This two-day course will cover advanced topics related to the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code. This course emphasizes the piping flexibility analysis process, including practice application of simplified methods and illustration of computer analysis methods. This course also covers requirements for nonmetallic, Category M fluid service and high pressure piping, as well as in-service inspection to API 570 and a comparison to ASME B31.1 Power Piping requirements. Participants are requested to bring a calculator to the course, and are encouraged to bring a copy of the code (not included in course fees).

A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.

• Introduction to Flexibility Analysis
• Layout and Support
• Flexibility
• Reactions
• Designing with Expansion Joints
• Nonmetallic Piping Systems
• Category M Fluid Service
• High Pressure Piping
• In-Service Piping - Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Rerating
• What's Different in B31.1

Don Frikken has worked in the process industry for 35 years; working on a wide range of activities including piping and mechanical design, project engineering, and development of engineering standards, specializing in piping design. Don is a member of several ASME committees and is past Chair of the ASME B31.3.