Course Description
Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course provides a practical and in-depth understanding of the design, operation, failure evaluation, and repair of critical mechanical systems used in industrial facilities. This Process Equipment & Piping Systems Design, Operation, Failure Evaluation & Repairs Training Course focuses on pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, thermal equipment, and fluid handling machinery.
Participants will explore how these components perform under various operating conditions, with detailed insights into material degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, erosion, and fatigue. The course also introduces Fitness for Service (FFS) methodologies for evaluating the remaining life of equipment and ensuring safe continued operation.
This Piping Systems and Process Equipment Training Course emphasizes industry standards, inspection practices, and failure prevention strategies. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will gain the knowledge required to enhance equipment reliability, reduce risks, and implement effective repair and maintenance solutions in industrial environments.
What you will achieve
Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course Objectives aim to develop technical expertise in the safe design, operation, and maintenance of industrial equipment. The course equips participants with the ability to evaluate failures and apply effective repair strategies.
By attending this Process Equipment & Piping Systems Design, Operation, Failure Evaluation & Repairs Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand design principles of pressure vessels, piping systems, and related equipment
- Apply safe operating practices including integrity operating windows and change management
- Identify material degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, erosion, and fatigue
- Perform inspection and testing based on recognized industry codes and standards
- Apply Fitness for Service (FFS) methods to assess remaining equipment life
- Evaluate failures and determine appropriate repair and alteration techniques
- Select suitable inspection methods in line with API guidelines
How the course is delivered
Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course Learning Methods combine theoretical concepts with practical application to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development. The course is delivered through an interactive and industry-focused approach.
Participants will engage in expert-led lectures covering equipment design standards such as ASME and API codes, along with operational best practices. Real-world case studies illustrate failure scenarios, degradation mechanisms, and effective prevention strategies.
The Process Equipment & Piping Systems Design, Operation, Failure Evaluation & Repairs Training Course incorporates practical exercises on inspection techniques, condition monitoring, and Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments. Participants will also explore repair methods, rerating procedures, and material verification techniques.
Interactive discussions and workshops encourage knowledge sharing and problem-solving, ensuring participants gain practical insights into maintaining equipment integrity, improving reliability, and ensuring safe industrial operations.
Designed for
Process Equipment & Piping Systems Training Course is designed for professionals involved in the design, operation, inspection, and maintenance of industrial equipment. It is particularly valuable for those working in oil and gas, chemical, and process industries.
This Piping Systems and Process Equipment Training Course is suitable for:
- Process, mechanical, and chemical engineers working with industrial systems
- Operations and maintenance engineers responsible for equipment performance
- Project engineers involved in design, installation, and commissioning
- Supervisors and managers overseeing plant operations and safety
- Technical personnel engaged in inspection, testing, and integrity assessment
Daily programme
- General Concept of Safety in Design: Codes and Standards
- Design Features of Pressure Vessels and Storage Tanks
- Design Features of Piping Systems
- Design Characteristics of Fluid Handling Equipment
- Design Characteristics of Thermal Equipment
- Overpressure Protection of Equipment
- Safe Operation of Process Equipment: Integrity Operating Window
- Over-pressuring of Process Equipment
- Uncontrolled Runaway Chemical Reaction
- Overheating of Boiler Tubes
- Abnormal Operation of Fluid Handling Equipment
- Vibration of Piping Systems
- Characteristics of Material Used for Construction of Process Equipment
- Material Degradation Processes
- Causes of Failures of Process Equipment and Piping Systems
- Failure Modes
- Fracture Mechanisms
- Lessons Learnt from Major World Equipment Failures
- Condition Monitoring
- Inspection and Testing Techniques: API 572, API 510, API 570
- Risk Based Inspection (RBI): API 580
- Fitness for Service Assessment: API 579/ASME FS1
- Failure Evaluation and Calculation of Component Remaining Life
- Failure Prevention Methods
- Classification of Repairs
- Repair Best Practices for Pressure Vessels and Other Equipment
- Rerating of Pressure Vessels
- Hot Taping and Line Stopping
- Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
