j. Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques used in AutoPIPE

Attention: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:

Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches>

This help has been provided in order to give users ideas for modeling typical piping arrangements. The steps shown in each example should not be taken as the only method available to create models. In addition, the intent of the examples is to present ways to create adequate models of specific piping components for analytic purposes.

          Anchors        Bends
          Cuts              Flexible Joints
          Frames         Hangers
          Nozzles        Pipes
          Reducers      Rotating Equipment
          Supports       Tees
          Valves           Vessels

Comments, Questions, and Answers:

Item #1: Model a 3-way valve

Item #2: Why does valve's Pressure Rating drop-down list only NS (Non-Standard)?

Item #3: Model a complex valve such as a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve

Item #4: Model an Angle valve (90 deg valve)

Item #5: Model a pressure relief valve

Item #6: Why is wrong weight used when inserting a valve?

When inserting a valve with flanged end connections on both side, the wrong weight is automatically applied to the flanges. example: add a GateF Class 300 valve and tick the insert flanges option the flanges by default are the same weight as the valve.

Answer:

This is a known issue and has been logged under CAE-TR-10614 Using insert flange on both ends copies the weight of valve to flange and was fixed in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.07 and higher.