06.

How to apply vertical and

circumferential nozzle movement in
AutoPIPE?
Applies To

Product(s): AutoPIPE,

Version(s): All

Area: Modeling

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10

Problem:
We know the tank moves approx. 20mm vertically through elastic settlement from tank full
to empty. And that the tank bulges circumferentially by a few mm due to hydro loads. I need
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to apply these displacements to the nozzle.
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 There are 2 different modeling approaches to consider. Choose the best one that suits your
requirements:

1. Model the tank and nozzle connection

The approach takes into consideration the tank movement both vertically and
circumstantially by actually modeling the vessel with pipe. See the following
AutoPIPE help section for details on this approach:

Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches>

Vessel and Nozzle.

2. Model the nozzle connection to the tank as an anchor with applied thermal anchor
movements.

Insert an anchor at the nozzle location to the vessel. In addition, apply any known
displacements as a thermal anchor movement. Please see the following AutoPIPE
help section:

Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling

Approaches> Anchor> Rigid Anchor with Thermal Movement.

Note: to take credit for the flexibility in the Vessel / Tank wall, add an AutoPIPE nozzle
element before the the anchor element.

See Also
Modeling Vessel / Nozzles

Bentley AutoPIPE

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When: Tue, Dec 2 2014 6:02 PM

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