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AXIPRO - Finite Element Analysis of Flanges
WINDOWS 2000/XP
Axi/PRO is a powerful, easy to use axisymmetric and brick finite element
modeler, designed to analyze flanged joints and other axisymmetric geometries.
 Bolts,
nuts and holes may be included in the 3d brick models so that users can see the
results of hole spacing on the stress distributions. Dimensionally accurate
flange models including studs and nuts are generated automatically for six major
flange standards. Analysis results include graphical representations of ASME
stress intensities, resultant bolt axial loads, gasket stress distribution,
overall displacments and flange separation.
It allows automatic 3D models for the following code evaluations: ASME Section
VIII, Div. 1, App2, ASME BFJ, EN 13445
Axi/PRO Includes Procedures to Determine:
- Allowable external forces, moments or torsional loads on a flanged joint.
- Fugitive Emissions from a particular flanged joint to satisfy OSHA, DOT or the
US Code of Federal Regulations requirements.
- The stress in the flange, bolt, hub and attached pipe, vessel or head.
Calculations include the effect of the bolt holes, nonlinear gasket properties
and gapped surfaces.
- Comparisons between European and American flange rules. EN 13445 Annex G, ASME
BFJ, and ASME Appendix 2 flange rules are printed alongside FEA results.
- Stresses and rotations in DIN, API, ASME B16.5, B16.47 or user-defined
flanges. (Flange Geometry Databases are included).
- Stresses in large heat exchanger models. Any number of bolts can be included
in the FEA model.
- Liquid leak rates through flanged joints. (Based on tests conducted at the
Paulin Research Group Lab in Houston, Texas).
- Effects of blind, matching, rigid or user-specified flange connections.
- The user can modify any automatic program generated geometry.
Gasket Factors & Parameters
Axi/PRO contains a database of gasket factors and parameters from ASME Appendix
2, EN-13445, and research performed at Paulin Research Group’s testing
facilities. In addition, a user can manually modify any of the parameters if
default values are not already contained in AxiPRO’s database. Non-linear gasket
properties from EN-13445 Annex G and PRG tests are used in the FEA models to
better characterize the gasket behavior under load. You may review the gasket
parameters used in Axi/PRO by simply selecting the various gaskets and reviewing
the parameters that appear. These gasket parameters are used in both the finite
element calculation and the code rules output. AxiPRO calculates the results
using three different design codes and automatically compares these to the
finite element results. Stress results for ASME Appendix 2, En-13445 Annex G,
and ASME Appendix BFJ are included.
Flange Leakage Predictions
Leakage prediction is provided on two levels. First, leakage prediction in
accordance with ASME BFJ is provided. However, ASME BFJ is limited to Helium
leakage prediction. To supplement this, PRG has developed correlations to allow
leakage prediction for other fluids and gases. The user may either choose from a
provided list of gases and fluids, or enter their own physical properties.
Dimension of standard flanges in accordance with ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, API
605, and DIN 2600 are provided. All the user needs to do is specify the nominal
flange size. However, if a custom flange is required the user can specify their
own unique dimensions.
Axi/PRO Plus includes a copy of MatPro
If you have any further queries concerning this
software, please drop us a note
and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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| Axipro |
$ |
1500 |
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| AxiproPlus |
$ |
2400 |
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