Piping Design Engineering

- Develop piping layouts for steam, Lube oil, Control oil, systems.
- Prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;), piping layouts, and routing studies.
- Optimize piping arrangement considering: Thermal expansion Pressure drop Accessibility Maintenance requirements Constructability
- Define piping classes, material specifications, and design conditions.
- Review vendor drawings and interface requirements.
- Coordinate piping design with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

Piping Stress Analysis

- Perform flexibility and stress analysis using software such as: AutoPIPE
- Analyze piping systems for: Sustained loads Thermal loads Operating loads Occasional loads Seismic loads Wind loads
- Evaluate nozzle loads on: Turbines Pumps Compressors Pressure vessels Heat exchangers
- Verify compliance with:ASME B31.1ASME B31.3ASME Section VIIIApplicable project specifications

Pipe Support Engineering

- Design and select: Spring supports Constant hangers Snubbers Guides Line stops Anchors Dampers
- Prepare support load calculations.
- Coordinate support requirements with structural engineering teams.
- Review support fabrication drawings.





Equipment Interface Engineering

- Evaluate piping loads at equipment nozzles.
- Minimize transmission of thermal loads and vibration to critical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with OEM allowable nozzle load criteria.
- Interface with turbine, boiler, HRSG, pump, and valve suppliers.

3D Modeling & Drawing Review

- Work with 3D plant modeling tools such as: Bentley openplant Navisworks
- Review piping isometrics and general arrangement drawings.
- Conduct clash checks and design optimization.

Technical Reviews & Site Support

- Participate in design reviews and HAZOP/stress review meetings.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, erection, and commissioning.
- Resolve site engineering queries and non-conformances.
- Support root cause analysis of piping failures and vibration issues.

Required Qualifications

Education

- B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

- 3 to 15 years of experience in piping design and stress analysis for: Thermal power plants Combined cycle power plants

Technical Skills

Software Knowledge

- AutoPIPE
- AutoCAD
- Bentley Openplant
- Navisworks
- MS Office

📌 Piping Design & Stress Analysis Engineer (India)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 India