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Overview:
Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Flexible Joints
There are 8 different types of flexible joints modeling approaches provided:
a. Single Bellows Expansion Joint
b. Tied Bellows Expansion Joint
c. Tied Universal Expansion Joint
d. Hinged Expansion Joint
e. Gimbal Expansion Joint
f. Slip Joint
g. Ball and Socket Joint
h. Pressure Balanced Expansion Joints
Two methods for modeling pressure balanced expansion joints are provided below:
Model 1: Pressure Balanced Elbow
Model 2: Pressure Balanced Tee
Complete instructions on these modeling approaches are available in AutoPIPE's online help. Select the hyperlinks above for more information than available in the online help or Q&A about these modeling approaches.
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