15 Apr 2025
Power and Renewables
Pipe stress analysis
Publications
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Piping systems are the most efficient and widely used means of transporting various fluids. Throughout its service life, piping must withstand numerous loads, including pressure, its own weight, thermal expansion, wind and seismic loads. The piping design process involves several steps, including stress analysis. This step is crucial to ensuring the system operates reliably under normal operating conditions. It also helps identify necessary adjustments, such as adding supports or expansion joints. Previously, pipe stress analysis required lengthy and complex calculations, but advances in computing power have made the process more accessible. However, generating results more easily doesn’t automatically guarantee their accuracy. Piping design engineers rely on practical experience and a deep understanding of the issues associated with piping stresses, such as vibrations, thermal expansion, material fatigue, etc. This critical stage in the piping system design process should therefore be entrusted to a qualified professional.
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18 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsThe Québec mining sector: a new regulatory requirement as of May 2024
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Andréanne Séguin
Senior Advisor, Social Acceptability
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12 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsCIM CONNECT 2024 | Convention & Expo: key insights from Amanda Fitch
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
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10 Jun 2024Power and RenewablesEnhancing process optimization with control loop performance monitoring
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Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
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04 Jun 2024Mining and MetalsMining 4.0: digital technology, an ally to the green revolution
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Jean-François Beaulieu
Director, Digital Consultant
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28 May 2024Mining and MetalsCompanies in the mining sector are subject to many obligations, including adherence to noise regulations, worker safety, harmonious cohabitation with neighbouring communities and compliance with environmental laws and regulations.Noise control at mining sites: an essential step toward harmonious production
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21 May 2024Psychological health and safety: working toward a culture of support, trust and openness
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08 May 2024Power and RenewablesCompressed air: a more precious resource than it may seem
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Jérémie Côté, P.Eng.
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07 May 2024Mining and MetalsOn the green road: electrification transforms the mining landscape in B.C.
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Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
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01 May 2024Mining and MetalsGeochemistry – Part II: Predicting metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD) chemistry
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Todd McCracken, P.Geo.
Department Manager, Mining and Geology
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15 Apr 2024Mining and MetalsGeochemistry – Part I: What is metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD), and how does it occur?
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Todd McCracken, P.Geo.
Department Manager, Mining and Geology
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25 Mar 2024Mining and Metals
What we know about processing nitrogen compounds in mining effluents
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04 Mar 2024Other industriesOptimizing solutions for air quality and acoustics in industrial settings
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29 Feb 2024Power and RenewablesAn integrated and strategic approach to decarbonize industrial compagnies
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Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
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25 Jan 2024Energy and Chemical ProcessesProducing iron ore for the direct-reduced iron market
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Catherine Pelletier, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Process Mining and Metals
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Ali Naderian, Ph.D., P.Eng., PE, IEEE SM
Principal Advisor, High Voltage Services
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06 Dec 2023Power and RenewablesDeveloping a reliable mining decarbonization plan
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Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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07 Nov 2023Mining and MetalsSulphide self-heating behaviours, risks, mitigation and prevention
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Patrick Beaulieu, EIT
Engineering Intern, Mechanical and Structural
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06 Nov 2023Other industriesPivo-Mesh and March-Mesh
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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Luis Ramirez, P.Eng.
Principal Engineer, Mechanical
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29 Sept 2023Power and RenewablesDesigning foundations on silty soil
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20 Sept 2023Ingenious women – Yiru Wang
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Yiru Wang, P.Eng.
Mechanical Engineer
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09 Aug 2023Mining and MetalsFatigue phenomena when designing industrial steel structures – Part 2
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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20 Jul 2023Power and RenewablesEnsuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
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Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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23 Jun 2023Ingenious women – Tatiana Guerrero
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22 Jun 2023Mining and MetalsFatigue phenomena when designing industrial steel structures – Part 1
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Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
Senior Engineer, Civil
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21 Jun 2023Power and RenewablesRespect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
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15 Jun 2023Power and RenewablesOperational data: the driving force behind transparency
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Souheil Sabbagh, P.Eng., MBA
Vice-President, Digital Expertise
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02 Jun 2023Power and RenewablesWeather conditions influence noise levels, especially over long distances, and need to be considered when taking acoustic measurements. In Québec, the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) has established criteria for weather conditions that must be met in such situations. The criteria are set out in Note d’instructions [guidance note] 98-01.Acoustic measurements: the effects of weather on sound propagation
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Annabelle Paré
Engineer, Environnemental Engineering
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