PIPING STRESS AND SUPPORT ENGINEERING BLOGS
PipingStress.Net contains blogs and various video content about Piping Stress Engineering. Detailed information about pipe support and pipe restraints are essential subjects mentioned in our blogs and videos.
The blogs also contain information about international codes and applications in the Oil and Gas Industry. In addition, you will see the equipment behaviors under operation pressure and temperature in our videos by the provided links. These videos are animated videos for a better understanding of the technical issues.
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Trunnion Support (or Dummy) Check
Trunnion supports are among the most frequently used pipe supports in the process piping industry. This support is widely used in the piping industry due to its ease of construction and erection. The construction and erection of a dummy supports is very easy because you have to simply weld a pipe (normally one or more size less than the parent pipe to which it is to be welded) with the parent pipe. However, the load-bearing capacity of these supports is not as comparable to civil supports. So, every stress engineer must check the weld point from a failure viewpoint and investigate the ability to carry the piping load (mostly the tangential and longitudinal load and corresponding moment). The chances of weld failure increase with an increase in trunnion length or trunnion height.
Digital Twin & Piping Stress
A digital twin is a virtual model of a physical asset, system, or process that uses real-time data and simulations to mirror its real-world counterpart. In piping design and stress analysis, digital twins combine data from sensors, CAD models, and simulation tools to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date view of a piping system’s performance, structural integrity, and potential risks.
Future Trends in Piping Stress
Piping stress engineering is a critical field ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of piping systems in industries ranging from energy to manufacturing. With rapid advancements in technology, materials, and industry demands, the landscape of piping stress engineering is set to undergo significant transformation.
Thermal Expansion in Piping
As a piping stress engineer, understanding thermal expansion and designing for it is vital to ensure system safety and reliability.
We’ll look at:
• How pipes expand under heat,
• The potential problems caused by thermal expansion, and
• Practical solutions using animations, including straight piping, expansion loops, expansion joints, and piping route changes.
What Does a Piping Stress Engineers Do?
A Piping Stress Engineer is essential in the design and analysis of piping systems, ensuring that these systems can handle operational stresses and forces. Piping systems are crucial to industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing. The engineer’s role is to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these systems under various conditions.
Pressure Vessel Shell in Conjunction with The Piping System
In industrial plants, the interaction between piping systems and pressure vessels is critical in ensuring operational safety and equipment longevity. Failing to account for the relationship between these two components can lead to significant problems, including mechanical failures, operational inefficiencies, and even hazardous situations.
Common Mistakes by Piping Stress Engineers
A flawless stress analysis certainly deserves the utmost care and attention when it comes to technical input, extensive knowledge, and practical experience. For a new piping engineer, it would be beneficial to read this informative blog post in order to learn about the common mistakes made in the field, which will ultimately help to enhance his or her overall experience and proficiency in performing stress analyses.
Right-Hand Rule
The Right-Hand Rule is a concept used in various engineering and physics fields, including piping stress analysis, to determine the direction of moments and forces, particularly in 3D coordinate systems. In piping stress calculations, it helps in understanding how moments and torques act on pipe systems when subjected to different loads, such as thermal expansion, pressure, or external forces.
WIND EFFECT ON PIPING SYSTEMS
Wind loads are critical in designing industrial piping systems, especially in regions where wind intensity can reach high levels. These loads can significantly affect the overall structural integrity of a piping network. This article will discuss the impact of wind on piping stress, the necessary load cases for wind analysis in Caesar II, detailed calculation methods, and relevant international codes.
Snubber - Shock Absorber
In industrial piping systems, snubbers, also known as shock absorbers, play a critical role in preventing excessive movement caused by dynamic forces like seismic activity and operational vibrations.