03a. Model Rotating Equipment: Pumps, Compressor, Turbine in AutoPIPE


Modeling approaches for Rotating Equipment: Pumps, Compressor, Turbine

  1. Example modeling approaches are provided in the following AutoPIPE help section: 
              Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches>Rotating Equipment>
    • Note: 

    • a. Update to Step #3 of the procedure:

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        3. Select Pump (Insert > Equipment > Rotating Equipment > Pump) command to open... 

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      b. Update Step #4 of the procedure:

      • 4. Run static analysis, and then select Output Report (Result > Quick Reports > Output Report) command to open the Batch...

  2. Watch YouTUBe training video - search for Pump and Rotating Equipment
  3. No graphic of pump in AutoPIPE's model, why?
  4. Modeling Mechanical Oscillating Vibrations
  5. Ensure proper alignment of the compressor nozzle and piping
  6. Rotating Equipment calculations available
  7. Explain Reference Point and Center Point Offset fields
  8. Check pipe loads on pump Suction & Discharge piping 
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See Also

Modeling Approaches in AutoPIPE

Bentley AutoPIPE