Which of the two Saddles shall be sliding one in horizontal Vessels,

[irfan1942]

Hi All,
I would like to ask that what is the criteria of choosing the "Sliding Saddle" that is which one shall be sliding saddle. Can I choose any or it depends upon the process requirement (like inlet nozzle or outlet nozzle location).
thanks
IAK

 

[TGS4]

This is generally a choice/decision that the piping stress group would have significant input on. Ask them.

 

[MJCronin]

Typically, the saddle that is the one configured for movement is the one OPPOSITE the one closest to the HX channel.

On the ultra-common TEMA BEM HX, it makes no difference...

 

[jtseng123]

Yes like TGS4 says, ask pipe stress guy. You can arbitrarily assign to either one and put a "Hold" or " To be confirmed" in the beginning. Eventually, pipe stress guy shall tell you where they want after they run the stress analysis.

 

[GenB]

If you are fab. Slot both sides and let the installer choose its side.