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 B31.1
ASME B31.3
ASME Section VIII
Applicable 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