The Load> Hydrotest command enables the user to define the hydrotest conditions of a piping system. A hydrotest is a common method for testing the integrity of a piping system before it is put into service. In this test, the piping system is filled with pressurized water and checked for leakage, etc. The Hydrotest option permits a simulation of this scenario. Please note that the AutoPIPE Hydrotest option automatically converts all spring hangers into rigid supports to simulate the holding pin which is still in the spring hanger during the hydrotest.
Note: AutoPIPE 10.01.xx and higher, see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Supplemental Documentation> on this page scroll down to see a hyperlink for "Hydrotest Tutorial"
Comments, Questions, and Answers
Item #1: V-stops are not allowing lateral movement during
Item #2: Non-linear analysis method
Item #3: Report: Hydrotest load case settings
Item #4: High results values
Item #5: AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 and higher new hydro test method
Item #6: Allowable K Factor = 0.9
Item #7: Allowable: user defined
Item #8: Allowable value calculation
Item #9 Please select a valid test pressure case for B31.3 test pressure update
Item #11: Apply more than one hydro-test analysis sets
Item #12: Hydrotest load are not applied on a segment
Item #13: W88-24: Allowable based on cold yield Sy may be un-conservative
Item #14: Gravity load case results weigh more than the Hydrotest gravity load case results
Item #15: Change test pressure and temperature
See Also
Loads and Load Sets - AutoPIPE