Importance of process piping maintenance

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:03:02 +0000

Industrial plants involve a process in which raw materials are converted to finished products. All process equipment and units in industrial plant usually connected by piping systems that called as process piping. The prime function of process piping is to transport fluids from one location to another. Process piping systems are the arteries of a process plant. In some industrial plants, such as chemical plant, the capital investment in process piping is in the range of 25–40% of the total plant investment.

The piping systems in any plant should meet construction and industrial code. In most plants, piping systems also require plenty of maintenance, and piping changes occur frequently. A good maintenance practices can extend the life of piping system components. And improper or insufficient maintenance can lead to serious personel or process accidents. Normal daily maintenance is done while the plant is operating. Process piping maintenance can be done by plant workers or hire maintenance services.

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Importance of process piping maintenance

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