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Overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply codes, standards, and design principles to ensure safe and compliant pipe system performance
• Evaluate flow behaviour, pressure losses, and system components to support operational decisions
• Select appropriate materials, protection methods, and layouts based on application requirements
• Identify common failure modes and implement practical inspection, testing, and maintenance strategies
• Analyze real operating issues and apply structured troubleshooting approaches to resolve them

Description

Industrial piping systems operate under demanding conditions where performance, safety, and reliability depend on a combination of design decisions, material selection, and operating practices. Small gaps in understanding, such as how flow behaviour interacts with system layout, or how material choices influence degradation, can lead to inefficiencies, accelerated wear, or unplanned shutdowns. These challenges are compounded by the need to meet regulatory requirements while maintaining consistent operation over the full system lifecycle.

Managing these systems effectively requires more than isolated technical knowledge. It requires the ability to evaluate how codes and standards, mechanical behaviour, fluid dynamics, and system constraints interact in real operating environments. Without a structured approach, decisions related to design, modification, or maintenance can become reactive, increasing risk and reducing long-term reliability and performance.

This course develops a practical, structured understanding of industrial piping systems from design through operation and maintenance. It focuses on applying standards in context, assessing system behaviour, and selecting appropriate design, protection, inspection, and maintenance strategies. Through applied examples and case-based exercises, the course reinforces how to interpret system conditions, diagnose issues, and implement solutions that improve reliability, safety, and operational consistency.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Mechanical, process, and piping engineers
• Project and field engineers involved in system design or execution
• Plant, facility, and maintenance personnel responsible for piping systems
• Technical professionals supporting operation, inspection, or reliability programs

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Syllabus

Day I

• 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 II

• 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 III

• 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.