Load of steam tracing pipes on the pipe tray
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I’m a beginner in process design; my degree is in civil engineering, and my role requires me to determine the loads on utility tunnels. I’m facing the issue that the pipes in these tunnels are equipped with steam heating. I would appreciate it if some experts could advise me on how to calculate the loads for such pipes with steam heating In a steam tracing pipeline, what is the weight of the steam tracing tubes and the outermost insulation layer? What is the thickness of the insulation material surrounding the outermost sheath tube and steam half-tube? It would be great if the teachers could give some guidance on the standards; I checked the process manual and the process piping manual but couldn’t find any information.
The load on steam tracing pipes is similar to that of other insulated pipes, and the load of the tracing pipes can be added to the load of the main pipe. The insulation weight can be calculated based on the insulation thickness and the density of the insulation material. The hydrostatic test load and horizontal load need to be considered. Refer to SH/T 3040 for specifications