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Established Since 2002

Our courses are accredited in accordance with the South African Institute of Mechanical Engineering (SAIMechE) and ECSA regulations.

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ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes Classroom Training (5 CPD)

  • 20 to 24 October 2025
  • What to expect when attending
  • Course Content
  • Enrollment
20 to 24 October 2025

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What to expect when attending
Attendees will get clear understanding of the basic principles of ASME B31 Code as well as in depth knowledge of the Code requirements regarding design, analysis, materials, fabrication, installation, examination and testing of process piping systems.

The course focuses mainly on B31.3, but also covers areas of B31.1, B31.4 and B31.8.
Course Content

Course Topics Day 1 to 5:

  • ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes
  • Design conditions & criteria
  • Design of process piping
  • Stress analysis and supports
  • Piping material & specifications
  • Fabrication & installation
  • Examination, inspection & testing
  • Computer application & case study
  • Introduction & Scope
  • Design conditions & criteria
  • Allowable stresses
  • Displacement stress range
  • Pressure design
  • Fluid service categories
  • Fluid service requirements
  • Severe cyclic condition
  • Code stress equations
  • Expansion and flexibility
  • Piping support
  • Static and dynamic analysis
  • Computer application & case study
  • Materials
  • Standard specifications
  • Piping components
  • Non-Metallic Piping
  • Fabrication & Installation
  • Examination, inspection & testing
  • Category M Fluid Service Piping
  • High-Pressure
Enrollment
  • Complete the registration form and e-mail through to: lkylander@chempute.com
  • Acknowledgement will be e-mailed back to you.
  • Final confirmation of your booking and all details of the course will be e-mailed to you only on receipt of full payment for the course.
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Hydraulic Pipe Network Analysis using AFT Fathom (Fluid Dynamics/Incompressible Flow)

  • 27 to 29 October 2025
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  • Course Content
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27 to 29 October 2025

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What to expect when attending
AttendeThe basic theoretical background to hydraulics in piping systems and system design and analysis is covered, including efficient design. Training makes use of Fathom as well as hand calculations, discussion/question/answer format is also employed in order to maximize retention of course material and theoretical concepts.

Chempute Software will provide training venue, computers, training license, printed training notes, teas/coffees, light breakfasts and lunches, course completion certificate.
Course Content

Course Topics Day 1:

  • Seminar Overview
  • Introductory Model
  • Software and Design
  • Pipe and Junction Basics
  • Interface Basics
  • Pump Basics
  • Boundary Condition Basics
  • Control Valve Basics
  • Interface Intermediate

Course Topics Day 2:

  • Pump Advanced
  • Branches and Tees
  • Interface Advanced
  • Pipe and Junction Advanced
  • Solution Methodology
  • Solution Control
  • Scenario Manager
  • Troubleshooting
  • Control Valve Advanced

Course Topics Day 3:

  • Thermal Modelling
  • Boundary Condition Advanced
  • Databases
  • Other Junctions and Properties
  • Laminar and Non-Newtonian Flow
  • Fathom Modules
  • Import and Export
  • Customizing Fathom
  • More Fathom Examples
Enrollment
  • Complete the registration form and e-mail through to: lkylander@chempute.com
  • Acknowledgement will be e-mailed back to you.
  • Final confirmation of your booking and all details of the course will be e-mailed to you only on receipt of full payment for the course.
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Plan ahead with our available training schedule for 2025!

Become more competitive and advance you skills by joining us for SAIMechE accredited training:

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Upcoming Training

  • 10-14 Nov - CAESAR II Static
  • 24-28 Nov - FEA
10-14 Nov - CAESAR II Static

Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR II (Statics) Online Training


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24-28 Nov - FEA

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Pressure Vessels and Piping Online Training (5 CPD)


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Our presenters have rich industry backgrounds and experience

Benefit from their expertise by attending classroom / online training

Our course are accredited in accordance with the SA Inst. Of Mechanical Engineering and ECSA regulations.

CPD points are granted with each course completion

Budget Friendly Training

We understand that schedules are pressing and teams need to attend to projects, our presenters can deliver their course at the your premises

We can deliver cost effective training to your team in a variation of settings

Classroom

Attendees focus on training course while we provide and uplifting environment that promotes learning

Online / Virtual

We can accommodate small to large groups with our online training platform locally and international

Onsite at your Office

To accommodate budget,

our presenter can come to your

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Listing of all our courses - email us on training@chempute.com

Courses Available

CPD Accreditation

Setting Option

CAESAR II Statics

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CAESAR II Dynamics

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Vibration induced Fatigue in Piping Systems

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Pressure Vessels and Piping

5

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Pressure vessel and heat exchanger design course using PV Elite

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CADWorx Plant Professional

N/A

Classroom / Online / Onsite

CADWorx P&ID

N/A

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Fathom

2

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Arrow

2

Classroom / Online / Onsite

AFT Impulse

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

Metallic industrial piping design rules according to EN13480

3

Classroom / Online / Onsite

ASME B31 pressure piping codes

5

Classroom / Online

ASME VIII Division 1 & 2 theory / practice pressure vessel design code

3

To be confirmed

CAESAR II Statics

This course is for engineers/analysts who carry out Static stress analysis on piping systems

The class includes a basic introduction to the software (interface, simple data input, editing etc. and then goes on to develop further skills by using CAESAR II software to resolve typical everyday piping problems.

Provides a wide array of features without sacrificing your need for a short learning curve

It also covers design code stresses, output interpretation and creating reports amongst many other subjects.

Delegates should have an appreciation for Mechanical Engineering theory and principles. Qualifications would typically be a Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering or relevant experience.


ADVANCE PIPE STRESS ANALYSIS

CAESAR II Dynamics is highly regarded for its blend of background theory, use of CAESAR II and engineering application.

This course is based on hands-on solution of example problems in order to illustrate Pipe Stress Analysis using CAESAR software

PRESSURE VESSEL DESIGN

PV Elite

This course is for engineers/analysts who carry out Pressure Vessel Design to satisfy design code requirements.

The class includes a basic introduction to the software (interface, simple data input, editing etc. and then goes on to develop further skills by using PV Elite software to design a number of pressure vessel configurations to various codes.

It also covers other topics which should prove useful for the Pressure Vessel Engineer in addition to output interpretation and the production of deliverables.

Delegates should have an appreciation for Mechanical Engineering theory and principles.

3D PLANT DESIGN

CADWorx Plant Professional

This user level course is for design engineers and plant designers involved in the design of piping, equipment, HVAC and steel.

Learn how to use CADWorx Plant Professional to create comprehensive, multi?discipline 3D plant models and produce deliverables from these.

Attendees from this course must have knowledge of industrial piping design and knowledge of 3D plant design CAD concepts.

P&ID DESIGN

CADWorx P&ID

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of P&IDs, who currently work in plain BricsCAD Lite, but want to learn how to use CADWorx P&ID Professional to create intelligent spec-driven P&IDs, and, a via a linked project database, project reports.

Attendees from this course must have knowledge of industrial process engineering design principles, familiarity with the BricsCAD Lite user interface and commands and knowledge of 2D CAD design concepts.

INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW ANALYSIS

AFT Fathom

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of incompressible flow system modeling

  • Hydraulic Theory
  • Newton-Raphson solution method
  • Underdstanding solution control
  • Modeling pumping systems
  • Sizing pumps and control valves
  • Modeling systems with heat transfer
  • Using scenario manager
  • Creating and using custom databases
  • Troubleshooting AFT Fathom models

COMPRESSIBLE FLOW ANALYSIS

AFT Arrow

Evaluate overall system response and transient pipe forces after steam and gas turbine trips

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of compressible flow system modeling

  • Fundamental equations of compressible flow
  • Network solution methodology
  • Understanding solution control
  • Sizing control valves
  • Modeling systems with heat transfer
  • Modeling real gases
  • Understanding sonic choking
  • Modeling systems with gas mixing
  • Troubleshooting AFT Arrow models

WATERHAMMER / SURGE ANALYSIS

AFT Impulse

This user level course is for designers and process engineers involved in the development of waterhammer and surge analysisnents and interactio
  • Waterhammer theory
  • Understand surge communication times
  • Modeling transient cavitation
  • Model transients, includes inertial effects
  • Modeling time & event based transients
  • Model relief & vacuum breaker valves
  • Troubleshoot AFT Impulse models
  • Predict unbalanced pipe forces
  • Choosing the best trade-offs between
  • Module run times
  • Module pipe sectioning round off errors
  • Understand graph & animation features
  • Size & locate surge suppression equipment

ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes

Attendees will get a clear understating of the basic principles of ASME B31 Code as well as in depth knowledge of the code requirements.

This is an in-depth theoretical course

The course focuses mainly on B31.3, but also covers areas of B31.1, B31.4 and B31.8.
  • ASME B31 Pressure Piping Codes
  • Design conditions & criteria
  • Design of process piping
  • Stress analysis and supports
  • Piping material & specifications
  • Fabrication & installation
  • Examination, inspection & testing
  • Computer application & case study

Metallic Industrial Piping design rules according to EN 13480

This is a in-depth theoretical course which will give attendees the background and history of the EN13480 code.

 

The EN13480 code specifies requirements for industrial piping systems and supports, including safety systems, made of metallic materials with a view to ensure safe operation

ASME VIII Div 1 & 2 Theory / Practice Pressure Vessel Design Code

(To be confirmed)

The course is operated as a workshop where the participants are taken through the design of the main pressure envelope of a pressure vessel.


Including nozzle, vacuum rings and other components that go into the design of a pressure vessel