Workshop on Mechanical Designs & Specification of Oil & Gas Piping Systems

Program Overview:

This 5-day, intermediate level course for engineers and piping system designers reviews the key areas associated with the design of piping systems for oil and gas facilities. The course is focused on four areas: codes and standards, pipe materials and manufacture, piping components, and piping layout and design. Applicable piping codes for oil and gas facilities (ISO, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, etc.), pipe sizing calculations, pipe installation, and materials selection are an integral part of the course. The emphasis is on proper material selection and specification of piping systems.

For Whom:

This program is specifically designed for mechanical, facilities, plant, or pipeline engineers and piping system designers who are involved in the design of in-plant piping systems for oil and gas facilities.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• apply piping system codes and standards;
• apply line sizing and layout of piping systems in various types of facilities;
• specify proper components for process and utility applications;
• compare alternative materials of construction;
• explain process of steelmaking, pipe manufacturing, and material specifications;
• apply joining methods and inspection techniques; and
• apply key considerations for flare and vent systems, including PSV sizing.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Piping Theory

• Piping codes and standards (ANSI/ASME, API, ISO)
• Pipe materials and manufacturing
• Pipe Mechanics

Day 2: Basic pipe stress analysis methods

• Valves and actuators
• Welding and non-destructive testing
• Case Studies/Group Presentations

Day 3: Pipe Specifications

• Line sizing basics

(single-phase and multiphase flow)

• Pipe and valve material selection
• Pipe Layout

Day 4: Piping layout and design

• Manifolds, headers, and flare/vent systems
• Case Studies/Group Presentations

Day 5: Operations & Maintenance

• Non-metallic piping systems
• Operations and maintenance considerations

of facilities and pipelines

• Case Studies/Group Presentations

Training Methodology

Lectures, discussions, exercises, and case studies will be used to reinforce these teaching/learning methods.