pipes DN 80 and larger in very toxic service operating at temperatures above 200 C.

ABOVE GROUND PIPING

APPENDIX 11
PIPE SPANS FOR PIPES RESTING ON MORE THAN TWO SUPPORTS
11.1 CARBON STEEL AND HEAVY WALL STAINLESS STEEL
The data below are applicable to:
Carbon steel pipes, STD wall and heavier, with a maximum temperature of 350 C.
Austenitic stainless steel pipes, schedule 40S and heavier, DN < 400, with a maximum temp 350C.
Duplex stainless steel pipes, schedule 10S and heavier, with a maximum temp 280C.
DN

25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

Maximum Span (m)

Vapour Service
Liquid Service
Bare
Insulate
Bare
Insulate
Pipe
d Pipe
Pipe
d Pipe
3.85
2.3
3.45
2.25
4.75
3
4.1
2.8
5.35
3.6
4.55
3.3
6.55
4.6
5.45
4.2
7.5
5.55
6.1
4.9
9.15
6.8
7.1
5.8
10.5
8.05
7.95
6.7
11.8
9.05
8.7
7.4
12.9
9.8
9.15
7.8
15.15
11.85
10.85
9.3
16.25
12.85
11.2
9.75
17.25
13.75
11.5
10.15
18.2
14.45
11.75
10.4
18.95
16.05
12.15
10.95

Std.
span
3.5
4
4.5
5
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
8

NOTES: 1. Spans are based on straight pipe, other configurations shall be multiplied by a shape
factor (see
sketch below).
2. Free draining pipes with a slope less than 1.5 mm/m require an additional check of the span.
3. The weight of insulation and sheeting is based on insulation thickness varying from 70 mm for
DN 25 to 200 mm for DN 600 and a density of 190 kg/m 3
4. Spans limited by deflection. All other spans are limited by longitudinal bending stress.

PTS 31.38.01.11
Page :
21
Section :
3.5

Formal computer flexibility analysis shall be made of all critical systems, which include the
following:
pipes DN 500 and larger;
process pipes DN 80 and larger if connected to rotating equipment;
pipes connected to air-cooled heat exchangers;
pipes connected to pulsating equipment;
pipes to and from boilers and heaters;
in cases where differential settlement of equipment and/or supports is expected;
process regeneration pipes;
pipes where engineered items are required like spring supports, expansion joints, snubbers etc.;
pipes subject to slug flow or water hammer;
if required by local regulations;
pipes for two-phase flow;
flare pipes DN 100 and larger;
pipes subjected to relief loads;