COURSE OVERVIEW:

Piping design and drafting serve as the vital link between conceptual engineering and the physical construction of oil and gas facilities. This course introduces participants to the fundamental principles of creating detailed piping layouts and technical drawings that accurately represent complex process systems. By focusing on spatial coordination and technical accuracy, students will learn how to transform process flow diagrams into three-dimensional realities that account for safety, operability, and maintenance access.

The course emphasizes the mastery of the drafting standards and symbols used globally in the energy sector. Participants will explore the hierarchy of project documentation, from Plot Plans and Key Plans to specific Piping Isometrics and Spool Drawings. The scope includes an introduction to modern CAD environments, where participants will learn how to manage piping specifications, component libraries, and the integration of instrumentation and equipment within a unified design framework.

Coverage also includes the practical constraints of the "real world," such as clearance requirements for walkways, pipe rack design, and the management of interference between different disciplines. By understanding the relationship between the P&ID and the final physical layout, attendants will be able to produce drafting packages that minimize construction errors and optimize material usage. This course is essential for anyone looking to build a career in the technical design office of a process or petrochemical plant.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1.  Identify and use standard piping symbols and abbreviations on technical drawings.

2.  Develop a comprehensive Plot Plan based on process requirements and site constraints.

3.  Translate Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and P&IDs into physical piping layouts.

4.  Create detailed Piping Isometrics including Bill of Materials (BOM).

5.  Apply international standards for dimensioning and tolerancing in piping drafts.

6.  Design pipe rack systems with appropriate spacing for thermal expansion.

7.  Integrate equipment nozzles and instrumentation into the piping design.

8.  Manage piping specifications and "specs" within a CAD environment.

9.  Perform interference checks to resolve clashes between piping and structural elements.

10.  Determine the correct placement of valves and vents for optimal operability.

11.  Prepare technical documentation for the fabrication and assembly of piping spools.

12.  Use coordinate systems and elevations to define precise pipe locations.

13.  Coordinate with civil and electrical disciplines to ensure design consistency.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Draftsmen, Junior Piping Designers, CAD Operators, Project Engineers, and Technical Staff transitioning into the piping design department.

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.