Compact Disc Spring Support Designed for a Heat Exchanger Application

September 21, 2015

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Compact Disc Spring Support Designed for a Heat Exchanger Application

In this application, the heat exchanger (vertical vessel), has thermal movement of 1/4″, vertically.  As it expands thermally, the vessel lifts off its support structure and additional forces at the vessel’s lower nozzle are created.  With many heat exchangers, as well as other process equipment, the space between the support structure and equipment is restricted.  In this case, the space between the cantilever clamp attached to the vessel and the support structure is limited to only 5.1″.   This lack of space is unsuitable for placing the conventional spring supports which require more space.

The Compact Disc Spring support is designed to support large loads in small confined spaces with limited thermal movement (from 0 to 3/4″). By supporting the vessel with Disc Springs, the thermal movement is allowed (or relieved), which helps reduce the excessive loads and local stress on the nozzles.  This results in compliance with the ASME Piping and Vessel Codes. Due to a corrosive chemical plant environment, the two Compact Disc Spring supports were supplied with engineered 17-7PH Stainless Steel Belleville Disc Springs to combat corrosion.

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Cryogenic Pipe Supports Designed for a Hydrocarbon Production Facility

September 8, 2015

48” Dia. Cryogenic Pipe Supports Designed for a Light Hydrocarbon Production Facility

PT&P custom designed pre-insulated pipe supports with polyurethane insulation for cryogenic temperatures in a light hydrocarbon production facility in Texas. A total of 59 cold shoes were fabricated from A36 carbon steel with a hot-dipped galvanized finish. The cold shoe assemblies range in diameter from 24″-48″ and were designed to support loads ranging from 17,000 to 31,000 lb. Standard Q.C. and dimensional tests were performed prior to shipment.

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Register for the Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports Webinar (Cryogenic/High Temp.)

September 2, 2015

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Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports

This presentation will cover Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports, including pipe insulation products for both cryogenic and heat applications. Learn about the different types of insulation materials and get the inside scoop on our cold shoe design. Explore how Polyurethane foam is produced, from mixing polyols and isocyanates to inspecting the final product. Learn about anchor shoe testing, lateral load testing, compressive strength testing, and axial load testing.

The featured presenter, David Baker has over 12 years experience with pre-insulated pipe supports, on-site surveys, inspections, Installation and Maintenance. He is also the manager of PT&P’s Field Service division and our in-house consultant for pre-insulated pipe supports.

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