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PPD REVIEW AND EXAM

 
The PPD Review and Exams (R&Es) are intended for piping designers with experience relevant to each level (See detailed requirements). The review is a series of multiple-choice questions designed to prepare candidates for the final exam; incorrect answers inform the candidate which subjects require study.  PLEASE NOTE: These R&E's are not intended as alternatives to PPD Online Courses.
R&E package includes:
1)  Online multiple-choice practice quizzes which are graded for purposes of study; incorrect answers identify material the student must study to pass the online Exam.
2)  Exam to be administered by a proctor at a certified testing center such as a college, university, or testing business located near the student.  The proctor's fee (usually not more than $25/U.S.A.) is the student's responsibility.
3)  Professional Piping Designer (PPD) Application for Certification fee.
Applying for PPD Certification

A passing score on exam is 70 or higher; students can see their grade and it is automatically sent to SPED.  With a passing grade, the student may apply for PPD Certification by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it the following:

1)  updated resume

2)  a completed Application for Certification Level I or Level II - IV.

3)  three reference letters for Levels II-IV (required)  Reference letters should document work the candidate has completed and the quality of the work.  Emails directly from the reference to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it are also acceptable.
If certification is awarded, an account will be opened for the piper at www.spedweb.com and an email from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it will be sent to the newly Certified piper with a pdf of the PPD certificate and instructions on how to maintain their PPD Certification annually.  One year of SPED Membership will also be awarded to each newly Certified Piper.

PPD PIPER BOOTCAMP This Review is for pipers with at least one year of piping design experience. It covers equipment and fittings necessary for routing pipe from nozzle to rack to nozzle in a series of multiple choice online quizzes; incorrect answers are identified to help the student determine what material must be studied for the exam. Subjects covered: Introduction to Process Plant Design, Design phases & information, Pipe manufacturing and fabrication, Pipe assembly, Typical spool ISOs, Pipe and Weld Materials, Valve types and applications, Self-actuated valves, Valve selection and use, Pump types, Pump layout, Instrumentation, Pipe routing, Pipe racks, Pipe Layout specification, Pipe supports & hangers, Pressure vessels, introduction to Pipe Stress and B31.3, and CAD.  This Review prepares the student for the Level I Certification Exams.

 

Once the R&E is purchased, access to the online Review is available at an independent website within 48 hours and is available for up to 30 days.
 

$350/SPED Member

$400/non-SPED Member

PPD PROCESS PLANT LAYOUT  This Review is for pipers with five-plus years of piping design experience.  It covers the terminology an dconcepts needed for equipment layout within the process plant.  This includes equipment placement, spacing and orientation.  It also includes pipe routing to key equipment nozzles considering operations and maintenance.  the topics covered are chosen to prepare for the PPD Level III Certification test.  Covers Introduction to Process plant design, Design phases and information, General layout considerations, Plant layout specification, Instrumentation, Pump layout, Compressors, Drums, Furnaces, Heat exchangers, Distillation towers, Reactors, Plant structors, Underground piping, Pipe racks, Introdution to Pipe stress and B31.3., Tanks and CAD.
Once the R&E is purchased, access to the online Review is available at an independent website within one day and is available for up to 30 days.

$350/SPED Member

$400/non-SPED Member

For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +1 832.286.3404.

 
 




The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED) is an international society established to promote excellence and quality in the practice of piping engineering and design. SPED emphasizes education and training to advance the employability and competitiveness of its members. !

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