Kiran Prabhakaran

Experienced Piping Stress Engineer with 6.5 years of expertise in Piping Stress Analysis and modelling using CAESAR II, specializing in onshore projects. Proven ability to deliver optimized piping layouts with reduced stress and efficient support designs for Oil & Gas and Chemical facilities. Skilled in ensuring strict compliance with ASME, ASTM, and API codes and standards to achieve safe, cost-effective, and reliable engineering solutions.

Piping Stress Engineer at INCICO India Engineering Pvt Ltd (2026-04 – Present)

• Conducted piping stress analysis using CAESAR II, ensuring compliance with applicable design codes and project specifications.
• Evaluated piping flexibility, thermal expansion and nozzle loads to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Verified flange integrity using the Pressure Equivalent Method and ASME Section III, NC-3658.3 methodology.
• Prepared and maintained Critical Line Lists for stress-critical piping systems.
• Evaluated equipment nozzle loads in accordance with WRC 107/537 and API 610 to ensure mechanical integrity.
• Designed spring hangers, determined support locations and spans, and verified compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Optimized pipe routing by designing expansion loops and support configurations to minimize thermal stresses.
• Performed stress analysis of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) piping systems in accordance with ISO 14692 and manufacturer guidelines.
• Modelled pipe trunnions and other special supports for critical piping lines.
• Prepared, reviewed, and maintained piping stress analysis reports and supporting technical documentation.

Piping Stress Engineer at Paramount Industrial Piping Engineering (2019-01 – Present)

• Conducted pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II ensuring compliance with design codes.
• Optimized pipe rack expansion loops and support configurations.
• Assessed equipment nozzle loads per WRC 107 (537) and API 610 for mechanical integrity.
• Designed spring hangers, determined support spans, and ensured compliance with standards.
• Performed slug force and safety valve reaction load calculations for dynamic reliability.
• Compiled Critical line lists.
• Modelled pipe trunnions, for critical lines.
• Verified flange integrity using Pressure Equivalent and NC 3658.3 methods.
• Developed and maintained stress analysis documentation.
• Familiar in modelling using E3D and AutoCAD.
• Preparing Material Take-Off (MTO).

B.E. in Petrochemical Engineering – JCT College of Engineering and Technology (2011-01 – 2015-01)

Higher Secondary Education – Vimala Central School (2011-01)

Secondary Education – Vimala Central School (2009-01)