The ASME B31.3, Process Piping Code requirements are thoroughly covered in the course. It contains explanations of significant new requirements in the 2008 edition of ASME B31.3, together with the rationale for the modifications, and has been entirely updated, rearranged, and improved. With a focus on B31.3, Process Piping, the course will go over the fundamental requirements of the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping. General topics covered in the course include the organization and intent of the code, pressure design, design for sustained loads (including support design), flexibility analysis, loads of equipment, expansion joints, supports, and restraints, materials, fabrication, examination, testing, and mechanical integrity for existing pipe systems. There will be demonstrations of the applications of these concepts, including basic manual analysis techniques and computer-based techniques utilizing CAESAR II. Samples of the necessary analysis

Course Objectives:

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

· Have a very good background on the scope & definition of ASME B31.3, process piping design, construction & mechanical integrity

· Understand metallic pipe and fitting selection including its system failure, bases for selection and method requirements

· Identify the strengths of materials including its requirements and be able to identify the bases for design stresses

· Determine the components of pressure design and be able to know the concepts of weld joint strength factor and design pressure & temperature

· Know the process of valve selection and be able to list the requirements needed for the selection process

· Become familiar with the design of flanged joints and be able to describe its features & functions

· Introduce flexibility & flexibility analysis and able to explain the general considerations for the layout and support of pipes ‚ Learn the various types and designs of expansion joints and be able to describe their components and use

· Understand the fabrication and installation methods of pipings and be able to list the requirements and guidelines needed in the inspection, examination and testing of pipes

· Heighten awareness with the concept of instrument piping and pressure relieving systems and learn how these systems can be designed

· Know the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination and testing methods for nonmetallic piping systems, category M Fluid service & high-pressure piping

· Review the concept of API 570 including its inspection, repair, alteration and rerating of in-service piping

Who Should Attend?

This course provides an overview of all significant aspects and considerations of piping for those who are involved in the design, analysis, fabrication, installation, maintenance or ownership of piping systems. Engineers, Senior Draftsmen, maintenance, quality assurance, and manufacturing personnel who work in the chemical, petroleum, utility, plastic processing, pulp and paper, and manufacturing, fields will find it a time-saving means to broaden and update their knowledge of piping. Those who must comply with Code requirements will benefit from the practical approach presented in this course in obtaining satisfactory and economical piping systems.

Course Outlines:

Welcome & Introduction

Introduction: General Definitions, Piping Design Method, Piping System Standards, B31 Committee Organization, B31.3 Scope, Organization of the Code, Fluid Service Definitions

Metallic Pipe and Fitting Selection: Piping System Failure, Bases for Selection, Listed versus Unlisted Piping Components, Fluid Service Requirements, Pipe, Joining Method, Fittings, Branch Connections, Flanges, Gaskets, Bolting

Materials: Strength of Materials, Bases for Design Stresses, B31.3 Material Requirements

Pressure Design: Design Pressure and Temperature, Quality Factors, Weld Joint Strength Factor, Pressure Design of Components

Valves Selection: Code Requirements, Selection by Valve Type

Flanged Joints: Design, Bolt-Up

Introduction to Flexibility Analysis: What are we trying to achieve?, Sustained loads, Displacement Loads, Reaction Design Criteria, Flexibility Analysis Example

Layout & Support: General Considerations, Support Spacing, Support Locations, Support Elements, Fixing Problems

Flexibility: General Considerations, Friction, Stress Intensification, Elbow Flexibility, Thermal Expansion, Spring Hangers, The Displacement Load Analysis, Elastic Follow-Up, Fixing Problems, Cautions

Reactions: General Considerations, Fabricated Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Supports, Flanged Joints, Cold Spring Flexibility Analysis: When to Perform a Detailed Analysis, Computer Program Attributes, Considerations, Solving Problems, Typical Errors, Sample Computer Flexibility Analysis

Designing with Expansion Joints: Types of Expansion Joints, Pressure Thrust, Installation of Expansion Joints, Metal Bellows Expansion Joints, Other Considerations

Fabrication & Installation: Welder/Brazer Qualification, Welding Processes, Weld Preparation, Typical Welds, Preheating and Heat Treatment, Bending and Forming, Typical Owner Added Requirements, Installation

Instrument Piping & Pressure Relieving Systems: What must be protected, how systems can be designed?

Non-metallic Piping Systems: Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Examination and Testing

Category M Fluid Service: Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Examination and Testing

High-Pressure Piping: Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Examination and Testing

API -570- Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems: Responsibilities, General Considerations, Frequency and Extent of Inspections, Remaining Life, MAWP, Repairs and Alterations, Rerating

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