December 2023
Special Focus: Plant Design, Engineering, Construction and Commissioning
Arranging lines in a pipe rack: How to standardize pipe spacing in the oil and gas industry
This article provides deep insight to piping layout engineers, presenting a holistic/systematic approach for pipe spacing based on different pipe supports—e.g., rest, guide, shoe and clamps (rather than assuming spacing based on 50-mm or 75-mm clearance between pipes).
The Authors
Jamshaid Abid is a Piping Lead at Antonoil Service, Majnoon Oilfield, Iraq. He holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan. Abid has written two articles for Hydrocarbon Processing magazine and articles at LinkedIn related to piping design and layout. In his free time, he enjoys yoga and meditation.
Adnan Sarwat has more than 25 yr of project and maintenance/turnaround experience in both the downstream and upstream sectors while mainly working in the Middle East with international oil companies. As a mechanical engineer, he has a passion for using his practical experience to train and mentor fellow and young engineers.
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