Process Plant Layout and Piping Design, workshops with multi-disciplinary
About This Course
This is an intensive, practical workshop designed as the culminating experience for mid-to-senior level piping engineers. Moving beyond theory, participants will work through the full lifecycle of a Gas Sweetening Unit pilot project. The core value lies in the multi-disciplinary guidance (from Process, Stress, Mechanical, and Structural advisors) provided throughout the project.
Learning Objectives
Translate P&IDs to Layout: Successfully convert Gas Sweetening Unit P&IDs and process flow data into preliminary equipment and piping layout plans.
Resolve Multi-Disciplinary Interfaces: Effectively manage and resolve design conflicts (clashes, load requirements) dictated by Structural, Mechanical, and Process advisors.
Validate Stress-Informed Design: Proactively apply stress analysis constraints (e.g., control displacement, manage nozzle loads) to optimize the thermal flexibility of the piping route.
Apply Safety and Operability Constraints: Incorporate specialized safety requirements for flammable/toxic service (e.g., access, venting, drainage) unique to gas processing facilities.
Generate Project Deliverables: Produce a complete set of integrated deliverables, including Plot Plans, Key Plans, and Stress-Ready Isometrics, for final technical review.
Execute a Full Design Cycle: Experience the complete workflow from Basis of Design (BOD) through to Final 3D Model Review and interdisciplinary sign-off.
Material Includes
- Pilot Project P&IDs, Standard Specifications (PMS), Access to a 3D CAD System (Viewer access provided), Discipline Review Checklists, and Final Report Templates.
Requirements
- Mandatory active participation in team design sessions. A reliable computer for model viewing and drawing exercises.
- Must have completed an Intermediate-level Piping Design Course AND possess strong theoretical knowledge of Pipe Stress Analysis (ASME B31.3) concepts. (Minimum 3 years professional experience)
Target Audience
- Mid-to-Senior Piping Designers/Engineers,
- Piping Leads, and Project Engineers seeking to validate their holistic design judgment and readiness for Lead Engineer roles.
Curriculum
30h
Session 1: Project Initiation and Process Foundation
Review of the Gas Sweetening Process (e.g., Amine), PFDs, and P&IDs. Define equipment sizes, operating temperatures, and critical pressure envelopes. Establish plot limits and key tie-in points.
Session 2: Equipment Layout and Preliminary Plot Plan
Applying API 610/617 guidelines for pumps/compressors. Positioning vessels for maintenance and safety distances. Initial assessment of pipe rack location and access roads.
Session 3: Strategic Pipe Rack Design and Routing
Calculating pipe rack width and bay spacing based on line lists. Implementing segregation rules. Preliminary pipe routing to identify and resolve major thermal flexibility constraints.
Session 4: Piping for Critical Loops and Systems
Detailing suction/discharge piping (pump/compressor). Layout of specialized instrument connections and control valve station design. Avoiding conditions that induce high stress.
Session 5: Multi-Disciplinary Interface Management
Structural Interface: Verifying support loads against structural capacity. Civil Interface: Coordinating underground pipework and foundations. Mechanical Interface: Ensuring adequate equipment withdrawal/maintenance paths.
Session 6: Advanced Safety and Operability (HAZOP Input)
Incorporating HAZOP recommendations into the layout. Placement of relief valves, managing flare headers, and ensuring clear emergency access routes and platforms.
Session 7: Finalizing Documentation and Isometrics
Final checks on Bill of Materials (BOM). Producing Isometrics ready for stress verification, ensuring all necessary input data (nozzle locations, tie-ins) is complete.
Session 8: Final 3D Model Review and Project Handover
Leading the final 3D Model Review session with advisors. Presentation of design trade-offs made. Final sign-off process and discussion on As-Built requirements.
