ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED

The purpose of the work is to process the production of the documents needed for
piping
prefabrication and erection as well as of the relevant bill of materials. This is achieved in
two phases:
- definition of the piping layout;
- production of the documents (isometrics and erection drawings) and of the material
take-offs.
2.1 Piping layout
This activity consists to define the layout of the piping present on the Plant. Normally it
is
developed using the following operating methods, either singly or combined:
- Studies on paper;
- 3D model.
Studies on paper are generally utilized for the revamping of existing Plants, where only
the
erection drawings are available, or for the interconnecting or Off-site areas. The
performance of this activity involves the solution of problems that are jointed to
constraints
as safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and accessibility and dealt (see Paragraph 3).
Normally, Plant process and utilities pipes are installed aboveground, gathering them,
as
far as possible, in orderly bundles on appropriate support structures, which are called
piperacks.
Exceptions are the sewer system, fire-fighting and some utilities pipes which are
installed
below the Plant grade level. For details on underground piping refer to SAES-S-020,
SAES-S-030, SAES-B-017 and AB-036054.
The aboveground piping layout shall have a simple and well-organized arrangement,
the
network configuration shall be in according to Mechanized P&I diagrams, moreover
suitable access for operability and maintenance and economic supports shall be
provided
(see Figure 2.1.1).
The following activities are developed at the same time as the piping layout activities:
- Nozzles orientation and foundations aboveground profile;
- Single-line drawings of structures and