About This Course
This highly specialized course provides essential, in-depth training on performing static pipe stress analysis using ROHR2 with strict adherence to the EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping) series. This standard is mandatory for projects within the European Union and highly influential globally.
Participants will master the EN 13480-3 calculation methodologies, including the specific rules for material properties, component flexibility, and allowable stress criteria unique to the European standard. The course focuses on practical application within ROHR2, ensuring that all models are technically compliant, auditable, and optimized for safety and cost-effectiveness in line with European engineering best practices.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply EN 13480-3 Criteria: Successfully interpret and apply the specific formulae and safety margins for calculating Sustained and Thermal Expansion Stresses under EN 13480.
Model EN Components: Accurately model all standard and specialized piping components (including EN-specified materials and fittings) within the ROHR2 environment.
Define Load Envelopes: Structure and combine static loads (pressure, temperature, weight) strictly according to the EN 13480 load case methodology.
Resolve Non-Linearities: Implement and analyze the effects of friction, gaps, and limit stops in the model, understanding their impact on overall system flexibility.
Validate Equipment Integrity: Implement nozzle load checks and verify external forces against allowable limits prescribed by relevant EN/DIN equipment standards.
Generate Auditable Reports: Produce detailed, customized ROHR2 output reports that meet all documentation requirements for EN 13480 compliance and third-party verification.
Requirements
- A Foundational Piping Design Course or equivalent professional experience (minimum 2 years).
- Basic understanding of structural mechanics and component behavior under load.
- Familiarity with the general principles of pipe stress analysis.
Target Audience
- Piping Stress Analysts working on projects requiring EN compliance.
- Mechanical and Project Engineers overseeing European-based industrial projects.
- QA/QC Engineers responsible for verifying piping documentation against EN 13480.
- ROHR2 Users transitioning from ASME or other codes.
Curriculum
15 Lessons
Module 1: Introduction to ROHR2 and EN 13480 Fundamentals
This module covers the software interface, the core data required for analysis, and the foundational structure of the European piping standard.
1.1 Overview and EN 13480 Structure
1.2 Project Setup and Material Specification (EN)
1.3 Load Case Definition and EN Load Combinations
Module 2: Advanced Modeling Techniques
This module focuses on accurately representing complex piping geometry and incorporating all necessary components into the model.
Module 3: Defining Boundary Conditions and Supports (Load Transfer)
This module ensures accurate simulation of physical restraints and support mechanisms within the EN framework.
Module 4: Stress Compliance and EN 13480 Criteria
This is the core module for running the analysis and checking compliance against the specific requirements of the European standard.
Module 5: Interpretation, Optimization, and Reporting (EN Focus)
The final module focuses on critical evaluation, troubleshooting, and producing professional reports aligned with European standards.
