Pipe Rack vs Topside Module: Laying Out Piping Where Space Costs Money
Onshore you trade space for access. Offshore every square metre and every tonne is paid for. Here is how that one difference reshapes routing, supports and maintenance access.
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Design & Layout
Plot plans, pipe racks, modules and topside congestion.
Hazardous Area Zoning and What It Means for Piping Layout
Every flange, valve stem and drain point is a potential source of release. Zoning tells you where flammable gas may be present, and good layout keeps those zones small.
Reading a P&ID: The Piping Engineer’s First Document
The P&ID is the contract between process and piping. Learn the handful of details that matter most when you turn it into a 3D model and isometrics.
Piping Isometrics: What Every Line on the Drawing Means
An isometric is the drawing a fabricator builds from and an inspector signs off. Here is how to read one: coordinates, welds, spools, supports and the material list.
Pump Suction and Discharge Piping: Layout Basics That Prevent Trouble
Most pump problems that look mechanical start in the piping. A short, smooth suction and a well-supported discharge make the pump's life much easier.