Intermediate Piping Engineer

1. Types of pipe stress analysis

Explore various methods of pipe stress analysis. Topics include visual and manual analysis, comparative techniques, and computational analysis using FEA. Understand static vs. dynamic analysis, selection methods, and practical examples of stress criticality. Ideal for professionals seeking a thorough understanding of pipe stress assessment.

2. Basics of Pipe Stress according to ASME B31.3 and EN 13480

This on-demand course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of pipe stress analysis. Designed for both beginners and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of process piping, this course offers a detailed exploration of the key concepts and practical applications involved in ensuring the integrity and safety of piping systems.

3. Components in a Piping Analysis

Want to learn about the typical components in a process piping system?

In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: stress calculations and wall thickness calculations for straight pipe,thin-walled piping vs. thick-walled piping, the types of bends, reducers and tees, flange and valve types used in process piping, nozzles and types of nozzle reinforcement.

4. Supporting and Load Conditions for Piping Systems

Want to get started with support types and load conditions in a process piping system?

In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:common support types in a piping system, the impact of stiffness, gaps, and friction,spring supports and steel structures,process conditions, imposed displacements, and occasional loads, how to support a simple piping system.

5. Failure Modes and Allowable Values for Piping Analysis

In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: load types assessed for conformance to EN 13480 and ASME B31.3, failure mechanisms in a piping system, sustained loads, occasional loads, and operating loads, the expansion and fatigue load cases, how to construct the load cases for a piping stress analysis.

6. Performing a Pipe Stress Analysis conform ASME B31.3 and EN 13480

What are the steps that should be taken in a pipe stress code conformance check? In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: performing a piping flexibility analysis conform EN 13480 and ASME B31.3, stress intensification factors (SIFs), the code stress calculation and the allowable values, nozzle load, flange, and support load assessment, checks on the displacement of piping system.

7. NozzlePRO Essentials

After this course, you...

• are familiar with the NozzlePRO Interface & its modules,

• know how to work with shell type FEA models,

• understand the Options Menu & Boundary Conditions,

• can correctly set nozzle loads,

• know how to visually verify model settings & mesh,

• can post• process your results,

• understand Stress Categorization as per ASME BPVC VIII• 2,

• understand the associated Compliance Checks,

• know how to model piping actions and calculate SIFs,

• can calculate nozzle flexibilities and use them for pipe stress analysis.

8. Wall thickness calculations for Industrial Piping

Master wall thickness calculations for industrial piping. Covering ASME B31.3 and B31.8 standards, topics include weld joint factors, material coefficients, corrosion allowance, and practical examples for various conditions and pressures. Ideal for professionals seeking to ensure compliance and safety in piping systems.

9. Load Combination Cases for Pipe Stress Analysis

This course delves into load combination cases for pipe stress analysis, covering basic and advanced load combinations, scalar combinations, non-linearities, and accidental loads. Through detailed examples and exercises, you'll learn to effectively apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, enhancing your skills in managing complex pipe stress situations. Ideal for engineers and industry professionals.

10. Reporting a Pipe Stress Analysis

Learn how to effectively report pipe stress analysis in this practical course. Topics include constructing detailed reports, creating stress isometrics, and preparing audit documentation. Utilize a comprehensive piping stress checklist to ensure thorough and accurate reporting. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their documentation and reporting skills in pipe stress analysis.

11. Acoustic Induced Vibrations (AIV)

Learn about the cause, analysis, and mitigation of Acoustically Induced Vibrations (AIV) in piping systems.

In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through: typical causes of AIV in piping systems,the excitation of a piping system; resonance modes and peak stresses,codes and guidelines for managing AIV,analytical determination of AIV levels,detailed analysis of AIV,typical mitigation measures against AIV.

12. Crevice Corrosion

After this course, you...

• have an awareness of the main forms of corrosion found within the refining, chemical and power generation industries.

• understand the basic principles of corrosion science for these damage mechanisms.

• have an appreciation of the process systems, design features and operating conditions that are the main drivers of corrosion.

• have learned how various types of corrosion can be diagnosed.

• have seen a wide range of corrosion failure examples from the processing industry.

• have been taken through a selection of process safety cases illustrating corrosion failures, and have gained an appreciation of the lessons learned.

• understand the mitigation options available to avoid these corrosion issues.

13. Pitting & Localised Corrosion

After this course, you...

• have an awareness of the main forms of corrosion found within the refining, chemical and power generation industries.

• understand the basic principles of corrosion science for these damage mechanisms.

• have an appreciation of the process systems, design features and operating conditions that are the main drivers of corrosion.

• have learned how various types of corrosion can be diagnosed.

• have seen a wide range of corrosion failure examples from the processing industry.

• have been taken through a selection of process safety cases illustrating corrosion failures, and have gained an appreciation of the lessons learned.

• understand the mitigation options available to avoid these corrosion issues.

14. Intergranular Corrosion (IGC)

After this course, you...

• have an awareness of the main forms of corrosion found within the refining, chemical and power generation industries.

• understand the basic principles of corrosion science for these damage mechanisms.

• have an appreciation of the process systems, design features and operating conditions that are the main drivers of corrosion.

• have learned how various types of corrosion can be diagnosed.

• have seen a wide range of corrosion failure examples from the processing industry.

• have been taken through a selection of process safety cases illustrating corrosion failures, and have gained an appreciation of the lessons learned.

• understand the mitigation options available to avoid these corrosion issues.

15. Selective Leaching

After this course, you...

• have an awareness of the main forms of corrosion found within the refining, chemical and power generation industries.

• understand the basic principles of corrosion science for these damage mechanisms.

• have an appreciation of the process systems, design features and operating conditions that are the main drivers of corrosion.

• have learned how various types of corrosion can be diagnosed.

• have seen a wide range of corrosion failure examples from the processing industry.

• have been taken through a selection of process safety cases illustrating corrosion failures, and have gained an appreciation of the lessons learned.

• understand the mitigation options available to avoid these corrosion issues.