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Regions are defined differently in different FE/Pipe Templates. Below are the definitions
for 3 common templates:

- General Nozzles, Shells and Plates (NOZSHELL)

- Reinforced Fabricated Tee (RFT28)
- Unreinforced Fabricated Tee (UFT28)
- Welding Tee (WTEE)

Nozzle and Pad Definitions (General Nozzles, Shells and Plates)

Nozzles are divided into 3 sections:

1. Nozzle at Junction
2. Nozzle Transition
3. Nozzle Away from Junction

The pad is divided in 3 sections:

1. Nozzle # at weld pad area
2. Pad next to Nozzle #
3. Pad at nozzle #

The discontinuity in the shell is divided in two sections:

1. Shell at Nozzle #
2. Shell in Nozzle # Vicinity

The meshing and dimensions of these three parts of the nozzle can be adjusted by the
user. Please see Hillside Nozzle.

Nozzle and Pad Definitions (Reinforced Fabricated Tee)

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Branches are divided into 3 sections:

1. Branch at Junction
2. Branch Transition
3. Branch Removed from Junction

The Header/Pad is divided in 3 sections:

1. Header/Pad at Junction
2. Pad Removed from Junction
3. Pad Outer Edge Weld

The Header has one section:

1. Header outside Pad Area

Nozzle and Pad Definitions ( nreinforced Fabricated Tee)

Branches are divided into 3 sections:

1. Branch Next to Header Weld

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2. Branch Transition
3. Branch Away from Junction

The Header is divided in 3 sections:

1. Header Next to Nozzle Weld

2. Header Away from Junction

ranch and Run Definitions ( eldin Tee)

Branches are divided into 2 sections:

1. Transition to Top Pipe

2. Top Pipe

Run/Header is divided into 4 sections:

1. Transition to Front Pipe

2. Front Pipe
3. Transition to Back Pipe
4. Back Pipe

Tee is divided into 2 sections:

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1. Tee Body
2. Crotch Area

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