Piping Engineering & Stress Analysis

Introduction

Covers piping systems design, operation, and integrity in petroleum facilities.

Objectives

• Understand piping systems
• Recognize stress issues
• Improve integrity awareness
• Support safe operation

Target Audience

Piping engineers

 mechanical engineers.

Day 1: Piping Fundamentals

• Piping materials
• Codes and standards
• Ratings and classes
• Design considerations

Day 2: Valves & Fittings

• Valve types
• Selection criteria
• Fittings and flanges
• Leakage risks

Day 3: Piping Stress Basics

• Thermal expansion
• Stress causes
• Flexibility concepts
• Support design

Day 4: Piping Integrity

• Corrosion mechanisms
• Inspection methods
• Leak prevention
• Risk management

Day 5: Case Studies

• Common failures
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions