Expansion Joints are one of the critical devices that piping stress engineers use in piping systems having less flexibility. But it becomes quite a headache to choose the right kind of expansion...
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What is Acoustic-Induced Vibration or AIV? Acoustic-Induced Vibration or AIV is a severe high-frequency vibration that the piping systems carrying vapor or gases may experience near the...
Flow-Induced Vibration or FIV in a Piping System with Online Course
What is Flow-Induced Vibration or FIV? Flow-Induced Vibration or FIV is a large amplitude, low frequency (generally <100 Hz) vibration that can occur in piping systems carrying high-velocity...
Piping Thermal Bowing Consideration in Caesar II with an Example
What is Piping Thermal Bowing? Piping Thermal Bowing or Bowing is an effect that occurs in horizontal piping run due to large circumferential temperature gradients which have the potential to...
Why Software may show Zero Anchor Loads? While stress analysis and supporting considerations it is always a better engineering practice to provide line stops or axial stops or pipe anchors at the...
Stress Analysis of PSV/PRV Piping Systems Using Caesar II | PSV Piping Stress Analysis
PSV or pressure safety valves (pressure relief valves) are a type of valve and are very common in any process industry. To protect any equipment from overpressure PSV systems are used in lines. When...