The ASME B31.3 Process Piping Design Code Training Programme is a comprehensive 5-day course designed to equip professionals in the oil and gas industry with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to apply the globally recognised ASME standards for process piping. This programme is meticulously structured to cover the full lifecycle of piping systems, from design and material selection to fabrication, inspection, and testing, ensuring participants gain a holistic understanding of the code's requirements.
The course begins by exploring the historical evolution of ASME codes, providing context to their significance and relevance in modern industrial practices. Participants will delve into fundamental concepts such as design pressures, temperature allowances, and stress limits, laying a solid foundation for advanced topics. The program continues with a detailed examination of material specifications, welding qualifications, and fabrication processes, emphasising the importance of adherence to stringent quality standards.
Inspection and testing protocols form a critical part of the training, equipping attendees with the skills to perform hydrostatic and pneumatic tests, as well as radiographic and ultrasonic examinations. The course culminates with specialised modules on high-pressure and high-purity piping systems, addressing unique challenges and ensuring readiness for complex applications. Practical insights into navigating code appendices and tables empower participants to reference and apply the standards effectively in their projects.
By the end of the programme, participants will have the expertise to design, construct, and maintain process piping systems that meet both safety and operational requirements. With a focus on real-world applications, interactive workshops, and case studies, this training is ideal for engineers, designers, inspectors, and project managers seeking to enhance their technical competencies and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Piping Engineers and Designers: Professionals responsible for designing piping systems in compliance with ASME B31.3.
• Mechanical Engineers: Engineers involved in the mechanical aspects of plant design and piping infrastructure.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Personnel: Individuals overseeing the quality and compliance of piping systems.
• Fabrication and Erection Supervisors: Managers and supervisors involved in the fabrication, assembly, and erection of piping systems.
• Inspectors and Testers: Professionals tasked with inspecting, examining, and testing piping installations.
• Project Managers: Managers overseeing piping projects who need a thorough understanding of ASME B31.3 requirements.
• Maintenance Engineers: Engineers responsible for the upkeep and integrity of existing piping systems.
• Safety Engineers: Professionals ensuring that piping systems meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Comprehend the scope, definitions, and historical context of ASME B31.3
- Identify the content, coverage, and exclusions of the code
- Calculate design pressure and temperature parameters
- Determine allowances for pressure and temperature variations
- Apply allowable stresses and design limits in piping design
- Differentiate between listed, unlisted, unknown, and reclaimed materials
- Assess material suitability based on fluid service requirements and temperature limits
- Implement impact testing methods and criteria
- Qualify welding and brazing procedures according to ASME standards
- Execute preheating and heat treatment processes
- Apply bending, forming, assembly, and erection techniques effectively
- Define roles and qualifications for inspection personnel
- Perform radiographic and ultrasonic examinations
- Execute various leak testing methods, including hydrostatic and pneumatic tests
- Design nonmetallic and high-purity piping systems
- Address high-pressure piping challenges
- Manage piping for Category M fluid services
- Navigate and apply information from code appendices
- Reference and interpret code tables for practical applications
- Design piping systems with appropriate flexibility and support to ensure reliability and integrity
- Introduction and History of ASME Codes
- Scope and Definitions
- Content, Coverage, and Exclusions
- Design Pressure and Design Temperature
- Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variations
- Listed and Unlisted Components
- Allowable Stresses and Other Stress Limits
- Bases for Design Stresses
- Casting Quality Factor (Ec) and Weld Joint Quality Factor (Ej)
- Pressure Design of Components
- Flexibility and Support
- Listed, Unlisted, Unknown, and Reclaimed Materials
- Lower Temperature Limits
- Impact Testing Methods and Acceptance Criteria
- Fluid Service Requirements for Materials
- Standards for Piping Components
- Welding and Brazing Qualification, Procedures, and Specifications
- Preheating Requirements
- Heat Treatment Requirements
- Bending and Forming Techniques
- Assembly and Erection Practices
- Responsibilities and Qualifications for Inspection and Examination
- Extent of Required Examination
- Radiographic and Ultrasonic Examination
- Hydrostatic Leak Test
- Pneumatic Leak Test
- Hydrostatic-Pneumatic Leak Test
- Nonmetallic Piping and Piping Lined with Nonmetals
- Piping for Category M Fluid Service
- High-Pressure Piping
- High Purity Piping
- Review of Code Appendices
- Review of Code Tables
Training can take place in 4 formats:
- Self-paced
- Blended learning
- Instructor-led online (webinar)
- Instructor-led offline (classroom)
Description of training formats:
- Self-paced learning or e-Learning means you can learn in your own time and control the amount of material to consume. There is no need to complete the assignments and take the courses at the same time as other learners.
- Blended learning or "hybrid learning" means you can combine Self-paced learning or e-Learning with traditional instructor-led classroom or webinar activities. This approach requires physical presence of both teacher and student in physical or virtual (webinars) classrooms or workshops. Webinar is a seminar or presentation that takes place on the internet, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear the presenter, ask questions, and sometimes answer polls.
- Instructor-led training, or ILT, means that the learning can be delivered in a lecture or classroom format, as an interactive workshop, as a demonstration under the supervision and control of qualified trainer or instructor with the opportunity for learners to practice, or even virtually, using video-conferencing tools.
When forming groups of students, special attention is paid to important criteria - the same level of knowledge and interests among all students of the course, in order to maintain stable group dynamics during training.
Group dynamics is the development of a group in time, which is caused by the interaction of participants with each other and external influence on the group. In other words, these are the stages that the training group goes through in the process of communicating with the coach and among themselves.
The optimal group size for different types of training:
- Self-paced / E-learning: 1
- Instructor-led off-line (classroom): 6 – 12
- Instructor-led on-line (webinar): 6 – 12
- Blended learning: 6 – 12
- Workshop: 6 – 12
- On-the-job: 2 – 4
- Simulator: 1 – 2
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- Using a simplified version of a problem situation;
- Action in a variable gaming environment;
- The right choice is made through experimentation.
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- Timely feedback
- Choice of different playing roles
- Learning in collaboration
- Developing your own behavior strategy
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