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    Experimental Validation shows that FE-

    107 Provides More Accurate Results


    than WRC-107

    FE-107 Experimental Validation


    Has your finite element analysis (FEA) software been validated against real-world pressure
    vessel problems? FE-107 and other PRG software are continuously validated against actual
    problems faced by practicing engineers. Follow this link for to learn more about an
    experimental validation of the FE-107 solutions and see how WRC 107 fails to predict
    accurate stresses in a real world application.
    Real-world validation of PVP Designs

    Validation comes in two forms: numerical validations and real-world validations. All FEA
    programs are numerically validatedfew are validated against problems you face everyday
    in the pressure vessel and piping industry.

    An external load was applied to the nozzle located in an elliptical head as shown below.
    Strain gauges were placed on the head adjacent to the pad and in the nozzle neck to
    validate the finite element solution.

    Details of the Experiment

    The horizontal vessel was lifted from the bolted cover, resulting in a load of 20,000 lbf.
    Details of the pressure vessel and nozzle are given below.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    The next step is to input the model in the FE-107 input screens.
    FE-107 Input

    FE-107s input is specifically designed to make the design and analysis of typical pressure
    vessel and piping (PVP) geometries with nozzle very easy. Unlike general FEA programs that
    require the user to create models from scratch, FE-107 creates the model for you using
    input that is familiar to all PVP engineers.

    In this case, the geometry can be defined using just 11 input fields as shown below. The
    required input accompanied by a drawing for each type of model available in FE-107. This
    makes it very easy to understand the input.

    Next, the orientation and loads are defined. FE-107 can accommodate any orientation of the
    head and nozzle.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    Some other features:

    1. Loads can be specified using WRC conventions or in a user defined convention.


    2. Loads can be defined at the centerline, nozzle-shell junction, or end of the nozzle.
    3. Input for weight, operating, and occasional loads.
    4. Specify the number of fatigue cycles for an automatic fatigue analysis of external
    loads and pressure.

    Run the Analysis

    To start the analysis, the user clicks the Run icon located on the FE-107 toolbar. FE-107
    will automatically construct the model, apply the loads, and boundary conditions based on
    the users input. You dont need to be an FEA expert to use FE-107.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    During the analysis, FE-107 will give the user useful information and provide alerts when
    assumptions must be made. In this case, neither WRC-107 nor WRC-297 methods are
    ideally suited for the analysis since the nozzle is located in an elliptical head.

    Analysis Results WRC 107 FAILS

    The following are the comparative results between the experimental stresses, FE-107s FEA
    solution, and the WRC-107 & WRC-297 comparisons.

    As shown below, FE-107 predicts conservative and accurate stresses in all cases.

    WRC-107 fails the validation by significantly over predicting the stresses in the pad and not
    providing any stress calculation for the highest stresses which occur in the nozzle neck. This
    clearly shows why the WRC methods are not adequate for PVP designs.

    Can you afford to miss the highest stress by a factor of 4.0 using outdated analysis
    methods?

    Strain Gage
    Location FEA Results WRC-107 WRC-297
    Results
    7000 psi (48 6350 psi (44 32140 psi (109 Not
    Shell near pad weld
    MPa) MPa) MPa) applicable
    23440 psi (162 20240 psi (140 31882 psi (109 Not
    Pad near nozzle weld
    MPa) MPa) MPa) applicable
    Nozzle neck near 51500 psi (355 64750 psi (446 Not
    Not available
    nozzle weld MPa) MPa) applicable
    FE-107 Output

    The FE-107 results are presented in an easy to use interface and include ASME Code
    compliance reporting.

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    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    Some features of the FE-107 output:

    1. Finite element results are given in three easy to use formats (spreadsheets, printable
    reports, 3D interactive graphics)
    2. Automatic ASME stress classification no other FEA software offers this for shell
    elements.
    3. Automatic ASME Code compliance reports
    4. Comparisons against WRC-107 and WRC-297 methods

    More FE-107 Output Screens

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    Interactive 3-D graphical results for evaluating results.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    A text report is provided for documentation and distribution to clients and inspectors. The
    report includes drawings, dimensions, tabulated stresses, and graphical results

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    A text report is provided for documentation and distribution to clients and inspectors. The
    report includes drawings, dimensions, tabulated stresses, and graphical results (contd.)

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    FE-107 also provides allowable loads and flexibility results for the nozzle. Flexibilities can be
    used by piping engineers for more accurate piping analysis.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    FE-107 also provides allowable loads and flexibility results for the nozzle. Flexibilities can be
    used by piping engineers for more accurate piping analysis. (contd.)

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group


    Experimental Validation shows that FE-
    107 Provides More Accurate Results
    than WRC-107

    Automatic comparisons between FE-107, WRC-107, and WRC-297 are given to show when
    the WRC methods are not appropriate.

    Copyright 2008 - Paulin Research Group

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