Hello, I am new to this forum.

Can anyone please explain to me:

A) What is the purpose of pipe rack? So many engineering hours are spent on designing and detailing the pipe rack, so much steel material is used, so much fabrication of steel is being done at both the workshop and at site, so many erection time is being consumed: why can’t we have a simple system of pipes on sleepers everywhere in the plant?

And if human access and escape routes are the only reason for pipe rack, we can always have a cheaper mechanism of circular roads and walkway platforms on the sleepers at regular intervals. With this method, we can save on plenty of material cost ,manpower cost and schedule cost.

Awaiting your replies

Regards,

Alexsel