ASME B31.3 - Process Piping Code Design Requirements

DAY 1 - Introduction

• Objectives and Intent of ASME B31.3 Code
• ASME B 31.3 Scope and Applicability
• Understanding of the Codes, what means SHALL, SHOULD & MAY in Code
• Code contents, Stated & implied stipulations in the Code
• What are design conditions, design pressure & design temperature
• What are various fluid services generally encountered
• Definitions of Category D, M, U, Normal, and High-Pressure Services
• Concept of Weld Strength reduction factor
• Weld Quality factor
• Allowable stresses and the basis for its calculations
• Design of piping components for internal pressure

DAY 2

• Design of piping components for External pressures.
• Design of branch connections –reinforcements
• Selection of Flanges
• Design of pipe fittings such as elbows, tees, and blanks
• Service Considerations in Design
• Flexibility considerations
• Case studies in flexibility calculations
• Methods to incorporate flexibility in Piping systems
• U - loops, Expansion Joints

DAY 3

• Extensive case studies on Piping Design
• Piping Span Calculations
• Selection of Supports and Hangers
• Material Identification, Certification, and Traceability
• Code-accepted Materials and material testing
• Listed, unlisted materials
• General requirements to be checked before selection of Material
• Limitations imposed by code on materials
• Impact testing requirements
• Acceptance Criteria as per ASME B 31.3

DAY 4

• Design interface with Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection
• Code requirement for preheating and PWHT
• Design interface with Inspection, Examination, and Testing
• How to Conduct and certify pressure testing.
• Hydrostatic testing of the piping system
• Pneumatic testing of the piping system
• Service leak test
• NDT in lieu of leak test
• Case studies

DAY 5

• Additional Code requirements for special fluids services
• Specific Design Requirements for Toxic Fluid (M Category) Services
• Design Requirements for High-Pressure Fluid Services
• Design Requirements for High Purity (U category) Fluid Services
• Design Requirements for High Pressure ( Category K) Fluid services
• Overview of flanges as per ASME B 16.5
• Piping integrity assessments as per API 570
• Making run-repair-replace decisions.
• Calculation of Remaining life and MAWP of piping system
• Real-world examples and case studies

What is ASME B31.3 training course objective?

• Familiarize participants with the organization and intent of the B 31.3 code
• Know how to read the code, and interpret its stated and implied requirements
• What issues to take into consideration when designing process piping
• Pressure design of piping and piping components
• How to analyze piping flexibility and gauge the limitations of piping and piping components
• Provide participants step-by-step approach to piping design, including the design optimization techniques.
• Introduce participants to various material selection, fabrication, erection, and testing of piping systems.
• Be able to understand the mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, and optional stipulations given in the code and other service restrictions on Piping systems.
• How to conduct and certify the pressure testing.
• Understand principles of piping integrity assessments as per API 570 and make run-repair-replace decisions.
• Know how to calculate the Remaining life and MAWP of the piping system