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    • 21. How AutoPipe vessel takes care of Saddle if its placed on Transition element like Cone?

      Tanaji Gaikwad
      Tanaji Gaikwad
      Answer: The diameter at the cone location where the saddle is attached is considered for the analysis, the calculation procedure is same as that of a saddle attached to a regular shell component. The various stresses are affected depending on where…
      • 2 months ago
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    • 22. What would be the best recommended saddle position for a horizontal vessel in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08 Problem: What would be the best recommended saddle position for a horizontal vessel in AutoPIPE…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 14. How to model customized base plate of a Saddle support for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version August 2016 40.02.00.08 Problem: The user would want…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 28. How to create custom saddles in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Answer: 1. Open the Customizable Files Management in the main window of AutoPIPE Vessel: 2. Click on Choose File. 3. Open the word file dimsad. 4. Observe that the detailed dimensions and the nomenclatures are all clearly displayed in the…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 42. How can I insert a saddles with a stiffener ring in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Answer: This is possible, first model the vessel on saddle, then go to Insert>Stiffener and enter the dimensions accordingly, make sure the value in the Location field is same as the distance of the first saddle from the reference line and the spacing…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 21. Saddles - Calculation of the horizontal longitudinal reactions (RaHL) When do the sliding saddles start to move?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Ans: It depends on the friction factor input in the dialog of the saddles between the sliding saddles and the concrete or the plate under the sliding saddles. A small friction factor value indicates that a PTFE plate or in some cases rolling bars have…
      • over 3 years ago
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