First edition · April 2026

Learn Piping &
Pipeline Engineering
the right way.

A practical, step-by-step guide written by a Senior Piping Stress Engineer with 30+ years of global Oil & Gas experience. From pipe materials to CAESAR II — four comprehensive modules covering everything you need.

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30+

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Countries worked

NEW 2026

Piping & Pipeline Engineering — Fundamental & Practical Guides by Donny A. Bachtiar

📘 ISBN 978-1-9997886-1-2

✓ ASME B31 Aligned

Curriculum

4 modules. One complete
engineering foundation.

Each module is a comprehensive PDF guide with worked examples and an interactive quiz — grounded in real project experience. Buy individually or get the full bundle.

Free · Introduction to Piping

Pipes, Fittings, Pipe Support & Pipe Material

Pipe sizing & wall thickness, fittings & flanges, support types & spans, ferrous/non-ferrous/CRA/non-metallic materials, PWHT

Free

Module 2

Fundamentals of Piping Stress Analysis

Sustained, thermal & occasional loads, stress intensification factors, flexibility analysis, load cases, codes & standards (ASME B31.3)

Module 3

Onshore Pipeline Design

Wall thickness design, hoop stress, upheaval buckling, soil loads, depth of cover, ASME B31.4 & B31.8, practical field examples

Module 4

Step-by-Step Piping Stress Analysis using CAESAR II

Full practical guide: data gathering, stress sketches, model building, load case setup, analysis, output review & practical tips for real projects

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About the author

Written by an engineer,
for engineers.

I still vividly remember graduating in 1990, joining an engineering firm and immediately being thrown into an Oil Refinery Project for a Middle East Oil company — with very limited piping knowledge. There was no book that could help me understand where to start, what pipe support to use, or how to run a stress analysis.

After climbing the ladder to become a Senior Piping Stress Engineer — working with world-class firms across six countries — I now have the experience to write the book I wish I'd had. PipingPro Academy brings that knowledge directly to the young engineers who need it most.

Every module is grounded in real project work, real code requirements, and real software — not textbook theory alone.

"The book I wish I'd had when I was starting out in Oil & Gas."

Why PipingPro Academy

Practical knowledge.
Not just theory.

Field-tested content

Every example comes from real projects — refineries, LNG, pipelines, offshore platforms — not generic textbook problems.

Software-ready skills

Learn CAESAR II and AUTOPIPE step-by-step. Understand what the software is doing, not just how to click buttons.

Code-aligned throughout

Every module references the applicable ASME B31 code, API standard, or industry practice — so your learning is directly applicable.

Interactive learning

Test your knowledge
after every module.

Each PDF module includes an interactive quiz. Immediate feedback, explanations for every answer, and a score tracker — so you can see exactly where you stand.

Try the sample questions from the book →

Sample question · Chapter 3: Flanges

According to ASME B16.5, what is the primary factor that determines a flange's pressure–temperature rating?

APipe wall thickness
BMaterial group and temperature
CBolt circle diameter
DFlange face type (RF, FF, RTJ)

✓ Correct! ASME B16.5 groups materials into seven pressure classes. The allowable pressure depends on both the material group and the operating temperature.

✗ Not quite. ASME B16.5 ratings are based on material group and operating temperature — not pipe wall thickness or bolt dimensions.

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The Pro membership includes access to our community forum — where real piping engineers discuss real projects, share tips, and get answers from the author.

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Learn Piping &Pipeline Engineeringthe right way.

4 modules. One completeengineering foundation.

Written by an engineer,for engineers.

Practical knowledge.Not just theory.

Test your knowledgeafter every module.

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