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2012 SPED Conference Photos

2012 SPED CONFERENCE
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32ND ANNUAL GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING   
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Jack Belden, President Wayne Dolbec,
Keynote Speaker 
Ken harbord, Houston Chapter
President Pro Tempore
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 AGBM Attendees Ron Waldon,
Midwest Chapter President
 C&I Engineers Door Prize winner
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Total CAD Systems, Inc.
Door Prize Winner 
Plant Design Solutions, Inc.
Door Prize Winner
3D-Printing Solutions, Inc.
Door Prize Winner
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   TECHNICAL BRIEFS
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Tablet Applications in Piping Design and Construction

TABLET APPLICATIONS IN PIPING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
by William (Bill) Beazley, PhD, Executive Director, SPED
There are an increasing number of tablet and smartphone applications that are being used in piping design and construction, since I reported on this last year. (BIC Magazine, September, 2011 http://epubs.democratprinting.com/publication/?i=79652) Since then, it have become clear that targeted tablet and smartphone apps are useful at all levels of the plant lifecycle.
AutoCAD WS Mobile is already widely used to take drawings out on the job site. Today, though, there are multiple apps available. Lee Smith, Senior Project Designer at Willbros Engineers, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, says, “I use alot of iPhone and iPad apps …to aid in gathering field information and design.”
What makes some of these apps really interesting is the use of the built-in sensors for Global Positioning System (GPS), maps, inclinometer, camera, magnetometer, etc., to aid the app. For example, Theodolite is a multi-function augmented reality app that combines a compass, GPS, map, photo/movie camera, rangefinder, and two-axis inclinometer. Theodolite overlays real time information about position, altitude, bearing, range, and inclination on the iPhone’s live camera image, like an electronic viewfinder.
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Others integrate photos and field notes. My Measures adds dimension arrows, angels or custom text to object on photo. No need to hold paper sketches in your pocket.
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The apps have up to thousands of downloads.

Here is Lee’s list with some of my own:

AutoCAD WS Mobile https://www.autocadws.com/)

Theodolite - field camera http://hrtapps.com/theodolite/

Theodolite Droid http://www.majorforms.com/static.php?app_id=1012&;;name=Google%20Play%20App%20Description

My Measure - photo dimension recording http://www.sis.si/my-measures/

PipingAbacus - fitting dimensions http://www.jplanaux.com/pipingabacus/PipingAbacus/PipAba.html

Complete Piping - fitting selector http://mooredevelopments.com/PipingSelectorComplete.html

Piping Offset Calculator http://www.jplanaux.com/PipingOffsetCalculator/PipingOffset.html

SteelSelector - beam dimension http://mooredevelopments.com/SteelSelector.html

Canadoil Piping Program Calculator http://itunes.apple.com/ml/app/canadoil-piping-program-calculator/id472142098?mt=8

Pipe Fitter Calculator http://www.pipefittercalculator.com/

Pipe Fabrication Calculator  http://www.pipefabricationcalculator.com/

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How to Become a Piping Designer

 

By William G Beazley, PhD, Former SPED Executive Director

 

There are two distinct trajectories into piping: Designer and Engineer. The piping engineer specializes in applied physics and chemistry.  The piping designer specializes in applied “ilities,” i.e., fabricatability, constructability, operability, maintainability, etc. This article deals with the piping designer.

 

THE PIPING DESIGNER BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

 

Read more: How to Become a Piping Designer
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SPED Piper Video Series Piping Design Training

 

 

SPED Piper Video Series Piping Design Training

 

 

"The Piper's Resource for Information and Just-in-time Training Covering 30 Critical Topics needed for the most demanding of projects in the Global Market Place."

 

Designed for the new Piper and as a useful resource for experienced Pipers, the SPED Piper Video Series is the most complete piping design training available within the Industry and is becoming an Industry standard.

 

In the 2012 release of the Piper Video Series, each of the 32 topics are constructed with four to five modules each.  Using modules leaves room to customize the Series using your own corporate training content.

 

It is delivered to you as a digital file and can be uploaded to your server for multiple office use; license is per country.

 

BENEFITS

 

Just-in-time reviews before project tasks

No need to pull staff for teaching and preparation

Delivered as a hard drive that can be uploaded to your server.

Employees train at their desk; no need for a dedicated training facility access

Courses are self paced; multiple users can access simultaneously

Conclusion of either the Piper BootCamp or Process Plant Layout prepares a Piper for the option of a SPED Professional Piping Designer Certification exam.

 

For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call  1-713-960-4478

 

COURSE CONTENTS

PIPER BOOTCAMP (PBC)

PART 1

Self Assessment (results not included in grade)

Introduction to Process Plant Design

Stakeholders

Roles and Results

Project Life Cycle

Design Phases and Information

Design Phases

Information Flow

Process Documents

Piping Documents

PART 2

Pipe Manufacturing & Fabrication

Manufacturing Processes

Pipe Sizes

Marking and Coating

Fittings and Components

Pipe Fabrication

Shop Welding

Branch Connections

Heat Treat and Shipping

Pipe Assembly

Cranes and Lifts

Scaffolding

Pipe Field Assembly

Pipe Rigging and Lifts

Hydrotest Insulation Labeling

Finding CG of Spool

Typical Fabrication ISOs

Pipe and Weld Materials

Pipe Materials and Properties

Welding and Welder qualifications

Weld Defects and Inspection

PART 3

Valve Types & Applications

Valve Parts

Isolation Valves

Gate Valves

Butterfly Valves

Isolation Applicatoins

Throttling Valves

Valve Actuators

Self-Adjusting Valves

Check Valves

Regulator and Relief Valves

Steam Traps

Valve Selection and Use

Valve Symbols and Loops

Valve Selection

Station Layout

Instrumentation

Control Loop Elements

Pressure Measurement

Flow Measurement

Temperature Measurement

Level Measurement

Installation Concepts

More Installation Concepts

PART 4

Pump Selection

Centrifugal Pump Configurations

Centrifugal Pump Cavitation and NPSH

Centrifugal Pump System Design

Positive Displacement Pumps

Motive Power for Pumps

Pump Layout

Configuration and Elevation

Pump Piping Layout

Temporary Strainers

Pump Access

Pump Loading and Redundancy

Pump installation Examples

Pipe Routing

Piping Layout Data

Pipe Routing Considerations

Piping Component Use

Pipe Racks

Pipe Layout Specification

PART 5

Pipe Supports and Hangers

Span Types and Terminology

Spans and Characteristics

Spring Hanger Placement

Spring Design

Pipe Stress and B31-3

Component Class

Pipe Stress Overview

Weight Solutions for Rack Piping

Thermal Expansion

Simplifieid Pump Nozzle Load Check

Simplifieid Vessel Pipe Stress Check

Simplified Expansion Loop Design

Intro to B31-3

CAD

Data Structures

Rendering from Data

Database Issues

Database integrity Capture and Reuse

PROCESS PLANT LAYOUT (PPL)

PART 1

Introduction to Process Plant Design

Stakeholders

Rules and Results

Project Life Cycle

Design Phases and Information

Design Phases

Information Flow

Process Documents

Piping Documents

General Layout Considerations

Stakeholders and Information

Layout Techniques and Methods

Layout Considerations

Example - Madden Methodology

Plant Layout Specification

Equipment Spacing

Equipment Elevation and Clearance

Operations and Maintenance Clearances

Plot Plan Development

PART 2

Instrumentation

Control Loop Elements

Pressure Measurement

Flow Measurement

Temperature Measurement

Level Measurement

Installation Concepts

More Installation Concepts

Pump Selection

Centrifugal Pump Configurations

Centrifugal Pump Cavitation and NPSH

Centrifugal Pump System Design

Positive Displacement Pumps

Motive power for Pumps

Pump Layout

Configuration and Elevation

Pump Piping Layout

Temporary Strainers

Pump Access

Pump Loading and Redundancy

Pump Installation Examples

Compressors

Centrifugal

Reciprocating and Rotary

Drives

Auxiliary Equipment

Pulsation Control

Lube-Seal Oil and Condensate

Maintenance Requirements

Supports and Foundations

PART 3

Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchange Concepts

Shell and Tube

Plate

Spiral Hairpin Air Cooler

Applications

Exchanger Arrangements

Nozzle and Piping Arrangements

Construction and Maintenance

Drums

Distillation Towers

Distllation Concepts

Trayed Tower Controls and Nozzles

Nozzle Orientation and Elevation

Tower Platforms and Access

More Platforms and Acess

Access of Height

Tanks

Types and Containment

Tank Details

Layout

PART 4

Furnaces

Types and Terminology

Coils and Burners

Controls and Equipment

Placement and Transfer

Reactors

Overview and Terminology

Applications

Layout

Delayed Coker Drums

Plant Structures

Structural Concepts

Loads and Access

Underground Piping

UG Piping in Plants

UG Compoents

Sewer Sizing

Boxes and Drains

Hydrants Monitors

Dbl Wall

PART 5

Piping Piperacks

Piperack Terminology

Rack and Bent Layout

Piperack Layout

Piperack Expansion

Construction and Details

Other Uses

Pipe Stress and B31-3

Component Class

Pipe Stress Overview

Weight Solutions for Rack Piping

Thermal Expansion

Simplified Pump Nozzle Load Check

Simplified Vessel Pipe Stress Check

Simplified Expansion Loops Design

Intro to B31-3

CAD

Data Structures

Rendering From Data

Database Issues

Database Integrity Capture and Reuse

 

For more information or to purchase the videos, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 1-713-960-4478

 

PRICING FOR ONLINE COURSES AND VIDEO SERIES COURSES

Note: SPED annual membership is compulsory in order to purchase these courses

 

 

Video Series     
Full Course: Individuals - SPED Membership required     1295.00  
Bulk Purchase Course:  Corporate Members         
   - 5 or more each     800.00  
   - 10 or more each     690.00  
Bulk Purchase Course:  Non-Corporate Members - SPED Membership Required      
   - 5 or more each     950.00  
   - 10 or more each     800.00  
Module, each     350.00  
         
Videos - PBC Version 2 and PPL Version 2, set        
         
Videos - PBC Version 2 and PPL Version 3, set     16500.00  
Videos - Level II QA         
Videos - PBC Version 2 or PPL Version 2, each        
         
SPED Bundle & PPD Certification      1400.00  
PBC / PPL / QA Video Course         
PPD Certification         

 

 

 

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2011 SPED AGBM and Conference in Houston

GREAT SPED CONFERENCE!

 

The Technical Briefs could not have gone better - all of the speakers did a fantastic job of presenting their material.  Comments ranged from "really good" to "wish it could have been two days for the briefs I attended".  Pipers enjoyed the Corporate Member Showcase and Annual General Business Meeting as well.  Bill Sember's presentation on Floating LNG Systems was well received.  Lots of great door prizes were handed out and lots of networking went on between Corporate Members, pipers and guests.  The Birds of a Feather user group meeting was a success, and Level IV Pipers enjoyed the PPD Advisory Committee reception.  Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors without whom we could not have presented such a strong event.  We will be sending out surveys shortly to attendees and Corporate Member sponsors to find out how the event can improve for next year.  More photos forthcoming in the November SPED Update.

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LtoR: Ray Konet, Valero, John Nyholt, BP America, Paul Bowers, SPED Calgary President, Joe Frey, Stress Engineering Services, Inc. and Mark Carte, Olympus NDT

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Atilio Zelaya, Total CAD Systems, Inc.
presents Ken Harbord with iPad door prize at 31st AGBM

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Attendees at 2011 Corporate Member Showcase Reception

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2011 SPED AGBM and Conference Technical Briefs

2011 SPED TECHNICAL BRIEFS, OCTOBER 27-28, 2011, HOUSTON MARRIOTT ENERGY CORRIDOR

Join us for the SPED Technical Briefs on October 27-28, 2011.  This All-Events ticket is transferrable; if you cannot attend both days, you can share it with an associate.  The Briefs are eight tutorials and one panel spanning two days, October 27-28, 2011 in Houston, Texas.  Early Bird price of $200 has been extended.  Purchase tickets.

 

10/27 AM

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Mike Huereca

INSTRUMENTATION FOR PIPERS Mike Huereca, Rawson Inc.

A rare overview of Instrumentation from industry expert Mike Huereca. Learn what technology is used to measure pressure, temperature, level and flow and how it should be incorporated into pipe runs and equipment.

10/27 AM

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Jim Mohrfield

VALVES FOR PIPERS Jim Mohrfield, Premium Solutions

A design oriented review of valves and their role in blocking, switching and moderating fluids. Valve expert Jim Mohrfeld will explain how valves are designed to perform in most types of piping systems.  About Jim Mohrfield.

10/27 AM

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David Diehl, P.E.

PIPE STRESS FOR PIPERS David Diehl, P.E., Intergraph Process, Power & Marine

Pipe Stress is one of the most popular topics for designers and engineers alike. Stress Expert David Diehl will introduce pipe stress concepts from quick screening situations to load considerations found in most design codes. About David Diehl.

10/27 PM

Patrick Campbell

P&IDS FOR PIPERS Patrick Campbell, AMEC Paragon Natural Resources Oil & Gas

P&ID Interpretation is one the highest concern areas among piping mangers and clients. Process expert Patrick Campbell will discuss the best and most effective use of P&IDs on projects by pipers and other disciplines.

10/27 PM

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Ned Hawkins

PIPE FABRICATION Ned Hawkins, Soule & Company

Proper pipe layout and dimensioning can save a lot in fabrication. Professional Fabricator Ned Hawkins will explain what fabricators need from pipers and how standard design techniques will cut spool cost and schedule.

10/28 AM

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HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Jerry Godina, Lead Springs Designer, Piping Technology & Products Hangers and supports remain a key part of every pipe layout. PTP's support expert will explain pipe layout approaches that minimize support costs and installation issues. About Jerry Godina.

10/28 AM

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Roy E. Yates

PRESSURE VESSELS Roy E. Yates, Freeport Welding & Fabricating, Inc.

Fixed equipment are filled with details and appurtenances that impact placement and piping. Vessels fabricator Roy Yates will explain how to design vessels and piping to benefit most from modern vessel fabrication techniques and keep costs down.  About Roy Yates.

10/28 PM

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Ray Hardee P.E.

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Ray Hardee P.E., Engineered Software, Inc.

Pumps remain a major design task where pumps and piping are matched to each other with great care. Pump expert Ray Hardee will explain the tips and techniques of pump selection and proper piping for lowest operational and maintenance costs.

10/28 PM

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John Nyholt

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Mark Carte

PANEL: INSPECTABILITY FOR PIPERS

Ray Konet, Valero

John Nyholt, BP America

Mark Carte, Olympus NDT

Joe Frey P.E., Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

Fixed Equipment Inspection is an ongoing operational cost for owners with impacts on safety, maintenance and availability. In a special outreach to EPCs, this panel of industry experts will discuss how to lower inspection costs and increase effectiveness by better piping and equipment design.

About John Nyholt.

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