11 Questions & Answers from ASME B31.3 that a Piping Stress Engineer must know
ASME B31.3 is the bible of process piping engineering and every piping engineer should frequently use this code for his knowledge enhancement. But to study a code similar to B31.3 is time-consuming...
The idea of modular design is as follows: The complex piping system is divided into several modules that are mounted on a frame structure. Modules can be transported to the site and joined to each...
K-factor for incompressible liquid One of the most typical questions asked by process or hydraulic engineers is what is the value of hydraulic resistance (K-factor) of piping component (fitting,...
In my last article on stress analysis of tank piping, I described the effect of tank bulging. Click here to refresh yourself on the effect of storage tank bulging. In this article, I will describe...
Pipe Stress Analysis Report Preparation for Issuing to the Client
Proper documentation of the stress calculation performed using Caesar II or any other stress analysis software is very important as the report or documents are the final deliverables to the client....
What is Severe Cyclic Conditions as per Process Piping Code ASME B31.3?
Severe cyclic is not a fluid service. It is a condition where fatigue failures are more likely so additional precautions against fatigue failure are taken. As per ASME B31.3, it is a condition...
