PIPER BOOTCAMP (PBC) TOPICS
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The PPD Piper BootCamp covers equipment and fittings necessary for routing pipe from nozzle to rack to nozzle (see list of topics below). The topics covered are chosen to prepare for the SPED PPD Level I Certification Exam; Level I or II may be awarded depending upon years of experience. This is a solid review of pipe design basics leading to an internationally recognized credential. Piping drafters training Internationally desiring a refresher using English terminology and drafters from non-piping EPC disciplines are encouraged to take this course. No experience is needed to take this course, however, drafting and CAD experience is preferred. Pipers with 3-5 years of experience are encouraged to participate and may be eligible for Level II Certification.
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PART 1
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SELF ASSESSMENT (results not included in grade)
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Descriptive Geometry
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CAD Basics
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INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS PLANT DESIGN
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Stakeholders
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Roles and Results
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Project Life Cycle
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DESIGN PHASES AND INFORMATION
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Design Phases
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Information Flow
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Process Documents
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Piping Documents
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PART 2
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PIPE MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION
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Manufacturing Processes
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Pipe Sizes
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Marking and Coating
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Fittings and Components
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Pipe Fabrication
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Shop Welding
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Branch Connections
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Heat Treat and Shipping
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PIPE ASSEMBLY
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Cranes and Lifts
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Scaffolding
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Pipe Field Assembly
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Pipe Rigging and Lifts
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Hydrotest Insulation Labeling
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Finding CG of Spool
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Typical Fabrication Isos
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Pipe and Weld Materials
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Pipe Materials and Properties
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Welding and Welder qualifications
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Weld Defects and Inspection
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PART 3
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VALVE TYPES AND APPLICATIONS
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Valve Parts
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Isolation Valves
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Gate Valves
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Butterfly Valves
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Isolation Applications
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Throttling Valves
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Valve Actuators
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Self-Adjusting Valves
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Check Valves
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Regulator and Relief Valves
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Steam Traps
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Valve Selection and Use
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Valve Symbols and Loops
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Valve Selection
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Station Layout
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INSTRUMENTATION
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Control Loop Elements
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Pressure Measurement
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Flow Measurement
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Temperature Measurement
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Level Measurement
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Installation Concepts
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More Installation Concepts
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PART 4
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PUMP SELECTION
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Centrifugal Pump Configurations
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Centrifugal Pump Cavitation and NPSH
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Centrifugal Pump System Design
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Positive Displacement Pumps
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Motive Power for Pumps
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PUMP LAYOUT
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Configuration and Elevation
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Pump Piping Layout
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Temporary Strainers
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Pump Access
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Pump Loading and Redundancy
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Pump installation Examples
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PIPE ROUTING
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Piping Layout Data
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Pipe Routing Considerations
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Piping Component Use
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PIPE RACKS
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Pipe Rack Terminology
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Rack and Bent Layout
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Rack Pipe Layout
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Rack Pipe Expansion
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Construction and Details
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Other Uses
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PIPE LAYOUT SPECIFICATION
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PART 5
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PRESSURE VESSELS
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Overview and Terminology
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Head Shapes and Attachments
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Vessel Layouts and Nozzles
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Introduction to ASME Section VIII
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Vessel Fabrication and Erection
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PIPE SUPPORTS AND HANGERS
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Span Types and Terminology
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Spans and Characteristics
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Spring Hanger Placement
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Spring Design
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PIPE STRESS AND B31.3
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Component Class
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Pipe Stress Overview
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Weight Solutions for Rack Piping
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Thermal Expansion
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Simplified Pump Nozzle Load Check
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Simplified Vessel Pipe Stress Check
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Simplified Expansion Loop Design
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Intro to B31-3
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CAD
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Data Structures
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Rendering from Data
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Database Issues
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Database integrity Capture and Reuse
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