Pumps, Steam & Condensate Piping Design, Operations, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair In Compliance with ASME B31.1 (Power Piping Code)
Steam and condensate systems are critical components in power plants, industrial facilities, petrochemical installations, and process industries. Improper design, operation, or maintenance of steam and condensate piping can result in severe energy losses, water hammer, premature equipment failure, and catastrophic safety incidents.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 1 – 2 June 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 499.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Interpret and apply ASME B31.1 requirements to steam and condensate piping systems.
Design safe and efficient steam and condensate piping layouts.
Select and size pumps for condensate and boiler feed applications.
Conduct inspection and integrity assessments of steam piping systems.
Implement maintenance and repair strategies in accordance with code requirements.
Improve energy efficiency and system reliability.
Fundamentals of Steam & Condensate Systems
- Thermodynamics of steam generation
- Steam properties and quality
- Saturated vs superheated steam
- Condensate formation and recovery
- Steam distribution systems
- Energy efficiency fundamentals
ASME B31.1 Code Requirements
- Scope and applicability of ASME B31.1
- Design pressure & temperature limits
- Allowable stresses
- Material selection requirements
- Fabrication and welding requirements
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
- Documentation and compliance
Steam Piping Design Principles
- Pipe sizing for steam systems
- Velocity limits
- Pressure drop calculations
- Expansion and flexibility analysis
- Pipe supports and anchors
- Expansion loops and expansion joints
- Drainage and steam trap placement
- Layout best practices
Condensate Piping Design
- Gravity return systems
- Pumped condensate systems
- Flash steam considerations
- NPSH considerations
- Corrosion issues in condensate systems
- Air venting and vacuum breakers
Pumps for Steam & Condensate Systems
- Types of pumps:
- Centrifugal pumps
- Multistage boiler feed pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Pump selection criteria
- NPSH and cavitation
- Boiler feed pump systems
- Condensate extraction pumps
- Pump performance curves
- Variable speed drives (VSD) applications
Water Hammer Causes & Prevention
- Types of water hammer
- Condensation-induced hammer
- Mechanical damage mechanisms
- Design practices to prevent water hammer
- Correct steam trap installation
- Case studies of failures
Inspection & Integrity Management
- Inspection requirements per ASME B31.1
- Visual inspection techniques
- Thickness measurement & corrosion monitoring
- Weld inspection basics
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) overview
- Risk-based inspection principles
- Fitness-for-service concepts
Maintenance Strategies
- Preventive vs predictive maintenance
- Steam trap inspection programs
- Pump alignment and vibration monitoring
- Seal and bearing maintenance
- Corrosion control strategies
- Insulation inspection
- Leak detection techniques
Repair & Modification
- Code-compliant repairs
- Weld repairs and alterations
- Replacement of piping sections
- Pressure testing after repairs
- Documentation and quality control
- Common repair mistakes
Failure Analysis & Case Studies
- Pump cavitation failures
- Steam line rupture incidents
- Water hammer damage cases
- Corrosion and erosion failures
- Root cause analysis methodology