In the design of industrial pressure piping systems, two major regulatory families coexist internationally: ASME B31 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and EN 13480 (European standard harmonized with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU). For engineers operating in global industrial environments, understanding the differences and similarities between both codes is not merely an academic exercise: it […]

Industrial Piping Engineering is a fundamental discipline that ensures the safe and efficient transport of fluids across process plants, refineries, power stations, and other critical facilities. Beyond the physical connection of components, this field requires a deep understanding of thermodynamics, materials mechanics, regulatory frameworks, and—crucially—piping stress analysis. A poorly designed piping system can lead to […]

Stress and flexibility analysis—also known as stress analysis—is a fundamental discipline in piping system design. Its purpose is to assess whether a pipeline can withstand loads imposed by internal, external, or combined conditions without compromising the system’s integrity. A piping system must have sufficient flexibility to absorb both thermal expansion and contraction, as well as […]

Designing industrial piping systems is a high-responsibility task that requires advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering, international standards, structural analysis, and critical operating conditions. A mistake at this stage can lead to catastrophic failures, costly project delays, or even legal consequences. In this article, we analyze the five most frequent piping design errors and offer clear […]