Re: B 31.3 Grass Root natural gas cpmpressor station

elie:
I think your idea about a checklist would be good, such as for a checklist for contractors, contract design etc. But it would just about have to be done by the customer, and back checked by the contractor. Much of what you have listed may be a preference or economic decision, and the final word comes from the customer. Other things to consider would be: in the United States, is it an interstate or intrastate company (fall under different regulatory bodies and design requirements). Will the station be unattended, manned part time, or full time (influences support facilities).
Climate considerations - a shed may be acceptable in dry climates, but if you are going to be doing maintenance in the winter with blowing wind/water, you want full enclosure, for comfort and safety.

So, for me, a checklist would be a good reference to make sure you agree with the client, or to at least assure that major points have been considered. But it would be really hard to have a decision matrix based on it.

George McKinney
----- Original Message -----
From: "elie altawil" <eliealtawil@yahoo.com> To: <PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:28 AM
Subject: Re: [PipingDesign] B 31.3 Grass Root natural gas cpmpressor station

> New project for natural gas compressor station.
>
> There are many ways someone can design a compressor
> station and in most cases it is a client preference,
> let me explain:
>
> .Plant piping may me above grade or on a pipe rack.
> .Welded or flanged valves
> .Unit valves may be actuated or manually operated;
> Electric or pneumatic.
> .Building is totally enclosed, just a roof, or no
> building.
> .Heated building or insulated/heat trace liquid lines.
> .Instrument air or gas
> .Etc.
>
> Question: does anyone have a questionnaire or a check
> list that can be provided to the Owner for him to do
> the selection?
>
> I have generated a checklist based on B31.3
> requirement and the difference I noticed between
> plants I have seen over the year.
>
> Regards,
>
>
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Received on Mon May 09 08:24:00 2005