Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Resport Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: What is the difference between the "Operating Condition" and "Gasket seating condition" in AutoPIPE Flange analysis report? Solution: Using the ASME Section VIII Div. 1 analysis method in AutoPIPE. If you look at the code you will see there are these two conditions that need to be checked: 1. Operating condition 2. Gasket seating condition. The operating condition is used to verify the flange design will be sufficient enough to resist the maximum allowable working pressure.Whereas, t he gasket seating condition is used to verify the gasket will be “crushed” or seated in order to provide a sufficient joint. The bolt tensile stress is a comparison of the bolt loads used to satisfy the operating condition or the gasket seating condition against the bolt cross sectional area. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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