Industrial utility piping

What it addresses

Undersized lines, poor drainage, leaks and missing insulation waste energy and cause pressure and temperature problems at the point of use. They are also a common cause of water hammer in steam lines.

New machines and production lines often need new or re-routed utility lines, ideally planned with future expansion in mind.

What we cover

• Steam, condensate, compressed air and chilled water lines
• Fuel gas piping: natural gas, LPG, SNG and diesel
• Pressure and hydrostatic testing
• Thermal and acoustic insulation

Typical applications

• New utility lines for a new building, machine or production line
• Extending or re-routing existing lines
• Fuel gas lines for natural gas, LPG, SNG or diesel
• Replacing damaged or missing insulation

System considerations

• Flow, pressure and temperature needed at each point of use, now and after planned expansion
• Line sizing and pressure drop
• Steam line drainage, steam traps and condensate return
• Materials, supports, thermal expansion and access for maintenance
• Pressure and hydrostatic testing before commissioning
• Insulation thickness and cladding

What to prepare before an assessment or quotation

• A layout or sketch of the route, with approximate distances
• What each line carries, and the flow, pressure and temperature required
• Existing line sizes and materials, if you are extending a system
• Photographs of the plant room and the route
• Your timeline and any shutdown windows

Limits of this information

Line sizes, routes and quantities are confirmed only after a site survey. Prices depend on the final route, materials and testing required.