Pipe Stress (I) Program

The flexibility analysis of piping systems is carried out by skilled persons within engineering companies. The course is created and conducted by qualified professional engineers and is based on years of experience. The purpose of this course is to train flexibility analysis, to engineers with some years of experience in the piping discipline.

Course Format

This course consists of some study material in pdf, multiple-choice tests and case studies. The course emphasis is laid on the solution of practical designs and calculations with the help of the tutor. The participant receives feedback from the instructor via the discussion forum and web conferences.

What you'll learn

• Week 1: Introduction to flexibility analysis
• Week 2: Pipe stress classification. Failure theory. Admissible stress
• Week 3: Stress intensification coefficients
• Week 4: Basic piping support elements
• Week 5: Thermal expansion. Analysis of sustained case
• Week 6: Analysis of operation case: pipe racks
• Week 7: Analysis of operation case: static equipment
• Week 8: Analysis of operation case: piping
• Week 9: Analysis of flange leakage
• Week 10: Analysis of occasional loads: wind and earthquake
• Week 11: Introduction to dynamic analysis. Other pipe supports.
• Week 12: Final project

Prerequisites

Engineers or technicians with a background in mechanical engineering and the use of materials.

The International Institute of Plant Engineering and Design is established in February 2011 as a joint venture and has its administrative office in The Netherlands.

The purpose and core business of the Institute is to maintain knowledge, experience and provide training for engineering and designers in the process and related industries.

The training is focused on piping engineering and design, mechanical static/rotating equipment, project management and introductory level of engineering disciplines such as instrumentation, electrical and civil.

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