MD Sayeed Umar 
Complete Guide to Pressure Vessel Design, Calculation, and Code Requirements Learn ASME Section VIII Division 1 with practical examples. Understand design pressure, MAWP, thickness calculation, welding, hydrotest & vessel rules. Pressure vessels are critical equipment in oil & gas plants, refineries, chemical industries, and power plants. Equipment such as separators, scrubbers, surge drums, reactors, columns, … Read more
Understand flanges and fittings in piping engineering with this detailed beginner guide. The article explains piping class, flange ratings, design pressure, design temperature, and material specifications clearly. Real-world plant examples help you learn correct flange and fitting selection. Perfect for learning piping design basics as per industry practice. Introduction: Why Flanges & Fittings Matter in … Read more
Learn piping isometrics step by step with clear explanations designed for beginners in piping engineering. This practical guide explains piping design using real plant examples, including P&ID interpretation, line numbering system, piping class, and material specification. Based on ASME B31.1 power piping and industry best practices used in oil and gas piping projects. Ideal for … Read more
Learn how thermal expansion, stress analysis, and pipe supports are handled in ASME B31.1 power piping. Practical examples, plant failures, and beginner-friendly explanations by an experienced piping engineer. Introduction Why Thermal Expansion Matters in Power Piping In power plant piping systems, temperature is the real enemy—not pressure. Many junior engineers focus heavily on design pressure, … Read more
Learn P&ID symbols and flow diagrams step by step. Beginner-friendly guide to piping design, line numbering system, piping class, ASME B31, and oil and gas piping. Introduction A P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) is one of the most important technical documents used in Piping Design and Piping Engineering. It represents how a process system is … Read more
Learn how pipe wall thickness is calculated under ASME B31.1. Understand pressure design, corrosion allowance, mill tolerance, and real plant examples from main steam and boiler feedwater piping. Introduction In piping engineering, pipe thickness is not chosen randomly, nor is it based only on experience or “what worked before.”In power plants, refineries, oil & gas … Read more
Learn how piping materials and allowable stress are selected in ASME B31.1 power piping. Understand carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, temperature effects, creep behavior, and common material selection mistakes with real plant examples. Introduction: Why Material Selection Is Different in Power Piping In piping engineering, many beginners assume that material selection is the same … Read more
Scope, Line Identification, and Design Basics for Piping Engineers A complete beginner-to-practitioner guide to ASME B31.1 Power Piping. Learn scope, line identification on P&IDs, line numbering systems, design pressure, design temperature, and piping class basics with real plant examples. Introduction: Why This Guide Exists ASME B31.1, commonly known as the Power Piping Code, is one … Read more
Introduction Pipe sizing is one of the most fundamental activities in piping design and piping engineering. In oil & gas facilities, refineries, chemical plants, and power plants, correct pipe sizing directly affects process performance, safety, operability, and lifecycle cost. Pipe sizing is not just a mathematical exercise. It is a combination of process requirements, fluid … Read more
Introduction In piping design, selecting the correct pipe thickness is one of the most fundamental engineering tasks. Pipe thickness directly affects pressure containment, mechanical strength, corrosion life, safety, and project cost. In Oil and Gas Piping, chemical plants, refineries, and power plants, pipe thickness is not chosen arbitrarily. It is calculated using ASME B31 codes, … Read more