Vertical down Stiffness (KN/mm/(m of

Depth of cover
pipeline length))

84.15 mm 3.9

Stiffness values are calculated by CAESAR II Basic Model. The soil properties for
calculations taken from Geotechnical Investigation Report 11-78-23-1627.

1 STRESS ANALYSIS MODELS

Figure shown below is the CAESAR-II generated overall isometric view of 6” Oil Flow line
from Bb 936 to RDS-9.
2 ASSUMPTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

 7000 Number of thermal cycles is assumed for 30 Years design life of the pipe work.
 This assumption is based on ASME B 31.3 and normal engineering practice for stress
analysis for said design life.

3 CONCLUSION
1

 The stresses at all cases (i.e. operating, sustained, expansion and Hydro test are within
code allowable limit. Thermal displacements at critical locations are acceptable. The
above ground restraint loads are acceptable for design.
 Either 40D or 60D bends are used in all IP’s and vertical bend areas.

 The calculated loads on supports are acceptable for support design.

 The static analysis result revealed that the proposed pipeline routing is safe and
acceptable.
 The maximum lateral displacement is restricted below 500600mm in operating condition
case..
 25 Nos of expansion loops have been added to the system to control the displacement &
stresses and the same have been marked in in relevant alignment sheet (Dwg. No.
11.78.22.2042 Sht. 1 of 13 to 13 of 13)