A pipe trunnion is a branch connection without pressure containment opening. Model trunnions at pipe intersections to analyze stress concentrations and flexibility at the junction.
Property |
Description |
Name |
Element identifier. Check to display in 3D view |
Branch not perpendicular to header |
Enable for slanted stub-in connections. When disabled, system validates 90° branch angle |
Weight |
Trunnion weight including flanges, excluding insulation and fluid content. Uses standard values without overload factors |
Automatic weight calculation |
Calculate weight from combined header and branch cylinder volumes |
Analysis type |
Select analysis method: simplified Kellogg, original Kellogg, or automated SIF/k-factor calculation using PASS/NOZZLE-FEM |
Longitudinal Weld Joint Efficiency Factor, E |
Longitudinal weld joint efficiency factor. More information... |
Pad thickness, tr (Sn) |
Reinforcement pad thickness |
Refresh SIF and k using FEA |
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SIF |
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