Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Maximum allowable Working pressure (MAWP) Vs Design pressure

Design pressure is usually the pressure set by process engineer, based on the results of a simulation or similar study. MAWP is the pressure based on the actual characteristics of the vessel/equipment (which is usually manufactured to exceed the specifications set by process engineer).

Maximum allowable working pressure is always greater than or equal to design pressure.

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