Engineering & Design

Overview

Amiantit provides advanced engineering and design support for GRP and GRE piping systems used in industrial, utility, and oil & gas applications. Our engineering teams combine composite materials expertise with digital analysis tools to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized pipeline systems. Engineering services support projects from concept design and FEED stages through installation and operational lifecycle management.

Engineering Documentation & Digital Modeling

Amiantit engineering teams develop detailed project documentation and digital models to support design, fabrication, and installation.

Capabilities include:

Preparation of detailed piping isometrics for fabrication and installation
Bill of Materials (BOM) integration with project specifications
Spool identification and joint detailing for site assembly
Compliance with EPC, client, and international drafting standards
As-built documentation support after installation
Intelligent 3D routing of GRP/GRE pipelines within plant models
Clash detection with civil, structural, and mechanical systems
Optimization of pipeline routing to reduce fittings and pressure losses
Model-based quantity take-offs for procurement planning
Visualization support for client and construction teams

Pipeline Structural Engineering

Engineering analysis ensures that composite pipeline systems can safely withstand operational and environmental loads.

Key engineering analyses include:
Evaluation of sustained loads such as weight, pressure, and supports
Thermal expansion and contraction analysis
Occasional load evaluation including wind and seismic forces
Nozzle load verification at equipment connections
Support spacing optimization based on flexibility and allowable stresses

Hydraulic & Surge Analysis

Hydraulic design plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and safe pipeline operation.

Amiantit engineering teams perform:

Steady-state hydraulic calculations for flow and head loss
Pump start and stop transient surge simulations
Surge pressure prediction and mitigation studies
Air valve and surge relief system evaluation
Verification of pipe pressure class suitability

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Advanced simulation tools are used for complex design scenarios and critical pipeline components.

FEA capabilities include:

Local stress assessment at nozzles, tees, and special fittings
Evaluation of laminate behavior under complex loading
Structural assessment of composite tanks and large-diameter components
Reinforcement design for high-stress zones
Validation of non-standard geometries and custom designs

Pipe Support Engineering

Composite piping systems require specialized support design to ensure long-term performance.

Engineering activities include:

Structural design of saddles, guides, anchors, and hangers
Load transfer verification to steel or concrete structures
Evaluation of friction and sliding behavior
Expansion movement control strategies
Corrosion protection and isolation detailing

FEED & Project Engineering Support

Amiantit supports EPC contractors and clients during early project stages through engineering and design assistance.

Support includes:

Early material selection based on service conditions
Preliminary routing and system layout development
Budgetary Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and weight estimation
Risk identification for corrosive and high-pressure services
Technical support during EPC bidding and concept development

GRP/GRE Pipeline Failure Analysis

Engineering teams also investigate pipeline failures and provide corrective recommendations.

Activities include:

Site inspection and damage mapping
Laboratory analysis of laminate and resin systems
Review of operating versus design conditions
Identification of chemical, mechanical, or installation-related causes
Engineering recommendations for repair and prevention of recurrence

Engineering & Design