Why each pipe is specified as it is: design basis, piping classes and specifications, sizing and pressure calculations, and engineering deliverables.
Piping design and engineering uses a large number of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms. This glossary is a practical A–Z reference to the terminology used in piping design, piping engineering, process plants and project delivery. Where an abbreviation has more than one meaning, each meaning is listed under the same term. Conventions vary between companies…
A high-end sports car achieves maximum performance at an optimum RPM. This is the gauge of performance. The advanced technology machines in a factory and even the simple home tool all run better at the proper RPM. In the case of these machines, as we all know RPM stands for “Revolutions Per Minute”. A machine designed to run…
The term “Piping Engineering Lead” (PEL) as used in this document refers to the person responsible for all piping Engineering and Design activities on a process plant project. The actual PEL responsibilities will vary depending on the engineering company, the client, the type of project, and the project execution philosophy and the construction philosophy. There…
The following article is a work of fiction. It portrays a hypothetical conversation that has not happened yet, between two people, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of the world’s largest EPCM companies and the President of Project Operations (PPO) for one of the world’s largest energy conglomerates. Let’s pick up the conversation …
The tools in this group are specifically for the well trained and experienced Piper who is currently in a leadership or supervision role. This person should already know the basics and terminology of piping leadership. If anyone has any more tools they would like to share, please contact me, on info@pipingdesigners.com/wp/ Title Description Format Typical Project…
Reprint courtesy of: HYDROCARBON PROCESSING December 2003 By James O. Pennock, Piper, Consultant (Retired), Bayonet Point, Florida USA Designing the modern process plant is not a simple task. The typical process plant is a long, costly and complex effort. The total project effort is normally made up of a large diverse group of people from…
(The thoughts, ideas, concepts and opinions contained in this article are solely those of the author and are not necessarily endorsed by pipingdesigners.com/wp/ or website creator.) Before I get into this, I want to clarify a few things. First, I am not trying to tell you what your job description should be. Second, I…
Download Tools relating to Pipe & Piping Articles, below Title Description Format Lined Pipe pdf format lined pipe info .pdf Overview of Process Piping overview of process piping systems. pdf document from http://www.asme.org .pdf Pipe Spacing Chart 150#, 300#, 600# up to 24″ .pdf …
The term “Piping Material Controller” as used in this document refers to that person responsible for the all activities related to the identification of piping material and piping related material required for a process plant project.
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