Introduction Pipe stress analysis is crucial for ensuring the integrity and reliability of piping systems in various industrial applications, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment plants. This analysis is essential to prevent failures due to excessive stress, fatigue, or deformation. Piping systems consist of many components designed to form … Read more
In regions prone to earthquakes, ensuring the resilience of piping systems against seismic loads is critical for the safety and continuity of industrial operations. Pipe stress analysis is fundamental in designing piping networks capable of withstanding such dynamic forces. Among the various analytical methods available, the Equivalent Static Method (ESM) and the Response Spectrum Method … Read more
We often receive inquiries from clients regarding the necessity of conducting a comprehensive pipe stress analysis and whether a more economical simplified analysis would suffice. Leveraging our extensive experience as leading pipe stress analysts, we have compiled a set of selection criteria based on the ASME B31.3 and industry standards. Before delving into these criteria, … Read more