hi
now i am doing some flowlines for a FPSO
all the lines are routed sqwewd (not in 90 deg) with 3 D bends
i want to apply slug force on those elbows
how to apply force on that elbows (how to resolve)

G.kaaliappan

Use the "vector decomposition" method. If your force is in XZ plan, use Fx=Fsin*alpha and Fy=Fcos*alpha as input in Force/Moments field.
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thanx for u r reply


for example my pipe is in x and z axis
if we see the cosine values in caesar (double click in the 2 arrow near the length entering column) it is giving
X=0.966
Z=0.259

so my resultant slug value is 40KN

is it correct if i apply like this

along X (40*0.966=38.64kn)
Z (40*0.259=10.36kn)

is this method is correct



G.Kaaliappan

Yes. because sin75=0.966(rounded) and cos75=sin15=0.259(rounded

Fx= 40*sin75
Fz= 40*cos75

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