Q. ASME B31J code calculations for SIF on reducers always = 2.0 in AutoPIPE output report, why?


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Product(s):AutoPIPE
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Area: Calculations
Date Logged
& Current Version
June 2022
12.08.00.063

Problem:

 ASME B31J code calculations for SIF on reducers always = 2.0 in AutoPIPE output report, why?

Solution:

Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "Concentric or Eccentric Reducer" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information.  

Read the notes, 

The maximum stress intensification factor need not be....

See Also

ASME B31J Code Calculation

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