CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PIPING DESIGN ENGINEERING:

Module Description Hours

1 Fundamentals of Plant engineering and introduction 10

to Piping basics
Project types,Project phases,Structure of EPC engineering
organization,Pipe sizes,Pipe schedule nos,Pipe manufact-
uring methods,classifications and abbreviations.
2 Pipe fittings 4
Classification selection and application of elbows,tees,
bends,reducers,O-lets,pipe nipples,couplings,weld caps
and plugs.
3 Flanges,Gaskets and bolts 4
Flange types and application,P-T ratings,flange facing
types and applications,gasket ,bolt types and selection.
4 Valves 8
Type of valves and functions,P-T ratings,valve trim,
valve materials and applicable codes.
5 Piping speciality items 4

Various type of SP items and their applications

6 Codes and standards 4
Relevant codes for piping from ASME,API,BS,AISI,ASTM,IS
DIN,MSS-SP etc..
7 Piping and valve material specifications 4
Material selection,pipe wall thickness calculations,
P-T ratings,branch tables and PMS applications.
8 Process mechanical equipments 6
Description of the various static and rotary equipments
used in the plant with vendor drawings.
9 Pipe rack 4
Rack width considerations,pipe grouping
and arrangements on the rack,future space requirements
 and pipe spacing.
10 Preparation of plot plan,equipment layout and 20
piping GA drawings
Plot plan requirements and development,overall plot plan
and unit plot plans,equipment layout guidelines,piping
GA layout guidelines,accessability maintainability and
material handling considerations on layouts,practical
examples of pipe routing for various equipments.
11 Piping Isometrics,BOM and MTO 10
Preparation of isometrics,bill of materials and material
take off with practical exercises.
12 Piping supports 8
Type of supports -primary,secondary,rest,anchor,line stop
guide,clamp and shoe type supports,trunnion,spring type
and special type supports.
13 Piping stress analysis 12
Introduction to stress analysis and objectives,type of
loads,failure theories,critical line selection criteria.
14 Mock project 12

Total hours 110

Note:
Eligibility: B.E/Diploma in Mechanical,Chemical,Industrial Production
Duration: 6 - 8 weeks