Equipment location climate conditions

For structures and equipment, the utility should be located where it cannot be affected by natural and climatic conditions. This includes (1) corrosive pollution that may be airborne, (2) prevalent winds, and (3) surface water currents from near or remote sources. 

Adverse climatic conditions at a site will increase costs. Abnormally low temperatures will require the provision of additional insulation and special heating for equipment and pipe runs. Stronger structures will be needed at locations subject to high winds (cyclone/hurricane areas) or earthquakes. 

Climate. If the plant is located in a cold climate, costs may be increased by the necessity for construction of protective shelters around the process equipment, and special cooling towers or air-conditioning equipment may be required if the prevailing temperatures are high. Excessive humidity or extremes of hot or cold weather can have a serious effect on the economic operation of a plant, and these factors should be examined when selecting a plant site. 

Manufacturers of complex equipment regularly meet the needs of different owners, whose requirements vary in content and emphasis. A particular owner may have different requirements for the same type of equipment when it is used in offshore, as opposed to onshore, installations. These environments may be radically different, e.g. Northern North Sea, desert conditions in the Middle East, hot and humid climates of tropical locations. For example, the methods of cooling the equipment and the ability to withstand corrosive conditions will be very different in these extremes of environment. 

Collection of the final offers will serve as the basis for contractual negotiations. The preparation of the final offer may cost US 150,000- 200,000 therefore, the inquiries must be detailed and well prepared, and the amount of investment should already be decided by the investor. Otherwise, the aigineerir company may ask for reimbursement of the cost of proposal preparation if the plant is not constructed. Preparation of a full-fledged inquiry requires the preparation of a detailed locational study, definition of the standards for equipment execution, indication of local safety regulations, an estimate of labor efficiency, and definition of the climatic conditions. 

Process units, buildings, and groups of off-site areas (e.g., tank farms) are serviced by auxiliary roads for maintenance and fire fighting. Equipment location must facilitate in-place maintenance by mobile equipment. Process equipment must be enclosed in shelters only when required by extreme climatic conditions or client preferences. 

The structure-mounted vertical arrangement has equipment located in a rectangular multilevel steel or concrete structure. The structure can be several bays long and either open-sided or fully enclosed, to suit either client preference or climate conditions. Piping... 

Compressor installations and most other equipment may be located either in open areas of the plant or in struaures that have a roof only or a curtain wall or are completely enclosed. For the plant layout designer, client preference and climate conditions are the two primary considerations that determine the inclusion of compressor shelters. The faa that machines may be either elevated or grade mounted creates a variety of maintenance problems for the plant layout designer. 

Agricultural production occurs by working or using farm land thus the equipment used to work the fields is exposed to the climate and weather conditions present at that time and place. Rain water or wet products may collect in the corners or ridges of the equipment leading to corrosion. Corrosion may also occur in locations where mud buildup occurs or where waste from vegetables, cattle, or feed can be present. 

Weather conditions could influence the location of equipment. In a severely cold climate, equipment should be housed this can be done by encasing... 

Boundary conditions are often site and project specific as well. Physical site conditions, such as wave climate, currents, water depth, subsoil properties and the vulnerability of the environment to dredging and reclamation activities will differ from one site to another. The quahty and quantity of the fill available for construction will strongly depend on the location of the project. These conditions will not only affect the design of a reclamation, but they must also be taken into account when selecting the most suitable dredging equipment and construction method. 

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