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Maximum Recommended Support Spacing
Support spacing and stiffness for vibratory service
Applications:
- This table provides the maximum sleeper spacing for straight runs of steel pipe for a double-acting reciprocating compressor operating at the specified speed
- The lateral mechanical natural frequency for the specified sleeper spacing is also calculated
Instructions:
- Enter the operating speed of the compressor
- Press the "SLEEPER SPACING" button
Cautions/Tips:
- Additional supports will be required near elbows, flange sets, valves, etc.
- Note that support spacing is based on the assumption that supports are rigid; since elevated pipe supports generally are not rigid, the support spacing must be reduced for installations using elevated supports.
- These guidelines are most applicable in the immediate compressor area
Disclaimer: All calculations provided on this website are intended for educational use only.
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