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How to model a reducer with a branch connection?
Suggested procedure:
As of Aug 2018, AutoPIPE does not allow a branch connection in the middle of a reducer. Check the newest release to see if this capability is now apart of the program. If not, suggest the following modeling approach: 1/2 reducer (ex. A01 - A02), small length of straight pipe (ex. A02 - A03), tee component (ex. A03) , small length of straight pipe (ex. A03 - A04), remaining half of the reducer (ex. A04 - A05), add branch piping (ex. A03 - B01), nozzle component (optional) (ex. B01), and finally connection to attach piping (ex. B01 - B02).
Note: At the connection where the branch meets the reducer, there is no automatic calculations for an SIF or Nozzle flexibility values. The user will be required to supply these values as needed per modeling approach option used.
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