Should the layout of steel platform beams be considered when drawing equipment layout diagrams?
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When drawing the equipment layout plan, should the arrangement of steel platform beams be taken into consideration?
Of course, the layout of the steel platform beams must be coordinated with the structural engineering team; otherwise, the positioning of the equipment connections and the angles of the pipelines attached to the tower will be affected. I once saw a tower unit being lifted into a steel platform frame, with the platform beam happening to block the access hatch opening – this is the result of a lack of coordination and proper review between different specialties.
It must be taken into consideration; the layout of the equipment needs to be planned comprehensively, taking into account not only installation but also future production inspections and maintenance.
Thank you for the guidance~ When there is a conflict between equipment placement and the beams, should equipment placement be given priority, or the beams?
Thank you. I looked at the HGT 20546-2009 regulations for the design of equipment layout in chemical plants, but it was confusing; I still don’t know how to draw it. Could you recommend some good books and materials (preferably with examples)?
It is necessary to consider the specific equipment and the importance level of that beam; consult the structural engineering team. If the beam can be adjusted, then do so!
I think it’s still necessary to create a 3D model, check for collision interference, and then extract the drawings.
1. Beams must be installed at the location where the foundation is placed at the bottom. 2. The height of the platform certainly needs to take into account the height of the equipment and how the associated piping will be routed. 3. The crossbeams at the upper part of the equipment and beneath the upper platform are generally used for laying pipelines. A set of new equipment we installed in 2012 encountered the problem of conflicts or mismatches between this beam and the piping layout, and all adjustments were made to meet the requirements of the piping. ——It was also designed by a reputable domestic design institute, with 3D drawing used throughout; however, there are too many \"layers\", which inevitably leads to errors.
I tried using SolidWorks to design it; it’s a very small device, and it didn’t seem easy to use. Which 3D software do you think is good?
Thank you for the guidance. Are the equipment supports and beams connected by welding or bolts on your end? In the first half of the year, for one set of equipment, bolted connections were used in the design. During lifting, it was found that the bolt holes in the equipment’s supports did not align with those on the beam; therefore, keyhole cuts were made using oxygen cutting. As a result, the equipment was installed at an incorrect position, which caused difficulties in the subsequent piping work.
Thank you for the guidance. Are the equipment supports and beams connected by welding or bolts on your end? In the first half of the year, for one set of equipment, bolted connections were used in the design. During lifting, it was found that the bolt holes in the equipment’s supports did not align with those on the beam; therefore, keyhole cuts were made using oxygen cutting. As a result, the equipment was installed at an incorrect position, which caused difficulties in the subsequent piping work.