Posted by: mara
Ambient temp for insulated lines - 05/31/08 05:31 AM
As insulated lines are environmentaly isolated, what is the ambient temp we need to provide during analysis. Design basis is with 45degc.
Posted by: Siv
Re: Ambient temp for insulated lines - 06/02/08 02:10 AM
Instead of ambient temperature use the term Installation temperature. Things will be more clear then.
Regards
Siv
Posted by: ASA
Re: Ambient temp for insulated lines - 06/03/08 11:43 PM
Dear mara,
You can consider the max fluid temp (+ margin) as your design temp for the analysis. Check out with the line list to get the max fluid temp.
As a second thermal case, you can consider the analysis of pipe at a temp equal to metal temp under sun (in uninsulated condition of pipe during installation).
Regards,
ASA