Inputs Required for Piping Stress Analysis
This article outlines the essential inputs required for conducting a comprehensive piping stress analysis. Each input will be briefly introduced to provide readers with a foundational understanding of its role and significance in the analysis process. By systematically presenting these elements, the article aims to offer clarity and guidance to engineers and professionals navigating the complexities of piping systems.
March 2025
Piping Engineering Deliverables: Piping Design Basis
The objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the Piping Design Basis document. It addresses what the document entails, how it is prepared, and the key inputs required for its development. The article also outlines the essential information contained within the document and explains how this data is utilized in subsequent piping engineering activities. My aim is to highlight the critical topics that should be included in a piping design basis and offer brief explanations to support a clear understanding of each.
February 2025
Piping Engineering Deliverables
In this post, I aim to provide a concise overview of the key knowledge areas within piping engineering and the types of documents typically generated by engineers working in each domain. Given the extensive range of documentation involved, covering everything in detail would be impractical. Therefore, the focus will be on highlighting five to six essential documents from each area and offering brief insights into their purpose and application.
January 2025
Pressure and Temperature for Operating, Design and Test Conditions of Piping.
Process parameters are among the earliest and most essential inputs that enable the progression of piping design. This blog post aims to provide fundamental insights into key parameters such as pressure and temperature across Operating, Design, and Testing conditions. It will also highlight important considerations that should be taken into account when determining these values.
December 2024
Layout considerations for Valves.
Valves are critical components in piping systems, serving functions such as initiating, halting, regulating, controlling, and diverting fluid flow within the pipeline. This blog post will focus exclusively on layout-related considerations for valves. It will explore key questions such as: Where should valves be located? How can they be accessed efficiently? What are the upstream and downstream requirements? How should valves be handled during maintenance? What type of operators should be provided? And other relevant layout factors that influence valve functionality and accessibility.
November 2024