Day 1: Fundamentals of Piping Systems and Design Standards

• Overview of industrial piping systems and applications
• Key terminology and components: valves, flanges, supports, fittings
• Introduction to ASME B31.3, B31.1, and relevant international codes
• Piping design principles: pressure, temperature, material compatibility

Day 2: Piping Layout, Support Design & Core Calculations (Condensed)

• Interpret piping layouts, isometrics, and general arrangement drawings to understand design intent and spatial coordination.
• Perform basic piping design calculations, including pipe wall thickness, pressure drop, and sizing by code requirements.
• Design and apply rigid pipe supports, considering their structural role, design flexibility, and field adjustability.
• Select and customise spring supports (variable, constant, big-ton) based on thermal expansion, system loads, and operating conditions.
• Understand and apply restraints for dynamic load control, including hydraulic snubbers, sway struts, and mechanical dampeners.
• Integrate pipe support strategies with overall piping system layout, balancing functionality, cost-efficiency, and ease of maintenance.

Day 3: Piping Stress Analysis and Flexibility Considerations

• Introduction to piping stress types: thermal, pressure, dead weight, wind, seismic
• Static and dynamic loads in piping systems
• Flexibility analysis and use of expansion loops and joints
• Support and anchor types: fixed, spring hangers, guides

Day 4: Mechanical Integrity and Condition Assessment

• Lifecycle management of piping systems
• Inspection techniques: ultrasonic, radiographic, hydrotesting
• Common Failure modes: fatigue, creep, erosion, vibration
• Case study: root cause analysis of a piping failure

Day 5: Degradation Mechanisms and Risk Mitigation

• Overview of degradation threats: corrosion, SCC, hydrogen embrittlement
• Corrosion mapping and remaining life assessments
• Prevention and mitigation strategies: coatings, cathodic protection, materials upgrade
• Integrating piping inspection with RBI and maintenance planning