Piping flexibility and stress analysis is required
in design of most piping systems before the piping is
installed in an industrial plant. It is intended to ensure
plant safety and, thus, protect the interests of the owner
and the general public. Due to availability of powerful
software packages, the analysis has become simple and
routine. However, improper piping analysis may actually
create a hazardous situation rather than ensure plant
safety.
Improper piping analyses stem from many areas.
Misunderstanding of the software approach, input errors and
wrong boundary conditions from CAD data are some common ones.
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