A piping system is a set of pipes and other components (valves, elbows, etc...) used to transport fluid from a point A to B.
ASME B31.1 (Power Piping) and ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) recognized by the Canadian Pressure Equipment Code CSA B51 (Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code) contain all requirements for industrial pressure piping.
They are used in oil refineries and terminals. They are also used in various places such as chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, pulp and paper, cryogenic, industries etc. ASME B31.1 is particularly associated with high-pressure steam boilers.
Objectives:
This course offers inspectors, engineers, and professionals working in the field of industrial pressure piping, an opportunity to understand all the requirements of asme b31.1 and asme b31.3, 2014 edition, and also be able to perform several design calculations
After participating in this course you will be able to do the following:
· Understand all the requirements of the ASME B31.1-2014 and ASME B31.3-2014 (relevant interpretations included)
· Perform an overview on calculations to determine the minimum wall thickness of all piping system components according to the associated external loads (pressure, hydrostatic test, and water hammer, etc.)
Course Certificate:
All participants will get Masters Consultant certificates after completion the course duration.
Outline:
Module 1
· Definition of a pressure piping (according to some main Canadian provinces)
· The boundary between a reservoir and a pressure piping
· Requirements (overview) regarding piping in Canada, CRN, etc... (CSA B51, 2009 Edition)
· The limits of codes (ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3)
· How to find information in the ASME Codes
· Definition of the different fluid categories of ASME B31.3 (Normal, D, M, High Pressure, Elevated Temperature, Severe Cyclic and High Purity) and the difference between BEP (Boiler External Piping) and NBEP (None Boiler External Piping) for ASME B31.1
· Description of the responsibilities of main parties and minimum qualification requirements for each of them
· Standard vs. non-standard components
· Materials requirements (including lower temperature limit calculations to verify if impact tests are required)
Module 2:
· External constraints to be included in the piping design
· Definition of pressure and temperature design
· How to determine the pressure and temperature design based on operation data
· Under what conditions can we authorize pressure/temperature upsets above design limits?
· Requirements for protection against overpressure
· Hoop stress formula to determine minimum required thickness of a pipe having an internal pressure
· Type of pipe supports (MSS SP- 58, MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-127)
· Trunnion
· Formula for piping bends (intrados and extrados)
· Formula for miter bends
· Branch connection opening calculations and examples
Module 3:
· Calculations of flat covers (blank and blind flanges)
· Expansion Joint
· Overview of the ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 requirements
· Comparison between ASME B16.5-2013 and USAS B16.5-1968
· Calculate equivalent pressure (external axial force and moment) on standard flange
· Manufacturing requirements (welding, preheating, heat treatment, hardness test, etc.)
· Weld defect tolerances
· Leak test requirements (hydrostatic, pneumatic, sensitive leak test, initial leak test, alternative leak test, etc.)
· Additional requirements on welds made without hydrostatic test (closure weld)
· ASME B31.3 History
· Water hammer calculations
· Piping provided with internal refractory: equivalent elasticity modulus (E) calculations
· Pipes having an external pressure (vacuum) and examples