Questions regarding the support method for the compressor gas-liquid separation tank
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I saw in the relevant specifications that \"support legs should not be used to support the compressor gas-liquid separation tank.\" However, looking at previous petrochemical projects, many separators were supported using support legs. I’m not sure what the reason is for recommending against the use of support legs; I’d like to ask everyone for their insights
It’s not clear, but if there’s a drawback, then it’s not mandatory! It’s not mandatory, so actually there’s no big problem
Firstly: the size of the tank is not specified. Secondly: the type of compressor is not specified—whether it is centrifugal or reciprocating. The reason for this consideration is that the pipes at the inlet and outlet of the compressor (especially in the case of reciprocating compressors) experience significant vibration, and leg-type supports have less rigidity compared to skirt or saddle supports； But when the unit is small and the tank is not large, leg supports are also used, which is economical and simple!
Compressors generally experience significant vibration; if the tank is large, it’s not advisable to use legs.
Vibration damping (bellows, elastic supports) is used for the gas-liquid separation tank and the compressor inlet pipeline; will the vibration reaching the gas-liquid separation tank still be significant?