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• Topic: Book Reviews

  • The 10X Rule Review: The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone

• Topic: Caesar II

  • Online Pipeline Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II for Beginners
  • Importance of Gasket m and y Factors (PDF)
  • Caesar II Version 13 is Releasing! Take a Look at the Extended Capabilities it will Provide (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • How to Deal with Local Primary Membrane Stresses? (PDF)
  • Top 5 Online Courses on Piping Layout & Stress Analysis
  • An Overview of Linear and Non-Linear Analysis in Piping Stress Calculations (PDF)
  • Online Course on Pump Piping Layout Design and Stress Analysis
  • Online Course on Underground Piping Layout Basics and Stress Analysis
  • Online Pipe Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II
  • Allowable Stress for Pressure Relieving Reaction Load vs Occasional load (PDF)
  • Top Pipe Stress Analysis Software Packages for 2023 (PDF)
  • An Issue about USER DEFINED SIFs (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis or FEA (PDF)
  • AutoPIPE vs CAESAR II: Differences between CAESAR II & AUTOPIPE (PDF)
  • What is Time History Analysis? Steps with example (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Is Pipe Stress-Range Calculated Correctly? [With PDF]
  • Air Cooler Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II [With PDF]
  • Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Stress Classification in Pressure Vessels and Piping as per ASME B31 and BPVC Codes (PDF)
  • Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force (With PDF)
  • Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service
  • Caesar II Version 12 vs Caesar II Version 11
  • Stress Analysis of Surface Laid Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Stress Intensity Factor (SIF), Flexibility Factor: ASME B31.3 vs ASME B31J (With PDF)
  • Variable Spring Support Design without the aid of Caesar II Hanger Auxiliary (PDF)
  • Turbine Piping: Definition, Working Philosophy, Layout Consideration, Stress Analysis, NEMA SM 23 (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Pipe Support Selection Procedure for Piping Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Water Pump Station Piping using Flexible Sleeve Coupling (With PDF)
  • Importing an Autodesk REVIT model into Piping Stress Analysis Software START-PROF
  • Modeling of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger in Caesar II for Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Detailed Flange Analysis with CAESAR II using EN-1591
  • Webinar on Creating Analysis Load Cases using Caesar II Static Load Case Editor
  • Details about Intergraph Smart Licensing Platform for Caesar II (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Modeling and Supporting of Large Diameter Pipes / Pipelines (PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Expansion Joints in CAESAR II
  • Piping Thermal Bowing Consideration in Caesar II with an Example (PDF)
  • Beijing Universal Amusement Park Buried Hot Water Piping Network Project in PASS/START-PROF
  • Stress Analysis of PSV/PRV Piping Systems Using Caesar II | PSV Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Load Cases for Stress Analysis of a Critical Piping System Using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Several ASME B31 & EN 13480 Issues Needed to Know for Pipe Stress Engineer
  • Applicability of Caesar II for stress analysis of lines having D/t ratio more than 100 (PDF)
  • What is Thermal Bowing? (with PDF)
  • Modular Design- How to do a Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Report Preparation for Issuing to the Client (PDF)
  • Modeling of Sway Braces in Caesar II for stress analysis (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of GRP / GRE / FRP piping system using Caesar II (ISO 14692)
  • Step by Step Methods for WRC 107 (WRC 537) and WRC 297 Checking in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Vertical Reboiler Piping using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Pipe Trunnion or Dummy Support and Their Stress Calculation (PDF)
  • Piping Stress Analysis Specification | Flexibility Specification (With PDF)
  • Caesar II Error “Could Not Open TEMPMAT”- Steps to Overcome it (PDF)
  • Does Friction Forces Exist in Cold State of Piping or Not?
  • Checklist for Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis Features of the Tall Pipe Risers (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Selection and Design Guidelines in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Snubber modelling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Static Method of Wind Analysis of Piping systems in Caesar II using Pressure Vs elevation Method (With PDF)
  • Equipment Nozzle Loads and Means for Reducing Them (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II and START-PROF Verification
  • Stress Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Connected Piping Systems using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Flange Leakage Evaluation based on NC 3658.3 Method method using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software and Online Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course with Certificate
  • Hot Sustained Stress (Lift-Off) Checking in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Slug Flow Analysis Using Dynamic Spectrum Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 2
  • Pipeline Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 1
  • 10 Considerable Points for Pressure Vessel Nozzle Load Tables (PDF)
  • Tutorial: API 610 module of Caesar II software
  • Understand the Harmonic Analysis and Ensure the Pressure pulsation comply with API 674 (With PDF)
  • Procedure to restore the corrupted Caesar II file (PDF)
  • Advantages of using Coordinate System in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Pump Piping (Centrifugal) System using Caesar II (PDF)
  • How to Open CAESAR II File in START-PROF?
  • Basics for Stress Analysis of Underground Piping using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Design and Stress Analysis of Jacketed Piping System (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II vs START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software Comparison (PDF)
  • Underground Piping Stress Analysis Procedure using Caesar II (PDF)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 2. Underground Piping
  • Advantages of using Block Operation in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Slug Flow? Steps for Slug Flow Analysis (With PDF)
  • Modeling Relief Valve (Pressure Safety Valve) Thrust force (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Column piping system using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Seismic Analysis of Piping Systems: Earthquake Analysis (PDF)
  • Flare systems: Stress Analysis Points (With PDF)
  • Basics of Pipe Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Modeling Connection to Fired Heater (PDF)
  • How to Model Slug Flow Loads (PDF)
  • Buried Pipe Stress Analysis Basics and Online Course (PDF)
  • Consideration of Flanged Elbow or Flanged Bend in Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 1. Above Ground Piping
  • What are Sustained and Expansion Stresses?
  • ASME Section VIII Flange Leakage Checking Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Recent changes in ASME B31.3 and their implementation in CAESAR II
  • ASME B31J & B31J Essentials: Why these are useful in Piping Stress Analysis?
  • Fatigue Analysis: Definition, Methods, Types, Reasons, Failure Criteria, Caesar II Case Study (With PDF)
  • What Is Modal Analysis and Why Is It Necessary? (With PDF)
  • Pump-Piping Alignment Check Methodology using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Rigid Struts: Definition, Applications, and Modeling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Major features of CAESAR II-2019, Version 11.00
  • Procedure for Converting a Higher version Caesar II file into its Lower version
  • Added Features of CAESAR II 2018, Version 10.00
  • CAESAR II 2017 (Version 9.0) has been released: Find out What’s new?
  • What’s New in CAESAR II, 2016 (Version 8.0)
  • Top 180+ Piping Interview Questions with Answers

• Topic: Civil

  • Role of Civil Engineers in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • What is a Septic Tank? Types, Working and Maintenance of Septic Tank Systems (PDF)
  • Types of Lines in Engineering Drawing (PDF)
  • What is Metal Grating? Types and Uses of Metal Gratings (PDF)
  • Types of Structural Steel Shapes (PDF)
  • What is Structural Steel Fabrication? Its Process Stages, Uses, Advantages (PDF)
  • Types of Anchor Bolts: Their Selection and Uses (PDF)
  • Applications, Types, and Working of Oil Water Separators (PDF)
  • Piping, Pipeline and Structural Freelancing Works by Whatispiping Team
  • What is a Link Seal? Its Advantages, Applications, Sizing, Working, and Installation (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Sleeve? Its Functions and Uses (With PDF)
  • A36 Steel | Composition, Applications, and Properties of ASTM A36 Steel (PDF)
  • What is Tensile Strength? | Tensile Strength of Steel and Other Materials (With PDF)
  • Most Common Types of Steel | Grades of Steel (PDF)
  • Thrust Block Design | Working of a Thrust Block in Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • What is Metal Fatigue? Types, Identification, Determination of Metal Fatigue (With PDF)
  • Wastewater Treatment: Definition, Process Steps, Design Considerations, Plant Types (With PDF)
  • Heat Affected Zone (HAZ): Definition, Causes, Effects, Color Bands, Reduction (With PDF)
  • Brittle Fracture and Ductile Fracture: Definition, Mechanism, Differences (With PDF)
  • H-beam vs I-beam | Major Differences | H-beam Size Chart | I-beam Size Chart (With PDF)
  • Types of Construction Equipment for Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Shear Modulus or Modulus of Rigidity (PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Maximum Shear Stress Theory: Tresca Theory of Failure (PDF)
  • What is Topographic Survey? | Cost of Topographic Survey (With PDF)
  • Brownfield vs Greenfield: Differences between a brownfield and greenfield project (With PDF)
  • Moment of Inertia: Introduction, Definition, Formula, Units, Applications (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • Factor of Safety: Definition, Equation, Examples, Calculator (With PDF)
  • Free Body Diagram: Definition, Purpose, Examples, Steps [With PDF]
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Stress-Strain Curve (With PDF)
  • Scaffolding Definition: Types, Parts, Design, Materials, and Hazards of Scaffolding (PDF)
  • Bolted Tanks: Bolted Steel Tanks: Design and Construction (With PDF)
  • What is Fireproofing? Types, Materials, Methods (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Pressure vs Stress: What are the differences between Pressure and Stress? (With PDF)
  • Top EPC companies of UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) to try for employment opportunities
  • Types of Structural Platforms (PDF)
  • Overview of Pile Foundation Design (PDF)
  • An article on Tank Pad Foundation
  • Sun Shades for the Oil and Gas Industry and their Design (With PDF)
  • Considerations for Project Site Selection (With PDF)
  • Bracing Connections/Cross bracing Design Example (PDF)
  • Checking of Design | Design Checking | Design Checklist (With PDF)
  • Importance & Impact of Stress Intensification Factor (SIF) in Piping (with PDF)

• Topic: Construction

  • Importance of Pipe Fabrication Shops in Piping Construction for Oil and Gas Industries | Shop Fabrication vs Site Fabrication
  • What is Fillet Welding? | Its Parts, Types, Applications, Symbols, and Differences with Butt Welding (PDF)
  • What Are As-Built Drawings? | Construction Drawings vs As-Built Drawings (PDF)
  • Industrial Hoisting Equipment Guide: Taking the Manual Strain Out of Material Handling and Lifting Tasks (PDF)
  • Top Construction Companies of the World (PDF)
  • What is an Excavator? Applications and Types of Excavators (PDF)
  • What is a Septic Tank? Types, Working and Maintenance of Septic Tank Systems (PDF)
  • What is a Boom Lift? Applications, Sizes, and Types of Boom lifts (PDF)
  • Types of Lines in Engineering Drawing (PDF)
  • What is Metal Grating? Types and Uses of Metal Gratings (PDF)
  • Working and Types of Forklifts for the Construction Industry (PDF)
  • Types of Structural Steel Shapes (PDF)
  • How to Calculate Weight of a Steel Plate? Steel Plate Weight Calculator (PDF)
  • What is Structural Steel Fabrication? Its Process Stages, Uses, Advantages (PDF)
  • What is a Sideboom PipeLayer? (PDF)
  • What are Pickling and Passivation? Their Meaning, Procedure, Advantages, and Differences (PDF)
  • Types of Anchor Bolts: Their Selection and Uses (PDF)
  • What are Inch-Dia and Inch-Meter? Their Significance and Examples (PDF)
  • What is Cold Cutting? Types of Cold Cutting Machines (PDF)
  • P-Number, F-Number, and A-Number in Welding (PDF)
  • What is Flange Facing? Working and Types of Flange Facing Machines (PDF)
  • What is Hot Bolting? Its Procedure, Hazards, Best Practices, and Advantages (PDF)
  • Types, Applications, Selection, and Specification of Hydraulic Torque Wrenches (PDF)
  • What is a Flange Alignment Tool? Applications, Types, and Working of Flange Alignment Tools (PDF)
  • What is Directional Drilling? | Directional Drilling Companies (PDF)
  • What is Pipe Flushing | Criteria for Pipe Flushing (PDF)
  • Factory Acceptance Test– What Is FAT, and How Does It Work? (PDF)
  • What is a Monorail Crane? Its Types, Components, Specifications, Advantages, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is a Link Seal? Its Advantages, Applications, Sizing, Working, and Installation (PDF)
  • What is a Wing Nut? Its Working, Types, Materials, Applications, Advantages (With PDF)
  • What is Rigging Equipment? (With PDF)
  • Most Common Types of Steel | Grades of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Plasma Cutting? (With PDF)
  • What is Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication Process (PDF)
  • What is Case Hardening | Case Hardening of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Normalizing? Definition, Process, Advantages, and Applications of Normalizing (PDF Notes)
  • What Is Annealing Steel | Annealing Process of Steel (PDF)
  • How to Weld Galvanized Steel? | Risks associated with Galvanized Steel Welding (With PDF)
  • What is Pipeline Welding? | Methods of Pipeline Welding (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • Welding Positions | Pipe Welding Positions (PDF)
  • Wastewater Treatment: Definition, Process Steps, Design Considerations, Plant Types (With PDF)
  • Piping Installation and Erection Procedure (With PDF)
  • Heat Affected Zone (HAZ): Definition, Causes, Effects, Color Bands, Reduction (With PDF)
  • H-beam vs I-beam | Major Differences | H-beam Size Chart | I-beam Size Chart (With PDF)
  • Types of Construction Equipment for Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Bolted Tanks: Bolted Steel Tanks: Design and Construction (With PDF)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Procedure (With PDF)
  • Welding Inspector: CSWIP and AWS-CWI (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank Erection: Conventional vs Jacking Method (With PDF)
  • Material Handling Systems in Construction (With PDF)
  • Steam Trap Installation Best Practices (With PDF)
  • What is Chemical Cleaning? Procedure and Examples (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)

• Topic: E3D

  • Top Piping Design Software Packages for 2023 | 2D & 3D Modelling Software Packages | Piping Design CAD Tools (PDF)
  • AVEVA E3D Tutorial: Equipment Modeling with Practical Example
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • Tutorial on Pipe Modeling using AVEVA E3D software

• Topic: Engineering Courses

  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • Online ASPEN HYSYS Process Simulation Courses (PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts

• Topic: Engineering Materials

  • What is Material Test Certificate (Mill Test Certificate)? | Material Test Certificates 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 (PDF)
  • What is ASTM A333 Gr 6? A333 Gr 6 vs A106 Gr B (PDF)
  • What is Alloy 625? Properties, Grades, and Applications of Alloy 625 (PDF)
  • Piping Specialty Items and Their Review (PDF)
  • What is a Heavy Hex Nut? Dimensions of Heavy Hex Nuts (PDF)
  • What is ASTM A105 Material? A105 vs A105N (PDF)
  • What is ASTM A106? Different Grades of ASTM A106 and their Differences (PDF)
  • What is FRP Pipe Made Of? (PDF)
  • Introduction to Smart-Plant Materials-SMAT (PDF)
  • Differences Between ASTM A312 and ASTM A358: A358 vs A312 (PDF)
  • What is ASTM? What are ASTM Standards? ASTM vs ASME (PDF)
  • What is Gas Piping? Materials, Sizing, Working, and Problems of Gas Piping System (PDF)
  • What is a Refractory Lining? Materials, Selection, and Types of Refractory Lining (PDF)
  • What Are Refractory Metals? Properties & Applications of Refractory Metals (PDF)
  • What is Green Steel? Production and Challenges of Green Steel (PDF)
  • What is a Concrete Pipe? Types and Applications of Concrete Pipes (PDF)
  • What is Chromoly or Chrome Moly? Characteristics and Applications of Chromoly (PDF)
  • What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is the Unified Numbering System (UNS) for Metals and Alloys? (PDF)
  • Introduction to Aluminum Pipes and Tubes (PDF)
  • What are Pickling and Passivation? Their Meaning, Procedure, Advantages, and Differences (PDF)
  • What is API 5L Pipe? Its Grades, Specification, and Schedule chart (PDF)
  • What is a Blowdown Valve (BDV)? Its Working, Types, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is Hastelloy? Properties, Types, and Applications of Hastelloy Material (PDF)
  • What is Inconel Material? Composition, Properties, Grades, and Applications of Inconel (PDF)
  • P-Number, F-Number, and A-Number in Welding (PDF)
  • What is a Spiral Wound Gasket? Applications, Types, Construction, and Specifications of Spiral Wound Gaskets (PDF)
  • Titanium Alloys: Applications, Types, Grades, and Examples (PDF)           
  • Spiral Welded Pipes: Applications, Manufacturing, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • What is Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)? Mechanism and Prevention of SCC (PDF)
  • What is Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)? | Hydrogen Induced Cracking Mechanism (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipes | Classification of Pipes (PDF)
  • Stainless Steel vs Aluminum: 12 Differences between Stainless Steel and Aluminum (PDF)
  • Types and Materials for Water Piping (PDF)
  • What is Material Selection Diagram? Its Purpose, Development, and Example (PDF)
  • Underground Piping Insulation (PDF)
  • What is a Wing Nut? Its Working, Types, Materials, Applications, Advantages (With PDF)
  • What is a Cryogenic Valve? Features and Applications of Cryogenic Valves (With PDF)
  • What is a Pinch Valve? Working, Types, Selection, and Advantages of a Pinch Valve (With PDF)
  • What is Fire-Safe Valve? API 607 vs API 6FA (With PDF)
  • What is Friction Welding? Principle and Types of Friction Welding (With PDF)
  • What is a Fastener? | Types of Fasteners (With PDF)
  • Best Methods for Welding Stainless Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Nitriding? Benefits and Types of Nitriding Process (With PDF)
  • A36 Steel | Composition, Applications, and Properties of ASTM A36 Steel (PDF)
  • Basics of Surface Finishing (With PDF)
  • Rockwell Hardness Scale for Hardness Test (PDF)
  • Most Common Types of Steel | Grades of Steel (PDF)
  • Types of Metals and Their Classification (With PDF)
  • What is Plasma Cutting? (With PDF)
  • What is Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication Process (PDF)
  • 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Difference between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Case Hardening | Case Hardening of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Normalizing? Definition, Process, Advantages, and Applications of Normalizing (PDF Notes)
  • What Is Annealing Steel | Annealing Process of Steel (PDF)
  • How to Weld Galvanized Steel? | Risks associated with Galvanized Steel Welding (With PDF)
  • What is Powder Coating? Its Types, Working, and Applications (With PDF)
  • Does Stainless Steel Rust? | Does Stainless Steel Corrode? (With PDF)
  • Introduction to FRP Pipes | Their Properties, Specification, Codes, Joining, Supporting, and Applications (With PDF)
  • How is Steel Made? Steel Production Process (With PDF)
  • What is HDPE Pipe? | Types and Design of HDPE Pipes (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • Ductile Iron Pipe Dimensions (With PDF)
  • What is Ductile Iron? | Types, Properties, and Applications of Ductile Iron (With PDF)
  • Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Monel? Properties, Applications, Grades, Advantages of Monel (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Joints / Piping Joints (With PDF)
  • Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel: What are the differences? (With PDF)
  • Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? | Does Stainless Steel shows Magnetic Property? (With PDF)
  • What is Metal Galling? Its Causes, Mechanism, Susceptible Metals, Prevention (PDF)
  • What is Metal Fatigue? Types, Identification, Determination of Metal Fatigue (With PDF)
  • The Function of Nickel in Stainless Steel | Is Nickel in Stainless Steel Harmful? (With PDF)
  • The Melting Points of Metals | Melting Point of Metals Chart (With PDF)
  • Teflon Vs PTFE: Differences between PTFE and Teflon? (With PDF)
  • What is Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? | MSDS VS SDS (With PDF)
  • Heat Affected Zone (HAZ): Definition, Causes, Effects, Color Bands, Reduction (With PDF)
  • Brittle Fracture and Ductile Fracture: Definition, Mechanism, Differences (With PDF)
  • Drip Legs: Definition, Purpose, Configuration, Selection, Installation, and Sizing (PDF)
  • What is a Needle Valve? Types, Symbols, Working (With PDF)
  • Brinell Hardness Test: Introduction, Procedure, Formula, Standards (PDF)
  • Shear Modulus or Modulus of Rigidity (PDF)
  • What is a Deluge Valve? | Types and Working of Deluge Valves (With PDF)
  • Double Block and Bleed Valve (DBB): Introduction, Working, Benefits, Applications (With PDF)
  • Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS): Definition, Grades, Composition, Properties, and Applications (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Composite Piping System (With PDF)
  • Poisson’s Ratio-Formula, Significance, Equation, Example (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Induction Bending | Hot Bending vs Cold Bending (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Selection (With PDF)
  • What is Cladded Pipe? | Difference between Clad and Lined Pipe | Weld Overlay (PDF)
  • Introduction to Flange Protectors (With PDF)
  • Radiographic Testing: Principle, Procedure, Standards, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • What is the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)? (With PDF)
  • Flexible Metal Hoses: An essential guide (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Overview of Slip Joints [With PDF]
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • What is Positive Material Identification or PMI ? | Methods, Applications, and Advantages of PMI (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Stress-Strain Curve (With PDF)
  • Dye Penetration Test: Definition, Principles, Procedure, Standards, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Pressure Vessel Nozzles: Definition, Types, Allowable Loads and Design [With PDF]
  • Automatic Recirculation Valve: Working Principle, Applications, Advantages, Pump Protection Scenarios (With PDF)
  • Plug Valves: Parts, Working, Types, Symbol, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Cast Iron vs Cast Steel: How to identify Cast Iron and Steel (With PDF)
  • What is a Globe Valve? Working, Parts, Types (With PDF)
  • 15 Most Common Welding Defects, Causes and Remedies (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Fittings and Components for Piping, Pipeline, and Plumbing Industry (PDF)
  • What are Check Valves? Types, Working, and Symbols of Check Valves (With PDF)
  • Valves in Piping: Valve types (With PDF)
  • Threaded Connections in Piping: Threaded Pipe Fittings (With PDF)
  • Butterfly Valves: Uses, Types, Working, Advantages, Symbols (With PDF)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Procedure (With PDF)
  • Welding Inspector: CSWIP and AWS-CWI (With PDF)
  • Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) and Impact Test
  • Introduction to Gate Valves and Gate Valve Types (With PDF)
  • Piping Inspection Basics (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank Failure: Examples, Causes, and Prevention (With PDF)
  • Material Handling Systems in Construction (With PDF)
  • Camouflaging of Oil Storage Tanks (With PDF)
  • Bolting Features in Bolted Connections/Bolted Joints (With PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Expansion Joint and Why do I need one? (With PDF)
  • What is Chemical Cleaning? Procedure and Examples (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation of Straight Pipe under External Pressure/ Vacuum Pressure Condition (With PDF)
  • Piping Material Take Off-MTO, BOM, BOQ & MTO Stages (With PDF)
  • Miter Bend Formula to Calculate Length, Angle of Cut, Weight, and Cut-back of the Miters? (With PDF)
  • Stress or Strain: Which comes first? (With PDF)
  • Pressure Temperature Rating and Flange Rating of ASME Flanges (With PDF)
  • 13 major differences between Seamless and Welded Pipe (With PDF)
  • Comparison of Pipe and Tube | Pipe Vs Tube (With PDF)
  • Guide for Coating Selection for External Bolting to Reduce Corrosion (With PDF)
  • Details about Spectacle Blind and Spacers (PDF)
  • What are Insulating Gaskets? Their Types, Components, Applications, Installation (PDF)
  • Stub-in vs Stub-on | Differences between Stub-in and Stub-on Piping Connection (PDF)
  • General requirements for Field Welding (PDF)
  • Hot and Cold Thermal Insulation for Piping | Calculation of Thermal Insulation Thickness (PDF)
  • Introduction to Hose Couplings | Elaflex Coupling | Todo Coupling (PDF)
  • How to Select a Bolt? | Bolt Selection Process (PDF)
  • Underwater Welding & Inspection Overview (PDF)
  • Piping Strainers: Applications, Types, Design Standards, Symbol, Materials, Selection (PDF)
  • Pressure Vessels: Types, Design, Supports, Applications, Materials (PDF)
  • Corrosion Monitoring Techniques & Surveys (PDF)
  • Valve Inspection & Testing | API 598 | Third Party Valve Inspection (PDF)
  • Buried GRP/FRP pipe Laying and Installation Procedure (PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Materials and Their Selection / Metallic Pipe (PDF)
  • Cathodic Protection: Definition, Working Principles, Types, Design, Advantages, Applications (PDF)
  • Technical and General requirements for Spring Hangers while purchasing (PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Field Test of GRP / GRE lines (PDF)
  • Technical Aspects Of Equipment Procurement (PDF)
  • Pipelines Material Selection in the Oil & Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Selection of Various Types of Flanges (PDF)
  • Design Guidelines for PE & ROTO Lined Carbon Steel Piping (PDF)
  • What is Category M Fluid Service for Process Piping Design? (PDF)
  • Piping Nipples for Piping and Plumbing Industry (With PDF)
  • What are Control Valves? | Selection and Types of Control Valves (With PDF)
  • Material Take-Off (MTO) & Processing for Piping System (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Spring Hanger Offers (With PDF)
  • What is a Steam Trap? Types, Selection, Features, Codes & Standards (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Protection for Offshore Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Overview of Pipe Coupling and Pipe Coupling Types (With PDF)
  • Internal Cleaning of Piping System (With PDF)
  • Tee Connections in Piping | Equal Tee, Reducing Tee (With PDF)
  • Inspection & Test, Marking & Color Coding and Packing Requirements for Pipes & Fittings (With PDF)
  • Design of Cathodic Protection for Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS) Pipeline (With PDF)
  • What does Pipe Schedule Mean? Pipe Size Chart and Pipe Schedule 40 thickness (PDF)
  • What will you do if Carbon Steel pipe is installed in place of LTCS
  • Extensively used Piping Codes and Standards (PDF)
  • Materials for Produced Water Systems (With PDF)
  • Selection of Pipes for a plant: Pipe Selection Guidelines (With PDF)
  • Piping Specifications | Piping Material Specification (PMS) | Piping Class (With PDF)
  • Forms of Corrosion: Corrosion Types (With PDF)
  • What is Heat Tracing? Steam Tracing vs Electric Tracing (With PDF)
  • Overview of IBR or Indian Boiler Regulation (With PDF)
  • Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT): PWHT Requirements (PDF)
  • Vacuum Box Testing of Butt, Fillet, and Lap Weld (PDF)
  • Technical requirements for Pipes & Fittings for preparation of Purchase Requisition (With PDF)
  • What is a Sour Service? | NACE Sour Service Criteria (PDF)
  • Plastic Piping System: Types of Plastic Pipes (With PDF)
  • Flange Bolt Tightening Procedure | Bolt Tightening Steps (PDF)
  • Common Non-Ferrous Piping Materials used in Process Industry (PDF)
  • Hazards of Cranes and Crane safety during Construction (With PDF)
  • Overview of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) | Thermal Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) (PDF)
  • What is Galvanization? Hot-dipped galvanization vs Electro-galvanization (With PDF)
  • Material Selection & Quality Management for a Cross Country Pipeline (With PDF)
  • Metallic Steel Pipes used in Process Industries (PDF)
  • Overview of GRP Pipes (PDF)
  • Steps for the Procurement of Piping / Mechanical items (With PDF)
  • Piping Internal Coating | FBE Coating | Glass-Flake Coating | PE & ROTO Lining (With PDF)
  • Industrial Pipe Color Coding and Pipe Marking Criteria (With PDF)
  • Pipe Reducers: Concentric Reducers, Eccentric Reducers (PDF)
  • Anti-Corrosive Composites for Oil and Gas Industry (With PDF)
  • Surface Coating for Corrosion Prevention (With PDF)
  • Basic Principles of Aboveground GRE Piping System (With PDF)
  • Role of a Piping Material Engineer (With PDF)
  • What’s new in ISO 14692-2017 Edition (With PDF)
  • Types of Gaskets Used in Piping | Their Functions and Applications (With PDF)
  • Anti Corrosive Coating and Linings for Steel Pipe (with PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation Criteria and Vendor Offer Review (with PDF)
  • 7 Different Types of Ball Valves | Ball Valve Parts | Ball Valve vs Gate Valve (With PDF)

• Topic: EPC Jobs

  • Top Construction Companies of the World (PDF)
  • Earn Part-time with Whatispiping While your own Learning
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • Top EPC companies of UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) to try for employment opportunities

• Topic: Health & Safety

  • What is PSSR or Pre-Startup Safety Review? (PDF)
  • What are Lower Explosive Limits (LEL) and Upper Explosive Limits (UEL)? (With PDF)
  • What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is a Fire Pump? Working, Sizing, and Types of Fire Pumps (PDF)
  • What is Nitrogen Purging? Applications, Procedures, and Benefits of N2 Purging (PDF)
  • What is Inerting? Gases Used for Inerting and Their Selection Criteria (PDF)
  • What is Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)? | Types, Uses, Elements, Process, and Advantages of FMECA (PDF)
  • What is a Fire Hydrant? Its Types, Working, Components, and Color Coding (PDF)
  • How to Weld Galvanized Steel? | Risks associated with Galvanized Steel Welding (With PDF)
  • Fire Extinguisher: Meaning, Classes, Types, Selection, Use, Inspection (With PDF)
  • What is Distributed Control System or DCS? | Working and Characteristics of DCS System (With PDF)
  • What is Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? | MSDS VS SDS (With PDF)
  • Job Safety Analysis: Definition, Purpose, Requirements, Team composition, Procedure, Sample Format (With PDF)
  • What is Information Security? (With PDF)
  • What is Lock Out Tag Out or LOTO? | LOTO Safety Procedure (With PDF)
  • What is a Deluge Valve? | Types and Working of Deluge Valves (With PDF)
  • Double Block and Bleed Valve (DBB): Introduction, Working, Benefits, Applications (With PDF)
  • Deluge System: Definition, Working, Applications, and Advantages (With PDF)
  • Surge Relief Valve: Definition, Function, Types, Sizing, Selection (With PDF)
  • Emergency Shutdown System or ESD System (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) (With PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Hidden Danger in the Workplace (PDF)

• Topic: Inspection and Testing

  • What is Fitness for Service? API 579 Fitness for Service Assessment (PDF)
  • What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is an Accelerometer? Working, Selection, Application, and Types of Accelerometer (PDF)
  • What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards (PDF)
  • What is Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)? | Hydrogen Induced Cracking Mechanism (With PDF)
  • Factory Acceptance Test– What Is FAT, and How Does It Work? (PDF)
  • Fire Extinguisher: Meaning, Classes, Types, Selection, Use, Inspection (With PDF)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Procedure (With PDF)
  • Welding Inspector: CSWIP and AWS-CWI (With PDF)
  • Piping Inspection Basics (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)

• Topic: Instrumentation

  • What is a Pressure Switch? Its Working, Types, and Selection (PDF)
  • Meaning of LO and LC in Valves (PDF)
  • What is a Pressure Control Valve (PCV)? Types and Applications of PCV (PDF)
  • What is a Temperature Control Valve? It’s Working, Applications, and Types (PDF)
  • What is an Orifice Flowmeter? Its Working, Installation, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • What is Level Measurement? Its Types, Working, & Advantages (PDF)
  • What is High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS)? (PDF)
  • What is a Manifold Valve? Types of Manifold Valves (PDF)
  • What is Instrumentation Engineering? Components and Example of Instrumentation (PDF)
  • Alarm Management for Oil & Gas Industries (PDF)
  • What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards (PDF)
  • Types and Working of Pressure Regulators (PDF)
  • What is Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) Intools? (PDF)
  • What is A Vibration Analyzer? Applications and Working of Vibration Analyzers (PDF)
  • What is a Vibration Sensor? Its Application, Working, Types, and Selection (PDF)
  • What is Valve Coefficient (Cv) or Flow Coefficient? | Importance of Valve Cv (With PDF)
  • What is a Breather Valve? | Breather Valve for Tanks (With PDF)
  • What is Distributed Control System or DCS? | Working and Characteristics of DCS System (With PDF)
  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV): Definition, Types, Working, Location, Sizing, Codes and Standards (PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Surge Relief Valve: Definition, Function, Types, Sizing, Selection (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • Emergency Shutdown System or ESD System (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) (With PDF)
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • What is Positive Material Identification or PMI ? | Methods, Applications, and Advantages of PMI (With PDF)
  • Plug Valves: Parts, Working, Types, Symbol, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Venturimeter: Definition, Parts, Working, Equation, Applications, Installation (With PDF)
  • Actuators: Definition, Parts, Working, Types, Selection (With PDF)
  • What are Check Valves? Types, Working, and Symbols of Check Valves (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Top EPC companies of UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) to try for employment opportunities
  • Basics of Vortex Flow Meter (With PDF)
  • Rupture Disc: Definition, Types, Components, Selection, Sizing, Advantages, Installation (PDF)
  • Level Gauges: Types, Sizing, and Ordering Information | Level Instrument | Level Indicator (PDF)
  • What is FMS or Flow Metering Skid? (PDF)
  • Introduction to Fire Protection System | Fire Fighting System (PDF)
  • Types of Flow Meters and Their Applications (PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Temperature Measurement by Filled Thermal Systems (With PDF)
  • Overview of Piping and Instrument Interface (With PDF)
  • Overview of Conductivity and Conductivity Measurement (With PDF)
  • What is a Restriction Orifice (RO)? Its Applications, Types, Working, and Sizing (PDF)
  • What is an Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)? How is it Measured? (With PDF)
  • Dissolved Oxygen and its Measurement (With PDF)
  • What is Fluid Flow? (With PDF)
  • What is Temperature? Units of Temperature and it’s Measurement (With PDF)
  • Types of pressure-relieving devices for protection of pressure vessels (With PDF)
  • What is a Thermowell? Types of Thermowell (With PDF)
  • Control Valve Sizing (PDF)
  • pH Analyzers: pH Meters (With PDF)
  • Preparation of LC and LG Arrangement (With PDF)
  • What is System Earthing? (With PDF)
  • What is a Pressure Gauge? Types of Pressure Measuring Instruments (With PDF)
  • Checking of Design | Design Checking | Design Checklist (With PDF)

• Topic: Maintenance

  • Rusting Pipes: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is Fillet Welding? | Its Parts, Types, Applications, Symbols, and Differences with Butt Welding (PDF)
  • What is Hydro Jetting? (PDF)
  • Industrial Hoisting Equipment Guide: Taking the Manual Strain Out of Material Handling and Lifting Tasks (PDF)
  • What is Maintenance Engineering? Jobs, Salaries, Roles and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer (PDF)
  • What is a Boom Lift? Applications, Sizes, and Types of Boom lifts (PDF)
  • What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is an Accelerometer? Working, Selection, Application, and Types of Accelerometer (PDF)
  • What is Metal Grating? Types and Uses of Metal Gratings (PDF)
  • Working and Types of Forklifts for the Construction Industry (PDF)
  • What are Inch-Dia and Inch-Meter? Their Significance and Examples (PDF)
  • What is Condition-Based Maintenance? (PDF)
  • What is Cold Cutting? Types of Cold Cutting Machines (PDF)
  • What is Flange Facing? Working and Types of Flange Facing Machines (PDF)
  • What is Hot Bolting? Its Procedure, Hazards, Best Practices, and Advantages (PDF)
  • Types, Applications, Selection, and Specification of Hydraulic Torque Wrenches (PDF)
  • What is a Flange Alignment Tool? Applications, Types, and Working of Flange Alignment Tools (PDF)
  • What is A Vibration Analyzer? Applications and Working of Vibration Analyzers (PDF)
  • What is a Vibration Sensor? Its Application, Working, Types, and Selection (PDF)
  • What is a Monorail Crane? Its Types, Components, Specifications, Advantages, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is a Link Seal? Its Advantages, Applications, Sizing, Working, and Installation (PDF)
  • Most Common Types of Steel | Grades of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Plasma Cutting? (With PDF)
  • What is Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication Process (PDF)
  • What is Case Hardening | Case Hardening of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Normalizing? Definition, Process, Advantages, and Applications of Normalizing (PDF Notes)
  • How to Weld Galvanized Steel? | Risks associated with Galvanized Steel Welding (With PDF)
  • Does Stainless Steel Rust? | Does Stainless Steel Corrode? (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel (With PDF)
  • Types of Maintenance (With PDF)
  • H-beam vs I-beam | Major Differences | H-beam Size Chart | I-beam Size Chart (With PDF)
  • Preventive Maintenance: Definition, Types, Philosophy, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • What is Chemical Cleaning? Procedure and Examples (With PDF)
  • Cathodic Protection: Definition, Working Principles, Types, Design, Advantages, Applications (PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)

• Topic: Mechanical

  • What is High-Frequency Welding? | Introduction to High-Frequency Welding Machine (PDF)
  • What is a Fired Equipment? | Types of Fired Equipment for Oil and Gas Industries (PDF)
  • Overview of Nitrogen Tanks and Cylinders (PDF)
  • Vibration Measurement: Instruments, Units, and Applications Explained (PDF)
  • Vibration Absorbers: Types, Working, Specification, Applications, and Advantages (PDF)
  • What is NFPA 37? | NFPA 37 vs NFPA 110 (PDF)
  • Thermocouples: Definition, Applications, Parts, Working, Types, and Selection (PDF)
  • Importance of Pipe Fabrication Shops in Piping Construction for Oil and Gas Industries | Shop Fabrication vs Site Fabrication
  • What is Fillet Welding? | Its Parts, Types, Applications, Symbols, and Differences with Butt Welding (PDF)
  • Electrical Submersible Pumps | Working Principle, Components, Installation, Maintenance, Applications (PDF)
  • What is TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) and Why is it Important? TEMA Heat Exchangers (PDF)
  • What is a Mechanical Datasheet? Process Datasheet vs Mechanical Datasheet (PDF)
  • What is a Vortex Breaker? Applications, Types, Design, and Working of a Vortex Breaker (PDF)
  • What is CE Marking? Its Full Form, Meaning, Requirements, Notified Bodies, Steps, and Applications (PDF)
  • How is The Complex Oil and Gas Sector Managed? | Oil and Gas Management (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Exploration Services (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Industry Products (PDF)
  • What is ASME Certification? Procedure for ASME Certification and the ASME Certification Mark (PDF)
  • How to Counter the Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Oil and Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Use of Digital Oilfields by Oil Companies (PDF)
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Oil and Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Digital and Operational Transformation of the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • Types of Heat Exchangers and Their Selection (PDF)
  • Top Six Oil and Gas Companies in the World (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Corporation | Upstream and Midstream Oil & Gas (PDF)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Production | Exploration (PDF)
  • What is a Pump Performance Curve? | Types of Pump Performance Curves (PDF)
  • What is a Heavy Hex Nut? Dimensions of Heavy Hex Nuts (PDF)
  • What is Girth Welding? Pipeline Girth Welding (PDF)
  • Industrial Hoisting Equipment Guide: Taking the Manual Strain Out of Material Handling and Lifting Tasks (PDF)
  • What is CNG? Its Properties, Uses, Origin, Composition, & CNG Process (PDF)
  • What is a Progressive Cavity Pump? Its Working, Design, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is ASTM? What are ASTM Standards? ASTM vs ASME (PDF)
  • What is Maintenance Engineering? Jobs, Salaries, Roles and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer (PDF)
  • What is a Refractory Lining? Materials, Selection, and Types of Refractory Lining (PDF)
  • What is Green Steel? Production and Challenges of Green Steel (PDF)
  • What is a Boom Lift? Applications, Sizes, and Types of Boom lifts (PDF)
  • What is a Slurry Pump? Selection and Types of Slurry Pumps (PDF)
  • What Is White Rust? Its Formation, Prevention, and Treatment (PDF)
  • What is a Fire Pump? Working, Sizing, and Types of Fire Pumps (PDF)
  • Types of Lines in Engineering Drawing (PDF)
  • What is an Accelerometer? Working, Selection, Application, and Types of Accelerometer (PDF)
  • What is the Unified Numbering System (UNS) for Metals and Alloys? (PDF)
  • What is Tube Bending? Working and Types of Tube Bending (PDF)
  • Working and Types of Forklifts for the Construction Industry (PDF)
  • How to Calculate Weight of a Steel Plate? Steel Plate Weight Calculator (PDF)
  • What is a Sideboom PipeLayer? (PDF)
  • How to Deal with Local Primary Membrane Stresses? (PDF)
  • Washers vs Gaskets: Main Differences between a Gasket and a Washer (PDF)
  • Colors of Hydrogen: Green, Blue, Grey, Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise, Yellow, Red, and White Hydrogen (PDF)
  • What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards (PDF)
  • What is a Foot Valve? It’s Working, Types, and Applications | Foot Valve vs Check Valve (PDF)
  • What is Greenhouse Effect and Net-zero Carbon Emission? (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Piping Engineering (210 Lectures, 42.5 hours of Content) with Certificate
  • What is a Blowdown Valve (BDV)? Its Working, Types, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is a Stud Bolt? Types, Selection, Materials, and Standards of Stud-Bolt (PDF)
  • What is Condition-Based Maintenance? (PDF)
  • What is Cold Cutting? Types of Cold Cutting Machines (PDF)
  • How to Become a Piping Designer?
  • P-Number, F-Number, and A-Number in Welding (PDF)
  • What is a Non-Return Valve? Types, Functions, Working, and Symbols of Non-Return Valves (PDF)
  • What is Hot Bolting? Its Procedure, Hazards, Best Practices, and Advantages (PDF)
  • Types, Applications, Selection, and Specification of Hydraulic Torque Wrenches (PDF)
  • What is a Flange Alignment Tool? Applications, Types, and Working of Flange Alignment Tools (PDF)
  • What is A Vibration Analyzer? Applications and Working of Vibration Analyzers (PDF)
  • Types of Condensers (PDF)
  • What is a Vibration Sensor? Its Application, Working, Types, and Selection (PDF)
  • Electric Vehicles and Oil Demand (PDF)
  • What is Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)? Mechanism and Prevention of SCC (PDF)
  • What is a Thermal Relief Valve? Difference Between TRV and PRV (With PDF)
  • What is an Air Relief Valve, Air Release Valve, or Air Valve? (PDF)
  • What is Directional Drilling? | Directional Drilling Companies (PDF)
  • What is an Ejector | Types, Parts, Datasheet, and Working Principle of Ejectors (PDF)
  • Fluid Flow | Flow through Pipes| Effects of Fluid Properties on the Piping System (PDF)
  • What is a Coalescer? Its Types, Working, and Applications (PDF)
  • Introduction to Reboiler Control (PDF)
  • What is a Flare KOD | Working, Functions, Sizing, and Design of a Knock Out Drum (PDF)
  • What are Industrial Scrubbers? Their Working, Types, and Advantages (PDF)
  • Is Oil Renewable Or Nonrenewable I Is Petroleum Renewable or Nonrenewable (PDF)
  • What is Artificial Lift? Its Purpose, Working, Types, Methods, and Selection (PDF)
  • What is a Monorail Crane? Its Types, Components, Specifications, Advantages, and Applications (PDF)
  • What is a Link Seal? Its Advantages, Applications, Sizing, Working, and Installation (PDF)
  • What is a Wing Nut? Its Working, Types, Materials, Applications, Advantages (With PDF)
  • What is Buffing? | Differences between Buffing and Polishing: Buffing vs Polishing (With PDF)
  • What is Pressure Reducing Valve? Its Types, Applications, and Advantages (With PDF)
  • What is Rigging Equipment? (With PDF)
  • What is Friction Welding? Principle and Types of Friction Welding (With PDF)
  • What are Hub Connectors? | Its Design, Benefits, and Applications (With PDF)
  • What is a Breather Valve? | Breather Valve for Tanks (With PDF)
  • What is a Fastener? | Types of Fasteners (With PDF)
  • Best Methods for Welding Stainless Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Nitriding? Benefits and Types of Nitriding Process (With PDF)
  • What are Agitators? Selection and Types of Agitators (PDF)
  • What is Concurrent Engineering? (With PDF)
  • What are Vessel Trims? / Examples and Characteristics of Pressure Vessel Trims (With PDF)
  • Basics of Surface Finishing (With PDF)
  • What is Crude Oil? / Crude Oil Price and Types (With PDF)
  • Rockwell Hardness Scale for Hardness Test (PDF)
  • 6 Major Differences between Mass and Weight | Mass vs Weight (PDF)
  • What is Tensile Strength? | Tensile Strength of Steel and Other Materials (With PDF)
  • Most Common Types of Steel | Grades of Steel (PDF)
  • Types of Metals and Their Classification (With PDF)
  • What is Plasma Cutting? (With PDF)
  • What is Fracking? | Working of Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing (With PDF)
  • What is Lean Manufacturing? | Lean Manufacturing Tools (With PDF)
  • What is Sheet Metal Fabrication | Sheet Metal Fabrication Process (PDF)
  • 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Difference between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Case Hardening | Case Hardening of Steel (PDF)
  • What is Normalizing? Definition, Process, Advantages, and Applications of Normalizing (PDF Notes)
  • What Is Annealing Steel | Annealing Process of Steel (PDF)
  • How to Weld Galvanized Steel? | Risks associated with Galvanized Steel Welding (With PDF)
  • What is Viscosity? | Factors Affecting Viscosity | Newton’s law of Viscosity (With PDF)
  • What is Powder Coating? Its Types, Working, and Applications (With PDF)
  • Does Stainless Steel Rust? | Does Stainless Steel Corrode? (With PDF)
  • What is Pipeline Welding? | Methods of Pipeline Welding (With PDF)
  • How is Steel Made? Steel Production Process (With PDF)
  • What is HDPE Pipe? | Types and Design of HDPE Pipes (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • What is Ductile Iron? | Types, Properties, and Applications of Ductile Iron (With PDF)
  • Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Monel? Properties, Applications, Grades, Advantages of Monel (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Joints / Piping Joints (With PDF)
  • Welding Positions | Pipe Welding Positions (PDF)
  • Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel: What are the differences? (With PDF)
  • Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? | Does Stainless Steel shows Magnetic Property? (With PDF)
  • What is Liquified Petroleum Gas or LPG? (PDF)
  • What is Metal Galling? Its Causes, Mechanism, Susceptible Metals, Prevention (PDF)
  • What is Metal Fatigue? Types, Identification, Determination of Metal Fatigue (With PDF)
  • The Function of Nickel in Stainless Steel | Is Nickel in Stainless Steel Harmful? (With PDF)
  • The Melting Points of Metals | Melting Point of Metals Chart (With PDF)
  • Teflon Vs PTFE: Differences between PTFE and Teflon? (With PDF)
  • Wastewater Treatment: Definition, Process Steps, Design Considerations, Plant Types (With PDF)
  • Heat Affected Zone (HAZ): Definition, Causes, Effects, Color Bands, Reduction (With PDF)
  • Brittle Fracture and Ductile Fracture: Definition, Mechanism, Differences (With PDF)
  • Gas Turbines: Definition, Applications, Working, Components, Types, Design, Advantages (PDF)
  • Job Safety Analysis: Definition, Purpose, Requirements, Team composition, Procedure, Sample Format (With PDF)
  • Pour Point: Definition, Significance, Features, Measurements, Factors (With PDF)
  • Steam Turbines: Basics, Types, Selection, Components, Construction, Codes, Manufacturers (PDF)
  • Types of Maintenance (With PDF)
  • Method Statement for Storage Tank Construction (PDF)
  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV): Definition, Types, Working, Location, Sizing, Codes and Standards (PDF)
  • Meaning and Requirements of ASME U Stamp on Pressure Vessels (With PDF)
  • Drip Legs: Definition, Purpose, Configuration, Selection, Installation, and Sizing (PDF)
  • H-beam vs I-beam | Major Differences | H-beam Size Chart | I-beam Size Chart (With PDF)
  • What is a Needle Valve? Types, Symbols, Working (With PDF)
  • Types of Construction Equipment for Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • What is Lock Out Tag Out or LOTO? | LOTO Safety Procedure (With PDF)
  • Brinell Hardness Test: Introduction, Procedure, Formula, Standards (PDF)
  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis or FEA (PDF)
  • Shear Modulus or Modulus of Rigidity (PDF)
  • Preventive Maintenance: Definition, Types, Philosophy, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • What is a Deluge Valve? | Types and Working of Deluge Valves (With PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Maximum Shear Stress Theory: Tresca Theory of Failure (PDF)
  • Brownfield vs Greenfield: Differences between a brownfield and greenfield project (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Von Mises Stress Concept (With PDF)
  • Double Block and Bleed Valve (DBB): Introduction, Working, Benefits, Applications (With PDF)
  • Moment of Inertia: Introduction, Definition, Formula, Units, Applications (With PDF)
  • Deluge System: Definition, Working, Applications, and Advantages (With PDF)
  • Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS): Definition, Grades, Composition, Properties, and Applications (With PDF)
  • Centrifugal vs Positive Displacement Pump: Differences between a Centrifugal Pump and a Positive Displacement Pump (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Composite Piping System (With PDF)
  • What are the Differences Between a Pump and a Compressor? Pumps vs Compressors (PDF)
  • Flange Bolt Torque Calculation and Pipe Flange Bolt Torque Chart (With PDF)
  • What is Pump Priming and Why it is Required? | Self-Priming Pumps (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • Poisson’s Ratio-Formula, Significance, Equation, Example (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Induction Bending | Hot Bending vs Cold Bending (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Selection (With PDF)
  • Pressure Transient Analysis for Liquid HC Pipelines | Water Hammer Calculation-Joukowsky Formula (With PDF)
  • Flare System: Definition, Types, Components, and Design (With PDF)
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Flange Protectors (With PDF)
  • What is the Reynolds Number? The Equation for Reynolds Number and its Significance (With PDF)
  • Radiographic Testing: Principle, Procedure, Standards, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Design of Centrifugal Compressor Piping and Appurtenances excluding Anti-Surge Systems (With PDF)
  • What is the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)? (With PDF)
  • Factor of Safety: Definition, Equation, Examples, Calculator (With PDF)
  • Free Body Diagram: Definition, Purpose, Examples, Steps [With PDF]
  • Flexible Metal Hoses: An essential guide (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Overview of Slip Joints [With PDF]
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • Young’s modulus | Modulus of Elasticity | Elastic Modulus | Young’s Modulus of Steels [With PDF]
  • What is Positive Material Identification or PMI ? | Methods, Applications, and Advantages of PMI (With PDF)
  • PVC Piping and Fittings | Applications, Manufacturing, Standards, & Support Span of PVC Piping (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Stress-Strain Curve (With PDF)
  • Pascal’s law: Definition, Formula, Applications, and Examples [With PDF]
  • 3-Phase Separator Design Basics (With PDF)
  • Dye Penetration Test: Definition, Principles, Procedure, Standards, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Pressure Vessel Nozzles: Definition, Types, Allowable Loads and Design [With PDF]
  • Automatic Recirculation Valve: Working Principle, Applications, Advantages, Pump Protection Scenarios (With PDF)
  • Plug Valves: Parts, Working, Types, Symbol, Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Cast Iron vs Cast Steel: How to identify Cast Iron and Steel (With PDF)
  • What is a Globe Valve? Working, Parts, Types (With PDF)
  • Bernoulli’s Equation & Principle: Definition, Derivation, Examples, Application (With PDF)
  • Venturimeter: Definition, Parts, Working, Equation, Applications, Installation (With PDF)
  • Pipe Weight Calculation | Steel Pipe Weight Chart (With PDF)
  • Casting vs Forging: Key Differences between Casting and Forging (With PDF)
  • Pipefitters: Jobs, Requirements, Tools, Training, Salaries, and difference with Plumbers (With PDF)
  • Actuators: Definition, Parts, Working, Types, Selection (With PDF)
  • Ultrasonic Testing: Ultrasonic Testing of Welds (With PDF)
  • 15 Most Common Welding Defects, Causes and Remedies (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Fittings and Components for Piping, Pipeline, and Plumbing Industry (PDF)
  • What are Check Valves? Types, Working, and Symbols of Check Valves (With PDF)
  • Overview of Centrifugal Pumps (With PDF)
  • Valves in Piping: Valve types (With PDF)
  • Bolted Tanks: Bolted Steel Tanks: Design and Construction (With PDF)
  • Dynamic Analysis of Piping System (With PDF)
  • Types of Flanges for Piping and Pipeline Systems (With PDF)
  • Difference Between ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 and Div. 2 (With PDF)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Procedure (With PDF)
  • Welding Inspector: CSWIP and AWS-CWI (With PDF)
  • Two-Phase Separator Design Basics (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Gate Valves and Gate Valve Types (With PDF)
  • Piping Inspection Basics (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank Erection: Conventional vs Jacking Method (With PDF)
  • What is Fireproofing? Types, Materials, Methods (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank Failure: Examples, Causes, and Prevention (With PDF)
  • Material Handling Systems in Construction (With PDF)
  • Camouflaging of Oil Storage Tanks (With PDF)
  • Difference between API 650 and API 620 Tanks: API 650 vs API 620 (With PDF)
  • Bolting Features in Bolted Connections/Bolted Joints (With PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Expansion Joint and Why do I need one? (With PDF)
  • Steam Trap Installation Best Practices (With PDF)
  • Difference between ASME B16.47 Series A and Series B Flanges (With PDF)
  • Vacuum Breaker: Uses, Working, Function, Installation (With PDF)
  • Nozzle Reinforcement Calculation for a Cylindrical Nozzle (With PDF)
  • Who is a Piping Design Engineer or Piping Designer or Piping Layout Engineer? (With PDF)
  • Piping Engineer: Types, Roles, Career, Skills, Jobs (With PDF)
  • 18 Major Differences between ASME B31.3 and B31.1 (B31.3 vs B31.1) (With PDF)
  • Reciprocating Pump: Introduction, Definition, Parts, Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications (With PDF)
  • Phases/Stages of Oil and Gas Projects | Oil and Gas Project Life-Cycle (With PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Industry-Upstream, Midstream, Downstream | Petroleum Industry- Products, Companies, Future (With PDF)
  • Turbine Piping: Definition, Working Philosophy, Layout Consideration, Stress Analysis, NEMA SM 23 (With PDF)
  • Miter Bend Formula to Calculate Length, Angle of Cut, Weight, and Cut-back of the Miters? (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Dish and Nozzle Center line Distance Calculation from Nozzle Orientation of Pressure Vessel (With PDF)
  • Difference between Primary loads and Secondary loads in a Piping System (With PDF)
  • Stress or Strain: Which comes first? (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Pipe Support Selection Procedure for Piping Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Pressure Temperature Rating and Flange Rating of ASME Flanges (With PDF)
  • 13 major differences between Seamless and Welded Pipe (With PDF)
  • What Are The Pump Affinity Laws? Explanation with a Sample Calculation (With PDF)
  • Pressure vs Stress: What are the differences between Pressure and Stress? (With PDF)
  • Comparison of Pipe and Tube | Pipe Vs Tube (With PDF)
  • Pump NPSH Available & Required: Meaning, Relation, Impact (With PDF)
  • Pump Suction Intake Design with Sample Calculation (With PDF)
  • New, Extended Capabilities of PASS/Nozzle-FEM
  • Types of Pumps used in Process Plants (With PDF)
  • Guide for Coating Selection for External Bolting to Reduce Corrosion (With PDF)
  • Top EPC companies of UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) to try for employment opportunities
  • Emergency Eye Wash Station and Emergency Shower Requirements (PDF)
  • Rupture Disc: Definition, Types, Components, Selection, Sizing, Advantages, Installation (PDF)
  • Details about Spectacle Blind and Spacers (PDF)
  • What are Insulating Gaskets? Their Types, Components, Applications, Installation (PDF)
  • Injection Point and Mixing Points for Process Streams (PDF)
  • Collar Bolts To Maintain Removable Bundles in Heat Exchangers (PDF)
  • What is FMS or Flow Metering Skid? (PDF)
  • What is Acoustic-Induced Vibration or AIV? (PDF)
  • What is Pump Cavitation? Types, Causes, Effects, and Prevention of Pump Cavitation (PDF)
  • Understanding Pressure and Temperature in the context of Pressure Vessel Design (PDF)
  • General requirements for Field Welding (PDF)
  • Hot and Cold Thermal Insulation for Piping | Calculation of Thermal Insulation Thickness (PDF)
  • Introduction to Hose Couplings | Elaflex Coupling | Todo Coupling (PDF)
  • How to Select a Bolt? | Bolt Selection Process (PDF)
  • Underwater Welding & Inspection Overview (PDF)
  • Fired Heaters: Working, Components, Types, Function, Sections, Maintenance (PDF)
  • Piping Strainers: Applications, Types, Design Standards, Symbol, Materials, Selection (PDF)
  • HVAC Systems: Meaning, Objectives, Components, Types, Selection (With PDF)
  • Overview of Compressed Air System (PDF)
  • Pressure Vessels: Types, Design, Supports, Applications, Materials (PDF)
  • Corrosion Monitoring Techniques & Surveys (PDF)
  • Valve Inspection & Testing | API 598 | Third Party Valve Inspection (PDF)
  • Aboveground Storage Tanks: Types, Components, Design Aspects, and Erection (PDF)
  • Various Types of Atmospheric Storage Tanks (PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Materials and Their Selection / Metallic Pipe (PDF)
  • Cathodic Protection: Definition, Working Principles, Types, Design, Advantages, Applications (PDF)
  • Basics of Centrifugal Compressors (PDF)
  • Outline of Piping Design: Basic Elements (PDF)
  • Shaft Alignment Methodology for Compressor and Driver (PDF)
  • Technical Aspects Of Equipment Procurement (PDF)
  • Major Factors Affecting the Pump Performance (PDF)
  • Introduction to EOT CRANES & HOISTS (PDF)
  • NPSH for Pumps: Explanation and Effect (PDF)
  • Overview of Plate Heat Exchanger with Steam (PDF)
  • Water Hammer Basics in Pumps for beginners (PDF)
  • Check List for Reviewing of Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Drawings (PDF)
  • Long Lead Items for a Process Piping Industry (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Selection of Various Types of Flanges (PDF)
  • Cooling Towers: Basics, Common terms, Factors Affecting, Cooling Tower Types, Natural Draft Cooling Towers (PDF)
  • Difference between Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressor (PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • Basics of Vibration Monitoring (With PDF)
  • Vessel Clips | Vessel Cleats | Pressure Vessel Cleats (With PDF)
  • What is a Steam Trap? Types, Selection, Features, Codes & Standards (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Protection for Offshore Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Overview of Pipe Coupling and Pipe Coupling Types (With PDF)
  • Tank Bulging Effect or Bulging Effect of tank Shells (With PDF)
  • Managing Technical Information Exchange With Process Equipment / Package Vendors (With PDF)
  • Safety Rules during A Field Visit By A Design Engineer (With PDF)
  • Temperature Measurement by Filled Thermal Systems (With PDF)
  • Basics of Reciprocating Compressors / Difference Between Reciprocating Compressor and Rotary Compressor (With PDF)
  • What does Pipe Schedule Mean? Pipe Size Chart and Pipe Schedule 40 thickness (PDF)
  • Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Checklist for Flare Package (With PDF)
  • API 610 Pumps vs ANSI / ASME B73.1 Centrifugal Pumps
  • Excavation Hazards and Control Measures (pdf)
  • Christmas Tree and Wellhead: Function, Components, Difference, Design Codes (With PDF)
  • Overview of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (With PDF)
  • Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT): PWHT Requirements (PDF)
  • Vacuum Box Testing of Butt, Fillet, and Lap Weld (PDF)
  • Static Equipment in Oil & Gas Industry (With PDF)
  • Piping Design Guide of Reactors (With PDF)
  • What is a Sour Service? | NACE Sour Service Criteria (PDF)
  • Plastic Piping System: Types of Plastic Pipes (With PDF)
  • Dry Gas Sealing Systems (With PDF)
  • Flange Bolt Tightening Procedure | Bolt Tightening Steps (PDF)
  • Brief Explanation of Major Pressure Vessel Parts (With PDF)
  • Pipe Support Friction Coefficient and Frictional Loads on Pipe Supports (With PDF)
  • Overview of Offshore Pipeline Systems (With PDF)
  • Equipment Nozzle Loads and Means for Reducing Them (With PDF)
  • Hazards of Cranes and Crane safety during Construction (With PDF)
  • Hot Tapping on Operating Lines (With PDF)
  • Overview of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) | Thermal Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) (PDF)
  • Piping Design Guidelines for Horizontal Drums (With PDF)
  • What is Fluid Flow? (With PDF)
  • Process Design of Centrifugal Compressor System (With PDF)
  • 10 Considerable Points for Pressure Vessel Nozzle Load Tables (PDF)
  • What is Temperature? Units of Temperature and it’s Measurement (With PDF)
  • AFT Impulse Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module (With PDF)
  • Elevated Flare systems used in Process Industries (With PDF)
  • Types of pressure-relieving devices for protection of pressure vessels (With PDF)
  • Understanding Centrifugal Compressor Surge and Control (With PDF)
  • Understand the Harmonic Analysis and Ensure the Pressure pulsation comply with API 674 (With PDF)
  • Pumps & Pumping Systems (With PDF)
  • Motion Amplification Technology (MAT) for Piping Vibration Visualization (With PDF)
  • Piping Insulation: Types of Pipe Insulation (With PDF)
  • Piping Vibration- Causes and Effects | How to Reduce Pipe Vibration? (With PDF)
  • A brief presentation on “Centrifugal Pumps with Speed Control” (With PDF)
  • What is Pipeline Pigging? Pig Types, Pig Launcher, and Receiver (With PDF)
  • Selection of Valves: Valve Selection Procedure (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank design using TANK software and re-rating with API 620 & API 579 (With PDF)
  • Piping Internal Coating | FBE Coating | Glass-Flake Coating | PE & ROTO Lining (With PDF)
  • Control Valve Sizing (PDF)
  • Lifting Lug Design with Examples (PDF)
  • Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping Isometrics (PDF)
  • What is a Combined Cycle Power Plant? (With PDF)
  • Video Tutorial Course on “Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry” by Energy Academix
  • Considerations for Project Site Selection (With PDF)
  • Emergency Vents for Storage Tanks (With PDF)
  • Interpretation of External Load On Nozzle Flange using PV Elite & Code Case 2901 (PDF)
  • Pipe Reducers: Concentric Reducers, Eccentric Reducers (PDF)
  • What is a Pressure Gauge? Types of Pressure Measuring Instruments (With PDF)
  • Cooling Water Treatment of Cooling Tower (With PDF)
  • List of Piping Design Companies in India
  • Examples of Hazards of Pressure Testing (PDF)
  • LPG Storage Tanks: Meaning, Types, Selection, Specification, and Design Calculations (With PDF)
  • What Is Modal Analysis and Why Is It Necessary? (With PDF)
  • Pump Commissioning and starting-up: Pump Commissioning Checklist (With PDF)
  • Pump Installation Checklist and Best Practices (With PDF)
  • What is Winterization? Requirements for the Basic Design of Winterization Systems (PDF)
  • Checking of Design | Design Checking | Design Checklist (With PDF)
  • Mechanical Draft and Special Type Cooling Towers (With PDF)
  • What is a Reboiler? Types and Selection of Reboilers (with PDF)
  • Importance & Impact of Stress Intensification Factor (SIF) in Piping (with PDF)
  • Anti Corrosive Coating and Linings for Steel Pipe (with PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation Criteria and Vendor Offer Review (with PDF)
  • 7 Different Types of Ball Valves | Ball Valve Parts | Ball Valve vs Gate Valve (With PDF)

• Topic: PDMS

  • Top Piping Design Software Packages for 2023 | 2D & 3D Modelling Software Packages | Piping Design CAD Tools (PDF)
  • Why is Aveva PDMS better than Intergraph PDS? (With PDF)
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • Video: AVEVA PDMS and Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Two-way Integration
  • PDMS Video Tutorial/Lessons for Beginners
  • Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping Isometrics (PDF)

• Topic: PDMS-E3D

  • Top Piping Design Software Packages for 2023 | 2D & 3D Modelling Software Packages | Piping Design CAD Tools (PDF)
  • AVEVA E3D Tutorial: Equipment Modeling with Practical Example
  • Why is Aveva PDMS better than Intergraph PDS? (With PDF)
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • How to import a CADWorx model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • Tutorial on Pipe Modeling using AVEVA E3D software
  • Video: How To set Shell and Nozzle Parameters in Nozzle FEM
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Training using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • Video: How To Set Basic Parameters for Nozzle FEM
  • Video: How to Change Units in Nozzle FEM
  • Video: AVEVA PDMS and Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Two-way Integration
  • PDMS Video Tutorial/Lessons for Beginners
  • Methods for flange leakage checking by Pressure Equivalent Method using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Details about CAESAR II Error: “Material is Outside the Temperature Range”.
  • Load Case Editor vs Operation Mode Editor
  • START-PROF Piping Stress Video Training Series [In-Depth]
  • Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software and Online Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course with Certificate
  • Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping Isometrics (PDF)
  • Nonstandard Valve Model for Pipe Stress Analysis: Angular, 3-way, 4-way, with Actuator
  • Training Video: Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF
  • Practical changes in Caesar II version 7.0 (2014) with respect to its earlier version

• Topic: Pipeline

  • What is a Multiport Selector Valve or MSV? | Importance of MSV Skids (PDF)
  • How to Clean Pipelines?
  • Pig Signallers: Types, Components, Materials, and Installation Guidelines (PDF)
  • Online Pipeline Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II for Beginners
  • Electrical Submersible Pumps | Working Principle, Components, Installation, Maintenance, Applications (PDF)
  • What do Pipeline Engineers do? Piping Engineer vs Pipeline Engineer (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Exploration Services (PDF)
  • Use of Digital Oilfields by Oil Companies (PDF)
  • What is a Desander? Types, Working, Features, and Selection of Desanders (PDF)
  • What is Girth Welding? Pipeline Girth Welding (PDF)
  • What is DN and PN Number for Pipes? Pipe Class Rating vs PN Numbers (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • What is a Non-Return Valve? Types, Functions, Working, and Symbols of Non-Return Valves (PDF)
  • What is Flange Facing? Working and Types of Flange Facing Machines (PDF)
  • Online Course on “Pipe Support Engineering for Industrial Piping Systems” with Certificate
  • Snow and Ice Loading on Piping Systems (PDF)
  • What is an RTJ Flange? | Ring Type Joint Flanges (PDF)
  • Piping, Pipeline and Structural Freelancing Works by Whatispiping Team
  • What is Directional Drilling? | Directional Drilling Companies (PDF)
  • Introduction to Hydrogen Piping and Pipeline Systems | ASME B31.3 vs ASME B31.12 (PDF)
  • What are Flowlines in Oil and Gas? Differences between Flowlines and Pipelines (PDF)
  • Is Oil Renewable Or Nonrenewable I Is Petroleum Renewable or Nonrenewable (PDF)
  • What is Artificial Lift? Its Purpose, Working, Types, Methods, and Selection (PDF)
  • What is a Link Seal? Its Advantages, Applications, Sizing, Working, and Installation (PDF)
  • 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: Difference between 304 and 316 Stainless Steel (With PDF)
  • What is Normalizing? Definition, Process, Advantages, and Applications of Normalizing (PDF Notes)
  • Thrust Block Design | Working of a Thrust Block in Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Does Stainless Steel Rust? | Does Stainless Steel Corrode? (With PDF)
  • What is Pipeline Welding? | Methods of Pipeline Welding (With PDF)
  • What is HDPE Pipe? | Types and Design of HDPE Pipes (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • Ductile Iron Pipe Dimensions (With PDF)
  • Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel (With PDF)
  • The Function of Nickel in Stainless Steel | Is Nickel in Stainless Steel Harmful? (With PDF)
  • Pour Point: Definition, Significance, Features, Measurements, Factors (With PDF)
  • Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV): Definition, Types, Working, Location, Sizing, Codes and Standards (PDF)
  • Types of Construction Equipment for Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Maximum Shear Stress Theory: Tresca Theory of Failure (PDF)
  • What is Topographic Survey? | Cost of Topographic Survey (With PDF)
  • Double Block and Bleed Valve (DBB): Introduction, Working, Benefits, Applications (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Composite Piping System (With PDF)
  • Surge Relief Valve: Definition, Function, Types, Sizing, Selection (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • Slug Catcher: Definition, Types, Selection & Design Steps (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Induction Bending | Hot Bending vs Cold Bending (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Selection (With PDF)
  • Pressure Transient Analysis for Liquid HC Pipelines | Water Hammer Calculation-Joukowsky Formula (With PDF)
  • What is Cladded Pipe? | Difference between Clad and Lined Pipe | Weld Overlay (PDF)
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Flange Protectors (With PDF)
  • Radiographic Testing: Principle, Procedure, Standards, Advantages, and Disadvantages (With PDF)
  • Design of Centrifugal Compressor Piping and Appurtenances excluding Anti-Surge Systems (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • PVC Piping and Fittings | Applications, Manufacturing, Standards, & Support Span of PVC Piping (With PDF)
  • Pascal’s law: Definition, Formula, Applications, and Examples [With PDF]
  • What is a Globe Valve? Working, Parts, Types (With PDF)
  • Bernoulli’s Equation & Principle: Definition, Derivation, Examples, Application (With PDF)
  • Venturimeter: Definition, Parts, Working, Equation, Applications, Installation (With PDF)
  • Pipe Weight Calculation | Steel Pipe Weight Chart (With PDF)
  • Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Types of Pipe Fittings and Components for Piping, Pipeline, and Plumbing Industry (PDF)
  • Butterfly Valves: Uses, Types, Working, Advantages, Symbols (With PDF)
  • What is a P&ID Drawing | P&ID Symbols | How to Read P & ID Drawings (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Gate Valves and Gate Valve Types (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Surface Laid Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation of Straight Pipe under External Pressure/ Vacuum Pressure Condition (With PDF)
  • Miter Bend Formula to Calculate Length, Angle of Cut, Weight, and Cut-back of the Miters? (With PDF)
  • B31.4 vs B31.8-Differences between ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8 (With PDF)
  • New, Extended Capabilities of PASS/Nozzle-FEM
  • What is FMS or Flow Metering Skid? (PDF)
  • Comparison between Piping and Pipeline Engineering : Piping vs Pipeline (PDF)
  • Difference between Tee and Barred Tee (PDF)
  • Stub-in vs Stub-on | Differences between Stub-in and Stub-on Piping Connection (PDF)
  • Piping stress analysis and design for 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing was performed using brand new and modern PASS/START-PROF software
  • Beijing Universal Amusement Park Buried Hot Water Piping Network Project in PASS/START-PROF
  • General requirements for Field Welding (PDF)
  • Corrosion Monitoring Techniques & Surveys (PDF)
  • Valve Inspection & Testing | API 598 | Third Party Valve Inspection (PDF)
  • Types of Piping Drawings (PDF)
  • Buried GRP/FRP pipe Laying and Installation Procedure (PDF)
  • Cathodic Protection: Definition, Working Principles, Types, Design, Advantages, Applications (PDF)
  • Pipelines Material Selection in the Oil & Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Protection for Offshore Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Hydrocarbons: Its Formation, Migration, and Recovery (With PDF)
  • Start-up and Commissioning of the Pipeline (With PDF)
  • Micro Tunneling for Pipeline Installation (With PDF)
  • Christmas Tree and Wellhead: Function, Components, Difference, Design Codes (With PDF)
  • Damaging effects of Low-Velocity Flow In Piping And Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Overview of Offshore Pipeline Systems (With PDF)
  • Hot Tapping on Operating Lines (With PDF)
  • Factors Affecting Line Sizing of Piping or Pipeline Systems (With PDF)
  • Software Based Pipeline Leak Detection (With PDF)
  • Drilling Rigs: Types of Drilling Rigs (With PDF)
  • Offshore Pipeline Design Guidelines (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Material Selection & Quality Management for a Cross Country Pipeline (With PDF)
  • Rotary Selector Valve (RSV) and Multi Phase Flow Meter (MPFM)
  • Few points on GIS and Petroleum Industry (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Construction Stages (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Marine Loading Arm (With PDF)
  • What is Pipeline Pigging? Pig Types, Pig Launcher, and Receiver (With PDF)
  • Process Design of Marine Systems (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Virtual Anchor Length Calculation (With PDF)
  • Video Tutorial Course on “Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry” by Energy Academix
  • Basic Principles of Aboveground GRE Piping System (With PDF)
  • Pipeline wall thickness calculation with example (With PDF)

• Topic: Piping Design Basics

  • Meaning of Slope, Free Draining, Gravity Flow, and No Pocket in P&ID (PDF)
  • What is a Pre Insulated Pipe? | Its Applications and Advantages (PDF)
  • Complete Guide to Epoxy Pipe Coating: Types, Applications, Pros and Cons, and Repair Methods (PDF)
  • Introduction to Diaphragm Valves (PDF)
  • Vacuum Insulated Piping Systems: Types, Applications, Specifications, and Advantages (PDF)
  • What is Corrosion Allowance? | Factors Affecting CA | Corrosion Allowance for Steel (PDF)
  • What is Temporary Pipe Support and Why Do We Need Them?
  • Pipe End Cap Fittings or Piping Caps | Pipe Caps vs Plugs | Pipe End Caps vs Blind Flanges (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Union? Its Materials, Parts, Applications, Types, and Differences with Pipe Couplings (PDF)
  • What is an Anti-surge Valve? | Its Functions, Working, Design, Requirements, Manufacturers (PDF)
  • What is Tie-in in Piping? | Piping Tie-in Schedule (PDF)
  • What is a Piping Manifold? | Applications, Types, Purposes, and Design of Piping Manifolds (PDF)
  • What is a Motor Operated Valve or MOV? Types, Working, Applications, and Datasheet for MOV (PDF)
  • What are Steam Valves? Their Types, Applications, and Specifications (PDF)
  • What is Smart Plant Review (SPR) or Smart Review? Its Functions and Advantages (PDF)
  • What is Navisworks? Components, Versions, Functions, and Advantages of Navisworks (PDF)
  • Common Piping Abbreviations (PDF)
  • How to Counter the Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Oil and Gas Industry (PDF)
  • What are Swivel Joints? Working, Types, and Applications of Swivel Joints (PDF)
  • What Does MSS Mean in Piping Industry? List of MSS Standards (PDF)
  • Piping Specialty Items and Their Review (PDF)
  • What is an Access Fitting? Applications, Types, and Components of Access Fittings (PDF)
  • What is Glass Piping? Considerations for Glass Piping System (PDF)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Production | Exploration (PDF)
  • What is a Throttling Valve? | Definition, Applications, Working, Examples, Selection(PDF)
  • What is ASTM A105 Material? A105 vs A105N (PDF)
  • What is ASTM A106? Different Grades of ASTM A106 and their Differences (PDF)
  • What is a Socket Welding? Socket Welded Pipe Fittings (PDF)
  • What is FRP Pipe Made Of? (PDF)
  • SmartPads System: Protection Against External Pipeline Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (PDF)
  • What is an Anchor Flange? Its Applications, Dimensions, and Features (PDF)
  • What is Flange Face? Types of Flange Faces and Flange Face Finishes (PDF)
  • What is Gas Piping? Materials, Sizing, Working, and Problems of Gas Piping System (PDF)
  • What is a Refractory Lining? Materials, Selection, and Types of Refractory Lining (PDF)
  • Introduction to Flue Gas Piping (PDF)
  • What is a Concrete Pipe? Types and Applications of Concrete Pipes (PDF)
  • What is DN and PN Number for Pipes? Pipe Class Rating vs PN Numbers (PDF)
  • What is a Manifold Valve? Types of Manifold Valves (PDF)
  • What is a 3D Point Cloud? Tools, Features, and Applications of Point Cloud (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • Types of Lines in Engineering Drawing (PDF)
  • Introduction to Aluminum Pipes and Tubes (PDF)
  • What is Tube Bending? Working and Types of Tube Bending (PDF)
  • What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards (PDF)
  • What are Pickling and Passivation? Their Meaning, Procedure, Advantages, and Differences (PDF)
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  • General requirements for Field Welding (PDF)
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  • Hot and Cold Thermal Insulation for Piping | Calculation of Thermal Insulation Thickness (PDF)
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  • Few points on GIS and Petroleum Industry (With PDF)
  • 10 Considerable Points for Pressure Vessel Nozzle Load Tables (PDF)
  • Video: Piping Stress Analysis and Fluid&Gas Flow Analysis Software 2-way Integration
  • What is Temperature? Units of Temperature and it’s Measurement (With PDF)
  • AFT Impulse Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module (With PDF)
  • Elevated Flare systems used in Process Industries (With PDF)
  • Types of pressure-relieving devices for protection of pressure vessels (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Construction Stages (With PDF)
  • Understanding Centrifugal Compressor Surge and Control (With PDF)
  • Understand the Harmonic Analysis and Ensure the Pressure pulsation comply with API 674 (With PDF)
  • Pumps & Pumping Systems (With PDF)
  • Emergency Response Procedures and Measures for Process Units (With PDF)
  • What is a Thermowell? Types of Thermowell (With PDF)
  • Piping Insulation: Types of Pipe Insulation (With PDF)
  • Gas Hydrates and Chemical Injection (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Marine Loading Arm (With PDF)
  • A brief presentation on “Centrifugal Pumps with Speed Control” (With PDF)
  • Telegram Channels / Telegram Groups for Piping and Related Engineering
  • What is Pipeline Pigging? Pig Types, Pig Launcher, and Receiver (With PDF)
  • Process Design of Marine Systems (With PDF)
  • Selection of Valves: Valve Selection Procedure (With PDF)
  • Guidelines for Sizing of Restriction Orifice for Single-phase fluids (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Virtual Anchor Length Calculation (With PDF)
  • Storage Tank design using TANK software and re-rating with API 620 & API 579 (With PDF)
  • Sun Shades for the Oil and Gas Industry and their Design (With PDF)
  • Piping Internal Coating | FBE Coating | Glass-Flake Coating | PE & ROTO Lining (With PDF)
  • De-Salting of Crude Oil | Dehydration of Crude Oil (With PDF)
  • Control Valve Sizing (PDF)
  • Lifting Lug Design with Examples (PDF)
  • What is a Combined Cycle Power Plant? (With PDF)
  • pH Analyzers: pH Meters (With PDF)
  • Preparation of LC and LG Arrangement (With PDF)
  • Video Tutorial Course on “Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry” by Energy Academix
  • Considerations for Project Site Selection (With PDF)
  • What is System Earthing? (With PDF)
  • Emergency Vents for Storage Tanks (With PDF)
  • Interpretation of External Load On Nozzle Flange using PV Elite & Code Case 2901 (PDF)
  • Pipe Reducers: Concentric Reducers, Eccentric Reducers (PDF)
  • What is a Pressure Gauge? Types of Pressure Measuring Instruments (With PDF)
  • Cooling Water Treatment of Cooling Tower (With PDF)
  • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG): Properties, Uses, Origin, Composition, Process, Companies (With PDF)
  • Basic Principles of Aboveground GRE Piping System (With PDF)
  • LPG Storage Tanks: Meaning, Types, Selection, Specification, and Design Calculations (With PDF)
  • Pump Commissioning and starting-up: Pump Commissioning Checklist (With PDF)
  • Pipeline wall thickness calculation with example (With PDF)
  • Positivity: Staying positive: Being positive: How to stay positive at work
  • Bracing Connections/Cross bracing Design Example (PDF)
  • Pump Installation Checklist and Best Practices (With PDF)
  • What is Winterization? Requirements for the Basic Design of Winterization Systems (PDF)
  • Checking of Design | Design Checking | Design Checklist (With PDF)
  • Mechanical Draft and Special Type Cooling Towers (With PDF)
  • What is a Reboiler? Types and Selection of Reboilers (with PDF)
  • Importance & Impact of Stress Intensification Factor (SIF) in Piping (with PDF)
  • Anti Corrosive Coating and Linings for Steel Pipe (with PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation Criteria and Vendor Offer Review (with PDF)
  • 7 Different Types of Ball Valves | Ball Valve Parts | Ball Valve vs Gate Valve (With PDF)

• Topic: Piping Stress Analysis

  • What is a Clevis Hanger? | Its Features and Applications (PDF)
  • A Comprehensive Guide on Piping Vibration Isolators (PDF)
  • What is Temporary Pipe Support and Why Do We Need Them?
  • Online Pipeline Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II for Beginners
  • [Webinar 2 March, 2023] New Features in Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • The New Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF 4.86 Released! Have a Look at the New Fantastic Capabilities (PDF)
  • Importance of Gasket m and y Factors (PDF)
  • Caesar II Version 13 is Releasing! Take a Look at the Extended Capabilities it will Provide (PDF)
  • SmartPads System: Protection Against External Pipeline Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • How to Deal with Local Primary Membrane Stresses? (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Piping Engineering (210 Lectures, 42.5 hours of Content) with Certificate
  • Top 5 Online Courses on Piping Layout & Stress Analysis
  • An Overview of Linear and Non-Linear Analysis in Piping Stress Calculations (PDF)
  • Online Course on Pump Piping Layout Design and Stress Analysis
  • Online Course on Underground Piping Layout Basics and Stress Analysis
  • Online Course on “Pipe Support Engineering for Industrial Piping Systems” with Certificate
  • Online Pipe Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II
  • Snow and Ice Loading on Piping Systems (PDF)
  • Supporting and Design Consideration of Small-bore Piping (PDF)
  • Allowable Stress for Pressure Relieving Reaction Load vs Occasional load (PDF)
  • PSRE Co Announces Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85R5 with ASME B31.3-2020 Support
  • What is Cryogenic Piping? | Materials and Pipe Supports for Cryogenic Services (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Saddle? Its Application, Design, and Configuration (With PDF)
  • What is a U-bolt? Types, Installation, and Applications (With PDF)
  • What is a Wear Pad? Functions of Pipe Wear Pads (With PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Anchor? Its Definition, Types, and Functions (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Shoe? Its Types and Functions (With PDF)
  • How to account for Piping Thermal Expansion and Contraction (Thermal Movement) during the design (With PDF)
  • Top Pipe Stress Analysis Software Packages for 2023 (PDF)
  • What’s new in ASME B31.3-2020? ASME B31.3 2020 vs 2018 (With PDF)
  • An Issue about USER DEFINED SIFs (With PDF)
  • What is Tensile Strength? | Tensile Strength of Steel and Other Materials (With PDF)
  • Thrust Block Design | Working of a Thrust Block in Pipelines (With PDF)
  • What is Metal Fatigue? Types, Identification, Determination of Metal Fatigue (With PDF)
  • Brittle Fracture and Ductile Fracture: Definition, Mechanism, Differences (With PDF)
  • Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Webinar on Dynamic analysis (Recorded) using PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis or FEA (PDF)
  • Shear Modulus or Modulus of Rigidity (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Webinar and Workshop Recording
  • AutoPIPE vs CAESAR II: Differences between CAESAR II & AUTOPIPE (PDF)
  • Maximum Shear Stress Theory: Tresca Theory of Failure (PDF)
  • Introduction to Von Mises Stress Concept (With PDF)
  • Moment of Inertia: Introduction, Definition, Formula, Units, Applications (With PDF)
  • Guided Cantilever Method (With PDF)
  • Poisson’s Ratio-Formula, Significance, Equation, Example (With PDF)
  • What is Time History Analysis? Steps with example (With PDF)
  • Factor of Safety: Definition, Equation, Examples, Calculator (With PDF)
  • Free Body Diagram: Definition, Purpose, Examples, Steps [With PDF]
  • Flexible Metal Hoses: An essential guide (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Overview of Slip Joints [With PDF]
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • Is Pipe Stress-Range Calculated Correctly? [With PDF]
  • Young’s modulus | Modulus of Elasticity | Elastic Modulus | Young’s Modulus of Steels [With PDF]
  • Air Cooler Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II [With PDF]
  • Introduction to Stress-Strain Curve (With PDF)
  • Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines (With PDF)
  • What is Response Spectrum? | Steps for Earthquake Response Spectrum Analysis (With PDF)
  • Stress Classification in Pressure Vessels and Piping as per ASME B31 and BPVC Codes (PDF)
  • Dynamic Analysis of Piping System (With PDF)
  • Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force (With PDF)
  • Learn Pipe Stress Analysis from the Experts (Free Webinar Recordings & Presentations)
  • Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service
  • Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) and Impact Test
  • Modeling Piping Connection to Storage Tank
  • Caesar II Version 12 vs Caesar II Version 11
  • Professional Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Version 4.84 Released
  • What is a Pipe Expansion Joint and Why do I need one? (With PDF)
  • Types of Stresses in a Piping System (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Surface Laid Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Difference between ASME B16.47 Series A and Series B Flanges (With PDF)
  • Nozzle Reinforcement Calculation for a Cylindrical Nozzle (With PDF)
  • Stress Intensity Factor (SIF), Flexibility Factor: ASME B31.3 vs ASME B31J (With PDF)
  • Piping Engineer: Types, Roles, Career, Skills, Jobs (With PDF)
  • 18 Major Differences between ASME B31.3 and B31.1 (B31.3 vs B31.1) (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation of Straight Pipe under External Pressure/ Vacuum Pressure Condition (With PDF)
  • Variable Spring Support Design without the aid of Caesar II Hanger Auxiliary (PDF)
  • Turbine Piping: Definition, Working Philosophy, Layout Consideration, Stress Analysis, NEMA SM 23 (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation as per ASME B31.3 | Pipe Thickness Calculator (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Dish and Nozzle Center line Distance Calculation from Nozzle Orientation of Pressure Vessel (With PDF)
  • Difference between Primary loads and Secondary loads in a Piping System (With PDF)
  • Stress or Strain: Which comes first? (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Pipe Support Selection Procedure for Piping Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • B31.4 vs B31.8-Differences between ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8 (With PDF)
  • Underground / Buried Piping System Design (With PDF)
  • Pressure vs Stress: What are the differences between Pressure and Stress? (With PDF)
  • New, Extended Capabilities of PASS/Nozzle-FEM
  • Stress Analysis of Water Pump Station Piping using Flexible Sleeve Coupling (With PDF)
  • Importing an Autodesk REVIT model into Piping Stress Analysis Software START-PROF
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • How to import a CADWorx model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • Modeling of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger in Caesar II for Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Detailed Flange Analysis with CAESAR II using EN-1591
  • Webinar on Creating Analysis Load Cases using Caesar II Static Load Case Editor
  • Details about Intergraph Smart Licensing Platform for Caesar II (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Modeling and Supporting of Large Diameter Pipes / Pipelines (PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Expansion Joints in CAESAR II
  • What is Acoustic-Induced Vibration or AIV? (PDF)
  • Flow-Induced Vibration or FIV (PDF)
  • Piping Thermal Bowing Consideration in Caesar II with an Example (PDF)
  • How to Avoid Zero Anchor Loads from Piping (PDF)
  • Piping stress analysis and design for 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing was performed using brand new and modern PASS/START-PROF software
  • Piping Support: Types, Purpose, Design, Codes, Optimization Rules (PDF)
  • Beijing Universal Amusement Park Buried Hot Water Piping Network Project in PASS/START-PROF
  • Stress Analysis of PSV/PRV Piping Systems Using Caesar II | PSV Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Methods for Checking Flange Leakage | Flange Leakage Calculation | Flange Leakage Analysis (PDF)
  • Load Cases for Stress Analysis of a Critical Piping System Using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Introduction to Pressure Surge Analysis (With PDF)
  • Webinar Recording of “PASS/START-PROF Pipe Stress Analysis”
  • Requirement of Flexibility in Piping Design (PDF)
  • Pressure Vessels: Types, Design, Supports, Applications, Materials (PDF)
  • Several ASME B31 & EN 13480 Issues Needed to Know for Pipe Stress Engineer
  • Applicability of Caesar II for stress analysis of lines having D/t ratio more than 100 (PDF)
  • Use of Sway Brace, Strut, and Snubber for Pipe Supporting (PDF)
  • Smart Tee Model considerations in START-PROF
  • Design Considerations for a Piping System with an Expansion Bellow (PDF)
  • Technical and General requirements for Spring Hangers while purchasing (PDF)
  • What is Thermal Bowing? (with PDF)
  • Steam Blowing / Steam Blowing Procedure (PDF)
  • Expansion Loops on the Piping or Pipeline Systems (PDF)
  • 11 Questions & Answers from ASME B31.3 that a Piping Stress Engineer must know (PDF)
  • Modular Design- How to do a Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Piping Elbows vs Bends for Piping and Plumbing Systems (PDF)
  • Water Hammer Basics in Pumps for beginners (PDF)
  • K-FACTORs (MINOR LOSSES) – HOW WE CALCULATE THEM?
  • Video: How To set Shell and Nozzle Parameters in Nozzle FEM
  • Storage Tank Settlement for Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Training using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Report Preparation for Issuing to the Client (PDF)
  • What is Category M Fluid Service for Process Piping Design? (PDF)
  • Video: How To Set Basic Parameters for Nozzle FEM
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • What is Severe Cyclic Conditions as per Process Piping Code ASME B31.3? (With PDF)
  • Video: How to Change Units in Nozzle FEM
  • Basics of Vibration Monitoring (With PDF)
  • Vessel Clips | Vessel Cleats | Pressure Vessel Cleats (With PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Spring Hanger Offers (With PDF)
  • Modeling of Sway Braces in Caesar II for stress analysis (With PDF)
  • How to perform the buckling analysis of Vacuum Piping (With PDF)
  • PASS/HYDROSYSTEM 4.3 is released
  • Tank Bulging Effect or Bulging Effect of tank Shells (With PDF)
  • New version of PASS/Nozzle-FEM 3.0 is released
  • Video: AVEVA PDMS and Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Two-way Integration
  • Cold Pull: How cold pull is applied at site and its drawback (With PDF)
  • Methods for flange leakage checking by Pressure Equivalent Method using Caesar II (PDF)
  • What does Pipe Schedule Mean? Pipe Size Chart and Pipe Schedule 40 thickness (PDF)
  • Details about CAESAR II Error: “Material is Outside the Temperature Range”.
  • What will you do if Carbon Steel pipe is installed in place of LTCS
  • Load Case Editor vs Operation Mode Editor
  • Stress Analysis of GRP / GRE / FRP piping system using Caesar II (ISO 14692)
  • Spring hangers: Common Interview Questions with Answers (With PDF)
  • Step by Step Methods for WRC 107 (WRC 537) and WRC 297 Checking in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Vertical Reboiler Piping using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Pipe Trunnion or Dummy Support and Their Stress Calculation (PDF)
  • Piping Stress Analysis Specification | Flexibility Specification (With PDF)
  • START-PROF Piping Stress Video Training Series [In-Depth]
  • Caesar II Error “Could Not Open TEMPMAT”- Steps to Overcome it (PDF)
  • Overview of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (With PDF)
  • Piping Elbow or Bend SIF (Stress Intensification Factor) (With PDF)
  • Cold Springing (Cold Pull) In Piping Systems (With PDF)
  • Does Friction Forces Exist in Cold State of Piping or Not?
  • Checklist for Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis Features of the Tall Pipe Risers (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Selection and Design Guidelines in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Snubber modelling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Pipe Support Friction Coefficient and Frictional Loads on Pipe Supports (With PDF)
  • Static Method of Wind Analysis of Piping systems in Caesar II using Pressure Vs elevation Method (With PDF)
  • Equipment Nozzle Loads and Means for Reducing Them (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II and START-PROF Verification
  • Stress Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Connected Piping Systems using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Flange Leakage Evaluation based on NC 3658.3 Method method using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software and Online Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course with Certificate
  • Piping Stress Man-hour estimation process for a specific Project (With PDF)
  • Hot Sustained Stress (Lift-Off) Checking in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Slug Flow Analysis Using Dynamic Spectrum Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 2
  • Pipeline Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Supporting of Dual Insulated Piping System (PDF)
  • Rotary Selector Valve (RSV) and Multi Phase Flow Meter (MPFM)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 1
  • 10 Considerable Points for Pressure Vessel Nozzle Load Tables (PDF)
  • Video: Piping Stress Analysis and Fluid&Gas Flow Analysis Software 2-way Integration
  • AFT Impulse Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module (With PDF)
  • Tutorial: API 610 module of Caesar II software
  • Understand the Harmonic Analysis and Ensure the Pressure pulsation comply with API 674 (With PDF)
  • Procedure to restore the corrupted Caesar II file (PDF)
  • Motion Amplification Technology (MAT) for Piping Vibration Visualization (With PDF)
  • Video: Introduction of PASS/NOZZLE FEM
  • Rack Piping for a Piping Stress Engineer (With PDF)
  • Piping Insulation: Types of Pipe Insulation (With PDF)
  • Piping Vibration- Causes and Effects | How to Reduce Pipe Vibration? (With PDF)
  • Advantages of using Coordinate System in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Pump Piping (Centrifugal) System using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Tutorial: Stress Analysis of Plastic Piping System using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • How to Open CAESAR II File in START-PROF?
  • Video: How To start a new Calculation in PASS Equip Nozzle FEM
  • Basics for Stress Analysis of Underground Piping using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Virtual Anchor Length Calculation (With PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis from Water Hammer Loads (PDF)
  • Design and Stress Analysis of Jacketed Piping System (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II vs START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software Comparison (PDF)
  • Changes in the 2018 Edition of ASME B31.3-2018 with respect to the 2016 edition (PDF)
  • How to use ASME B31J-2017 and FEM for SIF and k-factors for Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Underground Piping Stress Analysis Procedure using Caesar II (PDF)
  • 14 major changes in ASME B31.3-2016 with respect to its earlier edition (ASME B31.3-2014)
  • Lifting Lug Design with Examples (PDF)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 2. Underground Piping
  • Advantages of using Block Operation in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Slug Flow? Steps for Slug Flow Analysis (With PDF)
  • Modeling Relief Valve (Pressure Safety Valve) Thrust force (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Column piping system using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Seismic Analysis of Piping Systems: Earthquake Analysis (PDF)
  • Flare systems: Stress Analysis Points (With PDF)
  • Basics of Pipe Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Modeling Connection to Fired Heater (PDF)
  • How to Model Slug Flow Loads (PDF)
  • Buried Pipe Stress Analysis Basics and Online Course (PDF)
  • Interpretation of External Load On Nozzle Flange using PV Elite & Code Case 2901 (PDF)
  • Consideration of Flanged Elbow or Flanged Bend in Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 1. Above Ground Piping
  • What are Sustained and Expansion Stresses?
  • ASME Section VIII Flange Leakage Checking Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Recent changes in ASME B31.3 and their implementation in CAESAR II
  • Top 12 must-have Piping books for a Piping Engineer
  • ASME B31J & B31J Essentials: Why these are useful in Piping Stress Analysis?
  • Fatigue Analysis: Definition, Methods, Types, Reasons, Failure Criteria, Caesar II Case Study (With PDF)
  • Basic Principles of Aboveground GRE Piping System (With PDF)
  • Pipe Support Span for Aboveground Piping | Pipe Support Spacing Chart/Table (PDF)
  • What Is Modal Analysis and Why Is It Necessary? (With PDF)
  • High Temperature and High-Pressure Piping
  • Pump-Piping Alignment Check Methodology using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Pump Installation Checklist and Best Practices (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of GRP / GRE / FRP Piping using START-PROF (PDF)
  • Rigid Struts: Definition, Applications, and Modeling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of HDPE, PE-RT, PP-H, PP-R, PVC-C, PVDF Piping
  • PASS/HYDRO SYSTEM and Thermodynamic Libraries
  • Stress Critical Line List-Definition and Basis (PDF)
  • What’s new in ISO 14692-2017 Edition (With PDF)
  • What does a Pipe Stress Engineer need to know? (with PDF)
  • Training Video: Buried/Underground Piping Stress Analysis
  • Importance & Impact of Stress Intensification Factor (SIF) in Piping (with PDF)
  • Nonstandard Valve Model for Pipe Stress Analysis: Angular, 3-way, 4-way, with Actuator
  • Training Video: Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF
  • Major features of CAESAR II-2019, Version 11.00
  • PASS Software Academic License Program
  • Procedure for Converting a Higher version Caesar II file into its Lower version
  • New Release 4.83R4 of Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF
  • Added Features of CAESAR II 2018, Version 10.00
  • CAESAR II 2017 (Version 9.0) has been released: Find out What’s new?
  • Substantive Changes to 2014 Edition of ASME B31.3
  • What’s New in CAESAR II, 2016 (Version 8.0)
  • Practical changes in Caesar II version 7.0 (2014) with respect to its earlier version
  • Major Stress-related differences in Between 2012 edition and 2010 edition of ASME B 31.3
  • Jacketed Piping: Interview questions and answers
  • Top 180+ Piping Interview Questions with Answers

• Topic: Piping Stress Basics

  • What is a Clevis Hanger? | Its Features and Applications (PDF)
  • A Comprehensive Guide on Piping Vibration Isolators (PDF)
  • What is Temporary Pipe Support and Why Do We Need Them?
  • Importance of Gasket m and y Factors (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • How to Deal with Local Primary Membrane Stresses? (PDF)
  • Top 5 Online Courses on Piping Layout & Stress Analysis
  • An Overview of Linear and Non-Linear Analysis in Piping Stress Calculations (PDF)
  • Online Course on Pump Piping Layout Design and Stress Analysis
  • Online Course on “Pipe Support Engineering for Industrial Piping Systems” with Certificate
  • Online Pipe Stress Analysis Course using Caesar II
  • Supporting and Design Consideration of Small-bore Piping (PDF)
  • Allowable Stress for Pressure Relieving Reaction Load vs Occasional load (PDF)
  • What is Cryogenic Piping? | Materials and Pipe Supports for Cryogenic Services (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Saddle? Its Application, Design, and Configuration (With PDF)
  • What is a U-bolt? Types, Installation, and Applications (With PDF)
  • What is a Wear Pad? Functions of Pipe Wear Pads (With PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Anchor? Its Definition, Types, and Functions (PDF)
  • What is a Pipe Shoe? Its Types and Functions (With PDF)
  • How to account for Piping Thermal Expansion and Contraction (Thermal Movement) during the design (With PDF)
  • Top Pipe Stress Analysis Software Packages for 2023 (PDF)
  • What’s new in ASME B31.3-2020? ASME B31.3 2020 vs 2018 (With PDF)
  • An Issue about USER DEFINED SIFs (With PDF)
  • What is Tensile Strength? | Tensile Strength of Steel and Other Materials (With PDF)
  • Thrust Block Design | Working of a Thrust Block in Pipelines (With PDF)
  • What is Metal Fatigue? Types, Identification, Determination of Metal Fatigue (With PDF)
  • Brittle Fracture and Ductile Fracture: Definition, Mechanism, Differences (With PDF)
  • Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Webinar on Dynamic analysis (Recorded) using PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis or FEA (PDF)
  • Shear Modulus or Modulus of Rigidity (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Webinar and Workshop Recording
  • AutoPIPE vs CAESAR II: Differences between CAESAR II & AUTOPIPE (PDF)
  • Maximum Shear Stress Theory: Tresca Theory of Failure (PDF)
  • Introduction to Von Mises Stress Concept (With PDF)
  • Moment of Inertia: Introduction, Definition, Formula, Units, Applications (With PDF)
  • Guided Cantilever Method (With PDF)
  • Poisson’s Ratio-Formula, Significance, Equation, Example (With PDF)
  • What is Time History Analysis? Steps with example (With PDF)
  • Factor of Safety: Definition, Equation, Examples, Calculator (With PDF)
  • Free Body Diagram: Definition, Purpose, Examples, Steps [With PDF]
  • Flexible Metal Hoses: An essential guide (With PDF)
  • Online Piping Engineering Courses from Industry Experts
  • Overview of Slip Joints [With PDF]
  • Hooke’s Law: Statement, Equation, Graph, Applications, Limitations (With PDF)
  • Is Pipe Stress-Range Calculated Correctly? [With PDF]
  • Young’s modulus | Modulus of Elasticity | Elastic Modulus | Young’s Modulus of Steels [With PDF]
  • Air Cooler Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II [With PDF]
  • Introduction to Stress-Strain Curve (With PDF)
  • Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines (With PDF)
  • What is Response Spectrum? | Steps for Earthquake Response Spectrum Analysis (With PDF)
  • Stress Classification in Pressure Vessels and Piping as per ASME B31 and BPVC Codes (PDF)
  • Dynamic Analysis of Piping System (With PDF)
  • Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force (With PDF)
  • Learn Pipe Stress Analysis from the Experts (Free Webinar Recordings & Presentations)
  • Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service
  • Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) and Impact Test
  • Modeling Piping Connection to Storage Tank
  • Caesar II Version 12 vs Caesar II Version 11
  • Professional Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Version 4.84 Released
  • What is a Pipe Expansion Joint and Why do I need one? (With PDF)
  • Types of Stresses in a Piping System (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Surface Laid Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Difference between ASME B16.47 Series A and Series B Flanges (With PDF)
  • Nozzle Reinforcement Calculation for a Cylindrical Nozzle (With PDF)
  • Stress Intensity Factor (SIF), Flexibility Factor: ASME B31.3 vs ASME B31J (With PDF)
  • 18 Major Differences between ASME B31.3 and B31.1 (B31.3 vs B31.1) (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation of Straight Pipe under External Pressure/ Vacuum Pressure Condition (With PDF)
  • Variable Spring Support Design without the aid of Caesar II Hanger Auxiliary (PDF)
  • Turbine Piping: Definition, Working Philosophy, Layout Consideration, Stress Analysis, NEMA SM 23 (With PDF)
  • Pipe Thickness Calculation as per ASME B31.3 | Pipe Thickness Calculator (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • Dish and Nozzle Center line Distance Calculation from Nozzle Orientation of Pressure Vessel (With PDF)
  • Difference between Primary loads and Secondary loads in a Piping System (With PDF)
  • Stress or Strain: Which comes first? (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Pipe Support Selection Procedure for Piping Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • B31.4 vs B31.8-Differences between ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8 (With PDF)
  • Pressure vs Stress: What are the differences between Pressure and Stress? (With PDF)
  • Importing an Autodesk REVIT model into Piping Stress Analysis Software START-PROF
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • How to import a CADWorx model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • Modeling of Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger in Caesar II for Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Detailed Flange Analysis with CAESAR II using EN-1591
  • Webinar on Creating Analysis Load Cases using Caesar II Static Load Case Editor
  • Guidelines for Modeling and Supporting of Large Diameter Pipes / Pipelines (PDF)
  • Recorded Webinar on Expansion Joints in CAESAR II
  • What is Acoustic-Induced Vibration or AIV? (PDF)
  • Flow-Induced Vibration or FIV (PDF)
  • Piping Thermal Bowing Consideration in Caesar II with an Example (PDF)
  • How to Avoid Zero Anchor Loads from Piping (PDF)
  • Piping Support: Types, Purpose, Design, Codes, Optimization Rules (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of PSV/PRV Piping Systems Using Caesar II | PSV Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Methods for Checking Flange Leakage | Flange Leakage Calculation | Flange Leakage Analysis (PDF)
  • Load Cases for Stress Analysis of a Critical Piping System Using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Webinar Recording of “PASS/START-PROF Pipe Stress Analysis”
  • Requirement of Flexibility in Piping Design (PDF)
  • Pressure Vessels: Types, Design, Supports, Applications, Materials (PDF)
  • Several ASME B31 & EN 13480 Issues Needed to Know for Pipe Stress Engineer
  • Smart Tee Model considerations in START-PROF
  • Design Considerations for a Piping System with an Expansion Bellow (PDF)
  • Technical and General requirements for Spring Hangers while purchasing (PDF)
  • What is Thermal Bowing? (with PDF)
  • Steam Blowing / Steam Blowing Procedure (PDF)
  • Expansion Loops on the Piping or Pipeline Systems (PDF)
  • 11 Questions & Answers from ASME B31.3 that a Piping Stress Engineer must know (PDF)
  • Modular Design- How to do a Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Piping Elbows vs Bends for Piping and Plumbing Systems (PDF)
  • Video: How To set Shell and Nozzle Parameters in Nozzle FEM
  • Storage Tank Settlement for Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Training using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • Video: How To Set Basic Parameters for Nozzle FEM
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • Video: How to Change Units in Nozzle FEM
  • Basics of Vibration Monitoring (With PDF)
  • Vessel Clips | Vessel Cleats | Pressure Vessel Cleats (With PDF)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation of Vendor Spring Hanger Offers (With PDF)
  • How to perform the buckling analysis of Vacuum Piping (With PDF)
  • Tank Bulging Effect or Bulging Effect of tank Shells (With PDF)
  • New version of PASS/Nozzle-FEM 3.0 is released
  • Video: AVEVA PDMS and Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Two-way Integration
  • What does Pipe Schedule Mean? Pipe Size Chart and Pipe Schedule 40 thickness (PDF)
  • Load Case Editor vs Operation Mode Editor
  • Stress Analysis of GRP / GRE / FRP piping system using Caesar II (ISO 14692)
  • Spring hangers: Common Interview Questions with Answers (With PDF)
  • Step by Step Methods for WRC 107 (WRC 537) and WRC 297 Checking in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Vertical Reboiler Piping using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Piping Stress Analysis Specification | Flexibility Specification (With PDF)
  • START-PROF Piping Stress Video Training Series [In-Depth]
  • Caesar II Error “Could Not Open TEMPMAT”- Steps to Overcome it (PDF)
  • Piping Elbow or Bend SIF (Stress Intensification Factor) (With PDF)
  • Cold Springing (Cold Pull) In Piping Systems (With PDF)
  • Does Friction Forces Exist in Cold State of Piping or Not?
  • Checklist for Piping Stress Analysis using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis Features of the Tall Pipe Risers (With PDF)
  • Spring Hanger Selection and Design Guidelines in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Snubber modelling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Pipe Support Friction Coefficient and Frictional Loads on Pipe Supports (With PDF)
  • Static Method of Wind Analysis of Piping systems in Caesar II using Pressure Vs elevation Method (With PDF)
  • Equipment Nozzle Loads and Means for Reducing Them (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Centrifugal Compressor Connected Piping Systems using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Flange Leakage Evaluation based on NC 3658.3 Method method using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software and Online Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course with Certificate
  • Piping Stress Man-hour estimation process for a specific Project (With PDF)
  • Hot Sustained Stress (Lift-Off) Checking in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Slug Flow Analysis Using Dynamic Spectrum Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 2
  • Pipeline Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • Supporting of Dual Insulated Piping System (PDF)
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 1
  • 10 Considerable Points for Pressure Vessel Nozzle Load Tables (PDF)
  • Video: Piping Stress Analysis and Fluid&Gas Flow Analysis Software 2-way Integration
  • Motion Amplification Technology (MAT) for Piping Vibration Visualization (With PDF)
  • Video: Introduction of PASS/NOZZLE FEM
  • Rack Piping for a Piping Stress Engineer (With PDF)
  • Piping Vibration- Causes and Effects | How to Reduce Pipe Vibration? (With PDF)
  • Advantages of using Coordinate System in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of Pump Piping (Centrifugal) System using Caesar II (PDF)
  • How to Open CAESAR II File in START-PROF?
  • Video: How To start a new Calculation in PASS Equip Nozzle FEM
  • Basics for Stress Analysis of Underground Piping using Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Pipeline Virtual Anchor Length Calculation (With PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis from Water Hammer Loads (PDF)
  • Design and Stress Analysis of Jacketed Piping System (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II vs START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software Comparison (PDF)
  • Changes in the 2018 Edition of ASME B31.3-2018 with respect to the 2016 edition (PDF)
  • How to use ASME B31J-2017 and FEM for SIF and k-factors for Stress Analysis (With PDF)
  • 14 major changes in ASME B31.3-2016 with respect to its earlier edition (ASME B31.3-2014)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 2. Underground Piping
  • Advantages of using Block Operation in Caesar II (PDF)
  • What is Slug Flow? Steps for Slug Flow Analysis (With PDF)
  • Modeling Relief Valve (Pressure Safety Valve) Thrust force (PDF)
  • Seismic Analysis of Piping Systems: Earthquake Analysis (PDF)
  • Flare systems: Stress Analysis Points (With PDF)
  • Basics of Pipe Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • Modeling Connection to Fired Heater (PDF)
  • How to Model Slug Flow Loads (PDF)
  • Buried Pipe Stress Analysis Basics and Online Course (PDF)
  • Interpretation of External Load On Nozzle Flange using PV Elite & Code Case 2901 (PDF)
  • Consideration of Flanged Elbow or Flanged Bend in Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 1. Above Ground Piping
  • What are Sustained and Expansion Stresses?
  • ASME Section VIII Flange Leakage Checking Method in Caesar II (PDF)
  • Recent changes in ASME B31.3 and their implementation in CAESAR II
  • ASME B31J & B31J Essentials: Why these are useful in Piping Stress Analysis?
  • Fatigue Analysis: Definition, Methods, Types, Reasons, Failure Criteria, Caesar II Case Study (With PDF)
  • Basic Principles of Aboveground GRE Piping System (With PDF)
  • Pipe Support Span for Aboveground Piping | Pipe Support Spacing Chart/Table (PDF)
  • What Is Modal Analysis and Why Is It Necessary? (With PDF)
  • High Temperature and High-Pressure Piping
  • Pump-Piping Alignment Check Methodology using Caesar II (PDF)
  • Pump Installation Checklist and Best Practices (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of GRP / GRE / FRP Piping using START-PROF (PDF)
  • Rigid Struts: Definition, Applications, and Modeling in Caesar II (With PDF)
  • Stress Analysis of HDPE, PE-RT, PP-H, PP-R, PVC-C, PVDF Piping
  • Stress Critical Line List-Definition and Basis (PDF)
  • What’s new in ISO 14692-2017 Edition (With PDF)
  • What does a Pipe Stress Engineer need to know? (with PDF)
  • Training Video: Buried/Underground Piping Stress Analysis
  • Nonstandard Valve Model for Pipe Stress Analysis: Angular, 3-way, 4-way, with Actuator
  • Training Video: Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF
  • Major features of CAESAR II-2019, Version 11.00
  • PASS Software Academic License Program
  • New Release 4.83R4 of Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF
  • Substantive Changes to 2014 Edition of ASME B31.3
  • Top 180+ Piping Interview Questions with Answers

• Topic: Process

  • What is a Fired Equipment? | Types of Fired Equipment for Oil and Gas Industries (PDF)
  • What is a Process Datasheet? | A Comprehensive Guide to Process Datasheets (PDF)
  • Meaning of Slope, Free Draining, Gravity Flow, and No Pocket in P&ID (PDF)
  • What is Design Review? Purposes and Steps for the Design Review Process (PDF)
  • What is a Vortex Breaker? Applications, Types, Design, and Working of a Vortex Breaker (PDF)
  • What is CE Marking? Its Full Form, Meaning, Requirements, Notified Bodies, Steps, and Applications (PDF)
  • Overview of the Ammonia Production: Haber-Bosch Process (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Industry Products (PDF)
  • Chemical Manufacturing in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • What is ASME Certification? Procedure for ASME Certification and the ASME Certification Mark (PDF)
  • Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • Desalination: Overview of the Reverse Osmosis Process (PDF)
  • What is a Demister Pad? Its Working, Application, Types, and Features (PDF)
  • Digital and Operational Transformation of the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • Types of Heat Exchangers and Their Selection (PDF)
  • Approaches To Reduce Carbon Emissions (PDF)
  • Six Major Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry and Their Remedies (PDF)
  • Separation in The Oil & Gas Industry, Their Classification and Working (PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Corporation | Upstream and Midstream Oil & Gas (PDF)
  • What is a Pump Performance Curve? | Types of Pump Performance Curves (PDF)
  • What is Process Engineering and What Do Process Engineers Do? (PDF)
  • What is CNG? Its Properties, Uses, Origin, Composition, & CNG Process (PDF)
  • What is a Condensate? Properties and Applications of Condensate (PDF)
  • What is Mach Number? Its Significance, Applications, and Formula (PDF)
  • Behavior of Variables in a Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier (PDF)
  • Alarm Management for Oil & Gas Industries (PDF)
  • Waste-to-Energy: Overview of the Gasification Process (PDF)
  • Colors of Hydrogen: Green, Blue, Grey, Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise, Yellow, Red, and White Hydrogen (PDF)
  • What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards (PDF)
  • What is Pressure Drop? Piping Pressure Drop Equations and Calculation(PDF)
  • What is Greenhouse Effect and Net-zero Carbon Emission? (PDF)
  • What is a Chemical Injection Quill? (PDF)
  • Overview of Cold Box in Cryogenic Plants-Air Separation Unit (PDF)
  • What is Nitrogen Blanketing? Purpose, Procedure, and Applications of Nitrogen Blanketing (PDF)
  • Design and Configuration of Cooling Water System (PDF)
  • Distillation Column Control- Pressure Control (PDF)
  • What is a Modular Process Skid? Advantages, Applications, and Characteristics of a Modular Skid Design (PDF)
  • Applications, Types, and Working of Oil Water Separators (PDF)
  • What is Nitrogen Purging? Applications, Procedures, and Benefits of N2 Purging (PDF)
  • What is Inerting? Gases Used for Inerting and Their Selection Criteria (PDF)
  • Operation Features of a Distillation Column: Flooding, Weeping, and Entrainment (PDF)
  • Cryogenic Air Separation Process: A brief introduction (PDF)
  • What are Polymers? Their Definition, Types, Examples, Uses (PDF)
  • What is Process Control? Its Importance and Working Principle (PDF)
  • Characteristics of Crude Oil | API Gravity, Flash Point, Fire Point, Octane Number (PDF)
  • Electric Vehicles and Oil Demand (PDF)
  • What is a Thermal Relief Valve? Difference Between TRV and PRV (With PDF)
  • Types of Industrial Dryers and Their Selection (PDF)
  • Plate Tower vs Packed Tower: Selection, Differences, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • Isolation Philosophy: Equipment, Instruments, and Utilities Isolation Methods (PDF)
  • Determination of Design Pressure & Design Temperature (PDF)
  • What is Process Flow Diagram (PFD)? Purpose, Symbols, Examples, & Development of Process Flow Diagram (With PDF)
  • What is an Ejector | Types, Parts, Datasheet, and Working Principle of Ejectors (PDF)
  • What is Material Selection Diagram? Its Purpose, Development, and Example (PDF)
  • Hydraulic Calculation Guidelines (PDF)
  • Fluid Flow | Flow through Pipes| Effects of Fluid Properties on the Piping System (PDF)
  • What is a Coalescer? Its Types, Working, and Applications (PDF)
  • Introduction to Reboiler Control (PDF)
  • What is a Flare KOD | Working, Functions, Sizing, and Design of a Knock Out Drum (PDF)
  • What are Industrial Scrubbers? Their Working, Types, and Advantages (PDF)
  • Is Oil Renewable Or Nonrenewable I Is Petroleum Renewable or Nonrenewable (PDF)
  • What is a Basis of Design or BOD? How to Write a Basis of Design for a Project? (PDF)
  • Significance of Space Velocity of Reactor (PDF)
  • What is Valve Coefficient (Cv) or Flow Coefficient? | Importance of Valve Cv (With PDF)
  • PSIA vs PSIG: Differences | Conversion from PSIA to PSIG and PSIG to PSIA (With PDF)
  • What is a Breather Valve? | Breather Valve for Tanks (With PDF)
  • What are Agitators? Selection and Types of Agitators (PDF)
  • Petroleum Refining | Crude Oil Refining Processes (PDF)
  • What is Crude Oil? / Crude Oil Price and Types (With PDF)
  • 6 Major Differences between Mass and Weight | Mass vs Weight (PDF)
  • What is Fracking? | Working of Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing (With PDF)
  • What is Liquified Petroleum Gas or LPG? (PDF)
  • Wastewater Treatment: Definition, Process Steps, Design Considerations, Plant Types (With PDF)
  • Online ASPEN HYSYS Process Simulation Courses (PDF)
  • Gas Turbines: Definition, Applications, Working, Components, Types, Design, Advantages (PDF)
  • Job Safety Analysis: Definition, Purpose, Requirements, Team composition, Procedure, Sample Format (With PDF)
  • Pour Point: Definition, Significance, Features, Measurements, Factors (With PDF)
  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV): Definition, Types, Working, Location, Sizing, Codes and Standards (PDF)
  • What is Lock Out Tag Out or LOTO? | LOTO Safety Procedure (With PDF)
  • Preventive Maintenance: Definition, Types, Philosophy, Advantages, and Disadvantages (PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Deluge System: Definition, Working, Applications, and Advantages (With PDF)
  • Centrifugal vs Positive Displacement Pump: Differences between a Centrifugal Pump and a Positive Displacement Pump (With PDF)
  • What are the Differences Between a Pump and a Compressor? Pumps vs Compressors (PDF)
  • Surge Relief Valve: Definition, Function, Types, Sizing, Selection (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • Slug Catcher: Definition, Types, Selection & Design Steps (With PDF)
  • Emergency Shutdown System or ESD System (With PDF)
  • Corrosion Inhibitors and Their Selection (With PDF)
  • Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) (With PDF)
  • Pressure Transient Analysis for Liquid HC Pipelines | Water Hammer Calculation-Joukowsky Formula (With PDF)
  • Flare System: Definition, Types, Components, and Design (With PDF)
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • What is the Reynolds Number? The Equation for Reynolds Number and its Significance (With PDF)
  • Design of Centrifugal Compressor Piping and Appurtenances excluding Anti-Surge Systems (With PDF)
  • What is the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)? (With PDF)
  • Pascal’s law: Definition, Formula, Applications, and Examples [With PDF]
  • 3-Phase Separator Design Basics (With PDF)
  • Automatic Recirculation Valve: Working Principle, Applications, Advantages, Pump Protection Scenarios (With PDF)
  • Overview of Centrifugal Pumps (With PDF)
  • Two-Phase Separator Design Basics (With PDF)
  • What is a P&ID Drawing | P&ID Symbols | How to Read P & ID Drawings (With PDF)
  • What is Chemical Cleaning? Procedure and Examples (With PDF)
  • Vacuum Breaker: Uses, Working, Function, Installation (With PDF)
  • Phases/Stages of Oil and Gas Projects | Oil and Gas Project Life-Cycle (With PDF)
  • Oil and Gas Industry-Upstream, Midstream, Downstream | Petroleum Industry- Products, Companies, Future (With PDF)
  • Engineering Deliverables for Chemical, Oil & Gas Projects (With PDF)
  • What Are The Pump Affinity Laws? Explanation with a Sample Calculation (With PDF)
  • Underground / Buried Piping System Design (With PDF)
  • Pump NPSH Available & Required: Meaning, Relation, Impact (With PDF)
  • Guide for Coating Selection for External Bolting to Reduce Corrosion (With PDF)
  • Top EPC companies of UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) to try for employment opportunities
  • Rupture Disc: Definition, Types, Components, Selection, Sizing, Advantages, Installation (PDF)
  • Various Types of Fractional Distillation Process used in Process Plants (PDF)
  • Understanding Pressure and Temperature in the context of Pressure Vessel Design (PDF)
  • Corrosion Monitoring Techniques & Surveys (PDF)
  • What is HAZOP? Mechanism, Advantages, Applications of HAZOP Analysis (PDF)
  • Technical Aspects Of Equipment Procurement (PDF)
  • Water Hammer Basics in Pumps for beginners (PDF)
  • K-FACTORs (MINOR LOSSES) – HOW WE CALCULATE THEM?
  • Long Lead Items for a Process Piping Industry (PDF)
  • Importance of Inter Discipline Check or IDC (PDF)
  • Cooling Towers: Basics, Common terms, Factors Affecting, Cooling Tower Types, Natural Draft Cooling Towers (PDF)
  • Difference between Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressor (PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Hydrostatic Test and Pneumatic Test of Piping Systems-Hydrotest Vs Pneumatic Test (With PDF)
  • PASS/HYDROSYSTEM 4.3 is released
  • Managing Technical Information Exchange With Process Equipment / Package Vendors (With PDF)
  • Safety Rules during A Field Visit By A Design Engineer (With PDF)
  • Basics of Reciprocating Compressors / Difference Between Reciprocating Compressor and Rotary Compressor (With PDF)
  • Materials for Produced Water Systems (With PDF)
  • API 610 Pumps vs ANSI / ASME B73.1 Centrifugal Pumps
  • Hydraulic calculation in piping networks (With PDF)
  • Brief Explanation of Major Pressure Vessel Parts (With PDF)
  • Difference Between PFD and P&ID: PFD vs P&ID (With PDF)
  • Overview of Gas Treatment: Natural Gas Treatment (With PDF)
  • Overview of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) | Thermal Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) (PDF)
  • Factors Affecting Line Sizing of Piping or Pipeline Systems (With PDF)
  • What is Produced Water? | Produced Water Treatment Processes (With PDF)
  • Overview of Gas Sweetening Methods/Processes (With PDF)
  • What is Fluid Flow? (With PDF)
  • Process Design of Centrifugal Compressor System (With PDF)
  • Process Engineering Deliverables for EPC of Oil and Gas industries (PDF)
  • AFT Impulse Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module (With PDF)
  • Elevated Flare systems used in Process Industries (With PDF)
  • Types of pressure-relieving devices for protection of pressure vessels (With PDF)
  • Understanding Centrifugal Compressor Surge and Control (With PDF)
  • Emergency Response Procedures and Measures for Process Units (With PDF)
  • Gas Hydrates and Chemical Injection (With PDF)
  • Guidelines for Sizing of Restriction Orifice for Single-phase fluids (With PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis from Water Hammer Loads (PDF)
  • Storage Tank design using TANK software and re-rating with API 620 & API 579 (With PDF)
  • De-Salting of Crude Oil | Dehydration of Crude Oil (With PDF)
  • Control Valve Sizing (PDF)
  • What is a Combined Cycle Power Plant? (With PDF)
  • What is Hazardous Area Classification? Steps and Guides with PDF
  • Examples of Hazards of Pressure Testing (PDF)
  • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG): Properties, Uses, Origin, Composition, Process, Companies (With PDF)
  • LPG Storage Tanks: Meaning, Types, Selection, Specification, and Design Calculations (With PDF)
  • Checking of Design | Design Checking | Design Checklist (With PDF)
  • What is a Reboiler? Types and Selection of Reboilers (with PDF)
  • Anti Corrosive Coating and Linings for Steel Pipe (with PDF)

• Topic: Procurement

  • What is CE Marking? Its Full Form, Meaning, Requirements, Notified Bodies, Steps, and Applications (PDF)
  • Marketing Strategies in the Oil and Gas Sector for Equipment Supplies (PDF)
  • Investment Banking in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • Introduction to Smart-Plant Materials-SMAT (PDF)
  • Procurement vs Purchasing: Is there any difference? (With PDF)
  • Does Stainless Steel Rust? | Does Stainless Steel Corrode? (With PDF)
  • Bolts vs Screws: Difference between Bolts and Screws (PDF)
  • What is a Framework Agreement? | Difference between Framework Agreements and Framework Contracts (With PDF)
  • Contract Essentials for the Oil & Gas Industry (With PDF)

• Topic: Project Management

  • How Have Oil and Gas Energy Companies Changed in the Last 20 Years?
  • Oil and Gas Industry Outlook 2025
  • How is The Complex Oil and Gas Sector Managed? | Oil and Gas Management (PDF)
  • What is Oil and Gas Engineering? | Overview of Petroleum Engineering (PDF)
  • Marketing Strategies in the Oil and Gas Sector for Equipment Supplies (PDF)
  • Projects in the Oil and Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Steps for Oil & Gas Companies to Survive the Energy Transformation (PDF)
  • Supply Chain of the Oil and Gas Industry (PDF)
  • Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • Investment Banking in the Oil and Gas Sector (PDF)
  • What is Project Planning? Its Fundamentals, Tools, and Techniques (PDF)
  • What is Kanban? Its Principles, Practices, Benefits, and Tools (PDF)
  • What is Scrum? Its Values, Principles, Benefits, and Tools (PDF)
  • What is Agile Project Management (APM)? Its Principles, Tools, Methods, Benefits, and Drawbacks (PDF)
  • What is Concurrent Engineering? (With PDF)
  • What is Lean Manufacturing? | Lean Manufacturing Tools (With PDF)
  • What is a Framework Agreement? | Difference between Framework Agreements and Framework Contracts (With PDF)
  • What is a Project Manager? | Roles of a Project Manager (With PDF)
  • PMP Certification: Importance and Preparation Steps (PDF)
  • What is Front End Engineering Design or FEED Engineering? FEED vs Detailed Engineering (PDF)
  • Brownfield vs Greenfield: Differences between a brownfield and greenfield project (With PDF)
  • What is the meaning of Project Kick-Off Meeting? Its Purpose & Agenda (PDF)
  • What is Process Optimization? | Basics and Techniques of Process Optimization (With PDF)
  • Phases/Stages of Oil and Gas Projects | Oil and Gas Project Life-Cycle (With PDF)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) and Process Safety (With PDF)
  • Piping Stress Man-hour estimation process for a specific Project (With PDF)

• Topic: SP3D

  • Top Piping Design Software Packages for 2023 | 2D & 3D Modelling Software Packages | Piping Design CAD Tools (PDF)
  • Piping Design Basics- Piping Isometric Drawings | Piping Isometrics (PDF)

• Topic: Start-Prof

  • [Webinar 2 March, 2023] New Features in Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • The New Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF 4.86 Released! Have a Look at the New Fantastic Capabilities (PDF)
  • Importance of Gasket m and y Factors (PDF)
  • Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software
  • PSRE Co Announces Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85R5 with ASME B31.3-2020 Support
  • Top Pipe Stress Analysis Software Packages for 2023 (PDF)
  • Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Webinar on Dynamic analysis (Recorded) using PASS/START-PROF 4.85
  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis or FEA (PDF)
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Webinar and Workshop Recording
  • Is Pipe Stress-Range Calculated Correctly? [With PDF]
  • Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines (With PDF)
  • Stress Classification in Pressure Vessels and Piping as per ASME B31 and BPVC Codes (PDF)
  • Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force (With PDF)
  • Learn Pipe Stress Analysis from the Experts (Free Webinar Recordings & Presentations)
  • Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service
  • Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) and Impact Test
  • Modeling Piping Connection to Storage Tank
  • Professional Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Version 4.84 Released
  • New, Extended Capabilities of PASS/Nozzle-FEM
  • Importing an Autodesk REVIT model into Piping Stress Analysis Software START-PROF
  • How to import an AVEVA E3D or PDMS model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • How to import a CADWorx model into START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis Software
  • How to Avoid Zero Anchor Loads from Piping (PDF)
  • Piping stress analysis and design for 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing was performed using brand new and modern PASS/START-PROF software
  • Beijing Universal Amusement Park Buried Hot Water Piping Network Project in PASS/START-PROF
  • Webinar Recording of “PASS/START-PROF Pipe Stress Analysis”
  • Several ASME B31 & EN 13480 Issues Needed to Know for Pipe Stress Engineer
  • Smart Tee Model considerations in START-PROF
  • What is Thermal Bowing? (with PDF)
  • Modular Design- How to do a Piping Stress Analysis (PDF)
  • K-FACTORs (MINOR LOSSES) – HOW WE CALCULATE THEM?
  • Video: How To set Shell and Nozzle Parameters in Nozzle FEM
  • Pipe Stress Analysis Training using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • Video: How To Set Basic Parameters for Nozzle FEM
  • Video: How to Change Units in Nozzle FEM
  • How to perform the buckling analysis of Vacuum Piping (With PDF)
  • PASS/HYDROSYSTEM 4.3 is released
  • New version of PASS/Nozzle-FEM 3.0 is released
  • Video: AVEVA PDMS and Piping Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF Two-way Integration
  • Load Case Editor vs Operation Mode Editor
  • START-PROF Piping Stress Video Training Series [In-Depth]
  • Does Friction Forces Exist in Cold State of Piping or Not?
  • Stress Analysis Features of the Tall Pipe Risers (With PDF)
  • CAESAR II and START-PROF Verification
  • Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software and Online Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course with Certificate
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 2
  • What is Restrained and Unrestrained Pipes: Part 1
  • Video: Piping Stress Analysis and Fluid&Gas Flow Analysis Software 2-way Integration
  • Video: Introduction of PASS/NOZZLE FEM
  • Tutorial: Stress Analysis of Plastic Piping System using PASS/START-PROF Software
  • How to Open CAESAR II File in START-PROF?
  • Video: How To start a new Calculation in PASS Equip Nozzle FEM
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