Posted by: foglamp
glass_lined pipe - 12/23/05 03:56 AM
Can we model glass-lined piping using CAESAR II, if so, what are the things to look out for ?
Posted by: Richard Ay
Re: glass_lined pipe - 12/23/05 10:29 AM
I've never run into this before, perhaps someone else has and can offer more.
If I had to do this, I would model the glass lining as "refractory". You do this in CAESAR II by specifying a "negative insulation thickness", then specify the appropriate density. CAESAR II will assume this thickness is on the inside of the pipe - fluid weight per length will reduce accordingly.
CAESAR II will consider the weight of the lining (glass, refractory) only. No adjustment in pipe stiffness will be made.
Posted by: roveran
Re: glass_lined pipe - 12/26/05 12:55 AM
Normally the stress analysis of glass-lined pipe is not performed by computer analysis but manual calculation by experience. I think you'd better to ask the manufacturer of glass-lined pipe.
And if you don't have any experience for glass-lined pipe, I strongly recommend you request the analysis work to manufacturer.
You can find some information for analysis in Dueker(Germany) catalog