How to be an Expert in Piping Components for Oil & Gas Career

Learn about Pipe, Fittings, Olets, Gaskets, Flanges, Bolting materials, Valve, orifice flanges, Spectacle Blind, steam traps etc

What You Will Learn in This Course

  • Types of Pipe Fittings used in Piping 
  • Applicable Code, Standards and Specification
  • Inspection and Testing of Fittings
  • Special Piping Components
  • Different types of materials
  • Manufacturing methods
  • Heat treatment requirements and methods
  • Visual, Dimensional & Marking Inspection

What You Will Get in This Course Bundle

11 Hours of High Quality Video Lessons

5+ Quizzes to Test Yourself

Downloadable Resources

Certificates of Completions

What is Covered in This Course

Unlock the essential knowledge of process piping components and significantly boost your expertise and career in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, or any related process industry! This comprehensive and meticulously structured course is your A-Z guide, designed to take you from foundational concepts to a deep, practical understanding of every critical aspect of piping components.

This course is engineered to equip you with immediately applicable knowledge, whether you are just starting your career, looking to transition into the piping field, or are a seasoned professional aiming to refresh and expand your understanding. You will learn not just the "what," but the "why" and "how" behind piping components, their selection, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

What you'll learn in this comprehensive course:

  • Master the Language of Piping: Gain a rock-solid understanding of Codes, Standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ISO, etc.), and Specifications. Learn their definitions, key differences, and how they are applied to ensure safety, efficiency, and consistency in piping systems.
  • Become an Expert on Piping Components:
    • Pipes: Explore types (seamless vs. welded), manufacturing methods, end types (plain, beveled, threaded), pipe size identification (NPS, DN, NB), and pipe schedule numbers.
    • Pipe Fittings: Deep dive into elbows (45°/90°, Long/Short Radius), reducing elbows, miter bends, returns, tees (equal/reducing), crosses, reducers (concentric/eccentric), caps, stub ends, couplings, unions, and swage nipples. Understand wrought vs. forged fittings and key dimensional standards (ASME B16.9, B16.28, B16.11).
    • Flanges: Classify flanges by connection type (Threaded, Socket-Welded, Slip-On, Lap Joint, Weld Neck, Blind) and facing type (Flat Face, Raised Face, RTJ, Male & Female, Tongue & Groove). Understand flange face serration, flange class, and flange schedule.
    • Olets: Learn about Weldolet, Sockolet, Thredolet, Elbolet, Nipolet, Latrolet, and Coupolet branch connections.
    • Gaskets: Understand Non-Metallic (CNAF, PTFE, Rubber), Metallic (RTJ - R, RX, BX types), and Composite gaskets (Spiral Wound, Metal Jacketed, Camprofile). Learn selection criteria and spiral wound gasket markings/color codes.
    • Bolting Materials: Cover studs, bolts, nuts, and washers, including common ASTM grades (e.g., A193 B7, A194 2H) and coatings.
  • Valve Knowledge: Understand the types, functions, and applications of essential Piping Valves like Gate, Globe, Plug, Ball, Butterfly, Needle, Check, Pinch, and Safety Valves.
  • Specialized Components: Explore Special Piping Components including Long Neck Flanges, Orifice Flanges, Spectacle Blinds, Strainers, Expansion Joints, Steam Traps, Scrapper Tees, and Flange Isolation Kits.
  • Pipe Support Systems: Learn about various types of pipe supports like shoe, saddle, clamp, U-bolt, Cardel, trunnion, spring and hanger supports (constant & variable load), guides, limit stops, anchors, and understand Pipe Racks vs. Pipe Tracks and support spans.
  • Material Science & Selection: Gain in-depth knowledge of Piping Material selection criteria. Understand "Killed Steel." Explore Ferrous Metals (Carbon, Alloy, Stainless Steels - Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, PH, Duplex), Non-Ferrous Metals (Copper, Nickel, Aluminum, Titanium, Zirconium alloys), and Non-Metals (PVC, HDPE, GRE/GRP). Learn about Lined, Clad, and Coated Pipes. Identify common ASTM/ASME material grades for pipes, fittings, flanges, and bolting.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Discover how various piping components are Manufactured, including Seamless Pipes (Mandrel Mill, Plug Mill, Extrusion, Forging) and Welded Pipes (ERW, EFW, HFW, SAW). Understand manufacturing for Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, Stub Ends, Forged Fittings, Flanges, Olets, Gaskets, and Bolting.
  • Heat Treatment Explained: Learn the requirements and common methods of Heat Treatment (Normalizing, Quenching, Tempering, Annealing, Solution Annealing).
  • Mastering Quality Assurance: Understand vital Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (MPT, ET, UT, RT, PT, PMI, Hardness Testing) and Destructive Testing (DT) (Tensile, Bend, Flattening, Impact, Creep tests). Learn about Metallurgical Testing, Hydro Testing, Proof Testing, and essential Visual and Dimensional Inspection techniques.
  • Decoding Component Markings: Confidently interpret the Marking Requirements for all major piping components to ensure correct identification and traceability.

Course Structure Overview:

This course is logically structured into multiple sections, ensuring a progressive and easy-to-follow learning experience:

  1. Course Overview & Introduction
  2. Understanding Codes, Standards, and Specifications
  3. Process Piping Fundamentals (Illustrated with a Dummy Plant Example)
  4. In-Depth: Piping Components (Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Olets, Gaskets, Bolting)
  5. All About Piping Valves
  6. Exploring Special Piping Components
  7. Pipe Support Design and Types
  8. Piping Materials Science and Selection
  9. Common ASTM & ASME Materials for Pipe Components
  10. Manufacturing Processes for Piping Components
  11. Heat Treatment of Piping Components
  12. Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing Methods
  13. Visual and Dimensional Inspection of Piping Components
  14. Standard Marking of Piping Components

Who this course is for:

  • Mechanical Engineers, Piping Engineers, Process Engineers, Design Engineers, Project Engineers
  • Professionals working in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Plants, Chemical Processing, Power Generation, and other Process Industries
  • Engineering Students (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) and recent graduates aiming for a career in process industries
  • Quality Control (QC) Inspectors, NDT Technicians, Piping Supervisors, and Fabricators
  • Procurement specialists, Maintenance personnel, and Plant Operators involved with piping systems
  • Anyone who wants to gain a thorough, practical, and confident understanding of process piping components from A to Z. This course caters to diverse backgrounds; foundational concepts are clearly explained for beginners, while experienced professionals can use it to deepen their knowledge or focus on specific areas of interest.

Requirements:

  • A basic understanding of general engineering principles is beneficial.
  • The course is designed to build knowledge from the ground up, making it accessible even if some topics are new to you.
  • A keen interest to learn and master the world of process piping!

About Your Instructor:

Varun Patel is a dedicated Mechanical Engineer and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive hands-on experience in the process piping field. He has a passion for teaching and has designed this course to transfer his practical knowledge in an efficient, clear, and impactful way, enabling you to achieve your professional development goals.

Ready to Master a Process Piping?

This course is more than just lectures; it’s a comprehensive learning experience designed to equip you with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to excel. Stop feeling overwhelmed by piping complexities and start mastering them today!

Enroll now and take a significant step towards advancing your career in the process industry!

Course Curriculum

Varun Patel

Varun Patel is an Oil & Gas Professional. He is a Mechanical Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional - PMP® from PMI® USA. He has more than sixteen years of experience working in Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Companies.             

From the beginning of his career, he has worked on multi-billion dollar Oil & Gas projects in Asia and the Middle East. He works in Refinery, Petrochemical, and Offshore projects. His experience covers the entire project life cycle from Project Initiation to Project Closed out. He has extensive exposure to projects FEED, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning. He also worked in refinery Operation and Maintenance. During his career, he has handled many job roles such as Project Engineer, Piping Engineer, Construction Engineer, Inspection Engineer, and Maintenance Engineer.

He has visited many manufacturing facilities for supplier approval and inspected all piping material. He also has vast experience in Static and rotary Equipment use in refineries.

He has in-depth knowledge of Piping and equipment manufacturing, welding, inspection methods, and techniques used in the Oil and Gas industry. He also has experience in Non-destructive and destructive testing use during the construction of significant oil and gas processing and production complex.

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