Dysfunction of pipe supports at a power station identified a reduction in the operational life of the piping
Dysfunction of pipe supports at a power station identified a reduction in the operational life of the piping
2 PagesInspections of high energy piping at a power station revealed dysfunction of many pipe supports. Coupled with piping flexibility analysis, high stress locations in the piping were identified which can lead to a reduction in the life of the piping and eventual failure. To ensure the future integrity of their assets, the power station required a solution to maximize the life of their piping system and return it to its normal operating condition.Solutionhrl: engineers developed a methodology to refloat the piping, tailored specifically for the piping system. The methodology involved piping flexibility analysis combined with site works to adjust piping support positions to relieve stresses in the pipe.
