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Introduction
Course overview
Piping systems carry process fluids, utilities and hazardous materials throughout industrial facilities. Correct design, materials, supports and inspection are essential to prevent leaks and failures.
This Aractech course covers piping codes and standards, materials and components, pressure design, flexibility and stress basics, supports, valves and fittings, fabrication and testing, inspection, damage mechanisms and integrity management. Participants review piping designs and inspection plans.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain piping codes and standards
- Select materials and components
- Understand pressure design and flexibility
- Design supports and layouts
- Plan fabrication, testing and inspection
- Manage piping integrity in operation
Who should attend
Target audience
- Piping and mechanical engineers
- Inspection engineers
- Maintenance engineers
- Project engineers
- Designers and drafters
- QA/QC staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical lectures
- Design review exercises
- Case studies
- Inspection planning
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Piping Fundamentals
- Piping systems
- Codes and standards
- Materials
- Coffee break
- Materials (continued)
- Components
- Exercise: Line list review
Day 2
Design
- Pressure design
- Wall thickness
- Flexibility
- Coffee break
- Flexibility (continued)
- Supports
- Layout
- Lab: Wall thickness calculation
Day 3
Fabrication and Testing
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Pressure testing
- Coffee break
- Pressure testing (continued)
- Documentation
- Workshop: Test plan
Day 4
Damage and Inspection
- Damage mechanisms
- Inspection methods
- Risk-based inspection
- Coffee break
- Risk-based inspection (continued)
- Corrosion under insulation
- Case study: Piping failure
Day 5
Integrity Management
- Fitness for service
- Repairs
- Records
- Coffee break
- Records (continued)
- Programmes
- Capstone: Piping inspection plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Piping Systems Design and Inspection (ME-023) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Piping and mechanical engineers, Inspection engineers, Maintenance engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Munich, Rome.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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