Piping Components & equipment used in Gas industry

Course description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the various piping components and equipment essential for the gas industry. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of piping systems, fittings, flanges, gaskets, valves, actuators, safety equipment, pumps, compressors, turbines and static equipment, This course aims to equip professionals with the skills necessary to effectively operate and maintain gas piping systems components and equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. At the end of the day, the piping components & equipment must not be seen in isolation from the rest of the process, but as part of a greater loop, where they are expected to operate safely at optimal levels.

Course Objectives                                                     

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the various piping components and equipment used in the gas industry.
  • Explain the various of piping components and equipment construction and operation
  • Develop skills for effective installation, operation, maintenance, and safety practices.
  • Apply best practices and case study insights to real-world scenarios.
  • Gain insights into preventative and other maintenance aspects, of piping components and equipment failure, inspection, repair and testing procedures for common types.
  • Inspect piping components and equipment used in the gas industry and diagnose common problems.
  • Understanding safety equipment and regulations used in emergency situations

Course methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that include:

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Videos
  • Exercises
  • Discussions
  • Case Study

 

Who should attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Maintenance personnel.
  • Mechanical engineers.
  • Supervisory personnel and team leaders.
  • Instrumentation and electrical engineers and technicians.
  • Process engineers and senior technicians.
  • Engineers in other disciplines whom are interested to know more about piping components & equipment used in gas industry.

Course Agenda

Module 1: Introduction and piping overview in the Gas Industry

  • Piping systems in gas applications
  • Overview of gas piping systems
  • The function of piping
  • Key components and their functions
  • Pipe end connections
  • Piping thickness and schedule
  • Joining of pipelines
  • Pipeline support
  • Pipeline anchor points
  • Expansion loops (or bends)
  • Heat tracing of pipeline system
  • Piping coating and protection
  • Pipes monitoring
  • Piping operation example
  • Piping pressure test and commissioning
  • Piping start up I operational problems Pigging process: Why & how?
  • Piping of pumping/compression stations

Module 2: Piping Components

  • Pipes and Tubing
    • Types of materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.)
    • Specifications and standards (ASME, ASTM)
    • Some typologies of pipe seamless
    • Seamless carbon steel pipe
    • Seamless high temperature alloy steel pipe
    • Seamless stainless-steel pipe
    • Welded carbon steel pipe
    • Lined welded carbon steel pipe
    • Pre-insulated pipe
    • Flexible pipe
  • Fittings and Flanges
    • Types of fittings (elbows, tees, reducers… etc.)
    • Butt welding fittings
    • Forged steel threated and socket welding fittings
    • Example of special fittings
    • Flange types (welded, threaded, slip-on) and applications
    • Flange rating
    • Flanges – stud bolts, nuts and bolting materials
    • Blind flanges and spectacle blinds
    • Flanges management
    • Flanges alignment
    • Tightening torque
    • Tools for tightening by hydraulic tensioning
    • Flanges tightening procedures.
  • Gaskets and Seals
    • Types of gaskets (compressed fiber, metal, rubber)
    • Gasket – non-metallic flat type
    • Gasket – metallic or metalloid – plastic
    • Gasket – ring joint
    • Installation techniques and considerations.
    • Leak causes and correction
  • Principles of corrosion and material protection

 

Module 3: Valves and Actuators

  • Valves
    • Purpose of valves and valve classification.
    • Valves terminology
    • Selection criteria and applications in gas systems
    • Common valve design, construction, components and application.
    • Valves features
    • Globe valve flow characteristics (quick-opening, linear and equal percentage)
    • Cavitation, flashing and noise trims and how to eliminate them.
    • Pressure reducing valve (regulators).
    • Pressure relief valves purpose and operation
      • Balanced safety valves
      • Bellow safety valves
      • Pilot operated safety valve
      • Rupture disk devices
      • Pressure vacuum safety valve
    • Pressure relief valves components, material, operation and performance
    • Standards and codes related valves
    • Valves pressure rating and end connection types
    • Valves standard
    • Valves testing and inspection
    • Valves symbols
    • Valves installation guides
    • Valve leakage
    • Valve troubleshooting guide
  • Actuators
    • Valves actuators and auxiliaries
    • Types of actuators (manual, electric, pneumatic)
    • Fail safe mode
    • Integration with control systems for automated operations

 

Module 4: Static Equipment

  • Overview of tanks, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers
  • Design considerations and safety standards
  • Separators
    • Separators overview
    • General design criteria
    • Instrumentation requirements
    • Vapour (gas) – liquid separators
    • Liquid – liquid separators
    • Three-phase separators
    • Separator troubleshooting
  • Columns
    • Columns overview
    • Tray columns
    • Packed columns
    • Comparison between tray and packed columns
    • Common malfunctions in tray and packed columns
    • Columns troubleshooting
    • Stripping columns
  • Heat Exchangers
    • General
    • Tema shell & tube exchangers
    • Double pipe heat exchangers
    • Plate heat exchangers
    • Electric heaters
    • Air coolers
    • Graphite
    • Shell & tube heat exchanger troubleshooting
  • Storage Tanks
    • Introduction
    • Atmospheric storage tanks
    • Pressurized storage tanks
    • Storage tanks inspections
    • Storage tanks preventive maintenance

 

Module 5: Pumps, Compressors and Turbines

  • Pumps
    • Types of pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement)
    • Applications and selection criteria in gas systems
  • Compressors
    • Overview of compressor types (reciprocating, rotary, screw)
    • Maintenance best practices and troubleshooting techniques
  • Gas Turbines
    • Principles of operation and applications
    • Maintenance and operational considerations

 

Module 6: Safety Equipment and Regulations

  • Safety Equipment
    • Types of safety equipment (relief valves, emergency shutdown systems,)
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) for gas operations

 

Module 8: Installation and Maintenance Practices

  • Maintenance Strategies
  • Routine inspection and maintenance procedures
  • Common issues and troubleshooting in gas systems

 

Module 9: Case Studies and Industry Trends

  • Case Studies

 

Module 10: Final Assessment and Course Review

  • Course Review
  • Key concepts and takeaways from the course
  • Group Discussions.
  • Final Assessment

Duration:    

Five days