Piping, Stress Courses Schedule
Why Spectrum Academy
You go to the best class for years, you gain knowledge, but if you cannot apply the knowledge, will you be a successful person to go up the ladder in this competitive corporate world?
At SPECTRUM Stress & Piping Academy (SSAPIAC), the mission is to provide a high quality education and become a Top Faculty in the field of Piping Engineering.
The purpose of these courses is to impart design knowledge and skills towards almost all major topics related to Piping Engineering. The expert training under Mr.B.R.Thakur, at SSAPIAC, makes it possible for the students to handle real life project jobs at any consultancy.
We provide 100% Placement Assistance for the Companies we are already dealing with as Consultants. We provide employment assistance not only in India but also in overseas Companies.
The syllabus, which is to be covered during training, is listed under "Course Modules & Topics."
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSES?
The course is meant for Mechanical/ Civil / Chemical/ Industrial Petroleum engineers and various Diploma engineers. Individual requirements can be taken up during the study period. Specific partial courses may be considered as per requirement for a group of Engineers.
TopCourse Modules & Topics
Piping Training Course categorized in different group modules are listed below. Although each module is, to some extent inter related, individual modules can also be offered if desired.
- Module-1) PIPING DESIGN, LAYOUT CRITERIA, CODES, MATERIALS etc
- Module-2) PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING
- Module-3) TYPICAL PIPING AND PLATFORMS LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS
- Module-4) PLOT PLANS, PLANT & EQUIPMENTS LAYOUTS
- Module-5) PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS CONCEPTS
- Module-6) EXPANSION JOINTS (BELLOWS) USES
- Module-7) PIPING STRESS ON CAESAR II - SOFTWARE
Test problems are conducted and discussed at all modules. Wherever possible and desired by students, plant site visits can be made. A detail of topics generally covered in the comprehensive course is mentioned below. Short courses can be conducted as & when required. Topics listed are as a general guide; changes may be done as per requirements.
TRAINING COURSE ON DYNAMIC STRESS ANALYSIS ON CAESAR-II IS CONDUCTED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY EXPERIENCED STRESS ENGINEERS.
FOR ONLINE TRAINING COURSE PLEASE CONTACT Mr. B. R. Thakur
Module-1: (75-100 hrs)
PIPING DESIGN, LAYOUT CRITERIA, CODES, MATERIALS etc
- Introduction To Piping Engineering
- Piping & Other Design Groups Interaction
- Components & Elements Details in Piping Systems
- Flanges, Gaskets, Fasteners Details
- Valves Types, its Uses & Details
- Vents & Drains in Steam And Other Systems
- Steam Traps Types, Uses & Locations
- ASTM, IS, IBR Materials & the Allowable Temperatures
- Principle Alloying Elements in Steel
- Types of Piping Joints & Limitations
- Principle Stresses in Pipes
- Pipe Thickness Calculation (Basic)
- Codes and Standards Over View
- B31.3 Design Conditions, Requirements & Limitations
- B31.1 Design Conditions, Requirements & Limitations
- IBR Design Requirements
- API / MSS / NEEMA Codes Requirements
- Design Criteria for Layout of Piping Systems
- Symbols Used in Piping Layouts
- Spacing, Clearances and Maintenance Requirements
- Nozzle Orientations in Different Types of Tall Vessels
- Piping Plans and Elevations Details Requirements
- Piping Isometrics and Material Take-Off
- Pressure Safety Valves Locations and Arrangement Requirements
- Consideration for Piping Design Loads for Civil Design
- Details of Equipments Used in Plants
- Flow Diagrams Uses in Piping
- Use of P&ID Diagrams for Piping Requirements
- Piping Specifications
- Measuring Instruments & Location Requirements
- Pipe Branch Pad Thickness Calculations
- NPSH Calculations for Pump Suction Piping
- Pressure Drop in Pipes and Fittings
- Fabrication and Welding
- Method of Manufacturing of Piping Elements, Valves, Flanges etc
Module-2: (15-20 hrs)
PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING
- Pipe Support Span Calculations
- Stresses And Deflection In Beams & Pipes
- Supports Specifications Used in Consultancies
- Special Purpose Supports Purpose, Drawing Requirements & Samples
- Dynamic Supports Construction and Uses
- Dummy Pipes / Trunnion Supports Uses
- Snubbers and Struts Construction and Uses
- Variable Spring Supports Detail & Applications
- Constant Spring Supports Detail & Applications
- Pipe Support Locations & Types (Basic Concept & Advanced Applications)
Module-3: (20-25 hrs)
TYPICAL PIPING AND PLATFORMS LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS & PIPE RACKS
- Tall Columns
- Centrifugal Pumps, Compressors & Turbines
- Reciprocating Compressor
- Air Coolers On Pipe Racks
- Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
- Plate Type Heat Exchangers
- Tank Farm Piping. Ejectors
- Re-Boilers
- Jacketed Piping
- Rubber Lined Piping
- Plastic Piping
- GRP Piping
- Pipe rack layout concept and sizing.
- Expansion Loop on pipe racks.
- Anchor and guide locations.
- Different types/shapes of pipe racks.
- Pipe rack loading criteria
Module-4: (10-15 hrs)
PLOT PLANS, PLANT & EQUIPMENTS LAYOUTS
- Tank Farm Layout and Spacing.
- Plant & Equipment Layouts.
- Roads, Pipe Racks Widths and Clearances.
Module-5: (20-25 hrs)
PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS CONCEPTS
- Introduction
- Stress Strain Diagram Specifying Failure Of Materials
- B31.3 Requirements For Allowable Stress
- B31.3 Requirements For Pipe Stress & Supports
- B31.3 Stress Range Concepts
- B31.3 Liberal Stress Concepts
- B31.3 Simplified Method Of Stress Analysis
- Guided Cantilever Methods Of Pipe Stress Calculations
- Expansion Loops & Expansion Joints
- Sustained Stress & Loads
- Expansion Stress & Loads
- Occasional Stress & Loads
- Nozzle Load Compliance
- Api, Neema, Compliance
- Test Problems For Manual Calculations In Stress Analysis.
Module-6: (10-15 hrs)
EXPANSION JOINTS (BELLOWS) USES
- Introduction
- Ejma Details
- Types Of Expansion Joints
- Pressure Thrust Concept In Expansion Joints
- Piping Flexibility Using Expansion Joints
- Location & Type Of Supports Around Expansion Joints
- Reference Catalogues
Module-7: (25-30 hrs)
PIPING STRESS ABOUT CAESAR II - SOFTWARE
- Piping Input Modeling
- Caesar Setup Files
- Load Cases. Design Cases
- Error Checking
- Piping Output Review
- Allowable Stress Compliance
- Code Compliance
- Nozzle Load Compliance
- Hands on practice for 3-4 Problems
Training Schedule
TYPE OF COURSES & SCHEDULE DETAILS:
A) GENERAL DETAILS :-
- Regular classes are conducted at Thane ( Mumbai – Maharashtra )
- STRESS & SUPPORTS CLASSES ( 24-30 hrs course ) can be conducted at CORPORATE OFFICE as per agreed schedule.
- Number of Students per Batch at Thane Academy is limited to 15. At corporate office it may be up to 25 numbers.
- CLASSES are generally conducted Yearly THREE to FOUR TIMES.
- Course start EVERY YEAR around the date given below. JAN-15, APR-15, JUL-15, OCT-15, ( However, date shall be adjusted as per registration of students. In the absence of requisite number of candidates, the schedule can be postponed. )
- Presently the courses are conducted at THANE , Mumbai ( Maharashtra), however in due coarse, we plan to conduct at Baroda, Delhi, Lakhnow, Patna & some more places.
- Get Exact Training schedules and Topics, from B.R.Thakur. Mb: +919820351373 or Email:spectrumstress@gmail.com
- Changes can be made depending on situation.
B) PIPING LAYOUT & PIPE SUPPORTS COURSE :-
- Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, ( Three days a week) 7.0 pm to 10 pm except on Holidays
- This Training Comprises of Modules- 1, 2, 3, & 4 as briefed below.
Module-1: PIPING DESIGN, LAYOUT CRITERIA, CODES, MATERIALS etc.
Module-2: PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING ( Basically this module is a part of STRESS WORK, however without it, a good LAYOUT can not be Finalized by Layout engineer )
Module-3: TYPICAL PIPING LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS & PIPE RACKS
Module-4: PLOT PLANS, PLANT & EQUIPMENTS LAYOUTS
C ) PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS & SUPPORTS COURSE:-
- Classes are on , Saturday ( 7.0 pm to 10 pm) and on Sunday ( 10 am to 4.0 pm ). Classes may not be on Holidays .
- All Topics are taken-up by Mr. B.R. Thakur himself.
- This Training Comprises of Modules- 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7. & 1(part) as briefed below.
Module-1 ( Part) : Brief of B31.3, MATERIALS.
Module-2: PIPING SUPPORTS ENGINEERING
Module-3: TYPICAL PIPING AND PLATFORMS LAYOUTS AT EQUIPMENTS & PIPE RACKS ( Basically this module is a part of LAYOUT, however without it, the desired modifications can not be proposed by stress engineer )
Module-5: PIPING FLEXIBILITY STRESS CONCEPTS
Module-6: EXPANSION JOINTS (BELLOWS) USES
Module-7: PIPING STRESS ABOUT CAESAR II – SOFTWARE
D ) COMPRIHENSIVE PIPING & FLEXIBILITY STRESS COURSE:-
This is a total Course Comprising Module-1 to Module-7. Days and details are as briefed at Pt. No.B and Pt. No.C. Basically it is the combined course of Piping Layout and Flexibility Stress Analysis.
E ) PROBLEM PRACTICE COURSE USING CAESAR-II:-
The Course Comprises of different Problem Solving practice for 120 hrs under the guidance of Mr. B. R. Thakur and his team of Engineers. The Schedule should be discussed with Mr. B. R. Thakur Mb: +919820351373
The Course is conducted for engineers who have taken training in STRESS & SUPPORTS at this Academy or for Experienced engineers who know Piping Layout and are having adequate knowledge of Stress Analysis.
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