[Craig Davidson]

Hi wondering if anyone can share what their company policy is for spacing requirements of process equipment, MCC buildings etc? I used to have a chart but lost it that gave some sketches and distances between flare stack to heaters/treaters, tanks etc?

Much appreciated! This would also be for facilities in Alberta, Canada

[Anton Dooley]

YYCPIPINGGUY,

I’m not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for … but it should set you on the right track.

Section – 8A: General Guidelines for Equipment and Piping Location, Spacing, Distances and Clearances

https://pipingdesigners.com/wp//contents/tips-tools-training/section-8-equipment-piping/11-section-8a-general-guidelines-for-equipment-and-piping-location-spacing-distances-and-clearances

Further reading here:

https://pipingdesigners.com/wp//contents/tips-tools-training/section-7-plant-layout/24-section-7a-defining-offsite-facilities-for-process-plants

[Craig Davidson]

Thank-you Anton! That helps me with a few things for sure! Appreciate it!

[James Pennock]

YYCPIPINGGUY (and any others),
If you are concerned about the installation of a type of equipment that is not on ether of the two list above please consider the following issues:
(1) Location – Equipment should be adjacent to the related equipment that is upstream or down stream in the system.
(2) Space Requirements include the following:
a – the physical space of the equipment itself (size and shape)
b – The space to remove any component part (example: tube bundles, pistons, etc.)
c – The space for all equipment related piping including Inlet, outlets, vents, drains, and all process , instrument and utility services.
d – The space for related Services such as electrical Power Feed, Lighting, Instrumentation, etc
e – Space for Maintenance personnel, tools and spare parts during normal operation
f – Space and access for mobile equipment required for specific maintenance activities including clear overhead for lifting via crane.
g – Travel space for Operators to and from the equipment for normal operations
h – Clear path to safety in case of emergency

If you have thought about each of these issues and can defend your design then you should be in good shape.

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