02w. "Thermal Transient Analysis" (TTA) - AutoPIPE Load Case
Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE TTA Analysis:
Item #1:
What steps are required to perform a Thermal Transient Analysis (TTA) in AutoPIPE?
Item #2:
When AutoPIPE calculated the gradient does it uses TTA Pipe & Insulation at room temperature?
Item #3:
Would you please explain to me what is the difference between ambient and room temperature?
Item #4:
What is the correct ambient temp for use with TTA analysis in AutoPIPE?
Item #5:
How good are the results from TTA?
Item #6:
Is the through wall gradient analysis output (delta T1, delta T2, Ta and Tb) automatically accounted for in the flange design in AUTOPIPE?
Item #7:
Can a technical justification be provided for ignoring Delta T2 variation whenever the maximum linear temp variation is negative?
Item #8:
Can AutoPIPE TTA be used to analyze a Pipeline carrying steam?
Item #9:
Manually create and import a .TTP (Thermal Transient Profile) file
See Also
Loads and Load Sets
Bentley AutoPIPE