Overview of Lateral Buckling and Upheaval Buckling of Pipelines
Long pipelines are often subjected to lateral and upheaval buckling. Both upheaval and lateral buckling can induce excessive bending stresses in the pipeline that may lead to pipeline failure. In...
Stress Classification in Pressure Vessels and Piping as per ASME B31 and BPVC Codes
In this article, We will learn the stress classifications as per ASME B31 and ASME BPVC codes in details.Stress Classification in ASME B31For performing stress Analysis while designing a...
Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force
Bourdon Effect in PipelinesBourdon Effect is associated with the pressure elongation of the piping and pipeline systems. In piping and pipeline systems, elbows or bends are frequently...
Learn Pipe Stress Analysis from the Experts (Free Webinar Recordings & Presentations)
Many of you are aware that recently PASS team has released a significant update of their stress analysis software START-PROF. This new edition has improved a lot of features and added new modules to...
Creep Rupture Usage Factor for Allowable Variations in Elevated Temperature Service
Appendix V of ASME B31.3-2018 code covers the application of the Linear Life Fraction Rule, which provides a method for evaluating variations at elevated temperatures above...
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...
