COADE, Inc.- CAESAR II Pipe Stress Semina ‘Static Analysis Cheekliat STATIC ANALYSIS CHECKLIST Input & Model Verification: 1) Before coding the model, review the Configuration Directives to insure the CAESAR II program will operate as you assume. 2) Always check the expected number of thermal cycles during the life of the system, and use the applicable piping code to determine the cyclic reduction factor. Failure to correctly include this value can lead to non-conservative allowable stresses. 3) Evaluate terminal points at equipment and vessels to determine if these points are really rigid. Refining the model to include the proper support flexibilities at these points can lead to lower loads and stresses. 4) After completing the model, use the LIST facility to generate nodal coordinates. Verify the coordinates of terminal points, work points, and major intersections in the model. Discrepancies here indicate dimensional errors in the delta fields or incorrect bend radii, 5) _Use the HiLite option on the graphics menu to view different input parameters graphically. ‘This option will let you graphically differentiate different diameters, wall thicknesses, temperatures, and pressures. This option provides an easy way to check variations of these parameters through the system. 6) Estimate the weight of the piping system and compare this to the value reported-on the “Center of Gravity” report, generated during the error check phase. Load Case Setup: 1) _ Review the load cases recommended by CAESAR IT and insure they are applicable for your situation. 2) For occasional type loads, setup the occasional type load cases necessary to obtain the occasional stresses. (This could be a simple occasional load for linear systems, or an algebraic difference between two Operating cases for non-linear systems). Then setup an algebraic combination case combining the occasional stresses with the sustained stresses. 3) For applied uniform or wind loads, estimate the total load and setup a load case to verify this single load. Verification can be made by reviewing the restraint report for this load case and comparing the sum of the restraint loads to your estimate (in the proper direction) Output Review: 1) Check the restraint loads in “single load” load cases to insure the resultant load matches what was intended. =_ 2) Check the Operating case displacements to insure there are no extreme displacements, indicating a mistake in density, elastic” modulus, or rigid body motion. Operating case displacements should also be used for interference checking. 3) Check the Operating case restraint loads to insure restraints and hangers have reasonable Toad reactions. ~~ PagetCOADE, Inc.- CAESAR II Pipe Stress Seminer Static Analysis Checklist 4) 5) 6) 2 8) sestraint‘design, use the maximumsrestraint loads from all Operating d is best aécomplished by using the “Restraint Summary" report Use the Operating case “Force” report to evaluate in-line equipment. . Check the stress reports in the Code Complisnce cases for compliance with the allowables. ‘This usually involves checking the Sustained and Expansion cases, but is Code dependent. Check against their applicable restrictions. For equipment nozzles, the loads come from the Operating Cases, For vessel nozzles evaluated using WRC: 107 the loads from the Sustained and Expansion cases are used Verify the movements of expansion joints against the manufacturer's limits, using the Expansion case displacements