Piping stress Analysis for Cooling Water Circuit (Supply/Return)

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on analyzing the Cooling Water Piping Circuit in a power plant, specifically the supply and return lines from the Turbine Surface Condenser to the Cooling Towers and Cooling Water Pumps. Key design considerations include the need for anchor blocks and adherence to the Power Piping Code, ASME B31.1. Participants recommend using pipe stress analysis software, with CAEPIPE and Caesar being highlighted as effective tools for this purpose.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code
  • Familiarity with pipe stress analysis concepts
  • Experience with CAEPIPE or Caesar software
  • Knowledge of design considerations for buried and aboveground piping
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code in detail
  • Learn how to perform pipe stress analysis using CAEPIPE
  • Explore the features and applications of Caesar software for piping analysis
  • Investigate design considerations for anchor blocks in large diameter piping systems
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Engineers and designers involved in power plant operations, particularly those focusing on piping systems and stress analysis in large diameter cooling water circuits.

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Dear Fellows,

Well, i am working on a power plant and i need to analyse the Cooling Water Piping Circuit (Supply/Return piping), i.e., from Turbine Surface Condenser to Cooling Towers and from Cooling Water Pumps to Turbine Surface Condenser. The Lines are huge around 52" NPS and are buried under ground and gets aboveground just before connecting to the equipment. What design considerations should i have in mind ? Any need of anchor blocks ?

Will be very grateful if you recommend me some literature.

Thanks.
 
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I'm sure your power plant has codes for piping, but as for your question, it is hard to see exactly what you are having trouble with...

What analysis do you need to do?
 
Much could be said about the topic of pipe stress.

Start with the Power Piping Code, ASME B31.1.

Do you have access to pipe stress software? If not, CAEPIPE is an excellent value. Caesar is commin.