Plant safety and reliability depend to a large
extent on the accuracy of stress analysis of critical piping
systems. Piping system loads are categorized as "sustained" -
comprising pipe weight, along with fittings, fluid weight,
insulation, etc. - as well as "operating" - in which thermal
loads as a result of system expansion and contraction are
taken into account. In addition, there will be occasional
loads on piping systems such as seismic, and impact loads due
to slug flow, relief valve opening, fluid hammer,
etc.
Although static analysis for the occasional loads is
possible using dynamic load factor values or static
Log in to view this article.
Not Yet A Subscriber? Here are Your Options.
1) Start a FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION and gain access to all articles in the current issue of Hydrocarbon Processing magazine.
2) SUBSCRIBE to Hydrocarbon Processing magazine in print or digital format and gain ACCESS to the current issue as well as to 3 articles from the HP archives per month. $409 for an annual subscription*.
3) Start a FULL ACCESS PLAN SUBSCRIPTION and regain ACCESS to this article, the current issue, all past issues in the HP Archive, the HP Process Handbooks, HP Market Data, and more. $1,995 for an annual subscription. For information about group rates or multi-year terms, contact email Peter Ramsay or call +44 20 3409 2240*.
*Access will be granted the next business day.