Program: Introduction to Pipe Stress: Fundamentals I&II
Team Account users: €440
Starts August 2
Virtual Program
HYB503
Course Objective
"Ideal for Lead Piping Engineers and Junior Pipe Stress Engineers that want to make the right decisions."
Starts August 2
5 week program
Instructor-led Program
Live + Self-study
Remote learning
100% online program
Digital Personal Certificate
to prove your skills
About the course
HYBRID
Starts August 2
5 weeks
7 modules
4 hrs/wk
English
Limited seats
HYB503
This course by Stressman Engineering gives you a strong base and understanding of Pipe Stress Engineering. It will enhance your discussions with colleagues, vendors and clients and refuels you with inspiration and knowledge. In a set of online modules, you learn to understand the design philosophy of pipe stress. With practical examples, the instructors will provide you with a prominent course and give you a complete overview.
The course provides a broad context of the concepts, insights into possibilities for optimization and cost reduction, and a strong base for deeper discussions with colleagues, vendors and clients.
The course consists of 12 online, self-study modules combined with 5 online live sessions with the instructor. All training content is provided through your EngineeringTrainer account.
After the course you maintain 1-year unlimited access to the course and the discussions forum. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh the knowledge for your projects.
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Meet your instructors
Juan Manuel Mendez Franco
COO at Stressman Engineering
President of The PSI Association
Pipe Stress, Piping Design, FEA, Ansys
the 5-week Program
Instructor & student introductions
Course details & schedule
Using the Course Forum
Certificate requirements
Learning objectives
Q&A
Definition
What is a Piping Stress Analysis?
Why do a stress analysis?
Force & moment
Material Stress
Most common types of stress - Part A
Most common types of stress - Part B
Piping loads classification: Primary loads
Piping loads classification: Secondary & Occasional
Piping loads classification: Primary vs. Secondary
Piping loads classification: Dynamic loads
Piping loads classification: Summary and further discussion
Types of loads
Piping vs. Pipelines - Part A
Piping vs. Pipelines - Part B
Piping vs. Pipelines - Part C
Onshore vs. Offshore
Piping stress analysis scenarios - Part A
Piping stress analysis scenarios - Part B
Piping stress analysis scenarios - Part C
Pipeline stress analysis scenarios - Part A
Pipeline stress analysis scenarios - Part B
Static vs. Dynamic: Stress analysis
Codes & Standards for Pipe Stress
ASME codes on the spot
European codes on the spot
International standards
ASD vs. LFRD
Onshore / offshore: piping codes
Other international & local: piping codes
Recommended document
Summary Lecture: 3D Stress State
Group Discussion: How to evaluate high stress?
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Introduction
Equipment codes in process piping systems
Overloaded nozzles
Overloaded nozzles: further discussion
Centrifugal pumps
Positive displacement pumps
Centrifugal Compressors - Part A
Centrifugal Compressors - Part B
Reciprocating Compressors
Steam turbines
Shell & tube heat exchangers
Plate: heat exchangers
Air-cooled: heat exchangers
Remaining equipments
ASME vessels & columns - Part A
ASME vessels & columns - Part B
PD5500 vessels & columns
Onshore pipelines: equipement & components
Offshore equipment: codes
Plastic piping: codes
Introduction & summary
Stress critically selection: Definition
Types of stress analysis: Visual analysis
Types of stress analysis: Manual analysis
Types of stress analysis: Comparison
Computational analysis: FEA type
Computational analysis: Static vs. Dynamic - Part A
Computational analysis: Static vs. Dynamic - Part B
Selection methods
Stress Critically: Selection Examples
Wall thickness calculation per ASME B31.3
Weld Joint Quality Factor, E
Weld Joint Strength Reduction Factor, W
Material Coefficient Factor, Y
Considering Corrosion Allowance
Wall thickness calculation per ASME B31.8
Examples under B31.3 Chapter II, based on OD
Examples under B31.3 Chapter II, based on ID
Examples under B31.3 Chapter IX, high pressure piping (OD)
Examples under B31.3 Chapter IX, high pressure piping (ID)
Examples under B31.8 Chapter VIII
Summary Lecture: Failure checks
Group Discussion: Allowable values & safety factors
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Module Introduction & Overview
Basic Allowable Stress Tables
Allowable Stress due to Sustained Loads
Allowable Stress due to Displacement Strains
Occasional Stress Allowable
Pipe Weight Considerations
Fluid WeightConsiderations
Additional WeighInsulation & Internal Lining
The buoyancy of Piping Systems
Elasticity Modules Tables
Flexibility Factors & Stress Intensification Factors (SIF)
Pressure Stiffening of Components
Pressure & Weight Sustained Stresses
Pipe Span Calculations
Thermal ExpansionCoefficient Tables
Displacement Stress
Expansion Loops
Sagging & Hogging
Drag loads
Wind Loading on Piping Systems
Acceleration on Piping Systems
Transportation Analysis of Piping Systems
Exercise Review
Load Combination Cases Part A
Basic Load Combinations Part B
Load Combinations Example Part C
Load Case Combinations Part D
Load Case Combinations Part E
Load Case Combinations Part G
Scalar Combinations of Loads
Non-linearities
Load Combinations Example for Pipe Stress Analysis
Accidental Loads
Trunnions & Welded Attachments
Pipe Shoes
Piping guides and stops
Anti Vibration Supports, Struts & Sway braces
Spring Supports
Snubbers
Expansion Joints
Summary Lecture: 3D Stress State
Group Discussion: How to evaluate high stress?
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Introduction & Recap
Flange Leakage Calculations
Kellogg's equivalent pressure method
Flange calculation: ASME VIII Division 1 &
Flange calculation: API TR 6AF & API TR 6AF2
Category M Fluid Piping as per ASME B31.3
High-Pressure Piping
Piping supports settlement
Equipment settlements
Pipeline / Soil settlements
Slug flow
Water Hammer or Surge
Discharge in open systems: Pressure Safety valves
Discharge in closed systems: Pressure Safety valves
Acoustic induced vibration (AIV)
Flow-induced vibrations (FIV)
Summary AIV vs. FIV
Vortex-Induced Vibrations
Pulsations in Piping Systems (Flow-induced pulsations)
Thermal Bowing
Hydrogen Induced Stress Cracking (HISC)
Jacketed Piping
Blast Calculations
Recap & Exercise Review
Module introduction
Basic definitions and relations
Reporting a Pipe Stress Analysis
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Piping
Buried piping systems
Water hammer phenomena
Summary
Summary Lecture: Support placement best practices
Group Discussion: Reducing nozzle loads
Discussing questions from Course Forum
General Q&A
Congratulations
Course evaluation survey
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Results
After the courses Fundamentals I & II course you have a complete overview of pipe stress process.
After this course, you...
Know all concepts involved in a pipe stress flexibility analysis,
Better understand code related load combinations,
Have a good overview of all types of piping components and support types,
Know about different flange types and calculations,
Understand special load cases for piping systems,
Have a detailed understanding of the documentation aspects involved with pipe stress and interfaces with other disciplines,
Understand the different loads relevant for pipe stress and their combinations,
Know the different codes & standards related to pipes and connected equipments, and their context,
Understand the differences for pipe stress analyses of different types of systems,
Know how to perform a Piping Stress Criticality Selection and perform pipe wall thickness calculations,.
Who should attend this course
Piping Design Engineers & Piping Design Leads which are required to understand the basics of pipe stress engineering to make the right decisions,
Junior Pipe Stress Engineers with 0-3yr experience,
Mechanical, Process and Structural engineers that require a broad perspective on piping system design.
Prerequisites:
Technical background
Level: Fundamentals
Drip Schedule
The relevant items of the course, including the links for the live sessions, are provided through a drip schedule, meaning that modules will become available step-by-step as the course progresses. Some weeks include self-paced learning modules, others both self-paced as live events as per the program.
Content
The course utilizes pre-recorded lectures and self-study exercises, combined with live Q&A's and discussions. Live events are provided through MS Teams for which links are distributed from your course dashboard. Note that no downloadable manual is provided in this course as it is completely provided through our interactive portal.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again when you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
Course start date: Monday, July 4
| Week 1 | Kick-off (0.5 hr) | Monday, August 2, 1pm CEST (convert time-zone) |
| Module 1 available in portal Module 2 available in portal Module 3 available in portal Module 4A available in portal | Monday, August 2 | |
| Week 2 | Session A (1 hr) | Tuesday, August 9, 1pm CEST (convert time-zone) |
| Module 4B available in portal Module 5 available in portal Module 6 available in portal | Tuesday, August 9 | |
| Week 3 | Session B (1 hr) | Tuesday, August 16, 1pm CEST (convert time-zone) |
| Module 7 available in portal Module 8 available in portal Module 9 available in portal | Tuesday, August 16 | |
| Week 4 | Session C (1 hr) | Tuesday, August 23, 1pm CEST (convert time-zone) |
| Module 10 available in portal Module 11 available in portal Module 12 available in portal | Tuesday, August 23 | |
| Week 5 | Session D (1 hr) | Tuesday, August 30, 1pm CEST (convert time-zone) |
After the course you receive 1-year unlimited access to all course material including recordings of the live sessions. This allows you to watch recording of lectures again whenever you need to refresh knowledge for your daily work projects.
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Enroll directly using the Add-to-Cart button at the top of this page. Pay by creditcard, PayPal, or bank transfer.
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FAQ
Video lectures,
Exercises,
Instructor-led live sessions with lectures, group discussions, exercises and Q&A's,
Discussion forum with other participants & instructor.
Exercise files can be downloaded, these can include .pdf files with the exercise questions or other file types. Videos will not be available for download, but can be accessed directly with your account on the portal. If slides are used in the videos or live sessions these can be viewed separately as well through the portal, but are not available for download.
You receive 12-months unlimited access to the course. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
Yes, live sessions are included in this course that allow you to interact with the instructor and ask questions. Additionally, questions can be submitted in the learning portal by the participants which are addressed in the live sessions.
No software is required for participants of this course.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Live sessions
Live events are provided by means of Microsoft Teams. Hence it required to have an MS Teams account. Additionally, a webcam and microphone are mandatory for the live events. Separate earplugs are recommended as to avoid sound echo.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.
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