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Process Plant Layout And Piping Design

Module 1 : The Basics of Plant Layout Design

The Plant Layout Designer

Project Input Data

Basic Layout Philosophy

Abbreviations, Standards, and Terminology

Module 2 : Plant Layout Specification

The Components of Specification

Module 3 : Plot Plans

The Plot Plan in the Process Unit

Definition

Plot Plan Development

Types of Plot Plans

Equipment Location

Pipe Racks

Roads, Access Ways, and Paving

Buildings

Equipment Spacing

Sample Plot Plan Arrangement

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Module 4 : Compressors

Auxiliary Equipment

Centrifugal Compressors : Nozzle Orientations

Types of Compressor Drives

Lube Oil System

Seal Oil System

Surface Condensers and Auxiliary Equipment

Compressor Maintenance

Compressor Arrangement and Location

Elevations of Machines

Inter– and After–Coolers

Housing and Platform Requirements

General Compressor Layout

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Module 5 : Drums

Types of Drums.

Location of Drums, Nozzle Locations

Platform Arrangements

Piping Arrangements

Drum Instrumentation

Maintenance

Further Considerations

Module 6 : Exchangers

Exchanger Construction

Exchanger Location and Support

Nozzle Orientation

Exchanger Piping

Exchanger Maintenance

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Module 7 : Furnaces

Basic Operation and Primary Parts of a Furnace

Types of Furnaces

Terminology

Burners

Combustion Air Preheating Systems

General Arrangement of Furnaces

Piping Layout for a Furnace

Tail Gas Incinerator and Waste Heat Unit

Module 8 : Pumps

Pump Terminology

NPSH Requirements

Types of Pumps

Pump Locations

Pump Piping

Pump Piping Supports

Module 9 : Reactors

Process Operation

Design Considerations for Reactors

Location of Reactors

Support and Elevation

Nozzle Locations and Elevations

Platform Arrangements

Piping Arrangements

Maintenance

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Module 10 : Towers

The Distillation Process

Types of Towers

Design Considerations for Towers

Tower Elevation and Support

Nozzle Elevation and Orientation

Platform Arrangements

Tower Piping

Tower Instruments

Maintenance

Module 11 : Pipe Racks

Establishing Width, Bent Spacing, and Elevations

Setting Line, Valve, and Instrument Locations

Pipe Flexibility and Supports

Structural Considerations

Other Considerations

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Module 12 : Structures

Design Features. Structural Terms

Structural Details

Small Structures

Medium–Sized Structures

Large Structures

Stair Structures

Drill Structures

Operations Platforms

Module 13 : Underground Piping

Industry Standards

Terminology

Types of Systems

Construction Materials

Oily Water and Storm Water Systems

Chemical and Process (Closed) Sewers

Process and Potable Water

Fire Water System

Underground Electrical and Instrument Ducts

Underground Details

Double Containment–Underground Systems

Fabrication

Underground Composite

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Module 14 : Instrumentation

Types of Instruments

Instrument Locations

Miscellaneous

Module 15 : Process Liquid Storage Tanks

Codes and Regulations

Terminology

Types of Tanks

Spill Containment

Dike Access

Sizing Tanks and Dikes

Tank Details

Tank Supports

Module 16 : Stress Analysis

Introduction to Piping Stress

Pipe Stress Analysis Work Process

Impacts of Excessive Pipe Stress

Causes of Pipe Stress

Layout Solutions for Weight Stress

Layout Solutions of Thermal Loads

Layout Solutions for Other Stress

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Module 17 : Computer-Aided Design

Basic CAD Applications

Integrated Modeling Systems

Systems Engineering and Instrument Design

CAD Benefits Summary

Electronic Spool Sheets

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