ONG-STR-001: Design of Pipe rack for Oil & Gas industry | Steel Pipe rack| Bhavin Shah

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ONG-STR-001:
We received numerous requests for launching the specific online courses for onshore oil & gas industry. In line of the same, we are going to launch series of the online courses with course id title starting with “ONG”. We are excited to launch a first online course of the series: ONG-STR-001– design of process pipe rack with steel structure.

A process pipe rack in the oil and gas industry is a critical structural framework that supports and organizes process pipelines, utility pipelines, electrical cable tray, instrument cable tray, etc. It provides a stable and elevated pathway for the safe routing of process fluids, utilities, etc., minimizing the risk of leaks, spills, and accidental damage. By consolidating these lines into a central structure, pipe racks optimize space usage, allowing for efficient layout and easy access for maintenance and inspection, which enhances operational efficiency and safety.

The course will begin with an overview of refinery processes, various process units, function of pipe rack, etc. We will also highlight important interface areas with different disciplines, including process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, electrical and equipment, ensuring a holistic understanding of multidisciplinary coordination for the pipe rack. We will cover details of each step for structural design of the pipe rack, starting from understanding functional requirements, important points to be checked in input documents, preparation of structural system, generating computer model, load calculations and application in the software, analysis & design of pipe rack, connection design, foundation design of pipe rack, etc.

Throughout the program, we will cover important provisions of American codes such as ASCE 7-16, AISC 360-16, AISC 341-16, ACI 318-19, etc. If required by the participants, we will discuss about relevant Indian codes as well. Additionally, you will learn how to apply these codes effectively using industry-standard software applications, including STAAD Pro, RAM Connection and RCDC.

Our case study-based learning approach will allow participants to explore real-world scenarios, with detailed discussions on sample documents. To ensure effective learning and hands-on experience, participants will be engaged in assignment designed to be completed step-by-step as the program progresses. There will be joint online review of the documents prepared by the participants as well as specific doubts or queries raised by the participants for each step will be addressed before moving to the next step. The program is designed to encourage maximum interaction with the participants to enable effective knowledge transfer.

The program will commence from 19-SEP-24 and will span over duration of nearly one month of time. Detailed content of the program is mentioned in the subsequent pages along with the schedule.

The program will be useful for the engineers who want to make successful career in the onshore oil and gas industry.

Faculty: Bhavin Shah (Founder & CEO, SQVe Consultants)