In OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition, the requirement is to create a flexible hose having flanges at both ends.

Background

In OpenPlant Modeler CE, Flexible Hose can be placed having FEMALE_HOSE_ENDS by default. In this article we will discuss what all changes are required to place a flexible hose with flanged ends. Below is the picture depicting the default flexible hose.

Steps to Accomplish

>> Component Addition in Spec Database

1. Launch OpenPlant Specification Generator
   
   
   
   
2. Choose the desired Workspace & Select Workset.
   
   
3. From Tools, Open the Catalogue Editor as shown
   
   
   
   
   
4. Open the Catalogue Non-Standard as shown
   
   
   
   
   
5. Choose PIPE from select Table dropdown as shown below.
   
   
   
   
6. Choose the desired size record ( here the size is 150 mm ) & Select the Row as shown
   
   
   
   
   
7. Add New Component FLEXIBLE_HOSE from Add option as shown
   
   
   
   
8. Add the required information in a newly created Component. For example, Add the following fields
   
   PIECE_MARK > PIP150 x 150
   CATALOGUE > NON STANDARD
   PIPE_OD_M > 168.3
   PIPE_OD_R > 168.3
   FLNG_OD_M > 250
   FLNG_OD_R > 250
   FLNG_TH_M >  40
   FLNG_TH_R >  40
   END_COND_1 > FL
   END_COND_2 > FL
   MAIN_SIZE > 150
   RUN_SIZE > 150
   
   
9. Merge the Edited Catalogue to previous catalogue & Open it as shown
   
   
   
   
   
10. Open the Desired Spec as shown below.
    
    
    
    
    
11. As shown, record is added successfully for FLEXIBLE HOSE
    
    
    
    
12. Save the Spec & Close Specification Generator.
    

    
    >> Component Placement in OpenPlant Modeler

13. Launch OpenPlant Modeler Connect Edition, With Desired Workspace & Workset
    
    
14. From Piping > Piping Galleries > Pipe > Flexible Hose Place a Flexible Hose of 150 mm as shown
    
    
    
    
    
    
    As shown, Notice that Flanged Ends Can be Seen.

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