Plant Owners and Engineers are becoming much more knowledgeable regarding design concerns and expectations for nonmetallic piping systems. Performance and reliability continues to improve for these systems.
It has begun to be recognized that engineering nonmetallic piping requires a specialized skillset and tailored pipe stress analysis methodology compared to traditional metallic piping systems.
By accounting for thermal expansion, anisotropic material properties, support spacing, and structural flexibility, proper pipe stress analysis ensures long-term operational integrity and prevents premature joint or laminate failures.