Standard Pipe Support in Petroleum Industry

Abstract

Piping Supports: Types, Codes, Design, Selection, Working, Installation With the Installation of the Piping system, the Installation of piping Support plays a crucial role in the stability, positioning, and movement control of pipes on their location. Different types of piping supports have different roles for the stability of the Piping system. A properly designed and well-maintained pipe support span carries all load of the piping network and increases the life span of construction. Each piping support detail has its own importance to restrain pipe movements. While Shoe or saddle-support helps a piping system to rest on its location, Guide and Limit stopper restrain piping movement from its location. In this article “Piping Support” we will give you a wide approach towards understanding the following: General classification and types of Supports Piping supports Standard and Codes Purpose of Different Types of Supports in Piping System and their installation guidance. Piping support arrangement in Pipe rack and Equipment Support Type selection and Piping Support Spacing Determination.

Keywords: Piping Supports, Piping system