Piping Stress Analysis is a critical engineering discipline that involves the assessment of how various forces, pressures, temperatures, and external loads impact piping systems. Piping stresses are the result of a combination of internal and external forces that can cause a pipe to deform, break, or even fail. Our team of seasoned experts uses industry-leading software solutions along with years of experience to provide accurate Piping Stress Analysis Services for our clients.

Piping stress analysis is an essential part of the piping design process. It ensures that the piping system can withstand various loads without affecting its integrity or performance. It also addresses issues such as transient flow, relief valve discharge, fluid hammer, pulsation, mechanical vibration in piping and equipment, and flange joint leakage.

Our piping stress analysis engineers use CAESAR II to perform static and dynamic analyses of piping systems. The analysis results provide displacements, internal forces and moments, and restraint loadings at node points of the pipe, which can be viewed in either text or graphic format. These results are used to determine if the pipe is over stressed and identify locations where nozzle loads need to be compared with allowable values.

Pipe stress analysis is a complex field, and it takes time to master. There are several factors that can influence the length of time required to complete an analysis, such as the availability of P&IDs and piping isometrics, the quality of the information, and the level of detail of the piping systems. Creating a record of the evaluation is also important, as it allows for easier comparisons to other assessments in the future.

Many people think that a computer printout of the analysis is enough, but this is incorrect. The evaluation should be reviewed by a skilled human engineer to ensure that the calculations are correct and that all requirements are met.

There are five primary piping Piping Stress Analysis Services stresses that can lead to failure: hoop stress, axial stress, bending stress, torsional stress, and fatigue stress. The main reason to perform a piping stress analysis is to prevent failure of the pipe due to these forces. The analysis can be performed to detect these stresses and provide the necessary safety precautions to protect workers, plants, and equipment.

Piping is a complex part of a plant, and it is crucial to get it right in order to ensure that your project runs smoothly. Our piping team has the knowledge and expertise to evaluate and solve a wide variety of piping problems and design code-compliant, reliable, and economical systems. Contact us to learn more about our piping capabilities or to discuss your next project. We look forward to hearing from you!