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Output Tab
Displays input and output reports for the equipment, equipment component, load cases, or load
case sets selected in the Equipment pane.
When a load fails a check, the report row displays in red with an asterisk at the end of
the row.
First Page, Previous Page, Current Page, Next Page, Last Page
Controls navigation through the pages of the report.
Print
Displays the Print dialog box, where you can select a printer and printer options.
Print Layout
Reformats the report to display as it would print as a .pdf. Click to toggle this option on and
off.
Page Setup
Displays the Page Setup dialog box, where you can set paper size, orientation, and margin
size.
Export
Creates a file of the report in your selected format. Select Excel, PDF, or Word.
Zoom
Controls the size of the report display. Select Page Width, Whole Page, or a percentage.
Find Text in Report
Searches for every occurrence of a word or phrase. Use the Find and Next options to locate
the word or phrase, and then move to the next instance in the report.
EN-1591 Flanges
Main window ribbon: Analysis > Components/Equipment > EN-1591 Flanges
Opens the EN-1591 Flanges window for analyzing flange leakage on EN-1591 gasketed
circular flange connections.
Flange Pair
Groups the components of a flange assembly.
Flange
Defines a flange for a flange assembly. An assembly generally has a Primary Flange and a
Mating Flange.
Bolt
Defines bolts for a flange assembly.
Gasket
Defines a gasket for a flange assembly.
Loads
Defines loads applied to the flange assembly.
All components of any type saved in a .C2cDB file display in the Component Types
pane.
Input Report
After you click Analyze , a window displays showing status and warnings for the component
input. This information also displays in the output report after analysis completes.
Open
Opens an existing .C2cDB component file.
You can optionally select one of the most recently used files from the File name
box.
Save
Saves a component file. When you save a new file, you can specify a new file name or
select an existing file name to overwrite the file.
When you save a new file, you can optionally select one of the most recently used files
from the File name box and overwrite the file.
Save and Save As are also available from the CAESAR II menu.
Add
Adds a new flange pair to the selected component.
Delete
Deletes the selected flange pair.
Duplicate
Duplicates the selected flange pair.
Print
Prints the report for the selected item in the Component pane.
If you have analyzed the component, the software prints an input and output report. If you
have not analyzed the component, the software prints an input report.
Analyze
Analyzes the selected item in the Component pane.
CAESAR II Menu
The following commands are also available from the CAESAR II menu in the top left corner of
Component Analysis:
New
Open
Save
Save As
Print
Recent Files - Displays the ten most recently used files. Select a file to open it.
Exit
Topics
Properties (Flange Pair) ................................................................ 941
Importing Loads ............................................................................. 943
Temperature Dependent Values (Flange Pair) ............................. 943
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Face OD
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Bolt Circle Diameter (d3)
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Importing Loads
Do not define the node number and output file if you want to manually define loads.
CAESAR II Node Number
Specifies the node number assigned to the flange pair in the piping model defined for the
CAESAR II Output File. Type the optional node number.
CAESAR II Output File
Specifies an optional location of a CAESAR II piping model containing the flange pair and
loads that you want to analyze.
If the file contains one operating load case, the software determines the appropriate
temperature, pressure, and material properties for each load case. The properties display on
the Flange, Bolt, and Gasket tabs and in the output report.
If the file contains multiple load cases, the software determines the temperature, pressure,
and material properties for each load case. The properties display in the output report, but
do not display on the Flange, Bolt, and Gasket tabs.
- Specifies a file selected in a standard Open dialog box.
- Deletes a previously defined file and the load cases imported from the file.
Topics
Properties (Flange) ........................................................................ 944
Loose Flange Ring Properties ....................................................... 949
Hub Properties (Flange) ................................................................ 950
Temperature Dependent Values (Flange) ..................................... 955
Flange Shell Properties ................................................................. 956
Properties (Flange)
Defines d0, the inside diameter of the flange ring or the outside diameter of the central plate
of a blank flange.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Flange OD (d4/d4m)
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Flange Position Type
Displays the position of the flange in the flange pair as Primary or Mating. You cannot
change this value.
Flange Type
Defines the construction of the flange. Select one of the following options:
Integral G.3-4/3-6/3-7/3-8
Loose G.3-10
Blind G.3-9
Reverse G.3-5
Defines d7, the diameter of the location of reaction between a loose flange and a stub or
collar for a lap joint flange.
Material
Defines the flange material. Click to open the Materials dialog box. Select a material from
the list.
Blank Flange Center Hole Diameter (d9/d9m)
Defines e0, the wall thickness of the central plate of a blank flange.
Equivalent Axial Flange Thk
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Adapted from Figure 5, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for gasketed circular flange
connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines eP, the part of the flange thickness subject to radial pressure loading.
For many flanges, eP and eF are the same value.
Flange Connected Shell Wall Inclin Angle
Adapted from Figure 5, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for gasketed circular flange
connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines S, the angle of inclination of the connected shell wall, in radians or degrees.
Raised Face Depth (Fd/Fdm)
Defines Fd, the thickness of the raised face of a spacer-seated flange.
Defines e2, the minimum wall thickness at the thick end of the hub.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Defines e1, the minimum wall thickness at the thin end of the hub.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Defines d2, the average diameter of the thick end of the hub.
Defines d1, the average diameter of the thin end of the hub.
Topics
Properties (Bolt) ............................................................................. 957
Temperature Dependent Values (Bolt) .......................................... 961
Properties (Bolt)
Defines dBe, the effective bolt diameter. This is generally the nominal diameter minus
threads.
Nominal Bolt Diameter (dB0)
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Waisted Bolt Diameter (dBs)
Defines dBs, the shank diameter of the bolt after plastic deformation.
Defines lB, the length of the bolt between nuts, or between the bolt head and the nut.
Bolting-Up Method (Epsilon 1-)
Defines 1-, the scatter value of the initial bolt load below the target value. Scatter is due to
the inherent inaccuracies of bolt tightening.
Bolting-Up Method (Epsilon 1+)
Defines 1+, the scatter value of the initial bolt load above the target value. Scatter is due to
the inherent inaccuracies of bolt tightening.
Defines ls, the length of the bolt where the diameter has been reduced after plastic
deformation.
Friction Coefficient (MU)
Defines ,the friction coefficient between the bolt and the flange.
Topics
Properties (Gasket)........................................................................ 962
Temperature Dependent Values (Gasket) .................................... 966
Properties (Gasket)
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Gasket ID (dG1)
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines dG1, the inside diameter of the theoretical contact area of the gasket with the
flanges.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Gasket OD (dG2)
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines dG2, the outside diameter of the theoretical contact area of the gasket with the
flanges.
If you use Flange Dimension Lookup , the software defines a value for this
field.
Material Type
Defines the gasket material category. Select Metallic or Non-Metallic.
Table Index
Defines the EN-1591 gasket properties table. The software uses the selected table only for
the Annex G method.
Gasket Type and Material
Defines the type of gasket and the material used.
Axial Thk
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Form Type
Defines the construction and shape of the gasket. Select Flat Gasket, Metal Gasket, Ring
Joint Metal Gasket, or Metal Gasket W Curved Surfaces.
Sealing Face Inclin Angle
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines G, the angle of inclination of the sealing face, in radians or degrees.
Numerical Constant for Gasket Type (c1)
Defines c1, the numerical constant for a gasket type, such as 1/20 for a fiber-based sheet
gasket.
Octagonal Metal Gasket Width (bGiInput)
Adapted from Figure 3, EN 1591-1:2001+A1, Flanges and their joints - Design rules for
gasketed circular flange connections - Part 1: Calculation method
Defines bGi, the interim radial gasket width. This option is only available when you set Form
Type to Ring Joint Metal Gasket.
Output Tab
Displays input and output reports for the components and loads selected in the Component
pane.
When a load fails a check, the report row displays in red with an asterisk at the end of
the row.
First Page, Previous Page, Current Page, Next Page, Last Page
Controls navigation through the pages of the report.
Print
Displays the Print dialog box, where you can select a printer and printer options.
Print Layout
Reformats the report to display as it would print as a .pdf. Click to toggle this option on and
off.
Page Setup
Displays the Page Setup dialog box, where you can set paper size, orientation, and margin
size.
Export
Creates a file of the report in your selected format. Select Excel, PDF, or Word.
When you export a report, software automatically saves a text file with the same
name in the same location as your report. This text file includes a listing of all input, error
messages, and output results.
Zoom
Controls the size of the report display. Select Page Width, Whole Page, or a percentage.
Find Text in Report
Searches for every occurrence of a word or phrase. Use the Find and Next options to locate
the word or phrase, and then move to the next instance in the report.