Thanks RVAmeche for the nice explanation. I 100% agree with you and that was my initial understanding. However, EPC is saying that the yard piping is gonna give these load to the skid piping and the skid piping support has to be strong enough to take these loads.
Hi RVAmeche, Thanks for your reply. I am given a Skid Edge Allowable Load Table by the EPC for different class of flanges to apply at the skid edge where the yard piping will get connected with package (skid) piping. These loads will be always there. In this case, should I consider these loads...
Thanks sjkji. But the skid edge loads are not Occasional load, I guess. Do you apply the skid edge allowable loads for maximum and minim design temperature too. Or only operating temperature.