INTRODUCTION TO

PIPING STRESS
INTRODUCTION
 Definitions of Pipe Stress
 Piping stress analysis is the process of
evaluating the structural integrity of a given
piping system within the guidelines
established by applicable codes and standards
of the particular industry.
 PIPE STRESS ENGINEER
The Pipe Stress Engineer/Analyst is a fully
qualified professional with piping/pipe stress
analysis experience and is proficient in the
utilization of piping/pipe stress engineering
theories and practices.
 RESPONSBILITIES
 Ensure that applicable codes, standards, and
procedures are followed.
 Ensure that forces and moments imposed on
machinery and vessels by the attached piping
are within allowable.
 Ensure that stresses in the piping system are
within allowable.
 Ensure that piping is well supported.
 RESPONSIBLITIES (cont’d)
 Control deflection of piping systems due to the
effect of thermal expansion, gravity, pressure,
and occasional loads such as wind, seismic,
psv discharge, slug force.
 Design special supports and restraints.
 Identify critical systems and possible problem
areas.
 Advise Piping Design of optimal equipment
location to minimize redesign efforts.
 RESPONSBILITIES (cont’d)
 Transmit piping imposed loads to the appropriate
Engineering discipline.
 Develop data sheets for spring hangers, expansion
joints, snubbers, and other stress related components
and issue requisitions to purchase items.
 Maintain and document all stress calculations and
submit to client at the end of job.
Typical Piping System
Piping Components and
Terminology
 Pipe
 Elbow
 Tee and Branch Connections
 Tee and Branch Connections
 Branch Connections
 Reducer
 Insulation
 Insulated Pipe
 Insulation Materials
 Flanges
 Flange Types
 Flange Types
Gate Valve
Butterfly Valve
Check Valve
Ball Valve
Globe Valve
Globe Valve
Valve Weight Comparison

Type Weight (Lbs)

(12” 300# Class)
Gate 1404
Ball 1722
Globe 1745
Check 1327
Butterfly Valve 218