How to analyze a pipe for internal pressure

This article uses Simulation/Optimization and both of them in nTop have two requirements: FE Mesh and Boundary Conditions (BCs). Follow the instructions in the links below to prepare your model for simulation.

FE Mesh

Boundary Conditions (BCs)

Question:

How can I simulate a pipe with internal pressure?

Applies to:

  • Simulation

Answer:

1. Setup: The initial setup shows our imported pipe as well as the CAD Faces we've defined.

 

Pipe_Step_1.jpg

 

2. Meshing: Next, the FE Volume Mesh and FE Model are created to apply material properties.

 

Pipe_Step_2.jpg

 

3. Boundary Conditions: To finish the Static Analysis setup we apply the Boundary Conditions and then run the analysis. 

 

Pipe_Step_3.jpg

 

4. Analysis: Using the Deformation scale slider, you can see the effects of the Pressure on the pipe.

 

Pipe.gif

 

And that’s it! You’ve successfully setup an internal pressure analysis.

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 simulation boundary internal analyze pressure conditions pipe 
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