What are modeling techniques for special valves and loads like ice/snow loading?
Angle Valve Refer to online Help topic /Autopipe Workbook/AutoPIPE Modeling Approaches/Valves/Relief and Angle Valves 3 way Valve Insert a tee (set tee component = tee, tee type = Other and SIF =1.0), insert very small run pipe then a valve from the each leg of the tee. Select the tee and run points up to each valve but not including the valve (highlighed red) and Insert/Rigid options over range (include weight = OFF, include thermal expansion = ON) 4 way Valve Insert a tee (set tee component = cross, tee type = Other and SIF =1.0), insert very small run pipe the a valve from the each of 4 legs of the cross. Select the tee and run points up to each valve but not including the valve (highlighed red) and Insert/Rigid options over range (include weight = OFF, include thermal expansion = ON) Prestressed springs Define the cold preload and spring rate for the spring hanger when Insert /support/spring instead of “Undesigned”. Snow and/or ice loading Apply either : • Select the range of pipe
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