Thank you @LittleInch..
Yes, it seems a lot of valve. That's the reason got perplexed by this arrangement.
We have reviewed the stress report and anchor block has been mitigated.
As per operations they require the esdv to be flanged to facilitate maintenance eventhough it's top entry design...
We have a 20" fuel gas pipeline designed as per ASME B31.8 with permanent pig traps. We have the PID which is indicated below. I would like to get technical insight on the requirement of this valve.
Second query on same PID - Also as per Design engineering practice for pipelines, " use of...