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The New Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF 4.86 Released! Have a Look at the New Fantastic Capabilities (PDF)

The new version of the pipe stress analysis software PASS/START-PROF 4.86 is released and can be downloaded from the official PASS website! A free 30-day trial can be downloaded here. The detailed...

Detailed Online Course on Pipe Stress Analysis (25 hours of Content) with Certificate + Free Trial Version of Pipe Stress Analysis Software

This course is created by an experienced pipe stress analysis software developer (15+ years experience), Ph.D. and covers all features of onshore above ground and underground piping and pipeline...

Pipe Stress Analysis Webinar and Workshop Recording

This workshop was performed during Plant Engineering Workshop 2020 (PEW20) at the International Institute of Plant Engineering and Design (InPED). In this workshop recording you will see: How...

Importance of Bourdon Effect, True and Effective Axial Force (With PDF)

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...

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...

Modeling Relief Valve (Pressure Safety Valve) Thrust force (PDF)

Start-Prof can estimate the support loads and stresses caused by relief valve discharge by an equivalent static method. The relief valve discharge thrust load acts on elbow 28. In Start-Prof it...