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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify relevant pipe system codes and standards applicable to their facility.
• Apply fundamental principles for calculating pipe flow and pressure drops.
• Recognize the impact of additional components integral to the piping system.
• Understand the significance of selecting appropriate pipe materials and protective measures.
• Implement cost-effective inspection and maintenance practices for pipe systems.

Description
Reliable, safe, and economical pipe systems are essential for meeting the production requirements of process industries and other facilities. Given the vital role pipes play in conveying various fluids, their proper design and maintenance are crucial. Effective pipe systems enhance operational efficiency and ensure long-term sustainability.

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the relevant codes and standards for the design and operation of pipe systems, including associated equipment. Participants will gain insights into best practices for inspecting and maintaining these systems. By mastering these standards and practices, professionals can ensure their systems operate at peak performance while complying with industry regulations.

Several hands-on workshops featuring real-life case studies from everyday technical practice are included. These case studies address potential operational problems and corresponding troubleshooting procedures, offering detailed explanations and discussions of practical solutions.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for mechanical and process engineers, project engineers, field engineers, plant and facility technicians and operators, as well as technical personnel responsible for maintenance.

Whether you're involved in designing, operating, or maintaining pipe systems, this course will enhance your skills and knowledge, ensuring you can tackle real-world challenges with confidence and expertise. 

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Syllabus

DAY-1:

• Industrial Piping Applications
• Design Standards and Codes
• Material Selection, Fabrication, Procurement
• Mechanical Design of Pipe Systems
• Fluid Flow and Hydraulic Design
• Piping Instrumentation Diagrams: P&ID and PFD
• Workshop: Case Studies

DAY-2:

• Pipe Connections: Flanges, Gaskets
• Control Valves and Safety Valves
• Pipe Support Types: Selection and Calculation
• Pipe Stress Analysis
• Pipe Layout Design and Calculation of Flexibility
• Pipe Vibrations caused by Pumps and Compressors
• Workshop: Case Studies

DAY-3:

• Pipeline Construction, Installation, Commissioning & Startup
• Pipe Protection & Insulation: Hot Tracing
• Underground Piping
• Problems in Operation and Troubleshooting
• Inspection and Testing of Pipe System: Exterior & Interior
• Fitness for Service Analysis (FFS-API 579)
• Maintenance and Repair Methodology
• Summary and Conclusions

Instructor

Mike Ivanovic, Ph.D.

Dr. Mike Ivanovic is the President of UBAMIP Consulting and a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 30 years of experience in various branches of mechanical engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field. His career includes significant contributions while working in the consulting group of ANSYS Canada Ltd. He currently heads UBAMIP Consulting, where he specializes in the analysis and problem-solving of equipment operations within the process and petrochemical industries, as well as thermal and HVAC engineering.

Dr. Ivanovic's expertise encompasses safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery, pressure vessels, and piping systems across diverse industrial applications. His consulting projects primarily focus on risk assessment of potential equipment failures and the development of accident prevention methods, informed by inspection results and fitness for service studies.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Ivanovic is actively involved in providing technical training courses tailored to industry professionals in Canada, the USA, and internationally. These courses address various levels of complexity, ensuring comprehensive professional development.