Role and Core Responsibilities
- Piping System Design: Designing piping systems for various fluids, including water, oil, fuel, and refrigerant.
- Material Selection: Selecting appropriate pipe materials based on fluid properties, pressure, temperature, and environmental conditions.
- Piping Layout: Developing piping arrangements considering space constraints, accessibility, and weight distribution.
- Stress Analysis: Conducting stress analysis on piping systems to ensure structural integrity.
- Piping Support Design: Designing pipe supports and hangers to prevent pipe movement and vibration.
- Isometric Drawing Preparation: Creating detailed piping drawings for fabrication and installation.
- Material Take-off: Preparing material lists for piping components.
- Installation Supervision: Overseeing the installation of piping systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Testing and Commissioning: Conducting hydrostatic and pneumatic tests on piping systems.
- Maintenance and Repair: Developing maintenance plans and procedures for piping systems.
Specific Areas of Expertise:
- Fluid Mechanics: Understanding fluid behavior in piping systems.
- Thermodynamics: Knowledge of heat transfer principles for piping systems.
- Material Science: Understanding the properties of different pipe materials.
- Welding and Fabrication: Knowledge of piping fabrication techniques.
- 3D Modeling: Proficiency in using CAD software for piping design. Code and Standards: Familiarity with relevant piping codes and standards.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) – Specializes in shipbuilding, including the design and installation of piping systems for naval vessels and submarines.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) – Engages in shipbuilding with a focus on comprehensive piping systems for naval and defense ships.
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) – Involved in ship construction, including the integration of complex piping systems for naval and defense applications.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Develops and integrates defense systems, including the design and management of piping systems for various defense vessels.
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Provides engineering solutions, including piping systems and related technologies for defense and industrial applications.
Subjects
- Piping Design and Engineering – Understanding of the principles of piping design, including materials selection, layout, and installation for marine environments.
- Fluid Mechanics – Knowledge of fluid dynamics to ensure efficient and safe transport of fluids through piping systems, including pressure drops, flow rates, and system behavior.
- Marine Engineering – Familiarity with marine-specific requirements and standards for piping systems, including integration with other ship systems and compliance with naval regulations.
Software
- AutoCAD – For drafting and designing piping layouts, including schematics, isometrics, and detailed drawings for ship systems.
- PDMS (Plant Design Management System) / AVEVA – For 3D modeling and design of complex piping systems, including layout and integration with other ship systems.
- CAESAR II – For stress analysis and pipe design, including evaluating the mechanical integrity and flexibility of piping systems under operational conditions.