ASME B31.3 Process Piping Design Code

This training course is designed to provide participants with the relevant concepts and background on the ASME B31.3 for Pressure process piping for the design, materials examination, testing, and non-metallic piping. This training course will discuss the introduction to the different parts of the ASME B31.3 Standard and will cover all requirements for safe design, construction, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance of liquid pipeline systems. This focuses on the requirements for process piping related to the design, construction, fabrication, inspection, and examination of a safe and economical piping system.

• Understand the scope & definition of ASME B31.3, process piping design, construction & mechanical integrity
• Understand metallic pipe and fitting selection, including its system failure, bases for selection, and method requirements
• Identify the strengths of materials, including their requirements, and be able to identify the bases for design stresses
• Determine the components of pressure design and be able to know the concepts of weld joint strength factor and design pressure & temperature
• Know the process of valve selection and be able to list the requirements needed for the selection process
• Become familiar with the design of flanged joints and be able to describe their features & functions
• Introduce flexibility & flexibility analysis, and be able to explain the general considerations for the layout and support of pipes
• Learn the various types and designs of expansion joints and be able to describe their components and use
• Understand the fabrication and installation methods of piping and be able to list the requirements and guidelines needed in the inspection, examination, and testing of pipes
• Heighten awareness with the concept of instrument piping and pressure-relieving systems, and learn how these systems can be designed
• Know the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination, and testing methods for nonmetallic piping systems, category M Fluid service & high-pressure piping
• Review the concept of API 570, including its inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating of in-service piping