Advanced Piping Engineer

1. Solving Overstressed Piping Systems

Overstressed components in a piping system? Learn how to identify the cause and the route to a solution. In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: the identification of overstressed locations, does the model have sufficient resolution, solution methodology, common design approaches to add flexibility, expansion loops and bellows.

2. Non-standard Materials and Conditions in a Piping Analysis

Next to metallic piping, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is used for a number of piping systems. In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: fibreglass/FRP piping: applications and material properties, design envelope of FRP piping and common failures, advantages and disadvantages of buried piping systems, soil-pipe interaction, common failures with buried piping to avoid.

3. Flange Leakage Calculations

Understand the intricacies of flange leakage calculations in this focused course. Covering Kellogg's equivalent pressure method and calculations as per ASME VIII Division 1 & 2, and API TR 6AF & 6AF2, this course provides comprehensive knowledge for accurately assessing and preventing flange leakage. Perfect for engineers and industry professionals seeking specialized skills.

4. Piping Stress Special Cases

Explore advanced topics in piping stress with this specialized course. Topics include Category M fluid piping, high-pressure systems, settlement issues, slug flow, water hammer, pressure safety valves, and various vibrations like AIV and FIV. Learn about thermal bowing, HISC, jacketed piping, and blast calculations. Ideal for professionals tackling complex piping stress scenarios.

5. Dynamic Stress Analysis of Industrial Piping Systems

After this course, you...

• understand the different dynamic analysis techniques used by pipe stress software,

• have seen numerous examples of how these techniques are applied to assess pipe vibrations,

• are familiar with the theory and concepts behind modal analysis, time history analysis, harmonic analysis and spectrum analysis,

• are able to judge which technique is most suitable for your situation.

6. Acoustic and Flow Induced Vibrations (AIV, FIV) in Industrial Systems

After this course, you...

• Have a good understanding of the physical phenomena associated with AIV and FIV,

• Know how to approach AIV and FIV issues in the field,

• Are able to identify the risk of AIV and FIV for new systems,

• Know Codes and Guidelines that are relevant when evaluating AIV and FIV,

• Have seen a multitude of real life cases.

7. Soil Pipe Interaction

Analysing a buried piping network?

This course will teach you the Soil Mechanics relevant for buried piping.

In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:Lateral Soil Resistance, both passive and active,the "wedge effect" caused by lateral loads,the lateral soil equations,Vertical Soil Resistance and its derivation,the calculation of the Axial Soil Resistance,soil pipe stiffness relationships,soil implementation in piping stress models,Longitudinal Stresses and virtual anchor length,exercise to define your own soil properties.

8. Buried Pipe Buckling and Soil Settlement

Analysing a buried piping network? This course will teach you about the buckling load cases to which underground piping is susceptible and the effects of soil settlement. In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:Upheaval Pipe Buckling,Ring Type Buckling and allowable buckling pressure,calculation of soil settlement,installation of buried piping,exercise: analysis of a road crossing,exercise: Upheaval Buckling.

9. Understanding Water Hammer: Part I

After this course, you...

• have a solid understanding of water hammer phenomena,

• have seen numerous real life cases of water hammer phenomena in industrial piping,

• understand how system parameters (fluid, diameters, lenghts) influence water hammer,

• are capable of assessing pressure surge reports and situations to take actions for mitigation of their system at hand.

10. Understanding Water Hammer: Part II

After this course, you...

• have a solid understanding of water hammer phenomena,

• have seen numerous real life cases of water hammer phenomena in industrial piping,

• understand how system parameters (fluid, diameters, lenghts) influence water hammer,

• are capable of assessing pressure surge reports and situations to take actions for mitigation of their system at hand.

11. Fiberglass Engineering for Piping Systems: an introduction

After this course, you...

• understand the different aspects involved with realizing an FRP piping system,

• have a basic understanding of FRP materials and engineering processes,

• have seen multiple examples of FRP systems and discussions about good design practices.

12. How to Review a Pulsation Study

After this course, you...

• are able to perform a concise review of a pulsation study to verify that the study meets the minimum quality levels,

• understand the important aspects of a pulsation report,

• know how to utilize BOSview to review pulsation study results,

• can identify potential issues that should be reviewed by an expert,

• can ensure that the documentation of a pulsation analysis is complete, enabling an in• depth review when required.