How to design supports for gas pipes with very high temperatures
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When designing pipes for high temperatures, how should the supports be designed? How should expansion joints be installed?
Pipelines with temperatures usually above 400 degrees require stress analysis calculations, and the relevant conditions should be submitted to the piping engineering team. When submitting these conditions, an initial pipe rack layout can be provided. If the piping engineering calculations show no issues, the original plan can be used; otherwise, adjustments must be made based on the feedback received. Additionally, expansion joints, spring frames, etc., are all provided by the piping and machinery specialty based on the results of stress analysis calculations.
I suggest you follow the advice of your seniors and provide materials for the stress analysis to determine the location and type of the pipe supports.