Q. On the rotating dialog screen what is meant by Reference point and Dx, Dy, Dz values for a pump?


Answer: 

From the online help:

Specify the global offset values DX, DY, and DZ from the reference point to define the location of the center point of the pump. Since AutoPIPE cannot display a point for the center of the pump, the pump center is defined relative to the suction nozzle or discharge nozzle.

Example: ANSI 4x3 (A40)

See Also

Modeling Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressors, Turbines)

Modeling Approaches in AutoPIPE

Bentley AutoPIPE