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MPEN 041 - Design and Construction of Piping Systems

Description/Outline This course reviews methodologies used in the design of piping systems. Particular emphasis is given to the use of computer software in the analysis of piping systems, as well as modern practices and standards

Course Outline

  • Basics of Fluid Mechanics: Basics of Hydraulic Calculations; Piping Network Sizing; Pump Selection; Two Phase Flow; Piping Flow phenomena (Surge, Hummer)
  • Basics of Piping Design: Piping Components of Design and Application; Common Practices (Maintainability, Accessibility, and HSE concepts); Applications (Oil and Gas Piping, Pipeline, Firefighting, Chilled Water Systems, etc.); Piping Design for Pressure and Material Selection
  • Piping Stress Analysis Basics: Stress Analysis Review and Pipe Flexibility; Pipe Design for Supporting; Support and Hanger Design
  • Piping Inspection, Examination, and Testing: Inspection; Examination; Testing (Leak, Hydrostatic, and Pneumatic)

Continuing Education Unit: 2 CEU
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Methods
On-Campus


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