Experience in pipeline support design
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Piping support is a very important aspect of design, and I would really like to learn from the experiences of all of you.
Pipe supports and hangers represent a challenging aspect of overall pipeline design and are also a key element in it. However, many designers do not pay enough attention to this aspect. Whether the pipe supports and hangers are properly installed or not has an impact on the performance of the entire piping system, and it can even pose safety risks. This is something that deserves special attention, especially in high-temperature/high-pressure environments or under extremely harsh operating conditions. During a training course on qualifications for inspecting pressure pipelines, one instructor once said, “In essence, pipeline operation involves stress analysis of the pipes, that is, the design of supports and hangers.” He admitted that this statement might be somewhat general, but it still highlights the importance of proper installation of pipe supports and hangers in pipeline operations.
Well, yes, that’s exactly what I wanted to ask. I think support brackets represent a challenge in piping design; when deciding on the path of the pipes, one also has to consider how to install those support brackets.
To do a good job with supports and hangers, it is necessary not only to improve theoretical knowledge in this area but also to visit the site more often to observe the actual conditions and gain experience. Generally speaking, it may pose security risks and the like, so it must be taken seriously.
Are there any materials or books with summaries of experience that I could read?
You can take a look at the teaching materials for the training course on qualification assessment for pressure pipelines; they are available on this forum and the content is good
I can relate! I plan to take another look at the information on stress. Otherwise, stress piping such as steam pipes cannot be constructed properly!
I’m a beginner. A few days ago, one of our engineers asked me to handle part of the work. I thought that the supports could be added casually, but it seems they still need to be calculated. After reading this, I’m wondering if there are any books that I can use to learn about this*
When should a fixed frame be used and when a movable one? What length should a fixed frame have?
The design of chemical process pipelines must comply with the Chemical Process Pipeline Design Code HG 20695-1987: http://www.anquan.com.cn/Soft/law/GB/200801/4240.html