ASME B31.3 Process Piping

Course Description
This 6-day specialist course provides complete comprehensive coverage of ASME B31.3 - Process Piping Code requirements for the design, construction and integrity of process piping systems. The course includes the new requirements of the new edition of ASME B31.3 (2012). The course is designed to engineer the participants into becoming a complete ASME Code professional and apply the code in the design, analysis, fabrication, erection and testing of process piping systems.

Course objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Have a very good background on the scope & definition of ASME B31.3, process piping design, construction & mechanical integrity
• Understand metallic pipe and fitting selection including its system failure, bases for selection and method requirements
• Identify the strengths of materials including its requirements and be able to identify the bases for design stresses
• Determine the components of pressure design and be able to know the concepts of weld joint strength factor and design pressure & temperature
• Know the process of valve selection and be able to list the requirements needed for the selection process
• Become familiar with the design of flanged joints and be able to describe its features & functions
• Introduction flexibility & flexibility analysis and able to explain the general considerations for the layout and support of pipes. Learn the various types and designs of expansion joints and be able to describe their components and use
• Understand the fabrication and installation methods of piping system and be able to list the requirements and guidelines needed in the inspection, examination and testing of pipes
• Know the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination and testing methods for nonmetallic piping systems, category M Fluid service, high pressure piping & high purity piping systems
• Review the concept of API 570 including its inspection, repair, alternation and rerating of in-service piping

Course Outline
The following program is planned for this course. However, the course instructor(s) may modify this program before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants. Nevertheless, the course objectives will always be met.

Day 1 & 2 (Trainer: Lutz Seibt)
Welcome & Introduction
Introduction

• General Definitions, Piping Design Method, Piping System Standards, B31 Committee Organization, B31.3 Scope, Organization of the Code, Fluid Service Definitions

Metallic Pipe and Fitting Selection

• Piping System Failure, Bases for Selection, Listed versus Unlisted Piping Components, Fluid Service Requirements, Pipe, Joining Method, Fittings, Branch Connections, Flanges, Gaskets, Bolting

Overview of ASME B16.5 Flange Requirements

• Scope, P-T Ratings, Material Selection, Dimensions, Material Specifications, and Temperature Considerations

Materials

• Strength of Materials, Bases for Design Stresses, B31.3 Material Requirements

Pressure Design

• Design Pressure and Temperature, Quality Factors, Weld Joint Strength Factor, Pressure Design of Components

Day 3 & 4 (Trainer: Md. Kamal)
Valves Selection

• Code Requirements, Selection by Valve Type

Introduction to Flexibility Analysis

• What are we trying to achieve?, Sustained loads, Displacement Loads, Reaction Design Criteria, Flexibility Analysis Example

Layout & Support

• General Considerations, Support Spacing, Support Locations, Support Elements, Fixing Problems

Flexibility

• General Considerations, Friction, Stress Intensification, Elbow Flexibility, Thermal Expansion, Spring Hangers, The Displacement Load Analysis, Elastic Follow-Up, Fixing Problems, Cautions

Reactions

• General Considerations, Fabricated Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Supports, Flanged Joints, Cold Spring

Flexibility Analysis

• When to Perform a Detailed Analysis, Computer Program Attributes, Considerations, Solving Problems, Typical Errors, Sample Computer Flexibility Analysis - CAESAR II

Designing with Expansion Joints

• Types of Expansion Joints, Presure Thrust, Installation of Expansion Joints, Metal Bellows Expansion Joints, Other Considerations

Day 5 (Morning, Trainer: Md Kamal)
Category M Fluid Service

• Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Exam and Testing

High Pressure Piping

• Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Exam and Testing

High Purity Piping

• Basics of High Purity Piping & Non Metallic Piping System

Day 5 (Afternoon, Trainer: Lutz Seibt)
Fabrication & Installation

• Welder/ Brazer Qualification, Welding Processes, Weld Preparation, Typical Welds, Preheating and Heat Treatment, Bending and Forming, Typical Owner Added Requirements, Installation

• Inspection, Examination, Testing
• Responsibilities
• Inspection Acceptance Criterias
• Progressive Sampling Concept
• Extent of Required Examination Leak Testing

Summary, Open Forum, Closure

Day 6 (Trainer: Lutz Seibt)
Pratical Example + Examination

Trainer Profile (Main Trainer: Lutz Seibt)

Lutz Seibt has more than 20 years hands-on experience as an Authorized Inspector and Auditor acc. to German Pressure Vessel (AD Merkblaetter), Boiler (TRD) and Storage Tanks Codes, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) and European Construction Material Directive ; 9 years out of it within TUV's International Business Unit in Asia Pacific.

He has conducted numerous training sessions related to Pressure Equipments (based on American and European standards) in Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Technical Qualifications

• Certified International Welding Engineers (International Institute of Welding - IIW, Germany)
• Certified API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
• Certified API 570 Piping Inspector
• Certified API 577 Advanced Welding Inspection & Metallurgy Professional
• Certified Pedestal Crane Inspector acc. to API RP 2D (Cranetech Training & Inspection, Inc., USA)
• Certified Safety Enginner (Fachhochschule Frankfurt, Germany)
• Bachelor Degree - Motor Vehicle Engineering

Trainer Profile (Lead Trainer: Md Kamal)

Md. Kamal Uddin Ahmed, B. E. (Mechanical Engineering) is a Senior Piping & Pipeline Engineer with 15-20 years of progressive & extensive international experience. He is an expert in Process, Power Piping & Liquid & Gas Transmission Pipelines as per ASME & API standards including ASME B3.3, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, & API 570.

He is a dynamic speaker & master trainer providing knowlege transfer effectively with interactive style that connects with the audience.

He has designed & presented piping design seminars to piping engineers & designer across India, Qatar & Saudi Arabia. He has trained more than 15000 mechanical, chemical, & petroleum engineers in Piping Engineering, Pipeline Design, HVAC & Plumbing Systems from different countries including India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Sudan, Ghana, Nigeria, Maldives, United Kingdom, & Thailand.

Throughout his career, Md Kamal has been providing these expertise for both new and operating process/ power plants & facility construction industry using codes/ standards, software analysis and field experience in arriving at safe, economical piping designs and solutions to piping problems.