Pipe Support Span is defined as the optimum distance between two supports so as to avoid excessive stress, sagging, or failure of the piping or pipeline system in extreme cases. We all know that...
Category: Piping Design Basics
Spherical or horizontal cylindrical type (bullet type) storage tanks are used to store LPG. The horizontal cylindrical types are usually used for small capacity or underground installations and...
Pump Commissioning and starting-up: Pump Commissioning Checklist
Pre-requisites for commissioning and start-up of a Process Pump: Before commissioning and starting up of any equipment some preparation must be done. There will be some mandatory requirements,...
What is Pressure Piping? Pressure piping is any piping that carries fluid under internal or external pressure. ASME B31 serves as the design code for pressure piping. All process piping, power...
Calculation of minimum wall thickness of a given pipeline diameter and selection of actual thickness is one of the most important basic design considerations for any pipeline projects. This is one of...
What is Winterization? Requirements for the basic design of winterization systems.
Winterization Systems are required in refineries, petrochemical plants, and similar plants to protect equipment and piping against solidifying or coagulation of contents. Winterization in processing...
