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Piperack Elevation
Refer sketchfor typical cross-section of piperack piping. Elevation of yard piping is determined by the highest requirement of the following…
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Line Location
Refer sketch. It shows single-level yard piping. Regardless of service, heavy lines (very large diameter lines, large lines full of…
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Piping Layout: Piperack Piping Arrangement Drawing Part-2
Yard Piping Arrangement The plant layout determines the main-yard piping runs. Refer sketch, which shows typical piperack layouts for various…
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Piping Layout: Piperack Piping Arrangement Drawing Part-1
The piperack general arrangement is finalised during the development of overall plot plan. The exact width of the piperack, numbers…
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Flexibility Stresses: Code Equations
Flexibility stresses The piping system experiences different type of stresses when it is installed, tested and in operation. There…
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Flexibility Calculation/Stress Analysis: Softwares Used and Data Required
Softwares available for flexibility calculation/stress analysis Manual analysis has its limitation on the number and type of supports, the variation…
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Guide to Level Instruments Principles & Application
Level monitoring and control is a fundamental requirement in any process plant. You will find level instrumentation installed at even…
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Checklist for Nozzle Orientation
Further to my post related to requirements for preparation and issue of nozzle orientation, here is a checklist for the nozzle…
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Types of Loads Considered for Piping Stress Analysis
Every Piping system is subjected to different loads during its design life which develops stresses in the system. Depending…
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Deluge Water Spray System
1. Deluge Water Spray System: · An automated water spray system where the water distribution piping is equipped with open spray…
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Flare System: Types, Segregation, Tips, Purge System and More
Flaring is defined as a process of controlled burning of exhaust gases which generates heat and noise. Flaring is a common…
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Safety Relief Valve: A Pressure Relieving Device
1. Relief System Pressure relief systems are an integral part of any process facility, from offshore production platforms to petrochemical…
