Inherently Safer Piping

Onshore piping design for both gases and liquids is often not done in enough detail. Pipe wall thickness is checked for maximum internal operating pressure, but even then, there are some factors that are overlooked. This article presents lesser known items in the upstream and midstream industries that are important to metal piping stress and overpressure protection. Using these presented methods will help you design inherently safer piping and a safer pressure relief system.