Regarding pipe racks

Let’s look at the first one and study it carefully; the legend explanations are quite detailed. Then consult the senior employees. Everyone’s preferences are different; if you want to get things done smoothly in the verification process, it’s better to understand their preferences, such as by taking a look at the piping diagrams.

What was said upstairs is right – find some blueprints to take a look at first; once you have a general idea, it’s still through actual work that you can gain experience, as practice makes perfect.

The selection of pipe racks is primarily determined by the requirements of stress calculations and the weight of the pipes themselves. The first section serves as an index; category A refers to the components of pipe racks, which are mentioned in various pipe rack types later on – for example, A19 and A15 appear in category B brackets； Type B refers to the hangers for pipes. For pipes that are installed in an overhead manner (at a relatively short vertical distance from the beams), if it is necessary to install supports under the beams, or if larger pipes are used to support smaller ones (B29), then Type B supports are generally the preferred choice. It is advisable to use as few suspension-type hangers as possible, as such hangers tend to wobble. If many suspension-type hangers are used for a horizontal pipeline, it is better to include some gate-type hangers among them ； Category C refers to spring supports and hangers; the appropriate ones are selected based on the spring parameters determined from stress calculations as well as the specific installation locations, ensuring that they meet the requirements set by those stress calculations ； Type D brackets are used quite frequently. For pipes that are installed overhead and for which it is not suitable to use hangers under beams (for example, when the pipes are too far away from the beams, making the length of the hanger rods too great to meet the specified requirements, or when their elevation is higher than that of the beam bottom), it is advisable to choose Type D brackets. Such brackets can be fixed to columns, the sides of beams, or equipment ； Type E are guide frames, which can be selected based on stress calculation results; in addition, guide frames also need to be considered for pipelines running in a vertical direction ； Class F refers to legs; F7, F8, and F10 are generally used more frequently ； Class G is a T-type bracket, mainly used in combination with other pipe supports, pipe clamps, and springs ； Class J refers to pipe supports, and this type of support is most commonly used in pipe racks ； Class K is mainly used in conjunction with other pipe racks when creating limiting supports, while it is used less frequently in other types of pipe racks. When selecting a pipe rack specifically, carefully check the requirements for various types of pipe racks. There is no fixed pattern for choosing pipe racks; it depends on individual habits and experience. It’s better to ask those with more experience – that way you’ll learn faster :)