Fabrication, installation, inspection, testing and construction considerations for piping systems.
Pipe Fab Shop Tonnage Estimating Tools – Downloads Title Description Format Shop Fabrication Piping Tonnage Estimate Instructions (Word) This excel tool was developed to provide a simple method for use early in the project (before any piping layout) to estimate pipe fabrication tonnage based on 80 to 90% P&IDs.By James O. Pennock & Raymond Metsalaar…
On any process plant project the pipe fabrication shop should be recognized as a key player and a partner in the success of that project. The performance of that shop can make or break a project. When an engineering company is about to issue a pipe fabrication purchase order they should know everything there…
Recently, on one of the leading internet technical forums, a person posted a concern about a perceived engineering problem. Their concern was about the relative settlement between different objects that would effect the fit-up of the connecting pipes.
There will come a time the life of almost every project when the question of checking of pipe fabrication shop spool drawings will come up. Any time drawings are created there will be the potential for errors.The shop is responsible for checking their own work, but it is prudent for the engineering company to…
What is involved when you are asked to go to the field? If you are truly a knowledgeable and experienced designer or engineer you are supposed to know the answer to that question. If you are a novice, new to the business or if you have never been to a job site you will not know. However,…
Where pipes pass through external walls, in basement areas, a puddle flange may be required. Location which may be below the water table or in areas liable to flooding or in areas which may need to be sealed against methane gas coming from made up ground etc.
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