COURSE OVERVIEW:

Industrial piping systems are the vital arteries of any process facility, responsible for the safe and efficient transport of fluids under diverse pressure and temperature conditions. This course provides a technical foundation in the design, selection, and maintenance of piping networks, covering the integration of pipes, fittings, valves, and supports. Participants will examine the engineering codes—specifically ASME B31.3 for process piping that dictates material specifications and wall thickness requirements to ensure structural integrity across the plant.

The curriculum addresses the wide variety of "Associated Equipment" that ensures the functionality of the piping system. We will cover the selection and application of expansion joints, strainers, steam traps, and insulation systems. Detailed instruction is provided on the mechanics of fluid flow, focusing on how to manage pressure drops and prevent destructive phenomena such as water hammer, erosion, and vibration-induced fatigue. Attendees will learn to interpret piping isometric drawings and P&IDs to understand the logical flow and connectivity of the facility.

Maintenance and integrity management are central themes of the training, addressing the inspection and repair of piping assets. Participants will study the latest techniques for identifying external and internal corrosion, including the use of advanced NDT for wall thickness mapping. By exploring the causes of joint failure and pipe stress, the course empowers attendees to execute precision maintenance tasks and implement effective corrosion control strategies, ensuring the safe containment of hazardous fluids and the longevity of the piping infrastructure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1.  Identify piping components according to ASME and ASTM standards.

2.  Select appropriate pipe materials for corrosive and high-temperature service.

3.  Interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs, and General Arrangement (GA) drawings.

4.  Calculation requires thickness based on pressure and temperature.

5.  Distinguish between various types of valves and their process functions.

6.  Evaluate the performance of different pipe support and hanger designs.

7.  Manage the installation and maintenance of expansion joints and bellows.

8.  Specify and maintain strainers and filters within the piping system.

9.  Troubleshoot steam trap operations to ensure efficient condensate removal.

10.  Implement effective insulation and heat tracing for temperature control.

11.  Identify common piping failure modes: Erosion, vibration, and corrosion.

12.  Execute proper hydrotesting and pneumatic testing procedures.

13.  Apply safety protocols for the maintenance of pressurized piping systems.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Piping Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Mechanical Technicians, Plant Inspectors, and Project Engineers involved in process plant piping systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.