In a process plant, a pipeline is a length of pipe having valves, pumps or other line equipment attached to transport and control the flow of process, service or utilities materials.
Typically, process piping transports fluids from process feed tanks to the plant’s process units then carries the processed material to storage tanks.
Service piping transports water, brine, steam, air or other substances to process piping or equipment to bring about the successful completion of the plant’s processes.
Utilities piping transports any fluids that are not directly associated with the plant’s primary processes but are necessary for the functioning of the plant; such as fuel gases, fuel oil, water, air, steam, etc.
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