Piping Design & ASME B31.3 Process Piping Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the scope, structure, and application of ASME B31.3 and its relationship with other piping codes and referenced standards on Day 1.
• Apply fluid service categories, including normal, Category D, Category M, high pressure, and severe cyclic conditions, to piping design and examination requirements.
• Define design pressure and temperature, allowances, and allowable stresses in accordance with the code.
• Calculate pressure design thickness for straight pipe, including weld joint and weld strength reduction factors, corrosion allowance, and mill tolerance.
• Evaluate branch connections and reinforcement requirements.
• Select flanges, fittings, valves, gaskets, and bolting using referenced component standards and pressure-temperature ratings.
• Select piping materials considering service conditions, corrosion, and low-temperature toughness and impact testing requirements.
• Develop and review piping material specifications and line classes.
• Apply piping layout and plant design principles, including access, maintenance, safety, and constructability, and interpret P&IDs, plot plans, and isometrics.
• Apply the fundamentals of piping flexibility and stress analysis, including thermal expansion, sustained and occasional loads, support design, and equipment nozzle loads.
• Apply fabrication, welding, preheat, and post-weld heat treatment requirements for process piping.
• Plan examination, inspection, and leak testing, including hydrostatic, pneumatic, and sensitive leak tests, and prepare required documentation by the end of Day 5.

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Navigate ASME B31.3 and locate relevant requirements quickly.
• Classify fluid services and apply the corresponding requirements.
• Establish correct design conditions and allowable stresses.
• Calculate required pipe wall thickness accurately.
• Check branch connections for adequate reinforcement.
• Select components with appropriate pressure-temperature ratings.
• Select materials suitable for service and low-temperature conditions.
• Review piping specifications and line classes.
• Apply sound piping layout practices.
• Understand when and how piping flexibility and stress analysis is required.
• Apply fabrication, welding, and heat treatment requirements.
• Plan examination and leak testing correctly.

Course Outline