About the course
CAESAR II is a software package for piping flexibility analysis with automated code compliance checks. It is easy to use and includes several advanced modules for specialized problems. CAESAR II can nowadays be seen as the “bread and butter” of any pipe stress engineer. This course is not only useful for beginning stress engineers, but can also provide valuable knowledge for those who need to be able to interpret pipe stress results such as supervisors and technicians. The aim of our course is therefore not only to become familiar with the basic use of CAESAR II but also to create an engineering understanding of the stress results.
The course is given by one of the experienced engineers from DRG who regularly use CAESAR II for their consultancy assignments. The course incorporates several real-life examples and our experience at DRG can serve to initiate discussions about different solution methods for stress problems taking into account all engineering aspects, both theoretical as practical.
DRG/Hexagon PPM
This training is organized in cooperation with Hexagon PPM. The training will be presented by DRG at the DRG office, but the administration process will be handled by Hexagon PPM.
Course Objective
“To create an engineering understanding of the stress results using Caesar II”
Program & Details
- Outline of latest info on the state of SIFs, k-factors, and SSIs.
- SIF/k/SSI changes and the impact on bends – and how they affect the pipe stress
- Collapse of straight pipe and desired changes
- Impact of pressure on SIFs and the contradictory results given by different solution methods in VIII-2 Part 5
- Optimizing Workflow and the pipe stress design process
- Allowable loads on pipe shoes – what affects allowable loads and how are they automatically reviewed
- API 661 header boxes, or rectangular constructions with nozzles attached.
- SIFs, k’s, SSIs and allowable loads for all types of vessel connections.
- Multiple outputs and comparing results from any number of CAESAR model calculations.
- Other Tools and Approaches (i.e. laser scanning, POD, AIV)
Results
- Understanding of computerized pipe stress analysis
- Modeling and analysis of common piping systems
- Investigating re-designs to solve stress problems and overloading of nozzles
- Pipe stress analysis of specialized problems (e.g. fiberglass, buried piping)
- Use of the advanced modules in the program
Intended for
- Those designing piping systems for code compliance
- Those with no or limited experience with the use of CAESAR II
- Gaining insight into the engineering theory of a pipe stress analysis
- Gaining insight into the full capability of CAESAR II as a pipe stress software package
Prerequisites and level
A basic engineering background is preferred.
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- Understanding the engineering principles in a pipe stress analysis
- System re-design using real-life examples
- Pump load evaluation (API, NEMA)
- Nozzle loading and flexibility
- System re-design to accomodate thermal expansion
Participants of this course receive a personal digital certificate.
Selected course format
Classroom
- Face-to-face with instructors
- On-site or in Rijswijk
- Printed course materials
- Lunch included
- For teams
