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Process Equipment & Piping Systems

Design, Operation, Failure Evaluation & Repairs

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The Process Equipment & Piping Systems training course develops practical understanding of the mechanical design and operation of essential process components. It examines pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems and fluid transport machinery under a range of operating conditions. Participants explore how corrosion, erosion and fatigue cause material degradation and may result in equipment failure. The course connects this technical knowledge with safe design practices and effective failure prevention.

Participants learn how Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments evaluate equipment condition, determine remaining life and support safety. Real-life examples and case studies demonstrate how professionals can understand and apply methods for preventing failures. Attention is given to degradation mechanisms, operating conditions and the selection of suitable inspection methods. This approach supports operational efficiency while helping to prevent costly equipment failures in the field.

This Process Equipment & Piping Systems training course will highlight:

  • Mechanical design and operation of critical process equipment
  • Performance of equipment under different operating conditions
  • Corrosion, erosion and fatigue degradation mechanisms
  • Fitness for Service assessments and remaining-life evaluation
  • Selection of appropriate equipment inspection methods
  • Safe design practices and failure prevention techniques
Why Choose Process Equipment & Piping Systems
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

Upon completing the Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Comprehend the principles of safe design and operation for pressurized process equipment.
  • Carry out process equipment inspection and testing procedures.
  • Employ best practices and strategies for preventing equipment failure.
  • Apply FFS assessment methods to determine the remaining service life of in-service equipment.
  • Choose suitable approaches for repairing and altering process equipment.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Process Equipment & Piping Systems training course is designed for:

  • Process Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Piping Engineers
  • Plant Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Inspection Engineers
  • Reliability Engineers
  • Equipment Engineers
  • Engineering Technicians
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course will be conducted through a combination of established adult learning methods to ensure strong engagement and optimal retention. Delivery will incorporate structured lectures, participative examples, and group discussions in which delegates contribute actively and exchange experiences. Actual case studies will be examined to illustrate common approaches to equipment failure analysis and troubleshooting.

The course will be delivered through:

  • Participative lectures featuring real-world examples and case studies.
  • Team exercises and group discussions designed to encourage active learning.
  • Practical understanding of failure causes and solutions experienced during daily operations.
  • Hands-on application of failure prevention techniques and safety measures.

Delegates will be able to interact with expert instructors and work alongside peers to address complex challenges specific to the industry.

The Course Content

Overview of Design Features of Process Equipment and Piping System

  • General Concept of Safety in Design: Codes and Standards
  • Design Features of Pressure Vessels and Storage Tanks
  • Design Features of Piping Systems
  • Design Characteristics of Fluid Handling Equipment
  • Design Characteristics of Thermal Equipment
  • Overpressure Protection of Equipment

Overview of Operation Issues of Components of Process Equipment

  • Safe Operation of Process Equipment: Integrity Operating Window
  • Over-pressuring of Process Equipment
  • Uncontrolled Runaway Chemical Reaction
  • Overheating of Boiler Tubes
  • Abnormal Operation of Fluid Handling Equipment
  • Vibration of Piping Systems

Failure Modes and Fracture Mechanisms

  • Characteristics of Material Used for Construction of Process Equipment
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Causes of Failures of Process Equipment and Piping Systems
  • Failure Modes
  • Fracture Mechanisms
  • Lessons Learnt from Major World Equipment Failures

Design and Operation of Fluid Handling Equipment

  • Condition Monitoring
  • Inspection and Testing Techniques: API 572, API 510, API 570
  • Risk Based Inspection (RBI): API 580
  • Fitness for Service Assessment: API 579/ASME FS1
  • Failure Evaluation and Calculation of Component Remaining Life
  • Failure Prevention Methods

Repairs, Alterations and Rerating of Process Equipment

  • Classification of Repairs
  • Repair Best Practices for Pressure Vessels and Other Equipment
  • Rerating of Pressure Vessels
  • Hot Taping and Line Stopping
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course covers the design, operation, failure evaluation and repair of process equipment and piping systems. It considers these topics across the equipment and piping lifecycle. The focus is on understanding how design and operational considerations relate to failures and repairs.
Yes, the course addresses both process equipment and piping systems. It examines their design and operation as well as failure evaluation and repairs. This combined scope helps participants consider equipment and piping as related parts of a process system.
Yes, repairs are one of the course’s stated subject areas. The training considers repairs in relation to equipment and piping design, operation and failure evaluation. Specific repair methods are not detailed in the provided course information.
This course is suitable for professionals seeking knowledge of process equipment and piping systems across design, operation, failure evaluation and repair topics. It may be relevant to people whose work involves understanding how these areas relate. Specific job roles or prerequisite experience are not stated in the provided course information.
You will learn about key considerations involved in designing and operating process equipment and piping systems. The course also addresses how failures are evaluated and how repair needs are considered. It connects these areas to provide an integrated view of equipment and piping systems.
The course approaches failures through evaluation of process equipment and piping systems. It places failure evaluation alongside design, operation and repair considerations. This helps participants understand failure assessment within the broader context of system performance.
The course aims to build understanding of process equipment and piping design, operation, failure evaluation and repairs. It supports a more connected approach to examining system condition and repair requirements. The provided information does not specify particular tools, standards or calculation methods.
Studying these areas together provides an integrated perspective on process equipment and piping systems. Design and operation form the context in which failures are evaluated and repairs are considered. The course brings these related subjects together rather than presenting failure evaluation or repairs in isolation.

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