What are the Criteria for Pipe Supporting1. Load of bare pipe + fluid + insulation (if any).

2. Load of bare pipe + water fill.

3.Load of valvesandonline equipmentand instrument.

4.Thermal loadsduring operation.

5. Steam out condition, if applicable.

6. Wind loads forpipingat higher elevation, if required.

7.Forced vibrationdue to pulsating flow.

8. Bare pipe with size above 12 shall be supported with Pad or Shoe.

Basic span of supports for 2/6/10/24 pipe

Basic Span is 5.5m / 9m / 11.5m / 15m respectively

What is the function of providing the anchor, cross guide and guide for piping?

Anchor is provided to restrict all the axial androtational movements of pipe, whereas cross guide is provided to restrict displacements of pipe along with the axis perpendicular to its centreline and Guide is provided to restrict the longitudinal movements of pipes along with its axis.