Application Guide

Learn more about START-PROF pipe stress analysis software

Application guide examples are located in Start menu > START-PROF > Application Guide. Additional examples are available in Start menu > START-PROF > Examples. All examples include pre-calculated results for review. Alternatively, access via Help > Example Models.

 

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Piping Types

Jacketed piping modeling

Fiberglass (FRP) piping modeling

Plastic piping modeling (HDPE, PVC, PB, etc.)

Multiple pipes on rack in single project

Bends

Support placement on bends

Supported bend modeling

Stanchion and trunnion modeling

Dummy leg modeling

Hanger attachment on bends

U-bend (180° return) creation

Expansion Joints

Universal expansion joint modeling

Expansion joint cold-spring modeling

Metal hose modeling

U-loop addition

Pressure balanced expansion joint modeling

Tied expansion joint modeling

Equipment and Valves

Nozzle modeling

Vertical vessel modeling

API 610 pump modeling and allowable load verification

ISO 9905 pump modeling and allowable load verification

ISO 5199 pump modeling and allowable load verification

In-line pump modeling and allowable load verification

Compressor modeling and allowable load verification

Turbine modeling and allowable load verification

Nozzle flexibility calculation

Air-cooled heat exchanger modeling

Fired heater modeling

Storage tank connection modeling

Column modeling

Horizontal vessel modeling

Vertical vessel modeling

Pump and equipment alignment verification

Three-way valve modeling

Four-way valve modeling

Heavy valve actuator modeling

Angular valve modeling

Buried Piping

Buried resting support modeling

Soil subsidence modeling

Landslide modeling

Seismic fault modeling

Buried pipeline modeling

Pipe resting on ground or seabed

Restraints

Custom restraint configuration

Pipe-to-pipe connection modeling

Roller support modeling

Zero anchor load prevention

Hold-down clamp modeling

Pipe penetration through walls

Restraint settlement modeling

Seismic anchor movement modeling

Load Applications

Wind load application

Snow load application

Ice load application

Seismic load application

Seismic wave propagation analysis

Relief valve load modeling

Slug flow load modeling

Water hammer load modeling

Cold-spring (cold pull) modeling

Vacuum piping and external pressure analysis

Concrete coated pipe modeling

Corroded pipe modeling

Reducer with branch connection modeling

FPSO/ship piping with deck displacements

Specialized Analysis

Flange leakage verification

Single-use expansion joint span calculation

Virtual anchor length calculation

Resting support span calculation

Pipe wall stability verification

Buried pipeline longitudinal buckling check

Above-ground pipeline longitudinal buckling check

Buried curved pipeline longitudinal buckling check

Planar flaw stress analysis

Volumetric flaw stress analysis

Modeling Techniques

Piping with unknown continuation

Stub-in to existing main pipeline

Nozzle load reduction methods

Connection to long pipeline modeling

Tall riser modeling

Cold state friction analysis

User Interface

Panel and window layout restoration

Node insertion

Analysis speed optimization

Multiple pipe and fitting selection

Similar element identification

Pipe property filtering

Table data filtering and sorting

Multiple pipe property modification

Inter-pipe angle measurement

Inter-node distance measurement

Piping segment rotation

Node and element location

Unit system configuration

Node renumbering

Multiple support addition with specified spacing

Piping mirroring

Node relocation

Pipe and element list generation

Empty node deletion

Screenshot capture

Word report generation

AutoCAD export

Under Development

Support model selection guidelines

Wall penetration modeling

Expansion joint type modeling

Variable spring redesign