Course Overview
The API Process Piping Engeering(ANS/B31-Code for design and construction of Pressure Piping) course is designed to equip students with hands-on skills necessary to fabricate, install, and test complex process piping systems. As global demands for petrochemicals, refineries, and power plants continue to rise, the need for highly skilled piping fabricators has grown exponentially. This course comprehensively covers industry standards to ensure graduates are site-ready.
What You Will Learn
- API 5L standards
- ASME B31.3 codes
- Isometric drawings interpretation
- Advanced pipe fitting
- Pressure testing procedures
- NDT basics and QA/QC
- Fabrication of piping supports
Course Curriculum
- Definition and application of piping.
- Pipe manufacturing.
- Pipe fabrication.
- Pipe designations.
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes.
- ASME Pressure Piping Design Codes.
- API Codes.
- Manufacturing methods.
- Weight and size standards – STD, Extra Strong (XS), Double Extra Strong (XXS), etc.
- Application or uses.
- Pressure, Temperature and Rating System.
- Ferrous materials specification.
- Carbon Steel.
- Low Temperature Carbon Steel.
- Stainless Steel.
- Alloy Steel.
- Incoloy Steel.
- Several examples of calculation of standards.
- Types of fittings – Buttwelds, Socket Welds and Threaded.
- Elbow 90 Degree (L.R & SR), 45 Degree, Reducing Elbow.
- Branch Connections – Straight & Reducing.
- Reducers – Concentric & Eccentric, Offsets.
- Fabricated Branch Connection – Stab-in & Stub-on.
- Branch Reinforcement, Reinforcing Pad, Saddle Full in Circumferential Saddle.
- Olet Fittings – Weldolet, Sockolet, Threadolet, Latrolet, Elbowolet, Swipolet, etc.
- Definitions of flanges.
- Types of flanges according to face and application – Forged Steel and Cast Iron Flanges.
- Weld Neck Flange, Slip-on Flange, Socket Weld Flange, Threaded Flange, Blind Flange, etc.
- Gasket Types – CAF Gaskets, Metallic Gasket, Spiral Gaskets, Flat Ring Gaskets, Ring Gaskets, Asbestos Gaskets, Neoprene Gaskets or Rubber Gaskets, etc.
- Definitions and basic functions.
- Valve Types – Gate, Ball, Check, Butterfly, Angle, PSV/PRV & Plug, Control, Needle, Safety, Diaphragm.
- Application of Check Valves.
- Valve Storage Procedure.
- Valve Testing.
- Static Equipment – Horizontal Vessels, Vertical Vessels, Storage Tank, Heat Exchanger, Reboiler, Towers or Columns.
- Rotary Equipment – Pump, Compressor, Fans and Steam Turbines.
- Process Flow Diagram (PFD).
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagram – P & ID.
- Utility Flow Diagram.
- Line Numbering.
- P & ID Requirements.
- Flow Diagram Exercises.
- Symbols & Abbreviations.
- Instrument Types & Symbol Flow, Temperature, Pressure & Level.
- Definitions of Engineering Drawing.
- General Arrangement Drawing (G.A.).
- Piping Plan Drawing.
- Fabrication Drawing or Details Drawing.
- Isometric Dimension, Notes & Callouts.
- Plot Plan Development & Requirements.
- Preparation of Equipment Layout.
- Piping G.A. Drawing Requirement and Layout Procedure.
- Pump G.A. Drawing and Layout Consideration.
- Tank & Vessels Layout and Consideration, etc.
- Definitions of Pipe Supports.
- Types and Functions of Pipe Supports.
- Anchor.
- Limit Stop.
- Pipe Shoes.
- Dummy Leg / Trunnion.
- Field Support / Base Support.
- Rigid Hangers.
- Flexible or Resilient Support, Variable & Constant Load.
- Pipe Rack and Yard Piping Design.
- Scope of ASME-B31.2, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5, etc.
- Design Pressure & Design Temperature for Piping System.
- Rating, Class and Pounds of Flange, etc.
- Reinforcement of Branch Connection.
- Concept of Pressure Integrity.
- Pressure Design of Straight Pipe under Internal Pressure and Wall Thickness Calculation.
- Several examples of wall thickness calculation for Oil & Gas industries.
- Wall thickness calculations for Petrochemical piping.
- Wall thickness calculations for Refinery piping systems.
- Fluid Flow Sizing.
- Piping Sizing.
- Recommended Velocities for Water and Steam Piping, etc.
- Types of Flowing Piping.
- Pressure Drop due to Friction / Viscosity.
- Friction Factor.
- Minor Losses in Piping – Equivalent Length Methods & Loss Coefficient Methods.
- Head.
- Suction and Flooded Lift.
- Velocity Head.
- Total Dynamic Suction Head, Total Dynamic Discharge Head and Total System Head.
- Cavitations in Pumps.
- Several Examples of Design of Pump Calculations.
- Introduction of Different Types of Equipment.
- Nozzle Thermal Growth Calculation – Pump, Vessels and Heat Exchangers.
- Modeling of Piping Elements & Isometric Bends, Reducers, Valves and Heat Exchanger.
- Performing Static Analysis.
- Modifying Load Cases.
- Hanger Selection.
- Setup of Wind Load Cases.
- Load Case Editor.
- Viewing Report.
- Equipment Nozzle Load Qualifications.
- Coding Technique of Vessels and Piping including both Piping and Vessel Coding in Piping Section.
- Practical Examples – Input, Analysis & Results.
- Lifting Equipment and Types of Crane according to OSHA.
- Lifting Tools.
- Lifting Clamps.
- Crane Signals.
- Lifting Ropes.
- Capacity of Rope according to Weight.
- D. Shackles and Bow Shackles.
- Purpose of Blasting and Painting, Types of Surface Preparation.
- Grade of Blasting and Measurement of Surface Profile.
- Characteristics of Abrasive Materials.
- Calculation of Spreading Rate of Paint.
- Calculation of Dew Point & Humidity.
- Inspection of Blasting and Painting and Holiday Testing.
- Types of Paint and Their Uses, Paint Defects and Remedies.
- Review of Paint Data Sheet and Establishment of Blasting and Painting Procedure.
- Hydro Testing.
- Vacuum Testing.
- D.P. Testing.
- Radiography Testing or X-Ray Testing.
- Magnetic Particle Inspection Testing (MPI).
- Shop Solution Testing, Bubble Testing and Air Testing.
Career Opportunities & Salary
Graduates are heavily recruited for shutdowns, new constructions, and maintenance projects in the Middle East and domestic industrial hubs.
- Job Roles: Pipe Fitter, Piping Supervisor, QC Inspector
- Top Recruiters: L&T, Reliance, Tata Projects, Gulf Contracting Companies
- India Salary: 25k - 80k / month
- Gulf Salary: 80k - 2L / month
Eligibility & Certification
Eligibility Requirements:Mechanical Engg, Civil Engg, Chemical Engg, Petroleaum Engg & Graduate.Candidates must have completed Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, students will be awarded a recognized completion certificate by ITTI, run under Jan Jagriti Educational Trust. This certificate validates your skills and readiness for domestic and international employment.
