Public Projects, Case Studies & Resources
The most common use for pipes is for fluid conveyance, however pipes are also used for moving gaseous, solid, and semi-solid substances. Pipes vary in size, shape, and material depending on what they are transporting, the temperatures they need to withstand and the conditions they will operate in.
Pipes and pipework are used in industries such as:
Pipes need to allow flow while withstanding temperature and pressure changes to avoid damage or leakage. This is where computer-aided engineering can offer support. Material selection, placement, joints, bonding, and fixtures can all be analyzed to see how they will react to external forces. The various stresses and strains can be simulated using simulation with SimScale to ensure the pipe will adequately serve its purpose.
This project shows the bending of an aluminium pipe through rolling process. Copy this project to run your own pipe bending simulation today!
Joints in pipes come under a lot of stress and strain. This project shows a stress analysis of a pipe elbow to identify whether it can withstand pressure on its flanges as well as pressure from fluid inside. Explore it here.
In the case where pressure control systems have failed, the risk of blowouts rises, where pressure peaks cause major damage. This nonlinear FEA shows how blowouts can lead to displacement and deformation in elastoplastic material.
A cracked pipe can lead to leaks and losses. Pipes must be durable and be able tolerate great stresses in order to avoid cracks from occurring. This public project analyzes the effect of a crack in a pipe, looking at the thermostructural properties.
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