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link to Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force

Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force

Bourdon Effect on Pipelines Bourdon Effect is associated with the pressure elongation of the piping and pipeline systems. In piping and pipeline systems, elbows or bends are frequently used for...

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Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service

Appendix V of ASME B31.3 code covers the application of the Linear Life Fraction Rule, which provides a method for evaluating variations at elevated temperatures above design conditions where...

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Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) and Impact Test

Minimum Design Metal Temperature or MDMT is the lowest temperature that a piping system with specified material and thickness can withstand. While designing piping systems (equipment) in cold regions...

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Modeling Piping Connection to Storage Tank

The tank nozzle can be modeled using the special "Tank Nozzle" object in START-PROF software. Tank connection modeling has a special significant features in comparison with pressure...

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Caesar II Version 12 vs Caesar II Version 11

Hopefully, by now all the Caesar II users are aware that the latest version of the piping stress analysis software Caesar II version 12.0 has already been released by Hexagon. Like every year they...

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What is a Pipe Expansion Joint and Why do I need one?

Piping Expansion Joints or Expansion Bellows are highly engineered mechanical devices containing one or more metal/rubber bellows. Expansion Joints are used to absorb dimensional changes caused by...

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