Pipeline protection from dropped objects

[nmhung]

Hi all

Could you tell me do I need protection for above ground pipeline from dropped objects? Please note that this pipeline connects a rifinery to product tankage within a rifinary plant complex.
If necessary, what means should I use or build to protect this pipeline?
Thank you so much.

 

[C2it]

You need to assess risk there is of an object being dropped on your pipeline. If there is a real risk then use a structural shield.

 

[BigInch]

I wouldn't think you'd need to protect it from dropped objects. Are you aware of some specific activities that will take place that may expose this pipeline to dropped objects?

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[Unotec]

It will be dependant on your particular scenario. I have piping protection against careless drivers, they are called bollards.

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[nmhung]

Thank you for all your contributions.
The mentioned pipeline runs along an internal road within the refinery zone. So, do you think a steel fence seprating the pipeline and the road is enough for dropped object protection?

 

[BigInch]

Put vehicle guardrails on the side of the road.

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[rconner]

While you have gotten some good responses you might consider posting this inquiry it appears related to a plant/refinery setting also on something other than the "Offshore..." forum (e,g, see the recent thread "Pipeline Sabotage" at

http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=219747&page=4

and I suspect many other realted threads you could find also with the "Advanced Search" feature e.g. on the Piping & fluid mechanics engineering Forum).