| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE |
| Version(s): | ALL; |
| Area: | Modeling |
| Date Logged & Current Version | Feb. 2018 11.02.00.10 |
Problem:
How to model a reducing valve?
Solution:
AutoPIPE does not have a single reducing valve component. It must be constructed using 2 back to back valves that when combined have the same weight distribution, end connections, surface area, etc.. as a single valve component would have.
Here is an example,
8" x 4" reducing check valve,
Length = 15 inches
Weight = 300 lbs
Surface area = 5.1
End connections = Flange, #300.
Note:
1. All values used to create individual valves were based on engineering judgement.
2. Before modeling, confirm both pipe property ID's with respective pipe size are available in the model. If not, add Pipe Ids as needed.
Valve #1:
Size: = 8"
Length= 9"
Weight = 220 lbs
End connection = flanged, #300
Valve #2:
Size: = 4"
Length= 6"
Weight = 80 lbs
End connection = flanged, #300