Changes in ASME B31.3-2018 with respect to the ASME B31.3-2016 edition
What is ASME B31.3? ASME B31.3 is part three of the overarching ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping and it applies to pipe systems that transport chemicals, petroleum products, fluidized solids,...
How to use ASME B31J and FEM for SIF and k-factors for Stress Analysis
How to use ASME B31J SIF and k-factors in PASS/START-PROF For a long time, there was a need for a standard method to develop stress intensification factors (SIFs or i-factors) for ASME piping...
Changes in ASME B31.3-2016 with respect to its earlier edition (ASME B31.3-2014)
14 major changes in ASME B31.3-2016 with respect to its earlier edition (ASME B31.3-2014) Most of you are aware that the latest edition of Process Piping Bible (ASME B31.3-2016) is issued on 31st...
What if Piping Continuation is Unknown? Part 2. Underground Piping
Continued from Part 1 What if Underground Piping Continuation is Unknown? It is necessary to specify the correct boundary conditions while modeling main pipeline stations: valve station, pig...
Many times, as stress guys, we come across complicated and long piping layouts to be modeled in CAESAR II. These may include parallel pump suction/discharge piping, inlet/outlet piping to/from...
What is Slug Flow? Steps for Slug Flow Analysis and Prevention
Slug flow is a phenomenon that occurs in multiphase flow systems, particularly in pipes and pipelines carrying gas and liquid phases. It is characterized by the intermittent presence of large,...
