Ravikiran Patil
Prof. M. A. Sutar
This paper presents a comprehensive design methodology for pipes and hold-down clamps used in power plant
applications, specifically for connecting condensate storage tanks and demineralized water storage tanks. The
research encompasses pipe thickness calculations based on ASME B31.1 standards, stress analysis using CAESAR
II, and detailed finite element analysis (FEA) of clamp designs under various loading conditions. The clamp design
optimization focuses on minimizing material consumption while ensuring structural integrity under three
distinct loading scenarios. Results demonstrate that a clamp thickness of 18mm with specific geometric
parameters can withstand forces up to 31.5 kN in the radial direction, 26.2 kN laterally, and 29.6 kN axially. The
optimized design achieved stress levels within allowable limits of 13.3 ksi for ASTM A240 TP304 material. The
methodology developed provides a systematic approach for pipe support design that can be applied across power
generation and petrochemical industries.