Process piping installation: energy sources and direct controls

Installing chilled water and condensate pipework involves heavy pipe at height, threading and grinding, and future pressure in the completed system.

High-energy check

Pipe lengths lifted overhead can exceed the 1500 J trigger. Later filling and testing add pressure energy this tool does not calculate.

Run the gravity calculator for this task

Trigger checks

Pressure
Compressed gas, liquid, hydraulic, pneumatic or vacuum energy.
Sound
Harmful noise or impulse sound.

Direct controls to verify

Ticks stay on this screen only. Nothing is saved or sent.

Pipe lengths above shoulder height are lifted by mechanical aid.
Runs are supported until fixed at every hanger.
Connected systems are isolated and verified before tie-ins.
The area below overhead work is excluded or protected.
Threading and grinding machines are guarded and inspected.
Stop if an open end could be filled or pressurised by others.

For your SPA or pre-start

State the pipe mass and installation height, the support method until the run is fixed, the exclusion below and the isolation status of connected systems.

Limitations: This tool supports planning and verification only. It does not replace competent risk assessment, legal duties, employer procedures, client requirements or competent supervision.