1. Vertical Movement Supports while Determination of Loads and Movements
What type of support is recommended for small vertical movement considering Determination of Loads and Movements?
Explanation: For small vertical movement, simple rod hangers are recommended due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of installation.
2. Horizontal Movement with Swing
What type of support is suitable for small vertical and significant horizontal movement with a swing within 4° from vertical?
Explanation: Longer rod hangers can accommodate small vertical and significant horizontal movement with a swing within 4° from vertical.
3. Combined Movement Supports
What is recommended when both horizontal and vertical displacements are significant?
Explanation: When both horizontal and vertical displacements are significant, normalize total movement to the support axis and consider relocating connections to reduce angularity.
4. Supports from Below
What is needed for horizontal movement on supports below the pipe?
Explanation: Slides are needed for horizontal movement on supports below the pipe to ensure proper support and flexibility.
5. Suspended Hangers with Horizontal Movement
What is required for considerable horizontal movement with low headroom in suspended hangers?
Explanation: Considerable horizontal movement with low headroom in suspended hangers requires single- or double-direction trolleys or rollers for proper support.
6. Simplicity First Approach
What is the primary principle when selecting pipe support types?
Explanation: The primary principle is to start with the simplest, most basic rigid support type and upgrade to a more complex type only if absolutely necessary.
7. Key Points to Remember
What are the key points to consider when determining pipe support types?
Explanation: The key points include evaluating both vertical and horizontal movements, combining and normalizing total movement to the support axis, and considering headroom requirements.
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Selecting the Right Pipe Supports
The anticipated loads and movements at each support point play a crucial role in determining the appropriate type of pipe support needed. Here’s a breakdown:
Movement Dictates Support Type:
- Vertical movement: For small vertical movement, simple rod hangers suffice.
- Horizontal movement: With small vertical and significant horizontal movement, longer rod hangers can accommodate the swing (within 4° from vertical).
- Combined movement: When both horizontal and vertical displacements are significant, the total movement needs to be normalized to the support axis. Consider relocating the upper connection to reduce angularity.
- Supported from below: Slides are needed for horizontal movement, or rollers for ensured longitudinal movement. Rollers are typically used for long piping runs on racks.
- Suspended hangers: Considerable horizontal movement with low headroom requires single- or double-direction trolleys or rollers. For large longitudinal and lateral movements, consider a single-direction trolley aligned with the resultant movement vector.
Simplicity First:
- Always start with the simplest, most basic rigid support type (e.g., rod hanger).
- Upgrade to a more complex type only if absolutely necessary.
- There’s no benefit in using a complex support if a simpler, cheaper one can handle the load and movement requirements.
Key Points to Remember:
- Evaluate both vertical and horizontal movements.
- Combine and normalize total movement to the support axis.
- Consider relocating connections to reduce angularity.
- Use slides for horizontal movement on supports below the pipe.
- Use rollers for ensured longitudinal movement or long piping runs on racks.
- Choose appropriate trolleys or rollers for suspended hangers with significant horizontal movement and low headroom.
By carefully assessing the loads and movements at each support point and adopting a “simplicity first” approach, you can select the most appropriate and economical pipe support type for a safe and reliable piping system.
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