Clamp FEM Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Report
Sample Job #20

Tri-Clamp
123-456-ABC
February 25, 2009
PVE-1135
Derek Verstege C.Tech
Laurence Brundrett P. Eng.
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Table of Contents ver 4.00 Page 2 of 27
Contents Page
Cover 1
Table of Contents 2
Executive Summary 3
Section - Materials 4
SA-182 F316L 5
SA-193 B7 6
Section - Model Information 7
Model 8
Mesh 9
Error 10
Section - Restraints & Loads 11
Restraints 12
Loads 13
Bolt Preload 14
Reaction Area 15
Reaction Forces 16
Section - Results 17
Displacement 18
Stress - General 19
Stress - Clamp 1 20
Stress - Clamp 2 21
Stress - Ferrule 22
Stress Linearization - Ferrule 23
Bolt Stress 24
Component Cycle Life 25
Drawing - Tri-Clamp 26
Drawing - Tri-Clamp Details 27
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Executive Summary ver 4.00 Page 3 of 27
Project Information:
Sample Job #20 Customer

Tri-Clamp Vessel / Component(s)
123-456-ABC Part Number
PVE-1135 Job
SolidWorks Simulation 2009 FEA Program Used
25-Feb-2009 Date
Max Pressure (psi) @Temperature (F)

Maximum Allowed Working Pressure
1500 500
Max Operating Temp (F) @ Pressure (psi)
Maximum Design Metal Temperature
500 1500
Goal:
The Tri-Clamp will be used under ASME B31.3 service. This product cannot be calculated to B31.3 code
rules due to the complexity of its geometry. Instead the rules of ASME VIII-2 are used with B31.3
allowed stresses to determine its acceptability.
Summary Conclusions:
Materials
Material strength properties used in this report are obtained from ASME B31.3, Table A-1. The rules of
ASME VIII-2 are used to determine the stress limits.
Model Information
The model used in the analysis represents 1/2 of the Tri-Clamp due to symmetry. The mesh size has
been refined to reduce the reported error to less than 5%.
Restraints & Loads

A symmetry restraint is applied to compensate for the use of a 1/2 model and a single fixed point on the
clamp is fixed to prevent rigid body motion. Internal pressure is applied and clamp bolt preloads
simulated. The resulting reaction forces closely match the calculated reaction forces. The model is in
balance and can be used for displacement and stress analysis.
Results
Through FEA we found a 0.00068" maximum displacement as acceptable. A 23,600 psi peak stress
results in a 1,000,000 cycle life, all other stresses are below their respective allowables.
The Tri-Clamp design is acceptable.
Analysis Conclusion:
The Tri-Clamp meets VIII-2 design rules using B31.3 allowed stresses and is acceptable.
Materials ver 4.00 Page 4 of 27
Summary:
Material strength properties used in this report are obtained from ASME B31.3, Table A-1. The rules of
ASME VIII-2 are used to determine the stress limits.
Contents:
Material properties are obtained from ASME B31.3 Table A-1 as this block will be used in B31.3 service.
The rules of VIII-2 have been applied to calculate the maximum allowed stress levels depending upon
location.
Material properties are shown for the SA-182 F316L Clamps & Ferrules, and the SA-193 B7 Bolts. The
stresses of the Ferrule caps are not investigated in this report as they are not used in service.
Please refer to the "Results" section for the reported stress values.
1 Material Stress Limits ver 4.00 ASME VIII-2 Fig 4-130.1 Page 5 of 27
2 Material:
3 SA-182 F316L Material
4 Clamp & Ferrules Application
5 Strength Properties:
6 ASME B31.3, 2008 Source of strength properties
7 500 T [F] temperature
8 14,400 Sm [psi] basic allowable stress at temperature T
9 Sy [psi] yield stress at temperature T (optional)
10 1.0 k [] - stress intensity k factor
11 1.00 E1 [] - weld efficiency factor
12 1.00 E2 [] - casting efficiency factor
13 FEA Properties:
14 ASME VIII-IID, 2007 Source of FEA properties
15 25,900,000 E [psi] - modulus of elasticity (at temperature)
16 0.27 v [] - Poison's ratio
17 Stress Limits:
18 Pm = k*E1*E2*Sm~~general primary membrane stress intensity limit
19 1*1*1*14400 = 14,400
20 Pl = 1.5*k*E1*E2*Sm~~local membrane stress intensity limit
21 1.5*1*1*1*14400 = 21,600
22 Pl+Pb = 1.5*k*E1*E2*Sm~~primary membrane + primary bending stress intensity limit
23 1.5*1*1*1*14400 = 21,600
24 Pl+Pb+Q = Max(3*E1*E2*Sm,2*E1*E2*Sy)~~primary + secondary stress intensity
25 MAX(3*1*1*14400,2*1*1*0) = 43,200
26 Pl+Pb+Q+F = Use fatigue curves~~peak stress intensity limit
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28 (1) Sy material property is not required, more conservative Pl+Pb+Q limits might be computed without it.
29 (2) Refer to VIII-2 Table AD-150.1 for k values
30 (3) The thermal expansion coeficient is only required for studies including thermal stresses
31 (4) Refer to VIII-2 App 4-130 and following for the Pm, Pl, Q and F stress limits
32 (5) Refer to VIII-2 App 4-130 Table 4-120.1 for the correct application of the calculated stress limits
33 (6) Use IID tables 2A and 2B for Sm for VIII-2 studies
34 (7) Use IID tables 1A and 2A for Sm values (S) for VIII-1 studies
35 (8) Use B31.1 Table A for Sm values for B31.1 studies
1 Bolt Stress Limits ver 4.00 ASME VIII-2 4-140 Page 6 of 27
2 Material:
3 SA-193 B7 Material
4 Clamp Bolting Application
5 Strength Properties:
6 ASME B31.3, 2008 Source of strength properties
7 500 T [F] temperature
8 25,000 Sm [psi] basic allowable stress at temperature T
9 FEA Properties:
10 ASME VIII-IID, 2007 Source of FEA properties
11 27,400,000 E [psi] - modulus of elasticity (at temperature)
12 0.30 v [] - Poison's ratio
13 Coef [in/in/F]- coefficient of thermal expansion (for thermal stress studies only)
14 Service Stress Limits for Seating + Operating Loads: 4-140
15 Pm = 2*Sm~~membrane stress intensity limit at location without stress concentration
16 2*25000 = 50,000
17 Pm+Pb = 3*Sm~~membrane + bending stress limit at at location without stress concentration
18 3*25000 = 75,000
19 Pl+Pb+Q+F = Use fatigue curves~~peak stress intensity limit
20 Comments:
21 (1) The thermal expansion coeficient is only required for studies including thermal stresses
22 (2) Use IID table3 for Sm for VIII-2 studies
23 (3) Use IID table 3 for Sm values (S) for VIII-1 studies
Model Information ver 4.00 Page 7 of 27
Summary:
The model used in the analysis represents 1/2 of the Tri-Clamp due to symmetry. The mesh size has
been refined to reduce the reported error to less than 5%.
Contents:
Model
The Tri-Clamp model used in the FEA is shown. A 1/2 model was used due to symmetry, ferrule caps are
included to simulate exit pressure loads.
Please refer to Drawing PVE-1135 for details.
Mesh
A second order tetrahedral mesh was applied with a global mesh size of 3/32". A "No Penetration"
condition was applied, ensuring that all components act individually as they would in reality.
Refer to the "Material Stress Limits" section for each materials Modulus of Elasticity and Poison's Ratio.
Error Plot
The error plot shown is based on the Cosmos Designer built in error plot estimation function. The error is
less than 5% as per ABSA guidelines, except at discontinuities and contact surfaces where higher error
values are expected. These localized areas of higher error do not reduce the validity of the overall results.
The error plot justifies the mesh size selected.
Reference Information:
Please refer to the following links for additional information;
Including reference components in an FEA to provide appropriate boundary and load conditions.
http://www.pveng.com/documents/content_80.pdf
The use and effects of 2nd order integration elements.

Mesh Refinement Using the Error Function Results for Areas at Discontinuities.
Mesh Refinement Using the Error Function Results for Areas near Discontinuities.
Error Plots for Bolt Heads and Surface to Surface Contacts Areas.
FEA Software Validation - A comparison to theoretical results.

COSMOSWorks Validation Examples.

1 Model Ver 4.06 Page 8 of 27
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51 The Ferrules have been capped to provide realistic results; the caps themselves will not be analyzed in the
52 results section of this report. Refer to drawing PVE-1343a for details.
1 Mesh Ver 4.07 Page 9 of 27
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1 Error Ver 4.06 Page 10 of 27
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24 Fig-A A view of Error plot, scale set to 5% Error.

25 Areas of error greater than 5% are limited to locations of discontinuity within (1) element of change or
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Restraints & Loads ver 4.00 Page 11 of 27
Summary:
A symmetry restraint is applied to compensate for the use of a 1/2 model and a single fixed point on the
clamp is fixed to prevent rigid body motion. Internal pressure is applied and clamp bolt preloads
simulated. The resulting reaction forces closely match the calculated reaction forces. The model is in
balance and can be used for displacement and stress analysis.
Contents:
Restraints
A symmetry restraint is applied to all faces on the symmetry plane. This compensates for the use of a 1/2
model and provides identical results to that of a full model. A single point on the clamp has been fixed to
prevent rigid body displacement.
Loads
Internal pressure is applied to all internal surface up to the pressure boundary. A clamp bolt preload is
simulated by a bolt connector condition. No other forces exist.
Reaction Area
The reaction area of the Tri-Clamp is shown. The reaction force is equal to the product of the reaction
area multiplied by the pressure.
Reaction Forces
The reported reaction forces closely match the calculated reaction forces in all directions. The model is in
balance and can be used to calculate expected displacements and stresses.
1 Restraints Ver 4.06 Page 12 of 27
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24 Fig-A A view of symmetry restraint applied to the section plane of the model. This condition restrains the
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51 A fixed restraint is applied to a single point on the clamp. This restraint prevents translation in the X, Y & Z
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51 operating conditions. These loads are calculated on the Bolt Stress page to determine the acceptability of
52 the bolting.
1 Reaction Area Ver 4.02 Page 15 of 27
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24 Fig-A A view showing the reaction area (inside area of ferrules and caps)
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51 Reaction Area = 7.071 in^2 (in the "Z" direction).
52 Reaction Force = (7.071 in^2) * (1500 psi) = 10606 lb (in the "Z" direction)
1 Reaction Forces ver 4.08 Page 16 of 27
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25 Calculated Reaction Forces = Analysis Reaction Forces within 0.2%
26 Model is balanced, results are valid.
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28 0.00 XArea [in2] - Pressurized area on YZ plane
29 1,500 P [psi] - Pressure
30 0 XForce [lbs] - Added force in the X direction
31 0.0 XReaction [lbs] - Reaction force in X direction reported by FEA program
32 TReactionX [lbs] = XArea*P+XForce ~~ Theoretical X reaction force 0*1500+0 = 0
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34 Y Axis: reaction forces on the XZ plane caused by loads in the Y direction

35 0 YArea [in2] - Pressurized area on XZ plane
36 0 YForce [lbs] - Added force in the Y direction
37 0.00 YReaction [lbs] - Reaction force in Y direction reported by FEA program
38 TReactionY [lbs] = YArea*P+YForce ~~ Theoretical Y reaction force 0*1500+0 = 0
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40 Z Axis: reaction forces on the XY plane caused by loads in the Z direction

41 7 ZArea [in2] - Pressurized area on XY plane
42 0 ZForce [lbs] - Added force in the Z direction
43 10,431.00 ZReaction [lbs] - Reaction force in Z direction reported by FEA program
44 TReactionZ [lbs] = ZArea*P+ZForce ~~ Theoretical Z reaction force 7*1500+0 = 10,607
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46 Resultant of reaction forces in X, Y and Z:

47 TResultant [lbs] = sqrt(TReactionX^2+TReactionY^2+TReactionZ^2) ~~ Theoretical resultant
48 SQRT(0^2+0^2+10607^2) = 10,607
49 Resultant [lbs] = sqrt(XReaction^2+YReaction^2+ZReaction^2) ~~ Actual resultant
50 SQRT(0^2+0^2+10431^2) = 10,431
51 Error [%] = 100*(TResultant-Resultant)/Resultant 100*(10607-10431)/10431 = 1.7
52 CheckError = abs(Error)<2 ~~ Error should be less than 2% ABS(1.7)<2 = Acceptable
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Results ver 4.00 Page 17 of 27
Summary:
Through FEA we found a 0.00068" maximum displacement as acceptable. A 23,600 psi peak stress
results in a 1,000,000 cycle life, all other stresses are below their respective allowables.
The Tri-Clamp design is acceptable.
Contents:
Displacement Plots
The displacement plot is as expected and acceptable. The maximum reported displacement is 0.00068".
Stress Plots
A peak stress of 23,600 psi is seen at the bolt head to clamp contact surface, this stress is used to
calculate a cycle life. All other areas are below their respective allowable stress, no further analysis is
required.
Cycle Life
A peak stress of 23,600 psi results in a estimated 1,000,000 cycles.
1 Displacement Ver 4.06 Page 18 of 27
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25 Displacement of the ferrules is radially outwards and axial due to internal pressure.
26 The clamps rotate about the center due to the "pulling" force of the ferrules.
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51 Note the clamp displacement in the bolt head region and joint separation beginning to occur.
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1 Stress Ver 4.06 Page 19 of 27
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25 Scale is capped at SA-182 F316L general membrane allowable of 14,400 psi.
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51 A peak stress of 23,600 psi is located beneath the head of the bolt. This stress will be used in a cycle life
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52 linearization study on the following page.
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25 Probe File: D:\!FEA\PVE-1135\Tri Clamp Assy-Full Study Capped & Refined\Probe.csv
26 Stress File: D:\!FEA\PVE-1135\Tri Clamp Assy-Full Study Capped & Refined\stress data.csv
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51 14,400 M - Membrane Allowable (Max Pm for global or Pl for local stresses)
52 21,600 MB - Membrane+Bending Allowable (Max Pm+Pb for Global or Pl+Pb for Local)
53 Actual Tresca Stresses:
54 Membrane 6,020 Acceptable
55 Bending 13,050 5 nodes found on the stress classification line 0.153
56 Membrane + Bending 15,156 Acceptable units long - cubic spline interpolated to 71 equally
57 Peak 16,917 spaced nodes.
1 Bolt Stress ver 4.00 Page 24 of 27
2 1/4" SHCS, SA-193 B7 Description
3 Inputs:
4 1/4 Dia [in] Nominal Bolt Size
5 25,000 Sm [psi] Allowable Bolt Stress
6 Type X Y Z Resultant Connector
7 SF (lb) 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.14 Shear Force
8 AF (lb) 0.00 1109.00 0.00 1109.00 Bolt Connector1 Axial Force
9 BM (lb-in) -1.01 0.00 0.00 1.01 Bend Moment
10 RDia [in] = PVELookup("BoltDia","Lookup","Root Dia",Dia) 0.189
11 A [in^2] = (*RDia^2)/4 ~~cross sectional area (3.142*0.189^2)/4 = 0.028
12 C [in] = RDia/2 ~~ moment arm length 0.189/2 = 0.095
13 I [in^4] = (*(RDia/2)^4)/4 ~~ moment of inertia (3.142*(0.189/2)^4)/4 = 0.000063
14 PL [lb] = 0.9*Sm*A ~~ bolt preload force 0.9*25000*0.028 = 631
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16 SSx [psi] = SFx/A 0/0.028 = 0
17 SSy [psi] = SFy/A 0/0.028 = 0
18 SSz [psi] = SFz/A 0/0.028 = 5
19 Axial Stress:
20 SAx [psi] = AFx/A 0/0.028 = 0
21 SAy [psi] = AFy/A 1109/0.028 = 39,529
22 SAz [psi] = AFz/A 0/0.028 = 0
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24 [psi] = SQRT(((SAx-SAy)^2+(SAy-SAz)^2+(SAz-SAx)^2+6*(SSx^2+SSy^2+SSz^2))/2)
25 SQRT(((0-39529)^2+(39529-0)^2+(0-0)^2+6*(0^2+0^2+5^2))/2) = 39,529
26 Check = <= 2*Sm 39529<= 2*25000 = Acceptable
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29 SB [psi] = M*C/I 1*0.095/0.000063 = 1,527
30 PmPb [psi] = Max(abs(+SB),abs(-SB))
31 MAX(ABS(39529+1527),ABS(39529-1527)) = 41056
32 CheckPmPb = PmPb<= 3*Sm 41056<= 3*25000 = Acceptable
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ASME VIII-2 2004 Ed. 2006 Add, Appx. 5 For series 3XX high alloy steels, nickel-chromium-iron alloy,
nickel-iron-chromium alloy, and nickel-copper alloy for temperatures
Fig 5-110.2.1 graph - Select graph not exceeding 800F and Sa > 28.2ksi
23,600 Str [psi] - Enter stress value
27,400,000 ET [psi] - Modulus of elasticity at operating temp
View of peak stress location used in Cycle Life Analysis.

A peak stress of 3095 psi results in an infinite Cycle Life. Results are Acceptable.
Salt [psi] = 1/2 * Str 1/2 * 23600 = 11,800
EG [psi] = PVELookup("EgTable","Lookup","Eg","CL_Fig511021") 28,600,000
Se [psi] = Salt*EG/ET 11800*28600000/27400000 = 12,317
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Clamp FEM Analysis

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Report

Sample Job #20

Sample Job #20 Customer

Max Pressure (psi) @Temperature (F)

Restraints & Loads

The Tri-Clamp design is acceptable.

Please refer to Drawing PVE-1135 for details.

The error plot justifies the mesh size selected.

Please refer to the following links for additional information;

The use and effects of 2nd order integration elements.

FEA Software Validation - A comparison to theoretical results.

COSMOSWorks Validation Examples.

50 Fig-B An assembled view of Fig-A.

24 Fig-A A view of Mesh applied to model.

50 Fig-B An alternative view of Fig-A.

24 Fig-A A view of Error plot, scale set to 5% Error.

50 Fig-B A close-up of Clamp Bolting area.

50 Fig-B A close-up of Fig-A.

24 Fig-A A view of 1500 psi applied to all internal surfaces.

36 Gasket seating Gasket seating

50 Fig-B A close-up view of the clamp and ferrules.

24 Fig-A A view of the Bolt Connector condition applied.

50 Fig-B An alternative view of the reaction area normal to the XY plane.

34 Y Axis: reaction forces on the XZ plane caused by loads in the Y direction

40 Z Axis: reaction forces on the XY plane caused by loads in the Z direction

46 Resultant of reaction forces in X, Y and Z:

The Tri-Clamp design is acceptable.

11 Axial Elongation Axial Elongation

50 Fig-B An alternative view of Fig-A. Maximum deformation is 0.00068".

19 Highest stress areas

24 Fig-A A view of the stress plot (Intensity).

24 Fig-A A view of the clamp only stress plot (Intensity).

24 Fig-A A view of the ferrule only stress plot (Intensity).

24 Description: Ferrule hub stress linearization study

28 Tresca with all Components

49 Tresca with all Components Graph - settings

View of peak stress location used in Cycle Life Analysis.

Stress vs. Cycles

Cycles = PVELookup("CL_Fig511021","CycleLifeLookup",Se) 1,000,000

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