5.4 Reboiler Piping

5.4.1 Process piping to/from reboiler shall be routed for the shortest practical run with minimum number of elbows,provided that the requirements for piping flexibility are met.

If reboiler is provided with two return nozzles,the return piping shall be symmetrical.

5.4.2 The outlet of vertical reboiler should be directly connected to the nozzle of tower.

5.4.3 Piping layout shall not interfere with pulling of reboiler tube bundle.

5.4.4 Piping of reboilers in parallel arrangement shall be arranged symmetrically.