10. How is the nozzle fillet radius calculated for WRC calculations in AutoPIPE Vessel?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE Vessel
Version(s):V8i 
Area: Modeling
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
Mar. 2015
33.02.02.04

Problem:

How is the nozzle fillet radius calculated for WRC calculations?

Solution: 

On the Nozzle Properties, Local load tab, the program calculates the minimum fillet according to ASME UW-16.

The default radius is equal to Radius = Throat*cos(45°)/(1-cos(45°)

The user can input the radius value or Kn/Kb coefficients in the nozzle load tab:

See Also

Nozzle and Flange design

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