Dear All,
I have a query. Will be thankful if you clarify my doubt.
While stress analysis of a line with D/t ratio more than 100 (48 inch flare line with standard wall thickness) using Caesar II, i found a warning that the SIF calculations are not proper. So sifs can be calculated using...
Nozzle loads are increasing in vertical direction means you have to transfer the loading from nozzle to structure..first try with relocation of nearbysupports....if not possible then try adding spring to do this...
Hope the following two articles will clarify your doubt....
1. http://www.whatispiping.com/load-cases
2. http://www.whatispiping.com/pump-piping
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