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Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part II

Peter Smith, HNC (Mech)


Course Outline

This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3).

This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III.

There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based.

It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and it's format.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

The objective is for the Engineer to understand the scope of the code and the fundamental requirements

The Course will cover:

Intended Audience

Piping Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineers, QA/QC Personnel, Inspectors.


Benefit to Attendees

An Engineer will benefit from having the basic knowledge of this code that covers the design of piping systems construct in metal and non metallic materials.


Course Introduction

It is essential that all Engineers involved in the design and construction of process piping systems are familiar with the code that covers "Liquid Process Piping" and related documents. They must be aware of the scope, format and significant criteria.

Course Content

In this course you are required to study Chapter 4, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 by US Army Corps of Engineers.

Chapter 4. Metallic Piping Systems
Chapter 5. Plastic Piping Systems
Chapter 6.. Rubber and Elastomer Piping Systems


Note:

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Course Summary

Engineer involved in the design and construction of Liquid Piping Systems must be familiar with the contents of the relevant code which has been adopted to cover the design and construction.


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.


DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.