Anindya Bhattacharya – What Is Piping

Creep Fundamentals and How ASME BPVC Address This Phenomenon

This not-so-brief write-up is basically a summary of my notes on this subject when several years back I decided to study this interesting subject in somewhat detail. For interested readers, this is...

What is ASME B31.3 Chapter IX (High Pressure Piping)? Basis of Various Technical Requirements

What is Chapter IX of ASME B31.3? Chapter IX of ASME B31.3 is intended for use in high-pressure environments, but its use is not mandated beyond a certain pressure. In the words of the code (see...

Tresca or Von Mises: Their Applicability in Piping and Pressure Vessel Applications

In this brief write-up, I discuss Tresca and Von Mises theories of failure and discuss their applicability in piping and pressure vessel applications. The article begins with briefly describing the...

About the Author

A Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK with 25+ years of experience in the field of Piping and Static Equipment Engineering and Finite Element analysis. I have published 19 technical papers, many of which are part of ASME Pressure vessel and Piping Conference Proceedings. Most of my published works are associated with application of Finite element analysis to Piping and Pressure vessel applications. I am a member of International Review Group of B31.3 and currently associated with B31.3 projects on changes in Appendix W and a proposed non-mandatory appendix on analysis of Piping systems subject to loading due to blast. I have worked for reputed EPC companies like Bechtel, Fluor, CB&I/McDermott, KBR and client organizations like Reliance Industries Ltd. and Shell Netherlands (for a Research and Development project on use of Composite pipes for transport of LNG). I am also an European Engineer (Eur.Ing) and International Professional Engineer (Int.PE) through Engineering Council UK.