pump piping design check list in oil and gas
1. General Design Considerations
2. Piping Material Selection
3. Pipe Sizing and Layout
- Determine flow rate in GPM or m³/h.
- Use the Darcy-Weisbach equation or Hazen-Williams formula.
- Consider fluid properties like viscosity and density.
- Account for future capacity needs.
- Select standard pipe sizes based on calculations.
- Map out the proposed piping layout.
- Identify potential obstacles (equipment, walls).
- Minimize the number of bends; prefer straight runs.
- Use gradual curves where bends are necessary.
- Follow industry best practices for routing.
- Identify points of elevation change in the layout.
- Calculate pressure drop due to elevation using Bernoulli's equation.
- Consider pump performance curves for elevation losses.
- Adjust pipe size or pump specifications accordingly.
- Document elevation impact in design reports.
- Review clearance requirements from relevant codes.
- Ensure access for inspection and maintenance tools.
- Account for thermal expansion and contraction.
- Check for compatibility with other equipment layout.
- Document clearance measurements in design plans.
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