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HALLIBURTON KBR

Procedure for Piping Stress Analysis (Offshore)

Document Number 308-7080-ST-54-102

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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information belonging to Halliburton KBR and may
neither be wholly or partially reproduced nor be disclosed without the prior written
permission of Halliburton KBR.

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REVISION RECORD

Rev. Date
Description
By Check. Review App.
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D1
15/11/99
Draughted
MO
D2
18/10/00
Checked
PR
D3
13/06/01
Reviewed
RT
D4
24/04/02
Issued for Use
MO PR
RT
IB

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DOCUMENT RESPONSIBILITY
The Piping Department Manager is responsible for authorisation of revisions of this
document.

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CONTENTS
1.0

PURPOSE

2.0

SCOPE

3.0

REFERENCES

3.1
3.2

Applicable Codes, Standards and Regulations

Other Requirements

4.0

PROCEDURES

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12

System of Units
Critical Line List
Stress Isometric Index
Studies
Stress Isometrics
Piping General Arrangement Drawings
Stress Calculations
Supplier Drawings and Data
Approval of Nozzle Loads
Piping Isometric Drawings for Construction
Pipe Supports
Offshore Riser and Topsides Piping Interface

5.0

DESIGN

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11

Design Conditions
Stress Limitations
External Loads
Loads Applied to Mechanical Equipment
Design and Analysis of Flanged Joints
Clamp Connectors
External Loads Due to Blast Over pressure
Use of Fabricated Lateral Connections in Process Piping
High Strength Stainless Steels
Use of Mechanical Joints
Transportation Loads

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6.0

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1

Overview of Caesar II Program

Attachment 2

Requirements for Stress Isometrics

Attachment 3

Typical Stress Isometric

Attachment 4

Restraint Symbols for Stress Isometrics

Attachment 5

Flow-Chart for Stress Analysis

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1.0

PURPOSE
This procedure provides an overview of piping stress department activities, with
particular regard to the information interface with other sections and disciplines.
In addition, requirements are outlined for engineering of piping systems, with
regard to internal and external effects upon the piping and connected equipment.
Further advice regarding working practice and calculation methods is available in
Stress Analysis Working Methods, document No. 308-7080-ST-54-104.
This Corporate Document may be renumbered and revised to suit specific Project
requirements.

2.0

SCOPE

2.1

The document is applicable to offshore platform design.

2.2

The objective of piping stress analysis is to obtain a safe and economical layout
for piping elements whilst ensuring that the following is prevented:
(i)

Piping stresses in excess of those permitted by the referenced Codes and

Standards (Ref. Section 3.1 and 3.2).

(ii)

Leakage at Joints.

(iii)

Excessive forces and moments applied to connected equipment.

(iv)

Excessive stresses in the supporting or restraining elements.

(v)

Unintentional disengagement of piping from its supports.

(vi)

Excessive interference with thermal expansion or contraction of the piping

system or connected equipment.

(vii)

Resonance due to externally imposed vibrations or fluid induced

vibrations.

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(viii) Excessive sag in piping spans, particularly those requiring a drainage
slope.

2.3

3.0

(ix)

Damage to piping or components due to strain during jacking to remove or

install blinds for isolation.

(x)

Fatigue Failure due to high cycle loading not covered in ASME B31.3 e.g.
wave induced displacements of bridge pipework.

It is the responsibility of the stress section to perform the following activities:(i)

Carry out the necessary calculations to ensure that all loading conditions
that may be experienced by a piping system are considered and catered for
within the design.

(ii)

Ensure that piping systems comply fully with the stress analysis
requirements specified by the Codes and Standards listed in Section 3.1
and 3.2.

(iii)

Issue approved stress isometrics for critical lines as required.

(iv)

Prepare a Stress Analysis Report containing calculations and information

for each piping system analysed, at the end of the project.

REFERENCES
308-7080-ST-51-120

Procedure for Piping Design

308-7080-ST-51-122

Piping Materials Specification Narrative

(PROJECT SPECIFIC)

Process Line List

(PROJECT SPECIFIC)

Design Premise (Environmental Data)

308-7080-ST-54-101

Specification for Equipment Nozzle Loading

due to Piping Reactions.

308-7080-ST-54-103

Critical Line List Procedure

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3.1

308-7080-ST-54-105

Recommended Installation and Hook-up

Procedure for Piping Connected to Rotating
Compressors and large Pumps

PCM-WWBV-EN-077

Preparation control and approval of

calculations

PCM-WWBV-EN-002

Validation and approval of Design

Documents

Applicable Codes, Standards and Regulations.

Piping arrangements and piping stress analysis shall be in accordance with the
requirements specified in the latest edition of codes and standards listed below:ASME B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping
Client Specifications and Procedures as applicable

3.2

Other Requirements
In addition to ANSI B31.3 and its sub-references, other codes may govern the
design and installation of some parts of a piping system. Examples of pertinent
codes are:ANSI B31.1 Power Piping Code
ANSI B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Fittings
ASME VIII Pressure Vessel and Boiler Code (Div.1 & Div 2)
BS 5500
Unfired Fusion Welded Pressure Vessels
BS 8010
Pt 3. Code of Practice for Pipelines
NEMA SM-23Multi-stage Steam Turbines for Mechanical Drive Service
MSS SP44
Steel Pipe Line Flanges
API RP-2A Planning, Design and Construction of Fixed Offshore Platforms
API RP-14E Design and Installation of Offshore Production Platform Piping
Systems
API RP-520 Recommended Practice for Design of Pressure Relieving Systems
API 605
Large Diameter Carbon Steel Flanges

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API 610
API 617
API 618
API 650
API 660
API 661
DOE
DNV

Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Service

Centrifugal Compressors for General Refinery Service
Reciprocating Compressors for General Refinery Service
Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
Heat Exchangers for General refinery Service
Air Cooled Heat Exchangers for General Refinery Service
Department of Energy - Offshore Installation Guidelines on Design
and Construction
Note 30.2 - Det Norsk Veritas - Fatigue Strength Analysis for
Mobile Offshore Structures

Any such codes affecting the piping shall be noted on Stress isometrics.
Should a conflict occur between this Procedure and referred codes then the most
stringent requirements shall apply.
4.0

PROCEDURES

4.1

System of Units
The SI system of units shall normally be used. Pipe nominal diameter and wall
thickness may be expressed in English units.

4.2

Critical Line List

Critical Line selection and control shall be in accordance with procedures outlined
in following document:
308-7080-ST-54-103 Critical Line Selection Procedure.

4.3

Stress Isometric Index

Generation and use of the Stress Isometric Index is closely allied to selection of
critical lines and is outlined in the Critical Line Selection Procedure.

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4.4

Studies
The stress section shall review and comment on all piping studies that include
critical lines. The stress section may define approximate locations of major pipe
supports and restraints, including spring support locations and vessel attachments
for pipe support purposes, with the assistance of the pipe supports section.
Where appropriate, loading on equipment and superstructure shall also be
determined.
Locations of fixed and sliding ends of horizontal vessels and equipment shall be
defined where appropriate.
One print of each piping study with the issue date is required for review. This
print shall be commented upon, signed, dated and retained in stress section files.
A copy with comments shall be returned to the piping section.

4.5

Stress Isometrics
4.5.1

Initial Issue and Approval

The stress section shall issue a critical line list (Ref. section 4.2) indicating
lines to be shown on stress isometrics. Stress isometrics shall be produced
in accordance with the guidelines presented in Attachment 2.
The stress engineer shall add to the original any minor routing changes
agreed with piping and pipe supports sections, all restraint data, reference
nodes, calculated results and notes. The original shall be approved, signed
and dated by the stress engineer. The lead stress engineer shall review and
issue each completed stress isometric in accordance with the distribution
below.
If major re-routing of a piping system is required by the stress engineer,
the original shall be updated and reissued as above. The lead stress
engineer shall agree such action with the relevant piping section leader.

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4.5.2

Changes to Approved Stress Isometrics

A single master file of stress isometrics shall be retained in the stress
section. All changes to critical lines MUST be marked up on the master,
signed and dated. The lead stress engineer MUST be informed of all such
changes. The lead stress engineer shall, in conjunction with the area
piping section leader and the originating stress engineer, make a decision
as to whether re-calculation is required. If so the original stress isometric
shall be revised and reissued as above. If a new calculation is not
required, the lead stress engineer shall annotate the master to this effect.
Prior to incorporation of stress isometrics in final stress reports, all such
comments shall be transferred to the original, including "calculations
valid".

4.5.3

Distribution of Stress Isometrics

Following approval, the stress isometrics shall be distributed as follows:1 copy to piping section leader
1 copy to pipe supports section leader
1 copy to mechanical group, if piping loads are in excess of those stated in
Specification "Loading on Equipment Nozzles due to Piping Reactions",
or in the case where allowables lower than those stated have been agreed
with a vendor.
1 copy to (stress section) master file.
The pipe supports group may distribute approved stress isometrics to
structural and civil sections to aid definition of support loads if required.
The original shall be retained by the stress section. When a revised stress
isometric is issued, the previous issue master file copy shall be stamped
'VOID - SEE LATER ISSUE' and retained in the stress isometric file.
Refer to Flowchart, Attachment 5.

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4.6

Piping General Arrangement Drawings

4.7

All piping G.A.'s containing critical lines shall be reviewed by the stress section
prior to issue of each revision in order to ensure that stress analysis requirements,
as shown on the stress isometrics have been incorporated in the completed design.
One print of each piping G.A. is required for review which shall be commented
upon if necessary.
Stress Calculations
The CAESAR II computer program (ref. Attachment 1) shall be used for
comprehensive stress calculations. Where less extensive calculations are
appropriate, simplified methods such as 'Spielvogel' chart form solutions, guided
cantilever approximation or visual inspection shall be used.
Flexibility analysis shall consider the most severe temperature condition found
during start-up, normal operation, shut-down, regeneration or steam-out, or any
other condition that may realistically occur. Proper consideration shall be given to
temperature excursions and operational combinations, such as those found in
multiple pumps and compressors linked to a common header.
The base case for flexibility analysis shall be "as installed", essentially stress free
with the exception of self weight. Appropriate primary and secondary stress cases
and special cases, such as settlement and dynamic or transient loads shall be
evaluated as required.
Special consideration shall be given to piping systems in the following categories.
(i)

Lines subjected to significant differential deflection due to settlement of

supports, movement of tank walls, equipment displacement and those lines
crossing an inter-platform bridge.

(ii)

Category M fluid service as defined by ASME B31.3.

(iii)

Lines subjected to two-phase flow or slugging.

(iv)

Lines subjected to external pressure, either due to internal vacuum or

jacketting.

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(v)

4.8

Lines subjected to vibration, either by attached equipment or due to flow

conditions.
Supplier Drawings and Data
The stress section shall review and comment on all Supplier drawings of
equipment and vessels. The lead piping engineer shall ensure that the stress
section is included in the IDC circulation and further issues of Supplier drawings
and data.

4.9

Approval of Nozzle Loads

Piping loads applied to mechanical equipment shall normally meet the
requirements of Specification for Equipment Nozzle Loading Due to Piping
Reactions, Document No. 308-7080-ST-54-101.
Approval of any loads applied to equipment nozzles greater than those indicated
in the above specification shall be obtained in writing from the equipment
Supplier by the Mechanical Department.
In the case where allowable loads lower than those indicated have been agreed
with a Supplier, documentary evidence of the revised allowables loads shall be
filed with the relevant stress isometrics for inclusion in Stress Analysis Reports.
In all cases, applied nozzle loads and respective allowables shall be identified on
the stress isometric, or reference to a load calculation shall be made.

4.10

Piping Isometric Drawings for Construction

The stress section shall review and comment if necessary, prior to the issue of
each revision, on all piping isometrics. Checks shall be made to ensure that the
system conforms to stress analysis requirements.

4.11

Pipe Supports
4.11.1 Issue of Pipe Support Drawings
Special supports such as those associated with rotating equipment or
attached to pressure vessels shall be carefully scrutinised with regard to
fitness for purpose.

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4.11.2 Standard Supports
The support section shall check and approve all standard
designs and shall retain records of all calculations.

pipe support

4.11.3 Spring Supports

Spring supports shall be used to accommodate vertical pipe displacements
whilst controlling dead-weight reactions. Spring locations shall be defined
by the stress section. Spring design data sheets shall be completed by the
supports section and reviewed by the stress section. Certified valve
weights shall be used for final approval of spring support data sheets.
4.11.4 Special Support Elements
Special pipe support elements such as shock arrestors and snubbers shall
be specified by the stress section and detailed by the supports section.
4.12

Offshore Riser and Topsides Piping Interface

There will normally be an overlap in analysis by the topsides sections and
Pipelines group of risers, associated piping and receivers or launchers.
The pipe stress section shall model risers down to the dead-weight support, and
the Pipelines group shall include piping up to the launcher or receiver in their
model.
The piping stress section shall issue to the Pipelines Department a stress isometric
indicating location and type of restraints required for the topsides portion of the
riser.
For confirmation, the pipelines group shall provide a copy of their isometric
indicating similar locations prior to analysis.
Subsequent to their analysis the Pipelines Department shall issue to the piping
stress section their approved stress isometric of the riser plus topsides piping
together with a summary stress report for all load cases considered. This report
must contain at least the following:-

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i)

Maximum calculated stresses with corresponding Design Code

compliance allowable stresses.

ii)

Forces and moments at topsides supports (restraint loads).

iii)

Forces and moments at flange connections and butt weld valves (data
points located at butt welds).

iv)

A statement of acceptance of data supplied by the Piping Stress section.

The piping stress section shall review the summary report in detail to establish the
worst case loads and stresses acting at topsides data points and subsequently
confirm that any changes do not compromise the requirements of section 2.2 of
this procedure.
The piping stress section shall finally update and re-issue to pipelines department
and piping section the topsides stress isometric to reflect final load and stress data,
clearly referencing the source.
Any subsequent changes to the piping stress isometric shall be handled in
accordance with section 4.5 of this procedure and re-issued as required to
pipelines for further evaluation.
All data supplied to piping stress section by pipelines section shall be placed in
the relevant stress isometric file of the Stress Analysis Report.
5.0

DESIGN

5.1

Design Conditions
The basis of design shall be taken to be the un-deformed and stress free state, with
the exception of weight loads. Stresses and deformations due to transient and
other conditions, such as those found during load out and transportation shall be
treated as an additional design case, based on available data.
Temperatures and pressures used in stress analysis shall normally be the design
temperature and pressure as quoted in the Line List. Where this may lead to an

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over-conservative design, the Process group shall be consulted and maximum
operating conditions used. In such cases a note shall be added to the Line List
regarding conditions used for stress analysis. The stress isometric shall be
similarly annotated.

5.1.1 Temperature
Selection of temperature range for thermal analysis is dependent upon the
type of plant under consideration.
(i)

On-shore Plant
Where thermal displacement of the supporting structure can be
considered negligible, the base temperature for thermal analysis
shall be the installation temperature.

(ii)

Offshore Plant
The steel deck of an offshore structure will respond to thermal
changes. It may normally be assumed that structure and pipe
temperatures will be equal during construction, and the pipe will
therefore not be thermally stressed, unless some operating
condition prevails. In this case, the base temperature for thermal
analysis shall be the ambient temperature.

(iii)

Both installation (on-shore) and ambient temperature (offshore) are

normally given as a range in the Design Premise document.

(iv)

The net algebraic difference between the installation or ambient

temperature and the 'design' temperature (whichever produces the
greatest temperature range) shall be used in thermal stress analysis
for piping reactions. To properly evaluate the net stress range, the
algebraic difference between any minimum and maximum
temperature shall be applied.

(v)

In selection of 'design' temperature, consideration shall be given to

specific system requirements outlined in section 4.7. The Process
department shall be consulted regarding upset or excursion
temperatures.

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5.1.2

Pressure
Where high stress at an elbow is encountered the difference between
design and operating pressures shall be considered, since an increase
pressure tends to decrease the stress intensification factor applied. It may
be necessary to run calculations for both conditions to ensure safety.
Process conditions which may result in impulse loadings such as pressure
surge or slugging shall be identified by the Process Department and
considered in the design. The Lead Stress Engineer shall notify the process
group that this information is required on the P & ID.

5.1.3 Vibration
(i)

The effects of vibration in piping systems shall be investigated

where appropriate.

(ii)

Consideration shall be given to vibration directly or indirectly

imposed upon piping by mechanical equipment.

(iii)

The possibility of vibration from the flowing fluid shall be

assessed, with particular emphasis applied to valves in continuous
flow gas service where a large
pressure drop occurs, such as
blow-down valves, anti-surge valves and JouleThompson
process valves. Large pressure drop liquid services such as sea
water dump lines shall be similarly investigated. Shock due to
'water' hammer shall be considered.

(iv)

If significant vibration is probable, the possibility of fatigue in the

main piping and components, and in particular, small bore
connections such as instruments, vents and drains shall be
assessed. The design shall be modified if required, to prevent any
possibility of damage.

(v)

Additional restraints, hold-down supports or shock arrestors shall

be considered in order to moderate vibration. Small bore branch
connections such as instruments, vents and drains may require

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bracing to the header, or re-routing in order to restrain the mass.
Refer to section 5.8, high strength steels.
5.2

Stress Limitations
Stresses due to pressure, weight, thermal and imposed displacements, external and
occasional loads, shall meet the requirements of the relevant code listed in section
3.

5.3

External Loads
Where appropriate, environmental loads such as snow, ice and wind acting on
exposed piping shall be evaluated using project environmental data, and
appropriate National Codes. Solar radiation shall be considered in thermal
analysis of exposed piping.
In addition, the effects on piping systems of relative movements between platform
modules, module/deck deflection, platform settlement and other imposed
deflections shall be investigated where appropriate.

5.4

Loadings Applied to Mechanical Equipment

Refer also to section 4.9. Loads applied by piping to pumps, compressors,
vessels, exchangers, tanks and package units shall in general comply with the
requirements of specification "Equipment Nozzle Loading Due to Piping
reactions".
Refer to document No. 308-7080-ST-54-005 for further information relating to
analysis of piping connected to rotating compressors and large pumps.
Results of analogue studies / mechanical response studies for positive
displacement equipment shall be incorporated into the design with regard to
loadings and pipe support locations.

5.5

Design and Analysis of Flanged Joints

Pressure design of flanges shall generally be in accordance with Section 304.5 of
ANSI B31.3.

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When evaluating the effects of piping loads upon flanged joints the following
shall be adopted.
(i)

Axial force F (N) and resultant longitudinal moment M (Nmm) shall be

expressed
as an equivalent pressure Pe (Nmm-2) as in equation 1.
Pe = 16 M + 4 F
G3
G2

... equation 1

where G is the gasket reaction diameter (mm)

(ii)

Design pressure P (Nmm-2) given by equation 2 shall be used to calculate

flange and bolt stresses in accordance with ASME VIII Div. 1 Appendix
2.
P = Pi + Pe

... equation 2

where Pi is the internal pressure.

In the case of combined external and pressure loads, flange and bolt
stresses shall be limited in accordance of the intent of Section 302.3 of
ANSI B31.3.
5.6

Clamp Connectors
Where clamp connectors are used in preference to flanged joints the Lead Stress
Engineer shall liaise with the piping Materials group during the 'bid phase' to
specify the piping loads that can be accommodated by clamp connectors, oversize
hubs may be required.

5.7

External Loads Due to Blast Over pressure

At an early stage in the project it shall be agreed with the Client whether blast
over pressure effects are to be included in the piping design, or excluded.

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If blast over pressure is included in the stress analysis scope of work, both the
piping systems to be considered and the method of analysis shall be agreed with
the Client and safety group.
5.8

Use of Fabricated Laterals in Process Piping

Due to the high stress intensifications encountered and consequent risk of fatigue
cracking in welds, fabricated lateral tees shall be avoided in process piping
systems. Alternative use of standard forged or (integrally) reinforced 90 branch
connections shall be discussed with the Process Department.

5.9

High Strength Stainless Steels

Where high strength stainless steel such as duplex and super-duplex is used,
precautions shall be taken to avoid the possibility of cracking in components due
to vibration induced fatigue. This may require avoidance of integrally reinforced
small bore branch connections on thin wall pipe, and use of stub-in or pad
reinforced branches in preference. Unconnected small bore branches such as
vents, drains and instrument connections may require cruciform bracing or other
support back to the parent pipe.

5.10

Use of Mechanical Joints

Bellows and other such mechanical devices used to limit forces and displacements
due to pipe movement shall be avoided . The preferred means of absorbing
displacements shall be by use of the inherent flexibility of the piping system. Prior
to specification of bellows etc. in a piping system, the advice of the Corporate
stress consultant and Client approval shall be obtained.

5.11

Transportation Loads
Normal practice is to ensure that the modules are supported in the same place in
the yard as offshore. Lead Stress Engineer shall liaise with the Structural group to
ensure that this is implemented.

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The deflected shape of the platform/module may change from the Fabrication yard
(where pipework is initially installed) to the finally installed position i.e. offshore,
resulting in additional imposed deflection of the pipework.
Structural deflections during initial installation, transport, and finally installed
conditions should be obtained from the structural department and incorporated
into the stress analysis where relevant.
Consideration shall also be given to inertia loadings and structural deflection
arising from the transportation of the module/platform from the fabrication yard to
the finally installed position.

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6.0

APPENDICES

ATTACHMENT 1
1.0

OVERVIEW OF CAESAR II
CAESAR II is a finite element program based on the direct stiffness matrix
solution method, specifically written for static and dynamic stress analysis of three
dimensional piping systems.
The program runs on PC using compiled Fortran files, which cannot be accessed
or corrupted by the user. Authorised access for use of the program is controlled
by a plug-in electronic security device (dongle).
Calculations may be performed in accordance with several Design Codes.
Full details of the program are available in the User Manual.

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ATTACHMENT 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR STRESS ISOMETRICS
1.0

Stress isometrics shall be produced of critical lines as indicated by the stress

engineer in the critical line list.

2.0

Drawing numbers shall be taken from the stress isometric index (ref. Critical Line
List Procedures). The Stress Isometric Index is retained, updated and issued by
the Lead Stress Engineer.

3.0

Where possible an entire system should be shown on a single drawing, refer to

the stress section to agree convenient system breaks if more than one drawing is
required.

4.0

Each stress isometric should contain the following information where applicable:
System title, drawing number and revision
ii)
Line numbers, sizes and maximum or minimum design conditions
iii)
Insulation thickness if any
iv)
Valve and component weights
v)
All penetrations through decks, walls, firewalls etc.
vi)
Equipment numbers and nozzle numbers
vii)
Equipment and vessel fixed points
viii) Continuation drawing references
ix)
Reference dimensions to appropriate grid lines
x)
Footnotes if any
xi)
North arrow
xii)
At least one elevation
xiii) All specification changes, and limits of insulation.

5.0

Unless specifically required otherwise, branch connections below 2" nb need not
be detailed. Such branch locations however must be clearly marked and
dimensioned on the header.

6.0

Platform North shall be the negative "x" direction or "top left".

7.0

The "by", "checked " and date boxes shall be completed in all cases.

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ATTACHMENT 3

TYPICAL STRESS ISOMETRIC

REFER TO STRESS SECTION

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PROCEDURE FOR PIPING STRESS ANALYSIS

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REVISION

NO

YES

FOR RESTRAINT,
SUPPORT DATA,
LOADS & DISPLS

SUPPORTS
SUBSEA

STRESS
FOR FILES &
ARCHIVE

IF NOZZLE
LOADS ARE NONSTANDARD

COMPILE STRESS ANALYSIS

REPORTS INCORPORATING
REFERENCE DATA, ISOMETRICS,
CALCULATIONS AND NOTES

AT END OF PROJECT

YES

ADD NODES,
RESTRAINTS, NOTES
& DESIGN DATA TO
STRESS ISO
ORIGINAL

NO

RESULTS
ACCEPTABLE
?

MECHANICAL

STORE ALL DATA &

CALS IN STRESS
ISO FILE, UPDATE
CLL & STSS ISO
INDEX

REVISE RESTRAINTS
OR MODIFY ROUTING
(REFER TO SUPPTS &
PIPING GROUPS)

RUN COMPUTER
BASED STRESS
CALC AS REQUIRED

FOR INTERFACE
& INFORMATION

APPROVE STRESS
ISO & ISSUE VIA
LEAD STRESS ENGR

COMPLETE HAND
CALCULATIONS AS
REQUIRED

DO PRELIM CALCS ADD

OR UPDATE RESTRAINT
DATA etc. ON STSS ISO
WORKING COPY

LEAD STRESS
ENGINEER TO
ANNOTATE ORIGINAL
STRESS ISOMETRIC

FOR
CONFIRMATION
OF PIPE
ROUTING, ETC.

PIPING

PRIOR TO ISSUE,
REVIEW ALL
SUPPORT DESIGNS
FOR CRITICAL LINES

1 x PRINT TO
STRESS SECTION
(WORKING COPY)

NO

IS A FORMAL
COMPUTER
CALCUATION
REQUIRED

PIPING STRESS ANALYSIS - HANDLING OF ISOMETRICS & DATA

START
HERE

NEW PIPING ISOMETRIC

OR REVISION TO EXISTING
?

NEW

PIPING
MARK-UP CHANGES ON
MASTER PIPING
DOCUMENT, INFORM LEAD
STRESS ENGINEER

STRESS
DOES REVISION
REQUIRE UPDATE
TO ORIGINAL
STRESS ISOMETRIC

YES

PIPING
DRAW OR UPDATE
ORIGINAL STRESS
ISOMETRIC

1 x PRINT

SUPPORTS
ADD WEIGHT SUPPORT
LOCATIONS TO
ISOMETRIC PRINT

PROCEDURE FOR PIPING STRESS ANALYSIS

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ATTACHMENT 5
FLOWCHART FOR STRESS ANALYSIS