concentrators and common failure modes
- Assess loads and movements at terminal points, nozzles and equipment connections
- Apply codes such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and EN 13480 in technical analysis
This course is intended for:
- Graduates or soon-to-graduate professionals in engineering or technical disciplines
- Piping designers involved in routing, layout, supports or stress-related documentation
- Mechanical engineers working with piping systems, equipment connections or flexibility analysis
- Technicians involved in calculation, manufacturing, inspection, safety, quality or maintenance activities
- Freelancers and professionals seeking practical knowledge of piping stress analysis and code-based verification
Prerequisite
Previous knowledge of piping stress analysis is not required. However, basic familiarity with industrial piping systems, piping drawings, mechanical design principles or engineering calculations will be useful, particularly for the software-based case studies and code verification exercises.
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The course follows a self-paced “learn by doing” methodology, combining technical theory, assimilation questions, simplified calculations and software-based case studies. The training is structured around non-scheduled online sessions, allowing participants to progress through the content while applying the concepts to realistic piping stress and flexibility analysis scenarios.
Your expert course instructor is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and MBA holder with over 20 years of experience in the design, calculation and fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping systems and general structures.
Throughout his career, he has been involved in the full equipment lifecycle, from initial concept development, drawings, design and calculations, through to technical specifications, technical requisitions, vendor drawing reviews, manufacturing support and installation assistance. His project experience includes work for major international clients such as SHELL, EXXON, REPSOL, CHEVRON, GALP, CEPSA, TUPRAS and SAUDI ARAMCO.
In addition to his technical expertise, he has extensive experience delivering specialist training in both classroom and online formats. He has conducted more than 75 training courses for institutions and in-company programmes, with courses designed for graduates, designers, engineers and experienced professionals.
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