Expansion Loop Design and Analysis

Pipemill: for the design, analysis and layout of piping components

Four typical expansion loop types are available.
Data bases for standard pipe size and wall thickness and expansion characteristics may be accessed, or user data entered.
Displacements, stresses and end loads are calculated.
Allowable stress is calculated in accordance with ASME B31.3 and any over-stress will be clearly flagged. The calculation is based on a stiffness matrix and results compare well with commercial stress analysis packages.
Iterative runs may be performed to optimise loop size.