How is the pipe rack determined?
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This post was last edited by feng_200108047 on 2011-11-24 at 19:13. For pipes with a diameter of 800 that are suspended in the air, pipe supports are needed. How should the number of such supports and their spacing be determined?
This should be submitted to the structural engineering team; the number depends on the pipes. A spacing of less than 22 meters for empty pipes and less than 18 meters for filled pipes is a conservative value
It’s so thick and also suspended in the air; place it on the gantry. Draw a rough schematic diagram for the structure, and provide him with information regarding the loads, height, and location. If insulation isn’t used, the pipes can be placed directly on the gantry; if insulation is used, then select appropriate pipe supports
Reply to 3# zhangdazui: The pipe material is polypropylene, and gas flows through it. Are there any standards or specifications regarding pipe supports? Thank you
This pipe rack belongs to the category of special pipe racks, and there are no standard specifications for them. What’s important is to clearly define the requirements for the structure. Although gas flows through it, considering hydrostatic testing, it’s still necessary to follow the standards related to water pressure tests. I thought for a moment that using a gantry just for this pipe might be a bit wasteful; it would be better to discuss this with the structural engineers – a T-shaped support might be sufficient