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Attachemnt 680
Attachemnt 680
LESSON 1
PIPE STRESS
Page 79 of 95
15/11/2002 Rev. 0
Question:
1. Pipe Expansion ______________________
2. Total Movement _____________________
3. Minimum Flex Leg @ 15,000 PSI Stress __________________________
4. Minimum Flex Leg @ 1600 Force _______________________________
5. Maximum Span Chart Recommendation __________________________
6. Thermal Force _______________________
7. Find Min. Dimension __________________
8. Minimum Dead Leg Required______________________
9. Dead Load @ Nozzle________________________
10. Dead Load @ Nozzle________________________
Sample Calculations
5' 3'
9. + = 4' x 182 lbs/ft2 = 728 lbs
2 2
4" - Sch.40 (2' X 16.3# = 33 lbs)
4" - 150# W.N. Flg. = 17 lbs
728 + 33 + 17 = 778 lbs = Load on all Nozzles
10. (30/2 + 5' (between fittings)) x 182 lbs/ft. = 1820 lbs = additional load from overhead line.
The load at these nozzles is 1820 lbs + 778 lbs = 2598#. A vendor will accept this load (2598 lbs)
if negotiated prior to award of contract.