PIPING ENGINEERING COURSE PUNE

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Production Engineering

1. Introduction to the Piping Engineering program at SIT Pune, including institute norms, learning processes, and a session aimed at improving personality and soft skills.
2. Overview of the Oil & Gas sector, covering basic plant layouts, workflow understanding, and the importance of engineers in various operations.
3. Introduction to EPC organizations, their department-wise functioning, coordination between teams, and the roles engineers play within these setups.
4. Basic exposure to welding processes and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.
5. Understanding the fundamentals of engineering and piping drawings, including component sketches, joint representation, and interpreting isometric drawings.

1. Study of different piping components, how they are chosen for specific services, and common installation practices supported by isometric illustrations.
2. Explanation of valve types, selection methodology for various applications, and how to represent them in isometric form.
3. Learning about special fittings, where they are used, and how to read their drawings. Introduction to common instrumentation, their identification codes, and placement based on isometric layouts.
4. Guidelines for selecting and marking pipe supports and understanding why each support type is used in particular situations.

1. Detailed understanding of process equipment, installation practices, and the piping connections required for proper operation.
2. Study of utility equipment, layout considerations, and the piping arrangements needed to maintain efficient plant utilities.

1. Basics of metallurgy and its application in engineering projects, with reference to ASTM standards.
2. Material-based study of piping items, dimensional standards, and guidelines for correct selection.
3. Calculation of pressure–temperature ratings and pipe wall thickness using ASME B31.3.
4. Design calculations for reinforcement pads and mitre bends in line with ASME B31.3 requirements.
5. Preparation and interpretation of Valve Data Sheets (VDS) required during design and construction.
6. Overview of special piping items, their purpose, and methods for selecting them.
7. Development of complete Piping Material Specifications (PMS) for real project environments.

1. Understanding the functional needs of different industrial areas and preparing comprehensive plot plans that align with engineering standards and regulatory rules.

1. In-depth study of pipe rack purpose, line arrangement, determining width and height requirements, and creating detailed layouts and isometric drawings.

1. Designing storage facilities and tank farms, including equipment arrangement, piping layout, nozzle positioning, support planning, and construction isometrics for both new and existing plants.

1. Design of distillation column piping used in separation processes, including conceptual planning, equipment positioning, support arrangement, nozzle layout, construction isometrics, and MTO preparation for greenfield and brownfield work.

1. Designing reactor installations widely used in chemical, FMCG, and pharmaceutical industries.
2. Includes conceptual layout, equipment and piping arrangement, support configuration, nozzle orientation, construction isometrics, and MTO for new and existing sites.

1. Introduction to stress concepts in piping, techniques to reduce excessive stress, and methods for selecting supports to maintain safe operation.
2. Includes span calculations, expansion loop sizing, and overall flexibility design.
3. Practical analysis using CAESAR-II software.

1. Practical training on AVEVA E3D, involving 3D modelling, layout creation, and digital visualization of engineering projects.

1. Extensive hands-on sessions in CAESAR-II for stress analysis under realistic load cases, operating conditions, and piping layouts.

1. To familiarize learners with essential terminology and key principles involved in piping
   system design through SIT Pune’s piping Engineering Training.
2. To equip participants with the foundational piping design requirements aligned with
   international codes and standards.
3. To develop the ability to design new piping installations in a cost-efficient and
   practical manner.
4. To build understanding of how to apply economical design solutions during
   troubleshooting and while upgrading or improving existing piping systems.