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PipingSolutions, Inc. provides the following consulting services:

Piping Flexibility and Stress Analysis - This consulting service consists of building a computer model of the piping systems, connected rotating equipment and any other process equipment connected to the piping system on TRIFLEX. To this model, the static effects of temperature change, pressure, weight (pipe, contents, insulation and concentrated loads), the environment (wind, snow, ice, earthquake and shock), pipe supports and restraints are applied. The support/restraint system may include spring hangers, rigid supports, anchors, soil resistance, line stops, guides, non-linear restraints and hold down clamps. The results of all such effects are then reviewed, evaluated and compared with allowable loads set forth in industry standards as well as accepted piping codes. Analyses can be processed to check compliance with the following Piping Codes - ANSI/ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME Section 3, Class 2 & 3, U.S. Navy, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish and Russian. In addition, rotating equipment allowable loads can be verified when compared with NEMA SM23, API Std. 617 and API Std. 610. In the event that the effects of seismic loadings or fluid surge/hammer is required to be considered, it can be accurately modeled, analyzed and evaluated. An accurate analysis of each piping system, including the support/restraint system, any connected equipment and the conditions/effects to be considered, is critical to the proper evaluation and operation of a piping system. PipingSolutions's staff of Piping Stress Analysis Experts have presented Basic and Advanced Level Training Seminars on Static and Dynamic Piping Stress Analysis around the world.

Rotating Equipment Noise And Vibration Studies - The proper design of compressor installations requires that a number of dynamic factors be evaluated. These dynamic considerations must be satisfied to insure safe and efficient operation of the compressor. A typical noise and vibration study of a compressor installation will include some or all of the following itemized components: Initial Field Study, Torsional and Lateral Critical Speed Analysis, Dynamic Foundation Analysis, Dynamic Piping Stability Analysis, Piping Flexibility and Stress Analysis, System Noise Analysis and Recommended Physical Changes, Piping Mechanical Analysis, Impeller Modal Analysis, and Follow-up System Noise and Vibration Field Survey and Final Documentation. See the "Rotating Equipment Noise and Vibration Studies" Bulletin for more details.

Flare Header Piping System Rating and Design - This service consists of modeling an existing or new emergency relief system including pressure relief valves and knock-out drums on the TRI*HEADER computer program. The piping system will then be evaluated by simulating a variety of blow down or relieving cases. Flow problems will be identify and, if requested, a variety of possible flow solutions can be tested in the computer model to identify the optimum solution. The TRI*HEADER software used by PipingSolutions has a well-tested data base that is used to perform rigorous VLE, heat transfer and two phase flow calculations in order to accurately predict fluid behavior throughout the emergency relief system. Thermal effects are taken into consideration and choked flow conditions are identified and located. PipingSolutions can analyze existing piping networks for problem areas or we can optimize piping networks solving for minimum pipe sizes necessary to meet flow requirements.

Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Rating and Design - This service consists of modeling an existing or new shell and tube heat exchanger on the TRI*THERM computer program. Based upon your design/operating conditions, our staff can design new exchangers or rate existing exchangers. The exchangers that can be handled include 1.) Sensible heat - gas and liquid, 2.) Horizontal, vertical or reflux condensers, 3.) Flooded and thermosyphon reboilers, and 4.) Falling film or forced circulation evaporators. Simultaneous change-of-phase calculations on the tube side and shell side can be handled as can multiple exchangers in series or in parallel. A detailed report of our findings and recommendations is provided for each exchanger rated or designed by PipingSolutions. The report can include a TEMA Data Sheet as well as a zone by zone definition of the physical properties, the heat curve, the pressure drop and the heat transfer.

Air Cooled Heat Exchanger Rating and Design - This service consists of modeling an existing or new air cooled heat exchanger on the TRI*AC computer program. Based upon your design/operating conditions, our staff can design new air cooled exchangers or rate existing air cooled exchangers. The exchangers that can be handled include 1.) Sensible heat - gas and liquid as well as , 2.) Horizontal and rooftop condensers. Simultaneous change-of-phase calculations can be handled including superheating and subcooling. A detailed report of our findings and recommendations is provided for each exchanger rated or designed by PipingSolutions. The report can include an API Standard 661 Data Sheet as well as a zone by zone definition of the physical properties, the condensing curve, the pressure drop and the heat transfer for the fluid.

API 620 and 650 Tank Rating and Design - This service consists of modeling an existing or new API tank on the TRI*TANK620 computer program for designs or ratings in accordance with API Standard 620 or on the TRI*TANK650 computer program for designs or ratings in accordance with API Standard 650. Based upon your design/operating conditions, our staff can design a new API storage tank or rate existing API storage tank to these Standards. Or PipingSolutions's staff can review the designs of fabricators or consultants that have submitted them to you for approval and/or fabrication. In addition, PipingSolutions can provide general arrangement drawings suitable for submitting to fabricators in bid packages.

Nozzle Stress Analysis and Design - This service consists of modeling a branch connection or a structural attachment on a piping system, pressure vessel, heat exchanger or tank. Our staff would utilize the applicable calculation techniques set forth in the Welding Research Council Bulletins No. 107 and/or No. 297. These WRC Bulletins are referenced in the ASME Section VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. A detailed report of our findings and recommendations is provided for each nozzle stress calculation performed by PipingSolutions.

 

Contact Information

PipingSolutions, Inc.
6219 Brittmoore Rd.
Houston, TX 77041-5114

Telephone Number
713.849.3366

Fax Number
713.849.3654

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info@pipingsolutions.com

 

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