The piping of the plunger pump, as well as the connection pipes to the vibration-damping buffer tank, should have uninsulated sections of approximately 3 meters in length
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A certain design institute of Sinopec has such a regulation for piping: when the temperature of the medium being pumped is above 180°C, the connection pipe to the vibration-damping buffer tank must have a section without insulation that is approximately 3 meters long. ” Why is the buffer tank in the text installed after the cooler or with a 3-meter section of uninsulated pipe?
When pumping high-temperature media, the use of uninsulated sections is primarily intended to reduce the thermal impact of the high-temperature media on the buffer tank and its accessories, and it also helps to lower the temperature of the media after the cooler. This approximately 3-meter section of uninsulated pipe allows the hot medium to cool down naturally before entering the buffer tank, thereby reducing the risk of equipment damage or operational safety hazards caused by excessive temperatures. Furthermore, such a setup also helps to improve the overall stability and operational efficiency of the system. .