What is the difference between the design of system utility tunnels (process and thermal piping networks) and the design of ordinary plant pipelines (internal tunnels)?
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What is the difference between the design of system utility tunnels (process and thermal piping networks) and the design of ordinary plant pipelines (internal tunnels)? Why are higher qualifications required for designers of system utility tunnels? This part seems as simple as building with blocks; where does the technical complexity lie? Manager Discussion Group
The pipeline scope of ordinary units does not include FCC catalyst circulation and loading/unloading purge pipelines, slide valve pipelines, CCR catalyst lifting pipelines, L-valve bank pipelines, bubbling bed and bubbling pump inlet/outlet pipelines, additive loading/unloading pipelines; it even excludes the high-pressure heat exchange pipelines of hydrogenation and hydrogen-related systems
The design of system utility tunnels involves the centralized layout of various pipelines within an entire industrial zone or a larger area, including but not limited to the integrated arrangement of systems such as power, communications, water supply and drainage, and gas. Therefore, its design must take into account factors such as safety, cost-effectiveness, and overall coordination. In contrast, the pipeline design for ordinary devices focuses mainly on the piping layout within a specific device, and its scale and complexity are generally less than those of system ductwork. The high technical complexity of system conduit design lies in the following: 1. It requires coordination and integration among multiple disciplines to ensure a proper arrangement of various pipelines, taking into account not only their functional requirements but also future maintenance and expansion needs. 2. The design must take into account complex natural and engineering environments, such as geological conditions, groundwater levels, and surrounding buildings and facilities. 3. Advanced technologies and materials must be employed to ensure the durability and safety of the pipe tunnel, such as fire and explosion prevention measures. 4. Safety assessment and risk management are very critical aspects of system tunnel design, requiring extensive experience and professional skills to address potential safety issues. Therefore, designers of system utility tunnels are usually required to have higher qualifications and experience to ensure the safety and reliability of the design. .
Just like the aorta and its branches in the human body.
The design of system utility tunnels requires taking into account the needs of various specialties involved in the current project, while also considering the overall layout of the entire plant site in order to reserve space for pipes, cables, and other elements needed in future projects; it is a role that demands strong comprehensive skills