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    Figure UG-29.1

    Hi everyone! Are the UG-29(b) exemptions of un-supported stifferner rings applicable to Internal Stiffener rings, External Stiffner Rings or both? Thanks
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    Difference between SA 516 Gr. 60 and 70 (w.r.t. vessel service)

    Hi All, Just wondering if there is a difference between SA 516 Gr. 60 and 70 from equipment service point of view. Other than material strength, is there any other deciding factor when chosing these two materials? Thanks
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    vents and drain for heat exchangers

    In first place, such requirements have to be spelled out in Process Data Sheets. As "SnTMan" mentioned, all exchangers shall be capable of venting and draining for hydrotest purposes. If such can be achieved with other nozzles, nothing wrong with this. Again oreintation of such nozzles (vent to...
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    Is it a BUG in ANSYS

    Sorry for late reply. I am extremely busy in a design assingment of a process column (a huge one). I'm afraid i will not be able to continue with you guys this month. Regards STRAIN2
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    Is it a BUG in ANSYS

    Hi You can send me the model by text file on my email below: strain2@hotmail.com What i am concerned in not aspect ratio but possibilty of too fine meshing (within acceptable aspect ratio), at boundary condition adges...which can result in higher stresses considering the area to be stress...
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    Is it a BUG in ANSYS

    Hi I ran this test case quite a long time before and found satisfactory results. However i havent tried it for greater number of elements (Mean refined meshing). I dont know the meshing technique you used for this problem. I guess if the number of elements are refined near ends the stresses are...
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    (Please Help) How to apply tangential traction on a surface

    Zgqfem is right. Use Surface elements over the area you are going to apply tangential traction. I've done this quite a long time before. Lemme recall the exact way and i will let you know about this. I guess i found it somewhere on Ansys tips and tricks. STRAIN2
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    Best PV Design Software

    I recomend PVELITE....design approach is simply best. Yuo can also check "DISASU". STRAIN2

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