Design of piping systems

The course is taught and supervised in Norwegian.

The course focuses on the process from design to delivery of a piping system. The use of standards in the design process to enhance safety during the operational phase of the piping system is discussed in detail.

The course is divided into modules:

Module 1: System components, drawings, energy considerations related to fluid transport in pipes

Module 2: Pressure/temperature/flexibility design of piping systems

Module 3: Material selection in piping systems

Module 4: Manufacturing, assembly, and installation of piping systems

Module 5: Inspection, testing, and examination of piping systems

Module 6: Mechanical completion/commissioning/preservation/delivery of piping systems

Training on the pipe stress analysis software Caesar II is part of this course.

Knowledge

After completing this course, the candidate will:

• Have insight into the processes from the design, calculation, manufacturing, installation, and testing of a piping system to its delivery for operation.

Skills

The candidate will be able to:

• Apply their knowledge in the systematic execution of a piping project, including design, calculation, manufacturing, installation, testing, and delivery.
• Apply relevant standards in the design process.
• Perform basic 3D modeling of piping systems and use relevant software for stress evaluation of a simple 3D model.

General Competence

The candidate will:

• Know how to communicate knowledge, both orally and in writing, thereby highlighting the importance of technology and its consequences.
• Contribute to development and best practices by participating in professional discussions in the field and sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and others.
• Be ready to work on piping projects as a junior engineer under the supervision of senior engineers.

In addition to physical teaching, lectures will be streamed and recordings will be made available on NTNU’s digital learning platform.

Learning methods and activities include, but are not limited to:

• Interactive lectures using digital tools
• Digital exercises
• Exercises in the classroom
• Laboratory exercises in groups
• Project work / problem-based learning in groups (graded semester assignment)

Students will submit a graded semester assignment in groups. It is expected that students themselves will be the driving force in completing the semester assignment.

Mandatory coursework requirements:

To be eligible for the exam, the candidate must have submitted and received approval for the following:

• Digital quiz - a specified number (individual submission)
• CaesarII analysis - a specified number (individual submission)
• Registered in a semester assignment group (individual registration)
• Submitted collaboration agreement for the semester assignment group (group submission)
• Submitted A3 presentation of the semester assignment (group submission)

The mandatory coursework requirements must be submitted on NTNU’s digital learning platform.