Pipe Supports. Functionality, selection requirements and importance of high quality pipe support elements

Bittorf, Frank

In order to allow thermal movement of a piping system and save the piping system from unplanned movements, different types of flexible pipe supports and safety elements are needed, mainly Constant supports, variable supports as well as rigid struts and shock absorbers. This seminar will explain in detail the different working principles, technical selection requirements and selection options. It will furthermore show the importance of these elements for the project and will give a glance at plant- lifecycle-cost influencing factors