Process Piping for Oil and Gas, Petrochemical sectors,
(including integrity assessment, application of ASME B31.3 code)
This advanced course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in process piping design, integrity assessment, and code compliance for the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 26 – 27 March 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 499.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand process piping systems used in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical facilities.
Apply the requirements of ASME B31.3 to piping design and operation.
Perform basic piping stress evaluation and flexibility analysis.
Identify corrosion mechanisms and degradation threats.
Conduct piping integrity assessments and remaining life calculations.
Apply inspection and testing requirements in accordance with code.
Introduction to Process Piping Systems
- Overview of Oil & Gas and Petrochemical processes
- Types of piping systems
- Process vs utility piping
- Piping components (pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets)
- Piping materials and specifications
Overview of ASME B31 Code Structure
- Introduction to ASME B31 Code series
- Scope and application of ASME B31.3
- Design conditions and criteria
- Pressure design equations
- Allowable stresses and material properties
- Code categories (Normal, Category D, Category M, High Pressure)
Piping Design Fundamentals
- Design pressure & temperature
- Pipe wall thickness calculation
- Corrosion allowance
- Branch reinforcement
- Flexibility and thermal expansion
- Pipe supports and restraints
- Basic piping stress concepts
Materials Selection for Process Piping
- Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels
- Material selection criteria
- Corrosion resistance considerations
- Sour service considerations
- Material testing requirements
Mechanical Design Requirements
- Shaft design and critical speed
- Bearing arrangements
- Shaft deflection limits
- Nozzle load limits
- Baseplate and alignment considerations
Fabrication, Welding & Installation
- Mechanical seal types
- Seal support systems
- Seal flush plans
- Common seal failures
- Reliability improvements
Materials & Corrosion Considerations
- Welding processes
- Welding qualifications (WPS, PQR, WPQ)
- Preheat and PWHT requirements
- Dimensional tolerances
- Inspection during fabrication
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Visual inspection
- Radiographic testing (RT)
- Ultrasonic testing (UT)
- Magnetic particle testing (MT)
- Dye penetrant testing (PT)
- Code acceptance criteria
- In-service inspection planning
Piping Integrity & Degradation Mechanisms
- Corrosion (uniform, pitting, MIC)
- Erosion and erosion-corrosion
- Fatigue and thermal fatigue
- Creep damage
- Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
- Hydrogen damage
- Flow-accelerated corrosion
Integrity Assessment & Remaining Life Evaluation
- Wall loss evaluation
- Minimum allowable thickness calculation
- Remaining life calculation
- Corrosion rate determination
- Fitness-for-service concepts
- Introduction to API 579 methodology
- Defect assessment (cracks, dents, local thinning)
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
- RBI principles
- Probability vs consequence of failure
- Risk matrix development
- Inspection interval optimization
- Integration with maintenance planning
Failure Analysis & Case Studies
- Common piping failures in Oil & Gas
- Root cause analysis
- Lessons learned
- Preventive measures
- Best practices for lifecycle management
Failure Analysis & Case Studies
- Common piping failures in Oil & Gas
- Root cause analysis
- Lessons learned
- Preventive measures
- Best practices for lifecycle management
Failure Analysis & Case Studies
- Common piping failures in Oil & Gas
- Root cause analysis
- Lessons learned
- Preventive measures
- Best practices for lifecycle management