Piping Stress Analysis Courses

Course Information

Piping Stress Analysis

Four progressive levels designed to take you from fundamentals to expert in piping stress analysis.

Live Classes

Interactive live sessions with industry experts. Real-time Q&A and hands-on training.

Recorded Lectures

Access recorded sessions anytime. Lifetime access to course materials and recordings.

Certificate & Support

Course completion certificate, dedicated support, and software installation assistance included.

Software Offered for Training

CAESAR II

Pipe Stress Analysis

ROHR2

Pipe Stress Analysis

AUTOPIPE

Pipe Stress Analysis

L1

Level 1

Fundamental

Basic Study of Stress — Stress, Strain, Thermal Expansion, Hooke's Law, Young's Modulus, Poisson's Ratio
Stress Critical Line List — Selection and Importance of Critical Lines in Piping Systems
ASME B31.3 — Process Piping Code: Scope, Applicability, Key Requirements
Allowable Stress — Basic Allowable Stress, Yield Strength, Tensile Strength, Temperature Effects
Classic Piping Inputs — Piping Geometry, Material Properties, Temperature, Pressure, Insulation
Equipment Modelling — Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Storage Tanks
Nozzle Loads — WRC 107/537, Nozzle Flexibility, Local Stress Calculations
Load Cases — Sustained, Thermal Expansion, Occasional Loads (Wind, Seismic)
Flange Leakage — Equivalent Pressure Method, NC 3658.3, Leakage Check Analysis
Wind & Seismic — Static Wind Load, UBC/IBC Seismic Analysis
Input Output Documents — Stress Reports, Load Lists, Spring Datasheets, Support Loads

L2

Level 2

Intermediate

Everything from Level 1 plus the following advanced topics:

Expansion Loop — Loop Sizing, Optimization, Stress Reduction Techniques
Pump Analysis — Suction/Discharge Nozzle Loads, NPSH Check, API 610 Compliance
Spring Concepts — Spring Types (Variable/Constant), Spring Selection, Hanger Design
Expansion Joints — Metallic Bellows, Rubber Joints, Pressure Thrust, Tie Rods
Trunnion Calculations — Trunnion Sizing, Reinforcement, Local Stress Check

L3

Level 3

Expert

Everything from Level 2 plus the following expert-level topics:

Code Case Preparation — Code Compliance Reports, Design Documentation
PSV (Pressure Safety Valve) — PSV Inlet/Outlet Analysis, Reaction Forces, Chatter Prevention
Slug Force — Multi-Phase Flow, Slug Loads, Dynamic Analysis of Slug Events
Modal Analysis — Natural Frequency, Mode Shapes, Resonance Avoidance
Air Cooler — API 661 Compliance, Nozzle Loads, Header Analysis
Turbine — Steam Turbine Piping, Large Bore, High Temperature, Vibration
Boiler — Boiler Piping, B31.1 Compliance, High Energy Piping
Pump Analysis (Advanced) — Vertical Pump, Reciprocating Pump, Pulsation Analysis
Expansion Joint Design — Design of Bellows, Pressure Thrust Calculation, Anchors

L4

Level 4

Offshore

Everything from Level 3 plus the following offshore & FPSO specialized topics:

FPSO — Floating Production Storage and Offloading Systems Overview
Offshore Layout — Platform Layout, Space Constraints, Weight Optimization
Pipe Supports — Special Support Design for Offshore (Limited Space, Weight Critical)
Sag & Hog — Hull Deflection Effects on Piping Systems
Surge — Dynamic Surge Analysis, Water Hammer, Pressure Transients
Sway & Heave — Vessel Motion Effects on Piping (Translational Motions)
Roll & Pitch — Rotational Vessel Motions, Dynamic Inertia Effects
Fatigue — High Cycle/Low Cycle Fatigue, S-N Curves, Cumulative Damage
Blast Analysis — Accidental Blast Loads, Dynamic Response, Nonlinear Analysis
Transportation Analysis — Load-Out, Sea Fastening, Lifting, Tow-Out Studies

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Lifetime Access

Certificate

Dedicated Support

Software Installation

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