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ASME B31.3 Process Bases and Application of Piping Flexibility
Piping Code Analysis to ASME B31 Code

PD643 ASME STANDARDS COURSE MC110 MasterClass Series/ASME STANDARDS COURSE
This course provides an introduction to the ASME B31.3 Process Piping The rules of B31.1 and B31.3 have considerations that can have a
Code. It covers the requirements of B31.3 for design, analysis, materials, significant impact on the design of systems and associated equipment.
fabrication, testing and inspection of process piping systems. It explores This interactive two-day MasterClass will provide a thorough insight
the rules for various components including fittings, connections, bends, into the history and bases for the rules for piping design. The program
valves and specialty components. will provide a review of the detailed design procedures and a thorough
explanation of the significant assumptions and available options.
Other topics include dimensions and ratings of components, fluid
service requirements for joints, piping flexibility and support, welding, Through both presentation and discussion, attendees will gain a greater
PIPING AND PIPELINES Public and MasterClass Courses
heat treatment, bending and forming, brazing and soldering, assembly, appreciation and understanding of how these assumptions and options
erection, examination and inspection. can impact their designs.
The class will include detailed example problems that demonstrate,
Each student will receive a copy of the B31.3 Process Piping Design
codebook. for “real-world” piping, how the rules are to be applied and how the
options can influence the final design. Examples will be reviewed
You Will Learn To showing how outputs from computer analysis can be broken down into
• Identify the responsibilities of personnel involved in the design, understandable pieces and verified that the results are consistent with
fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing the actual behavior of the piping system.
of process piping You Will Learn To
• Describe the scope and technical requirements of the ASME B31.3
Code • Define the analytical basis of piping design rules contained in either the
• Apply and implement the quality requirements that are defined in the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code or ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code
ASME B31.3 Code • Evaluate the significance of the modeling assumptions and how they
affect the final design
Who Should Attend • Apply the step-by-step design logic for reviewing stress analysis
Piping engineers/designers, developers of piping analysis design outputs and understanding how to locate and resolve problems
software, as well as managers/supervisors of piping design activities • Interpret the significance of the calculated stresses and the importance
of stress categories
Special Requirement Who Should Attend
Each student must bring his or her own calculator.
Piping engineers/designers, developers of piping analysis design
Who Should Attend software, as well as managers/supervisors of piping design activities
This course is designed for engineers, managers and quality personnel Special Requirements
who are involved in the design, manufacturing, fabrication and
examination of process piping that is being built to the requirements of This MasterClass is structured on the assumption that participants have a
U.S. Codes & Standards. basic understanding of ASME B31.1 or B31.3 Piping Codes.
Participants are encouraged to bring examples of particularly challenging
Instructor Jim Meyer issues encountered on the job for in-class discussion.
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,675 / List Price $2,895 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs

MASTERCLASS INSTRUCTOR
Jim E. Meyer, Principal/Lead Engineer, Louis
Perry Group and Chair, ASME B31 Pressure
Piping Committee. Jim is a recognized
expert with 40 years of experience in refining
petrochemical, chemical, power generation
and industrial facilities. Jim has been involved
in the ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 Section
committees for over 35 years and is current
Chair of the B31 Standards Committee.

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