Piping Design & Engineering
We provide piping design and engineering services for industrial and process plants, covering 2D/3D design, hydraulic calculations, pipe stress and flexibility analysis, support design and as-built engineering in accordance with international standards.
Piping Engineering Services
Piping engineering is a key discipline in the design and development of industrial and process plants. A well-designed piping system ensures safe and efficient fluid transport while improving plant operability, accessibility, maintainability and overall performance.
CADE provides piping engineering services based on international standards including ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
2D / 3D Piping Design
Hydraulic Design
Flow analysis, velocity and pressure drop calculations to ensure efficient and safe fluid transport.
Technical Specifications
Material selection, detailed drawings and component rating definition according to applicable standards.
Thermal Management
Evaluation and design of insulation systems to reduce thermal losses and improve energy efficiency.
2D / 3D Modelling
Detailed piping models to optimize routing, identify clashes and improve plant layout.
Mechanical Design
Wall thickness calculations and mechanical verification according to ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
Isometrics & As-Built
Construction isometrics, material take-offs and documentation updated to reflect final installation conditions.
Piping Stress & Flexibility Analysis
Pipe stress and flexibility analysis is essential to ensure the long-term integrity of piping systems subjected to thermal expansion, pressure, weight and dynamic loads.
Code Compliance
Stress verification according to ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and EN 13480.
Piping Support Design
Definition and optimization of support types and locations to control loads and displacements.
Buried Piping
Analysis of buried piping systems considering soil interaction and underground loads.
Equipment & Nozzle Loads
Verification of allowable loads at pumps, vessels and static equipment connections.
Advanced Dynamic Analysis
For piping systems exposed to dynamic loads, CADE performs advanced analyses to identify potential vibration, resonance and structural response issues.
Modal Analysis
Identification of natural frequencies and vibration modes to prevent resonance conditions.
Modal Analysis
Evaluation of piping system response to periodic and cyclic loads.
Codes & Standards
ASME B31.1
Power Piping
ASME B31.3
Process Piping
EN 13480
Metallic Industrial Piping
WRC
Equipment connection load assessment
