Would it be better to modify the pipeline this way?
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Would it be better to modify the pipeline this way? Please take a look at the figure below
This still needs to be approved by the design institute and the design unit, right?
I’m sorry for not telling you; this is a top view, high-temperature steam pipeline
It then depends on whether process piping is required. I feel that the modified version is not as good for pipe installation as the previous one; it tends to accumulate liquid after modification. If nothing is changed, both medium A and medium B will flow smoothly.
1. Are the site location and pipe supports suitable?； 2. The welds at the tee joints of the original pipeline were concentrated; the change indeed brought benefits ； However, when the flows in directions A and B counteract each other, it can lead to blockages or corrosion ； 3. It is necessary to consider whether the expansion joint distance is sufficient.
Could the elbow be removed entirely and replaced with a three-way setup?
Personal opinion: For the pipeline itself, the stress difference before and after the modification is not significant. The stress on the device ports that are most affected. The stress on the nozzles of A and C changes little, while the stress on the nozzle of B improves significantly after modification. It is necessary to verify whether there are any issues with the operation of Device B, as well as whether there are any requirements regarding the stress on its connections; otherwise, making modifications would not be very meaningful, and modification is not recommended.
The one in front should be a bit smaller; if mixing is needed, it’s best to create a mixture