ASME B31 – Design of Piping Systems for Industrial Plants – E-Learning Course

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the scope, structure and application of the ASME B31 code family for industrial piping systems.
• Identify the main design loads acting on piping systems, including sustained, displacement and occasional loads.
• Apply fluid flow principles to estimate pipe diameters and pressure losses in straight runs and fittings.
• Select piping materials considering corrosion, corrosion allowance, allowable stress, pressure, temperature and service conditions.
• Define piping specifications, including pipe types, schedules, joining methods, flanges, fittings, valves and piping classes.
• Determine insulation requirements for hot and cold piping systems based on technical selection parameters.
• Calculate required wall thicknesses for piping systems using the formulas and factors defined in applicable ASME B31 sections.
• Evaluate external pressure conditions and define support line requirements, wall thicknesses and stiffening ring criteria.
• Understand the main design considerations for buried piping systems, including loads, stress verification, failure modes and installation requirements.
• Develop piping layouts considering plot plans, equipment location, pipe racks, piping arrangements and access requirements.
• Integrate piping systems with industrial equipment such as heat exchangers, air coolers, compressors, pressure vessels and pumps.
• Analyze piping flexibility and thermal expansion using simplified analytical methods and applied calculation examples.
• Estimate induced forces, stresses, support loads and nozzle loads resulting from thermal expansion.
• Select and design piping supports, including rigid supports, variable load supports, constant load supports and structural supports.
• Apply engineering best practices and lessons learned to real piping design and modification challenges in industrial projects.

This course is intended for:

• Graduates and soon-to-be graduates in engineering or technical disciplines
• Designers involved in piping systems, plant layout or industrial equipment
• Freelancers working in mechanical design, piping design, calculation or technical support
• Technicians involved in manufacturing, quality, maintenance, inspection or installation activities
• Engineers responsible for the calculation, design, selection or verification of piping systems
• Professionals working with process plants, industrial facilities, pressure equipment, piping specifications or plant engineering projects

Prerequisite

Previous knowledge of ASME B31 or piping system design is not required to attend the course.

A general technical background in engineering, industrial equipment, mechanical design, process systems or plant layout will help participants follow the calculation concepts and practical examples more effectively.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

The training is based on a self-paced learning methodology, combining technical explanations with applied piping design and calculation exercises.

The course follows a “learn by doing” approach, using conceptual questions, assimilation tests, calculation examples and industrial case studies to reinforce the engineering criteria presented in each lesson.

Participants can review the course content as needed and progress through the lessons according to their own schedule.

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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