PT&P Aids in the Creation of a "Chemical Island" in Singapore

February 8, 2001

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. supplied a variety of pipeline products for the construction of a refinery plant on Jurong Island, Singapore. Jurong Island is a man-made island consisting of four petroleum refineries, 30 petrochemical firms, and many more industrial firms to support its existence.

PT&P Aids in the Creation of a "Chemical Island" in Singapore
PT&P Aids in the Creation of a "Chemical Island" in Singapore

PT&P and U.S. Bellows, Inc. first became involved in this extensive project in May 1998. During this time, PT&P supplied the international construction firm with more than 3,000 cold shoes, 400 slide plates and numerous more spring hangers, constants and fabricated pipe supports. U.S. Bellows, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PT&P, also supplied many of the expansion joints used in the creation of this refinery. This includes three 36″ expansion joints were fabricated and sent to Singapore in October 1999. Two years, 300 jobs, and 670 tons of steel later, PT&P completed the last job for this project in September 2000.

PT&P Aids in the Creation of a "Chemical Island" in Singapore
PT&P Aids in the Creation of a "Chemical Island" in Singapore

PT&P has extensive experience performing product testing to ensure product quality and dependability. For this particular project a load test was performed on a 60″ diameter cold shoe. By measuring the axial and lateral loads, vertical tension and temperature, PT&P engineers are able to determine its maximum load.

Product testing was also performed on the three 36″ expansion joints provided. The bellows together with the hinge assembly were hydro-tested and a dry nitrogen test between the two plies was conducted to ensure that they would withstand the design pressure. These expansion joints were tested per ASME Sect. VIII Div. 1 Appendix 26 standards.



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PT&P Aids in the Creation of the "Chemical Island"

February 4, 2001

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. supplied more than 3,000 cold shoes, 400 slide plates and numerous more spring hangers, constants and fabricated pipe supports for the construction of a refinery plant on Jurong Island, Singapore. U.S. Bellows, Inc., also supplied many of the expansion joints used in the creation of this refinery.
Jurong Island is a man-made island consisting of four petroleum refineries, 30 petrochemical firms, and many more industrial firms to support its existence.

Tips on Corrosion Protection
There are four methods of protecting carbon steel pipe support components from corrosion; painting, zinc coatings, hot dip galvanizing, and combinations of these.  Painting has an advantage when appearance and choice of color are important. Modern painting systems may be appropriate protection in certain environments. Paint provides a barrier protection to a metal surface. The ability of zinc to provide cathodic protection for carbon steel in addition to barrier protection is a fundamental advantage. In most cases the reduction in life-cycle costs justifies the small additional cost of galvanizing. Indeed painting and galvanizing together can provide a synergistic benefit which may be justified in some cases.  For more information on corrosion, refer to https://pipingtech.com/resources/technical-bulletins/corrosion-protection/

PT&P’s Diverse Product Testing
Piping Technology & Products, Inc. is a recognized leader in pipe supports, pre-insulated pipe supports, miscellaneous fabrication and expansion joints and has extensive experience with several different types of product testing. This includes :

* Load Testing : The objective of the load test is to determine the maximum load for pipe supports and other products. Load tests are done on an assortment of pipe supports.

* Snubber Testing : The objective of the snubber cycle test is to (1) display the normal wear and tear for a snubber over an extended period of time, and (2) display the resistance to an abrupt disturbance.

* Burst Testing : The objective of the burst test is to determine the ultimate pressure resistance. Primarily conducted on bellows.

See more about testing on our site:  Product Testing

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