Piping Engineer

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Piping Engineer Course Content (Full Syllabus)

MODULE 1: Introduction to Piping Engineering
• Role of a Piping Engineer
• Overview of Piping in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Plants
• Piping Life Cycle (Design → Fabrication → Erection → Commissioning)
• Responsibilities in EPC Projects

MODULE 2: Codes & Standards
• ASME B31.3 (Process Piping)
• ASME B31.1 (Power Piping)
• ASME Section II (Materials)
• API Standards (API 650, 610, 620)
• ASTM, ISO & DIN Standards
• Client Specifications & Project Requirements

MODULE 3: Piping Materials
• Pipe Types & Schedules
• Materials (CS, SS, Alloy Steel)
• Pipe Fittings: Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps
• Valves: Gate, Globe, Ball, Check, Butterfly
• Gaskets, Fasteners & Flange Ratings
• MTC (Material Test Certificate)

MODULE 4: Piping Drawings & Documentation
• P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram)
• PFD (Process Flow Diagram)
• Equipment Layout Drawings
• GA (General Arrangement) Drawings
• Isometric Drawings & Spool Drawings
• Line List & Valve List
• Tie-In Schedule

MODULE 5: Pipe Stress Analysis (Basics)
• Why Stress Analysis is Required
• Loads: Sustained, Occasional, Thermal
• Expansion Loops & Supports
• Flexible Joints
• Introduction to Caesar II (Optional Module)

MODULE 6: Piping Design & Layout
• Equipment Layout Principles
• Pump, Compressor & Vessel Piping
• Layout of Pipe Racks
• Nozzle Orientation & Clearances
• Plot Plan Reading
• Accessibility, Maintainability & Safety Considerations

MODULE 7: Piping Fabrication
• Fabrication Shop Process
• Spool Preparation & Fit-up
• Cutting & Beveling
• Welding Processes for Piping
• Fabrication Tolerance & QA/QC Requirements
• NDT Requirements in Fabrication

MODULE 8: Piping Erection & Installation
• Site Erection Planning
• Pipe Supports & Types (Spring, Hanger, Guide, Stop)
• Alignment, Leveling & Bolt Torque
• Pipe Routing at Site
• Hot Tapping & Tie-Ins
• Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Testing

MODULE 9: Inspection & Quality Control
• Fit-up & Dimensional Inspection
• Weld Inspection Basics
• Material Verification
• Pressure Testing & Test Packs
• NDT: VT, PT, MT, UT, RT (basic overview)
• Punch List Preparation

MODULE 10: Piping Construction & Commissioning
• Pre-Commissioning Activities
• Air Blowing & Flushing
• System Walkdown
• Mechanical Completion (MC)
• Documentation for Handover
• As-Built Drawings

MODULE 11: Safety in Piping Engineering
• Piping Safety Standards
• Work Permits
• Welding & Hot Work Safety
• Confined Space Safety
• Lifting & Rigging Safety

MODULE 12: Project Documentation
• WPS, PQR & WPQ (Basic overview)
• ITP (Inspection Test Plan)
• QCP (Quality Control Plan)
• Welding Summary
• Red-Line & As-Built Markups
• RFI, NCR & Checklist Documentation

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completing this course, students will be able to:
✔ Read and interpret Piping Drawings (P&ID, GA, Isometric)
✔ Understand piping materials, valves, and fittings
✔ Perform piping layout planning
✔ Understand fabrication & erection processes
✔ Work with EPC, Construction, and Oil & Gas companies
✔ Understand QA/QC requirements in piping projects
✔ Participate in hydrotesting & commissioning activities