ASME B 31.3 Piping Fabrication & Examination
This 5-day specialist course provides a comprehensive coverage of ASME B 31.3 – Process Piping Code requirements for the design, construction and integrity of process piping systems. The course includes the new requirements of the new edition of ASME B 31.3 – 2019. The course is designed to facilitate the participants into becoming a complete ASME Code professional and apply the code in the design, analysis, fabrication, erection and testing of process piping systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Have a very good background on the scope & definition of ASME B31.3, process piping design, construction & mechanical integrity Understand metallic pipe and fitting selection including its system failure, bases for selection and method requirements.
Identify the strengths of materials including its requirements and be able to identify the bases for design stresses
Determine the components of pressure design and be able to know the concepts of weld joint strength factor and design pressure & temperature.
Know the process of valve selection and be able to list the requirements needed for the selection process Become familiar with the design of flanged joints and be able to describe its features & functions
Introduce flexibility & flexibility analysis and able to explain the general considerations for the layout and support of pipes ‚ Learn the various types and designs of expansion joints and be able to describe their components and use
Understand the fabrication and installation methods of piping system and be able to list the requirements and guidelines needed in the inspection, examination and testing of pipes
Know the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination and testing methods for nonmetallic piping systems, category M Fluid service, high pressure piping & high purity piping systems.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
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Day 1 :Welcome & Introduction,Metallic Pipe and Fitting Selection, Overview of ASME B 16.5 Flange Requirements.
Metallic Pipe and Fitting Selection Piping System Failure, Bases for Selection, Listed versus Unlisted Piping Components, Fluid Service Requirements, Pipe, Joining Method, Fittings, Branch Connections, Flanges, Gaskets, BoltingOverview of ASME B 16.5 Flange Requirements Scope, P-T Ratings, Material Selection, Dimensions, Material Specifications, and Temperature Considerations
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Day 2:Materials & Pressure Design
Strength of Materials, Bases for Design Stresses, B31.3 Material Requirements.. 2-Design Pressure and Temperature, Quality Factors, Weld Joint Strength Factor, Pressure Design of Components.
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Day 3: Valves Selection,Introduction to Flexibility Analysis,Layout & Support
Code Requirements, Selection by Valve Type.What are we trying to achieve? Sustained loads, Displacement Loads, Reaction Design Criteria, Flexibility Analysis Example.General Considerations, Support Spacing, Support Locations, Support Elements, Fixing Problems.
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Day 4:Flexibility,Reactions,Flexibility Analysis, Designing with Expansion Joints
General Considerations, Friction, Stress Intensification, Elbow Flexibility, Thermal Expansion, Spring Hangers, The Displacement Load Analysis, Elastic Follow-Up, Fixing Problems, Cautions.General Considerations, Fabricated Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Supports, Flanged Joints, Cold Spring.When to Perform a Detailed Analysis, Computer Program Attributes, Considerations, Solving Problems, Typical Errors, Sample Computer Flexibility Analysis – CAESAR II.Types of Expansion Joints, Pressure Thrust, Installation of Expansion Joints, Metal Bellows Expansion Joints, Other Considerations
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Day 5:Category M Fluid Service,High Pressure Piping,High Purity piping,Fabrication & Installation,Examination, Testing
Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Exam and Testing.Design, Fabrication and Installation, Inspection, Exam and Testing.Basics of High Purity Piping & Non Metallic Piping System.Welder/Brazer Qualification, Welding Processes, Weld Preparation, Typical Welds, Preheating and Heat Treatment, Bending and Forming, Typical Owner Added Requirements, Installation.
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