Course - Design of piping systems - MAST2301
Design of piping systems
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About the course
Course content
The course is taught and supervised in Norwegian.
The course focuses on the process from design to delivery of a piping system. The use of standards in the design process to enhance safety during the operational phase of the piping system is discussed in detail.
The course is divided into modules:
Module 1: System components, drawings, energy considerations related to fluid transport in pipes
Module 2: Pressure/temperature/flexibility design of piping systems
Module 3: Material selection in piping systems
Module 4: Manufacturing, assembly, and installation of piping systems
Module 5: Inspection, testing, and examination of piping systems
Module 6: Mechanical completion/commissioning/preservation/delivery of piping systems
Training on the pipe stress analysis software Caesar II is part of this course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing this course, the candidate will:
- Have insight into the processes from the design, calculation, manufacturing, installation, and testing of a piping system to its delivery for operation.
Skills
The candidate will be able to:
- Apply their knowledge in the systematic execution of a piping project, including design, calculation, manufacturing, installation, testing, and delivery.
- Apply relevant standards in the design process.
- Perform basic 3D modeling of piping systems and use relevant software for stress evaluation of a simple 3D model.
General Competence
The candidate will:
- Know how to communicate knowledge, both orally and in writing, thereby highlighting the importance of technology and its consequences.
- Contribute to development and best practices by participating in professional discussions in the field and sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and others.
- Be ready to work on piping projects as a junior engineer under the supervision of senior engineers.
Learning methods and activities
In addition to physical teaching, lectures will be streamed and recordings will be made available on NTNU’s digital learning platform.
Learning methods and activities include, but are not limited to:
- Interactive lectures using digital tools
- Digital exercises
- Exercises in the classroom
- Laboratory exercises in groups
- Project work / problem-based learning in groups (graded semester assignment)
Students will submit a graded semester assignment in groups. It is expected that students themselves will be the driving force in completing the semester assignment.
Mandatory coursework requirements:
To be eligible for the exam, the candidate must have submitted and received approval for the following:
- Digital quiz - a specified number (individual submission)
- CaesarII analysis - a specified number (individual submission)
- Registered in a semester assignment group (individual registration)
- Submitted collaboration agreement for the semester assignment group (group submission)
- Submitted A3 presentation of the semester assignment (group submission)
The mandatory coursework requirements must be submitted on NTNU’s digital learning platform.
Compulsory assignments
- Group registration semester assignment
- Agreement of cooperation semester assignment
- A3 poster of semester assignment
- Digital quiz
- CaesarII analysis
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities from previous semesters can be approved by the department when retaking the course, provided there have not been significant changes in the course structure.
The assessment in the course (A-F) is based on:
- Written school exam in Inspera, which counts for 60% of the total grade
- A group assignment submitted in Inspera, which counts for 40% of the total grade
Both the school exam and the group assignment must be passed.
Permitted aids for the exam: G: Specified printed and handwritten aids allowed. All calculators allowed.
Deferred exam (continuation exam) is arranged in May. For the deferred exam, the written exam may be changed to an oral exam.
Continuation and voluntary retake/improvement can be carried out for individual partial assessments without retaking both partial assessments in the course (provided the course’s assessment scheme has not changed). It is possible to appeal partial assessments in this course before all partial assessments are completed.
Recommended previous knowledge
MAST2003.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
The book: Process piping. The complete guide to ASME B31.3 by Charles Becht IV is highly recommended. Found in digital format at the NTNU library.
The book: Process chemistry - plant and equipment by Eckhard Ignatowitz is recommended. Available in older electronic version at Nasjonalbiblioteket.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TMAS3006 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Industrial Process Technology
- Process Equipment
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.