This Presentation is about the basic fundamentals one needs to know to begin Piping Engineering. All the basic formulas and questions that are usually asked in interviews are answered in this presentation. Feel free to ask any doubts in the comments and iI may try my best to answer them for you.
39. Formula:
L = 2 (s + n + h + rf) + g
• s = free threads (equals 1/3 time bolt diameter)
• n = nut thickness (equals nominal bolt diameter)
• h = flange thickness
• rf = height of raised face
for class 150 and class 300 height of
raised face is included in h height
• g = gasket thickness approximately 3 m
49. Stress = Force / Cross sectional area
Strain = Deformation / Original Length
50. = 1/3 X TENSILE STRENGTH.
= 2/3 X YIELD STRENGTH .
51. Circumferential or Hoop Stress
Total force acting on longitudinal section
= Intensity of Pressure x projected area
= p x d x l - - - - - - - - - eqn – 1
Total Resistance force acting on cylinder wall
= Intensity of Pressure x projected area
= h x 2t x l - - - - - - - - - eqn – 2
From Equation 1 & 2
h = p x d / 2t
52. Longitudinal Stress
Total force acting on transverse section
= Intensity of Pressure x cross section area
= p x π/4 d^2 - - - - - - - - - eqn – 1
Total Resistance force
= Intensity of Pressure x projected area
= L x π d t - - - - - - - - - eqn – 2
From Equation 1 & 2
L= p x d / 4t
53. SCH . NO = 1000 P /S
P = Internal pressure (PSI)
S = Allowable Tensile Strength
Sch. 5 , Sch.10,Sch.20, Sch. 40, Sch.80,Sch.160. Sch.XS, Sch. XXS
Sch. 5S , Sch.10S,Sch.20S, Sch. 40S, Sch.80S,Sch.160S. Sch.XS, Sch. XXS
:- S = Stainless Steel
54. Tm = t + c
= P Do / 2(SEW + PY) + C
P = Internal pressure (PSI)
Do = Outside Diameter.
S = Allowable Tensile Strength
E = Joint Efficiency factor
W = Weld joint strength reduction factor
Y = Coefficient.
70. Pipe Racks and sleepers :
Pipe Racks:
Structural steel pipe racks typically support pipes,
power cables and instrument cable trays in
petrochemical, chemical and power plants.
Occasionally, pipe racks may also support mechanical
equipment, vessels and valve access platforms. Main
pipe racks generally transfer material between
equipment and storage or utility areas.
73. How to calculate the space between
pipes on a pipe rack:
X =
½{OD of larger pipe Flange} +
½{OD of smaller pipe} +
{Insulation thickness of larger Pipe} +
{Insulation thickness of smaller Pipe } +
{Clearance}
Clearance = Clearance is always
project specific. Generally considered
to be 25 mm.
74. Pipe Rack Width Calculation:
w= (F x N x S) + A + B.
f : Safety Factor
1.5 if pipes are counted from PFD.
1.2 if pipes are counted from P&ID.
n = number of lines in the densest area up to size 450NB.
A : Additional Width for Lines larger than 450 NB.
For instrument cable tray
For Electrical cable tray.
s : 300 mm (estimated average spacing)
225 mm (if lines are smaller than 250 NB)
B : future provision
20% of (f X n X s) + A
83. Pump Cavitations
Simply defined, cavitations is the formation of bubbles or cavities in
liquid, developed in areas of relatively low pressure around an impeller.
The imploding or collapsing of these bubbles trigger intense shockwaves
inside the pump, causing significant damage to the impeller and/or the
pump housing.
If left untreated, pump cavitations can cause:
Failure of pump housing
Destruction of impeller
Excessive Vibration leading to premature seal and bearing failure
Higher than necessary power consumption
Decreased flow and/or pressure
87. piping materials
PIG IRON
Note – At high Temperature more than 300 Deg C. oxygen
bubble get expand rapidly
- So to remove this oxygen from pig iron we are adding
0.1% Si (Silicon) which have high affinity towards the
silicon
Si + O2 Sio2
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CARBON STEEL
- Then we will get Deoxidized steel called as
“ KILLED STEELS “
- Si(Silicon) is doing Deoxidizing Process.
- ASTM A 106
Gr . A - 0.25 C , 0.1 Si.
Gr. B - 0.30 C , 0.1 Si.
Gr . C - 0.35 C , 0.1 Si.
89. piping materials
ASTM A – 53
A – Indicate Ferrous material as a main material
B – Non Ferrous material.
C – Non Metallic material.
Note – If Carbon content more than “ 0.35 ” material becomes
Brittle
- Material contain carbon more than “ 0.35 “ are not
weldeble
90. piping materials
SOFTENING TEMP
= 0.4 X MP (Melting point)
= 0.4 x ( 1535 + 273)
= 723 deg . K
= 450 deg. C ( 723 K – 273 K)
“Above 450 deg C “
STRENGTH PITTING
SCALING CREEP
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So that’s why for application more than 450 deg. C
We have to add
Cr ( Chromium) = STENGTH ELONGATION
Mo ( Molybdenum) = STENGTH ELONGATION
92. piping materials
ALLOY STEELS
Used for the application in which temp. is Above 450
deg C “
Ex. ASTM A 335
P11 = 1 – 4% Chromium , 0.5 % Molybdenum
( 510 deg C.)
P22 = 2 – 4% Chromium , 1 % Molybdenum
( 565 deg C.)
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ALLOY STEELS
But at the Temp. 400 Deg . C. the carbon in the steel
gets activated & react with chromium to formed “
Chromium carbide”
C 11 + Cr 22
Which increase Corrosion in boundary levels.
“SENSILIZATION “
Chromium carbide formation
Depletion of chromium at grain boundaries
94. piping materials
LOW TEMPRATURE STEELS
For Application of pipe in -250 Deg. C , We can use Ni
( Nickel) as a ingredient which increase ductility &
strength
Elongation
Strength
At low temperature material becomes brittle
For that Ni is best solution
95. piping materials
“STAINLESS STEELS TREE”
Carbon content in the steel is responsible for the
“Sensilization” for that we are adding ‘ Titanium ‘
Carbon has high affinity towards the titanium than
chromium & chromium get safe that avoid
Sensilization of ‘C’
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“STAINLESS STEELS TREE”
304
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1% C
304L
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.O3% C
317
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1%
C
316
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1%
C
321
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1%
C
347
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1%
C
348
18% Cr ,8% Ni,0.1%
C
2%
Mb
4%
Mb
Titanium (10% of
Carbon)
Cb + Nb Cb
308
19% Cr ,9% Ni,0.1%
C
309
20% Cr,12% Ni,0.1% C
310
25% Cr ,14% Ni,0.1%
C
WEAR RESISTANCE
STEEL
STABALIZED STEEL
FOR HIGH TEMPRATURE APPLICATION
98. PIPING SUPPORT
SUPPORTS FROM
CIVIL/STRUCTURE
SUPPORTS FROM VESSELS
SUPPORTS ON RACK / SLEEPERS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS
FOR INSULATED
PIPES(SHOE SUPPORT)
FOR BARE PIPES
LUG TRUNION BRACKET DUMMY
LOW
SUPPORT
CANTILEVER L-TYPE
GOAL
POST
TRAPEZE
111. Question Round
Come up with at least five questions each
Discuss the Possible answers
Note down any questions for the future
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