Lesson programme
Dosign Academy offers a specialist programme that teaches you everything you need to know about the design process and the wider context of petrochemical piping systems. During the Piping Design & Engineering programme, the following key topics are covered:
Designing and constructing industrial piping systems
Safety, pressure protection and codes and standards, including PED and ATEX
Materials, fittings, valves and valve specifications
Pipe stress, pipe supports and heat exchangers
Plot plan development and plant layout
Corrosion, plastic piping and maintenance techniques
After completing the programme, you will be able to design, optimise and safely implement complete piping systems within the petrochemical, chemical and oil and gas sector. You will have the technical and practical knowledge needed to start working as a piping engineer.
Year 1
Module 1
- Lesson 1.1 Introduction to piping, P&IDs, line tables and project structure
- Lesson 1.2 Metallurgy and piping
- Lesson 1.3 Fittings, different types of valves and inline components, and the structure of valve specifications
- Lesson 1.4 Design methodology, plot plan, piping plan, isometric drawings and 3D scanning
- Lesson 1.5 Pipe racks
- Lesson 1.6 Utilities and pressure protection
- Lesson 1.7 Instrumentation
- Lesson 1.8 Pumps
- Lesson 1.9 Pressure vessels
- Lesson 1.10 Exam
Module 2
- Lesson 2.1 Pipe supports
- Lesson 2.2 Pipe stress fundamentals
- Lesson 2.3 Tank storage
- Lesson 2.4 Interdisciplinary checks, secondary supports and start of plot plan development
- Lesson 2.5 Heat exchangers
- Lesson 2.6 PED
- Lesson 2.7 Safety in the process industry and ergonomics
- Lesson 2.8 Fire protection, including systems such as deluge and sprinkler systems
- Lesson 2.9 Insulation, materials knowledge and applications
- Lesson 2.10 Exam
Year 2
Module 3
- Lesson 3.1 Plot plan development, continued, and plant layout for both greenfield and brownfield projects
- Lesson 3.2 Underground piping
- Lesson 3.3 Process technology, including chemical and physical processes
- Lesson 3.4 Towers, columns and furnaces
- Lesson 3.5 Fabrication and installation
- Lesson 3.6 Practical assignment
- Lesson 3.7 Cooling systems
- Lesson 3.8 Pipe stress in detail
- Lesson 3.9 Compressors and turbines, including centrifugal and positive displacement systems
- Lesson 3.10 Exam
Module 4
- Lesson 4.1 Solids handling and conveying, including internal transport systems
- Lesson 4.2 Practical assignment
- Lesson 4.3 Plastic piping, including types, design and parameters
- Lesson 4.4 Materials
- Lesson 4.5 Corrosion
- Lesson 4.6 Practical assignment
- Lesson 4.7 Planning, including Gantt charts and project schedules
- Lesson 4.8 Estimating and final presentation
- Lesson 4.9 Exam
- Lesson 4.10 Diploma ceremony
Target audience
Who is this programme designed for?
The Piping Design & Engineering programme is designed for mechanical engineers and aspiring engineers who want to specialise in the process industry. Whether you are a starting engineer or already have experience in industry, this programme gives you the depth you need to progress towards the role of piping engineer.
Training fee and duration
Practical information
The programme takes two academic years and consists of four blocks. Each block consists of nine theory lessons and one exam. In each block, we also organise an exclusive company visit, giving participants a unique behind-the-scenes look at renowned companies.
Every two weeks, you attend a 4-hour evening lesson. Half of the lessons take place online and the other half on-site at a Dosign Academy location. This means you travel to the location approximately once a month. Lessons take place from 17:30 to 22:00.
The total programme fee is €3,478 excluding VAT per year. In addition to the lessons, the fee includes study materials, practice tests, exams, certificates and the diploma. Resits are available at €200 excluding VAT.
Regular enrolment is possible until 1 July. Enrolling after 1 July? Please contact us to discuss the available options.
After completing each block, you receive a certificate. After completing the full programme, you receive a diploma.
The language of instruction for the Rotterdam edition of this programme is English this year. In Bergen op Zoom, Antwerp and Limburg, the language of instruction is Dutch. The programme is taught by Dutch instructors, so questions or points of clarification can always be discussed in Dutch. All materials, including books, exams and assignments, are available in both Dutch and English, allowing participants to choose the version they prefer.
Fee: €3,478 excluding VAT per year
Regular enrolment: until 1 July
Enrolling after 1 July: please contact us to discuss the available options
Duration: 40 evenings
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Docent Pipestress & Piping Design & Engineering
Docent Pipestress & Piping Design & Engineering
Trainer Piping Design & Engineering
Hans Mouws is docent Piping Design & Engineering in Antwerpen en Bergen op Zoom
Lecturer
Gerrit Keijzer is a lecturer on the Piping Design & Engineering programme in Bergen op Zoom.
Locations
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Rotterdam
The Mark Offices Fascinatio Boulevard 256 3036 WB Rotterdam Nederland -
Antwerpen
Uitbreidingsstraat 60 Coachingstrajecten 2600 Berchem, Antwerpen België -
Bergen op Zoom
Blokstallen 2, 4611 WB, Bergen op Zoom 010 244 09 44 info@dosign-academy.com -
Limburg
Brightlands Chemelot Campus Urmonderbaan 22 6167 RD Sittard-Geleen Nederland -
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Why choose Dosign Academy for a Piping Design & Engineering programme?
You do not follow a Piping Design & Engineering programme just anywhere. At Dosign Academy, we combine current methods and theory with practical knowledge. We provide personal guidance and tailored advice, so that every participant gets the most out of the programme and develops directly applicable skills for industry.
Personal advice and guidance
At Dosign Academy, we believe in tailored support. We help you align the Piping Design & Engineering programme with your learning objectives and ambitions. Whether you want to broaden your technical knowledge or specialise further, we make sure the programme fits your specific career path.
Experienced lecturers from industry
Our lecturers are experts in piping design and work within the petrochemical and chemical industry. They bring current knowledge and practical experience directly into the classroom and share valuable insights from their own projects, so that you learn from real situations.
Blended learning: a flexible learning solution
The programme uses blended learning, combining online lessons with physical meetings. This structure offers flexibility, allowing you to combine the programme with your work. The online modules are supported by interactive sessions in which you apply what you have learned directly.
Practical programme
Theory matters, but practical experience is essential. In our Piping Design & Engineering programme, the focus is on applying knowledge directly in realistic situations. You learn not only the theory, but also how to translate it into concrete designs and solutions for industry.
Start today with a Piping Design & Engineering programme at Dosign Academy
The importance of piping design and engineering
The demand for well designed piping systems in the petrochemical, chemical and industrial sectors continues to grow. Companies that need to meet safety and efficiency requirements require specialists who can design, calculate and optimise these systems.
Our Piping Design & Engineering programme gives you not only the technical foundation, but also the practical knowledge needed to realise safe, sustainable and cost effective piping systems.
Are you ready to strengthen your technical career? Enrol in the Piping Design & Engineering programme and learn from experienced professionals. Develop directly applicable skills, increase your career opportunities and contribute to safe and efficient industrial installations.