Pipeline support issues
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There is a pipe arranged vertically along the tower, with a diameter of DN450 and a length of 10 meters; it operates at room temperature and weighs two tons. Where is the most suitable location to install supports for bearing the weight of such a pipe?
Place it at the point on the top that is closest to the elbow! Pay more attention to the support setup for tower piping
Detailed provisions are outlined in SEPD 0101-2001, the Code for Tower Piping Design. His load-bearing support should be fixed as high as possible at the point where the tower bends downward, as long as it does not interfere with operations. Fix it to the tower; don’t use a platform.
The two-ton pipeline may not be able to withstand the high concentrated stress exerted by the supports on the equipment. I want to know how many supports would be appropriate. To distribute the load across multiple support structures more evenly, could spring supports be used? I seek advice from those with experience in this area
Just passing by – let’s support the original poster. . . . I’m so sleepy,,, .
2 tons isn’t considered much. If you’re worried about safety, you can bring this issue of uneven loading to the attention of the equipment specialists
Several supports are needed to provide reinforcement; the exact number of supports required is determined based on the data provided by the client, as well as the loads that those supports must bear. If necessary, please contact our technicians – their details can be found below.
The pipelines attached to the tower are all supported by spring hangers; for straight pipes, there is usually one spring hanger at the lowest end.
If the strength of the tower meets the requirements, the load-bearing supports should be placed at the upper part; guide supports should be added in the middle depending on the length of the pipes. As a safety measure, another load-bearing spring support can also be added at the bottom of the pipes – this should suffice!
Hehe, it’s still worth the money; a hanger with double ear springs doesn’t cost that much. I suggest taking a look downstairs
For a pipe that runs vertically upward, regarding the pipe diameter of DN450 mentioned by the poster, it is recommended to bend the pipe as it rises from the bottom, add an equal-diameter tee, install a blind flange on one side of the tee, and create a pipe support on the ground for the pipe to rest on! Then, for the pipes that go upward, considerations should be given to limits. I’m not sure if there are temperature differences in your material; if so, and if there are bends in the upper pipes, it’s necessary to take into account their flexibility. If this flexibility is insufficient, spring hangers need to be used for those bent pipes at the top!