Piping
Abstract
Piping layout has a major influence on the economics of plant design as it can constitute about 30% of the capital cost of the plant. Provision should be made for a simple, neat, and economical layout allowing for adequate flexibility and support. Careful routing can obviate the use of expansion loops and bellows to take up thermal expansion and so save on fitting, fabrication, and erection costs. Due regard should be given to plant and pipework erection, insulation, maintenance, safety, and operation. Grouping of pipelines, reduces the number of structural supports, limits space isolation, and improves access.
Keywords
Piping; valves; support; bracketry
34.1 General
Piping layout has a major influence on the ...
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