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 PIPE SUPPORT
PROCEDURE

Client:
Dragon LNG Ltd.

Contract No.: 28

Project Title:
DRAGON LNG IMPORT TERMINAL
MILFORD HAVEN

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Kellogg Ltd.

REVISION RECORD SHEET

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RESPONSIBILITIES
This document is the responsibility of the Engineering Manager and any revision or
amendments shall require his approval. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the
maintenance of this document and for arranging controlled distribution through Project
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 CONTENTS
1 ABBREVATIONS............................................................................................................................ 4
2 CODES, STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................5
2.1 CODES................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 STANDARDS.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 5
2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.........................5
3 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY.................................................................................................................. 5
4 INSULATION CODES..................................................................................................................... 5
5 INSULATION CLADDING............................................................................................................... 6
6 PIPE HEIGHT AND SHOE SELECTION TABLE............................................................................6
7 COLD INSULATED LINES............................................................................................................. 6
7.1 VERTICAL LOADS................................................................................................................. 6
7.2 LINE STOPS........................................................................................................................... 6
7.3 GUIDE LOADS....................................................................................................................... 6
7.4 INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 6
8 COLD AND ACOUSTIC INSULATED LINES.................................................................................6
8.1 VERTICAL LOADS................................................................................................................. 7
8.2 LINE STOPS........................................................................................................................... 7
8.3 GUIDE LOADS....................................................................................................................... 7
9 WOOD BLOCK PERMALI SHOES................................................................................................. 6
9.1 VERTICAL LOADS................................................................................................................. 7
9.2 LINE STOPS........................................................................................................................... 7
9.3 GUIDE LOADS....................................................................................................................... 7
10 WOOD BLOCKS GENERAL........................................................................................................... 7
11 PTFE SLIDE PLATES..................................................................................................................... 7
12 TICO PADS.................................................................................................................................... 8
13 PIPE SUPPORT NUMBERING...................................................................................................... 8
14 PIPE SUPPORT INDEX................................................................................................................. 9
15 PIPE SUPPORT SPECIALS / NUMBERING..................................................................................9
16 PIPE SUPPORT FOUNDATION SUMMARIES............................................................................10
17 PIPE SUPPORT MTO REQUIRED...............................................................................................10
18 SPRING NUMBERING................................................................................................................. 10
19 SNUBBER NUMBERING.............................................................................................................. 10

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1 ABBREVIATIONS

PUF Polyurethane foam

WMWK Whessoe M W Kellogg
PTFE Polytetraflouroethylene
PIR Polyisocyanurate foam
PDMS Plant Design Management System
MDS Multi Discipline Supports
IPMS Integerated Project Management System

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2 CODES, STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 CODES
N/A

2.2 STANDARDS
MWKL Standard MDS Instruction for pipe supports
5862-PT-170-G20B-001 MWKL pipe support standards

2.3 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

WMWK28-170-000-PI-SP-041 Specification for the design and purchase of
Pipe support components and assemblies
WMWK28-170-000-PI-SP-042 Specification for the design and purchase of
Slide plates
W00028-170-000-GE-PR-002 Project numbering system procedure
WMWK28-170-000-PI-SP-038 Insulation Spec
2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
WMWK28-170-000-EN-TQ-184 Technical query (slide plate clarification)
WMWK28-174-120-CI-DW-073/4 Standard civil pipe support bases

3 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of supporting pipes on the Dragon LNG project is based on the client
requirement that protective coating on steelwork/pipe (paint) is not damaged by pipe
movement.
To accommodate this requirement all pipes have been placed with PTFE slide plates below
them isolating the steelwork protective coating. Insulated lines on shoes have both a top and
bottom plate assembly while un-insulated lines require a bottom plate only. All centreline of
pipe elevations are based on this criteria. Refer to pipe support standard table for pipe height
and shoe selection “PHASST”.

4 INSULATION CODES
Currently on this project there are 8 insulation codes. All insulation codes are based on
operating temperatures and not design. Basis for selecting shoe types for a line are due to
insulation considerations.
(a) N – No insulation requirement
(b) G - Personnel protection. Steel mesh guard required if area deemed a hazard.
(c) 6 - PIR used for the prevention of condensation. PIR is the cold insulation on a line.
This code is used for lines that may not see a cold temperature but may have
condensation form on the surface.
If the operating temperature is below the ambient then condensation will form. To
avoid condensation falling on areas deemed sensitive the line shall be insulated
locally to certain areas. Standard shoes may be used with cold insulation as ice
formation is unlikely.
(d) 7 - PIR/PUF used for the reduction of heat gain. This code is used for lines that are
required to remain at cold temperatures and not gain heat. Normally the lines
operate at cold temperatures hence cold insulation is required with cold shoes
over the insulation so there is no path for the heat gain or cold temperature to
travel to the surface and cause ice formation. Special cold PUF shoes are
required at support locations. See consideration for PUF shoes below.
(e) 8 - Mineral wool and PUF/PIR – This code is required for lines that need to remain
cold and at the same time require some form of sound control. The PUF/PIR is
used for the heat gain control and a 6 mm thick TICO(expensive rubber) pad for
the sound control. For all line sizes the 100 mm thick mineral wool is added to the
cold insulation.
(f) 9 - PIF/PIR cold personnel protection – Currently not applicable

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 (g)B - Mineral wool – This code is used for lines that are required to be electrically heat
traced and so require insulation. For all line sizes in this case the insulation
thickness used is 50 mm thick mineral wool.

5 INSULATION CLADDING
Currently on this project there are 8 insulation codes. All insulation codes are based on
operating Cladding thickness is based on outside diameter of insulation for all cases except
type 8 insulation . Refer to PHASST table.
Cold insulated lines type 6 and 7 only have one layer of cladding on the outside of the
insulation.
Lines with insulation type 8 require 2 cladding layers. One layer at 50 mm after the cold
insulation and the second layer on the outside of the pipe. In this case only cladding thickness
for first layer is 0.8 mm and the second layer is 1.0 mm.

6 PIPE HEIGHT AND SHOE SELECTION TABLE - PHASST

Cold insulated lines shall be supported with PUF shoes. Vertical loads are limited for cold
shoes
The “PHASST” table should be used as a guide to select shoe types for supports. This gives
designers a common approach across the project in varying areas. On this project the table is
divided into 2 parts, un-insulated and insulated lines as acoustic fatigue is not applicable to this
project. For use of PHASST table refer to instructions on the bottom right hand of table.

7 COLD INSULATED LINES

Apply specifically to insulation code types 6,7 and 8.
Cold insulated lines shall be supported with PUF shoes at support points. The shoes consist of
an inner layer of high density polyurethane foam and an outer fabric vapour barrier covered
with cladding. The assembly is clamped on to the pipe with steel cradle halves (shoe welded
to bottom) which are bolted together with a disc spring arrangement. The springs ensure that
the clamp still maintains contact with the pipe during various temperature conditions where the
pipe contracts or expands. The spring loads are referred to as clamping forces.
Vertical loads are limited for cold shoes
in the support standard based on standard insulation densities(GNCS sheet 1) and shoe
lengths.
If higher loads are required then specials can be specified by increasing the shoe length and
PUF density. Special drawings should include loads.

7.1 VERTICAL LOADS

Vertical loads are limited for cold shoes in the support standard based on standard insulation
densities(GNCS sheet 1) and shoe lengths. If higher loads are required then specials can be
specified by increasing the shoe length and or trunnions.See section 10 below.

7.2 LINE STOPS

Welded line stops to underside of PUF shoes are not acceptable as the clamping forces applied
by disk springs are not sufficient to withstand large axial forces. Welded trunnions to be used for
these cases. Vertical loads taken by shoe and stop load taken by trunnion.

7.3 GUIDE LOADS

Guide loads are acceptable but limited based on support standards

7.4 INSTALLATION
Cold supports require special consideration for space requirements. Special attention shall be
paid to all piping branches, elbows, bolt removal from flanges, drains,vent,temperature indicators
etc.

8 COLD AND ACOUSTIC LINES

Apply specifically to insulation code types 8 only. PUF shoes for cold acoustic lines are exactly
the same as those for cold lines except there is an extra layer of TICO material 6 mm thick on

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 the outside of the cladding. On this project shoe selection takes into account acoustic
considerations for most cases. For 4” and below lines which are specified as type 8 acoustic
insulation does not apply.

8.1 VERTICAL LOADS

Vertical loads are as per section 7.1 above. Acoustic consideration from shoe selection.

8.2 LINE STOPS

As per section 7.2 above.

8.3 GUIDE LOADS

As per section 7.3 above but acoustic considerations require additional pad types VU3 if not
included within shoe selection.

9 WOOD BLOCK “PERMALI” SHOES

The Apply to insulation code type N. These lines are un-insulated but may see cold
temperatures and ice formation.To protect the shoe from freezing to steelwork wood
blocks are used as isolators.
The shoe is a clamp arrangement in 2 parts in stainless steel with the bottom part of
high density laminated wood between carbon steel plates.

9.1 VERTICAL LOADS

Vertical loads not an issue for shoes as laminated wood blocks have high compressive stresses.

9.2 GUIDE LOADS

Standard guides and loads are acceptable for permali shoes.

9.3 LINE STOPS

Standard line stops can be used on permali shoes but must be used in conjunction welded shear
lugs support type A3.

10 WOOD BLOCKS GENERAL

Apply specifically to insulation code types N,6,7 and 8 only. These line may be insulated or un-
insulated . For un-insulated lines wood blocks are used where permali shoes have not been
specified in the supporting as isolators. For insulated lines wood blocks are used where
minimum cold insulation requirements can not be met i.e. welded trunnions need to be longer
then T+ 4t or T + 300 mm where T=insulation on line and t=insulation on trunnion. If trunnion
length cannot be achieved then wood block can be welded to the bottom of the trunnion or
placed around it with a clamp. See CW1,2 AND 3.
Permali wood block sizes for trunnions to be standardized. See CW1 in standard.
For wood block lengths “PL” use block lengths in increments of 50 mm. Wood block thickness
same as cold insulation thickness.

11 PTFE SLIDE PLATES

PTFE pads for slide plates SU1 shall be sized based on the maximum and minimum bearing
pressures stated in support standards which must be checked on an individual basis.Below are
recommended plate sizes.

Recommended PTFE Slide Plate Selection Chart

Un-insulated lines without shoes (Bottom plate only required)

OD 0.5” 0.75” 1” 1.5” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10”

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C/D 60 / 60 60 / 60 60 / 60 60 / 60 60 / 60 70 / 70 70 / 70 70 / 70 100/100 100/100
DIM

Field run carbon steel lines 0.5”-1.5” use UB1 as guide. Slide plate to be pre-drilled to suit U-bolt.
For larger sizes use G1 as guide.

All lines with shoes vertical loads

LOAD (KN) 0-6 6-10 10-15 15-30 30-60 60-100 100-200 200-330
PTFE A/B DIM 150 / 150/ 150/ 200 200 / 250 / 300 / 400 /
80 100 100 /125 125 200 250 300

PTFE C/D DIM 60 / 70 / 80 / 80 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 / 250 /

60 70 100 125 150 200 250
PTFE SIZE = 30 mm less size of bottom plate (C/D dimension)
Top plate (A/B dimension) has been based on max longitudinal movement = +/- 50 mm and transverse =
+/- 25 mm. Top plate to be increased for larger movements

12 TICO PADS
Below are recommended TICO pad sizes.
Recommended Tico Pad selection Chart
All lines with shoes vertical loads
LOAD (KN) 0-6 6-10 10-15 15-30 30-60 60-100 100-200 200-330
PTFE A/B DIM 30 / 40 / 50 / 70 / 70 95 / 120 / 170 / 220 /
30 40 50 95 120 170 220

13 PIPE SUPPORT NUMBERING SYSTEM

Pipe supports shall be identified by a unique mark number. The mark number shall be located
on the isometric at the location of the support point. The numbering will be in the following
form:-

PS-174-321-R-0001

PS - All supports will start with PS to designate pipe supports

174 - is the area code for MWKL responsibility.This number does not change.
321 - is the sub area code under the 174 code
Sub area codes are as follows :- 321 Recondenser area
322 Bog compressor area
323 Vaporiser area
324 Piperacks area
325 HP sendout pumps area
326 Fuel gas area
327 Utilities area
R - Is for rest and indicates the primary function of the support.

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 Other options for support types are :- A – Full anchor
G - Guide only(lateral restraint)
R - Rest
V – Variable spring support
LS – Line stop
TA – Translation anchor
DV – Double variable spring
0001 – Is a sequential number picked up every time a new support number is required.
Numbers
limited to sub area codes only.

14 PIPE SUPPORT INDEX

Below is example pipe support index to be automatically generated from PDMS once
supports have been input via MDS. The index sheet shall be automatically generated in
PDMS draught.

Example Pipe Support Index Sheet

Pipe Support Index – WMWK28-PI-IM-174-323-NG-171-01-PS

Job Number 5862 Page number 1 of 1
Client Dragon Revision 0
Project Dragon LNG Terminal Piping Class 9ROJ
Location Milford Haven

Isometric number – WMWK28-PI-IM-174-323-NG-171-01

Support Number Support Code No. Pipe Size(“) Remarks

PS-174-323-R-0001 S6 30
PS-174-323-R-0001 G2-F 30
PS-174-323-R-0001 A1-C 30
PS-174-323-R-0001 SU1-M-L-K-K-9 30 Double slide plates

PS-174-323-R-0002 S6 30
PS-174-323-R-0002 G2-F 30
PS-174-323-R-0002 A1-C 30
PS-174-323-R-0002 SU1-M-L-K-K-9 30 Double slide plates
PS-174-323-R-0002 SPS-0001 See special drawing #
WMWK28-174-360-PI-PS-001

15 PIPE SUPPORT SPECIAL NUMBERING SYSTEM / DRAWINGS

Specials which are non-standard support items need to be called up with a special pipe
support (SPS) number. The SPS number shall be sequentially eg. SPS-0001 with
numbers 1 to 10 reserved for index sheets and the first special support number starting
at 0011. All special support numbers shall have only 1 drawing number :-
WMWK28-174-360-PI-PS-001 made up numerous sheet numbers. The sheet numbers
will be the special drawing number. Sheet 11 shall be SPS-0011. Drawings for specials
shall include material take-off quantities, dimensions and loads so pipe support vendor
can fabricate support or install support on site. Standard specials expected on this
project include:-
(a) Non-standard Cold shoes – drawings to include shoe length,PUF density
and supports loads. Vertical and horizontal loads.
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 (b) Vibration spring hold downs – drawing to include overall dimensions for
frame
and sizes. Spring hold down force required with vertical and horizontal
loads.
(c) Special support frames with loads,sizes and location of bases if required.

16 PIPE SUPPORT FOUNDATION SUMMARY

Foundation summary sheets to include all piping plinths provided by piping mechanical
on
project. Plinths to be selected using civil plinth selection notes in conjunction with
planning
study drawings. Bases to be input using MDS and sizes available in pipe support
standard
only. Note option code “S” requires civils to design plinth. Format of foundation summary
sheets to be generated automatically(or by hand) in PDMS draft with the following
information already filled in:-

17 Support number
18 Line nubmber
19 Support code number – PL1-**-*
20 Northing
21 Easting
22 Elevation POS
Additional information required to be input by hand:-
23 Insert plate details
24 Local grade elevation(ref)
25 Loadings at top of plinth
26 Final foundation selection type.

Summary sheets to be generated by piping support group and issued per area.
Format for drawing numbers as follows:- WMWK28-174-321-PI-SS-001. The only
number
Change will be to sub area code eg 321,322,324,325 etc. as in section 13.
Civil/structural
group to review and sign off foundation summary sheets for civil designed plinths ie
those standard plinths indicated by “S”. Civils to input the size in the model for clash
checking.

27 PIPE SUPPORTS MTO CALL OFF REQUIRED

Currently for this project MTO call-offs required for the following:-
28 Cold PUF shoes all sizes. Standard and SPS drawings.
29 Permali wood block shoes all sizes. Standard and specials.
(a) Permali wood blocks for trunnions (CW1). Standard and special
30 All other standard shoes welded or clamped 2” and above only.
(b) Springs with a summary data sheet.
(c) Snubbers with a summary data sheet.
(d) Pipe support steelwork. Standard and special
(e) Vibration spring holds. Special drawings
The above MTO call-offs will be automatically downloaded from PDMS into IPMS except
in the case of specials which will require manual input and special drawings sent to the
support fabricator.

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31 SPRING NUMBERING
Spring support number to be as follows :- SPR-001
Where SPR stands for springs and 001 is a sequential number.

32 SNUBBERS
Ssnubbers support number to be as follows :- SN-001
Where SN stands for snubbers and 001 is a sequential number.

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