Piping Engineering Knowledge Hub
Piping Engineering is a vital discipline within mechanical engineering that focuses on the strategic arrangement and design of pipeline networks in industrial facilities such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and power stations.
Piping Engineers oversee plant layouts, ensuring optimal equipment placement, seamless system integration, and long-term compliance with strict industry regulations. Their work covers material selection, stress analysis, thermal expansion management, and corrosion prevention to guarantee safety and durability.
A piping network serves as an engineered pathway for fluid transport, consisting of pipes, connectors, joints, control mechanisms, and supports. Larger frameworks like steel structures and foundations, however, fall under civil or structural engineering.
The ASME B31.3 code sets the benchmark for process piping, requiring designers to meet rigorous safety protocols while addressing project-specific requirements. It is the gold standard for high-pressure and high-temperature piping in industries such as petrochemicals and LNG.
This hub covers the fundamentals of piping engineering, including design principles, materials, stress analysis, and standards. You’ll find guides, tutorials, and references to support both learning and professional practice.
What is Piping?
An introduction to piping systems, their types, classifications, and materials. Explains the difference between piping and pipelines with clear fundamentals for beginners.
Piping Design
Covers the key stages of piping design, major considerations, and challenges faced in industrial projects. Includes commonly used software and best practices for efficient layouts.
Piping Material Specifications (PMS)
Explains the concept of PMS, detailing standards, material grades, and selection criteria. Guides engineers in choosing the right materials for safe and reliable piping systems.
Pipe Thickness Calculation as Per ASME B31.3
Step-by-step guide to calculating pipe wall thickness as per ASME B31.3. Includes formula, corrosion allowance, and selection of pipe schedules with practical examples.
Pipe Stress Analysis
Comprehensive overview of stress analysis for process piping. Discusses design codes, stress calculations, workflows, and methods to ensure safety and compliance.
Valve Types, Application & Selection
Introduces the different valve types, their functions, and industrial uses. Provides guidance on valve design features and selection for oil, gas, and process systems.
Valve Trim Design & Selection Guide
Explains valve trim components, materials, and functions. Highlights why trim selection is critical and how it varies across different valve types.
Coating System for Piping – Types, Standards, and Industrial Applications
Learn about coating systems for piping, including primers, epoxy layers, finish coats, and standards applied in oil & gas and industrial applications.
How to Convert Coordinates: From a Local Plant Grid to World Systems (UTM)
This page provides the method to accurately convert local site or plant grid coordinates (Easting, Northing) into universal UTM coordinates. Find a clear mathematical formula, a step-by-step worked example.