The medium-pressure steam pipeline is too close to the oil pipeline; is it possible to add a water jacket to the oil pipeline?

Installing a water jacket on the oil pipe is indeed a viable method that can effectively reduce the thermal radiation impact on the oil pipe caused by its proximity to high-temperature steam pipes. The water jacket circulates cooling water to remove the heat absorbed by the surface of the oil pipe, thereby keeping its temperature within a safe range. However, before implementing this scheme, it is recommended to conduct detailed design and evaluation, including the selection of material for the water jacket, structural design, as well as the control of cooling water flow rate and temperature. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider the potential increase in system complexity and maintenance requirements due to the water jacket. If conditions permit, re-wiring or adding insulation to the medium-pressure steam pipes can also be considered to prevent high temperatures from affecting the oil pipes directly. .

It’s indeed a good idea. However, I personally don’t recommend adding a water jacket to the steam line, unless the steam is not needed. Additionally, insulation materials with good thermal insulation properties can be used; for example, as mentioned below. It’s strange – I’ve never seen it before. Welcome to visit and provide your guidance: https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-5669064-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Industry Forum)

Thank you. This afternoon, I conducted another on-site measurement; the actual distance is 160 mm. According to the specifications, after insulation is applied, the distance between medium-pressure steam pipes and oil pipes should be 150 mm. The current situation on site is that the steam pipelines are difficult to modify; switching to oil pipes or installing jackets would save costs. However, there is a concern that changing the pipes might disrupt the machine’s lubrication system, so no specific solution has been decided yet.

It shouldn’t be too close; it needs to be arranged in accordance with the specifications

It is recommended to use aerogel insulation material for medium-pressure steam pipelines, with a thickness equal to 1/3 of that of traditional materials