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		<title>What is Octave Aspect Pipe Stress? The Evolution of CAESAR II</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For decades, “CAESAR II” has been one of the most widely used names in pipe stress analysis, supporting projects across industries, including refining and power generation. In 2026, as Hexagon]]></description>
		
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		<title>What&#8217;s New in ASME B31.4-2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The latest edition of ASME B31.4-2025 is issued on 31st Dec 2025 by the ASME. This Code will become effective 6 months after the Date of Issuance which means from]]></description>
		
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		<title>What’s New in ASME B31Q-2025: Key Updates for Pipeline Personnel Qualification Programs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The latest revision of ASME B31Q-2025 introduces several targeted updates aimed at clarifying requirements for pipeline personnel qualification programs. While the new edition does not radically change the structure of]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Webinar on WRC 537 Evaluation of Spherical Nozzles by CEI</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/webinar-wrc-537-spherical-nozzles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evaluating nozzle loads in pressure vessels is a critical aspect of mechanical design, particularly when dealing with spherical heads or shells subjected to external forces and moments. To help engineers]]></description>
		
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		<title>What’s New in ASME B31.3-2024, ASME B31.1-2024, ASME Section VIII (2025), Section IX (2025), and AWS D1.1-2025</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/asme-b31-3-2024-asme-b31-1-2024-code-changes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Engineering codes and standards evolve continuously to reflect advances in engineering practice, improved safety philosophy, and lessons learned from operational experience. The 2024–2025 code revisions across major pressure equipment and]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Webinar on &#8220;Exploring the Latest Capabilities of PASS/START-PROF 4.88 for Piping Stress Analysis&#8221;</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/webinar-pass-start-prof-4-88/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the rapidly evolving field of piping engineering, accurate stress analysis and compliance with the international design codes are essential for ensuring system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. To help]]></description>
		
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		<title>Significance of Natural Frequency in Piping Systems</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Basics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Natural frequency is determined by the physical properties of a piping system, like mass and stiffness, without any external driving force. This natural frequency in a piping system is affected]]></description>
		
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		<title>Achieving Zero Failures: The Evolution of Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Management</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahmed Asal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pipeline]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Introduction: The Silent Threats Beneath Your Infrastructure Millions of miles of pipelines operate unseen, transporting critical resources that power modern economies. Yet these critical infrastructure assets face relentless threats. Over]]></description>
		
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		<title>Methods for Buoyancy Control for Submerged Pipeline Stability</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/submerged-pipeline-stability/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahmed Asal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Submerged pipeline stability is a crucial design element that ensures a pipeline remains in place when subjected to buoyant forces from water or saturated soil. The primary goal is to]]></description>
		
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		<title>Interview Questions on Dynamic Pipe Stress Analysis</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/interview-questions-on-dynamic-pipe-stress-analysis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Caesar II]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Analysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Basics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dynamic Pipe Stress Analysis is a specialized engineering evaluation used to assess how piping systems respond to time-dependent (dynamic) loads, such as: Key Characteristics of Dynamic Analysis: Types of Dynamic]]></description>
		
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		<title>Interview Questions on FIV, AIV, and Random Vibrations</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/interview-questions-on-fiv-aiv-and-random-vibrations/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Basics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the piping engineering industry, the terms FIV, AIV, and Random-Vibrations refer to different types of vibration phenomena that can affect the integrity and safety of piping systems. In recent]]></description>
		
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		<title>Differences in Thermal Elongation &#038; Load Between FRP and CS Pipes</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/frp-vs-cs-pipes-thermal-behaviour/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kourosh Mashayekh]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Caesar II]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piping Stress Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP) pipes, also known as Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipes, are widely used across various industries, including petrochemical and desalination plants, and can be installed as either]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Importance of Y Factor in ASME B31.3</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kourosh Mashayekh]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Y factor is a dimensionless coefficient used for calculating the required wall thickness (t) for thin-walled pipes under internal pressure. According to Equation 3a of ASME B31.3, for determining]]></description>
		
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		<title>Piping Material Engineer Interview Questions</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/piping-material-engineer-interview-questions/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anup Kumar Dey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Engineering Materials]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Piping Materials Engineers work quietly to ensure the reliability, safety, and integrity of critical piping systems in the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and other industrial sectors. They play]]></description>
		
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		<title>Extractive Distillation for Aromatics Separation</title>
		<link>https://whatispiping.com/extractive-distillation-aromatics-separation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sujoy Maity]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Process]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is Extractive Distillation? Aromatics, such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and ethylbenzene, are crucial raw materials in the petrochemical industry. These compounds are used extensively in the production of plastics,]]></description>
		
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