Module 1: Introduction to Plant Design
- Piping Introduction
- A Typical Plant Design Project
- Plant Layout
- Process Flow Diagram
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Piping Layouts
- Isometrics
Module 2: P&ID’s Symbols, Piping Specifications and Line Lists
- P&ID’s
- Piping and Equipment Designations and Symbols
- Instrumentation Designations and Symbols
- Piping Line Lists
- Piping Documentation (Drawing List, Equipment List, Piping Specifications)
Module 3: Piping
- Piping
- Pipe Manufacture
- Pipe Fabrication Practices (Shop Fabrication, Field Fabrication, Joining Pipes, Modular Design, Pressure Testing)
- Pipe Designation
- Fittings (Butt Weld Fittings, Threaded and Socket Weld Fittings, Victaulic Fittings, Compression Fittings, High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE)
- Branch Connections (Flanges, Shop Inspection, Installation)
Module 4: Valves
- Valve Function
- Gate Valves
- Globe Valves
- Plug Valves
- Ball Valves
- Check Valves (Swing Check Valves, Lift Disc Check Valves, Ball Check Valves, Wafer Check Valves,
- Silent Check Valves)
- Butterfly Valves
- Diaphragm Valves
- Pinch Valves
- Valve Symbols
- Valve Dimensions
Module 5: Pipe Supports
- Pipe Supporting Systems
- Recommended Pipe Spans
- Pipe Spacing
- Pipe Shoes
- Base Ells and Dummy Legs
- Pipe Guides
- Pipe Restraints (Limit Stops)
- Rod Hangers
- Variable Spring Hangers
- Constant Load Hangers
Module 6: Steam Piping
- Steam Piping
- Steam Traps
- Steam Trap Selection
- Steam Control Sets
- Steam Tracing
- Hose Stations
- Expansion of Steam Lines
Module 7: Pumps
- Centrifugal Pumps
- ANSI End Suction Pump
- API 610 Pumps
- Pump Piping,
- Cavitation
- Pump Curves
- Pump Calculation
Module 8: Thermal Expansion
- Piping Stress Analysis Logic
- Minimum Flexibility Requirements
- Allowable Expansion Stress Range
- Flexibility
- Stress Analysts’ Function
- Allowable Expansion Stress Range
- Codes and Regulations
- Scope of Code Rules
- Flange Leakage,
- Building Flexibility into your Layouts
- Loads at Pumps
- Loads at Steam Turbines,
- Loads at Compressors
- Loads at Exchangers
- Loads at Vertical Vessels
- Excessive Thrusts or Moments on Connected Equipment
Module 9: Line Sizing
- Calculating Wall Thickness
- Code Formula for Wall Thickness
- Wall Thickness Example Problems
- Friction Loss Calculations for Water
- Friction Loss Calculations for Viscous Fluids
- Friction Loss Calculations for Gases
- Vapors
- Steam and Air