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Understanding Caesar II (C2) What kind of calculation and evaluation are not covered by C2 in piping system stress analysis ? Explain how C2 to check if piping systems are exposed to buckling failure. ‘What's global/local loads in C2. Explain when local element loads are needed. What's rigid element in C2 ? How much weight and rigidity are applied to this RIGID element ? What temperature is applied to Elastic Modulus for flexibility calculation in C2 ? How about Code(B31.3) requirement ? What are typical non-linear systems in C2 ? Is there any special caution in C2 input/output for non-linear system ? For lift-off case, what should be done ? ‘What is liberal stress allowable ?. Where/When this allowable can be applied to ? 8 What are thermal bowing and Bourdon effect ? Which system should typically consider these effect in SAGD ? 9 What are differences between hot load setting and cold load setting in spring hanger selection ? 10 What does C-node anchor mean in C2? 11 For C2 modeling of branch piping system, what is max. D/d ratio to separate model from header piping ? 12 If C2 model does not converge during iteration, what's the corrective typical solution ? Do you understand what Determination(of matrix) should be closed to zero ? Equipment Nozzle Modeling and Checking (C2) 1 What are differences between floating header nozzle and stationary header nozzle in Heater piping in view of C2 modeling and nozzle load evaluation ? 2. What is difference between WRC 107 and WRC 297 ? Can we use this standard for casting material nozzle ? 3. For air fan cooler piping, what is thrust block ? What does single/double pass mean ? What's max. allowable clearance between side frame and header box(air fin)? What temperature should be applied in C2 piping for both inlet and outlet piping ? {Gere eS Le loo" 4 What's the meaning of API 610 allowable nozzle ? What's difference between heavy duty and standard pump ? What’s reason to check the combined nozzle loads(i.e. suction/discharge) ? 5 For reciprocation pump or compressor, what information should be obtained in order to start stress analysis work ? 6 For tank piping nozzles, what should be considered for lower type nozzle and upper nozzle ? 7 For field erected tank, there are long-term and short-term settlement data. What settlement should be applied to C2 ?_ If settlement is excessive, what is the best option for resolving issue ? 8 Show the application of temperature profile in C2 for following Shell & Tube heat exchanger and horizontal vessel. Titesur See See mere No TUNE corne Den TAL a General Conceptions for Stress Works L For underground piping checking, what kind of information should be obtained from other discipline or project ? Explain how to check the flange leakage problem. What's the basis of calculation methods and they are practical ? If your flange calculation predicts fail, what are you going to do ? What is shake-down stress ? What are primary and secondary stress ? What is SIF and how to get it ? Are there size and shape limitation in piping Code ? Explain how to get the valid SIF when SIF is not valid in piping Code(B31.3). What are in-plan and out-plan moment ? What's the reason other codes do not specify the in-plan/out-plan SIF while B31.3 does ? ‘What are strength( failure) theories for metals ? Which strength theories are used for B31.3 piping and B31.1 ? Why two codes are using different allowable stress for same pipe material ? What is Code Stress(B31.3) and what's the differences between Code Stress and actual stress. Why shear stress is not included in some Piping Code stress ? 7. What is friction loss in fluid flow ? Why stress engineer should be aware of this and what kind of, systems ? 8. For large thin-walled piping, are there any special consideration in stress and support system ? If there is external pressure or vacuum condition, what should be checked ? 9. What is local stress and which system will have this stress typically ? 10. What is pressure thrust ? Typically where this force need to be considered (i.e. bellows and other non-rigid system) ? Rigid piping does not have this thrust ? Show each nozzle load and anchor force for following equipment(assumed one ease is all bellows are free type with non-tie rod type, other case is all are tied type bellows). Basic Knowledge in Materials Related to Stress Analysis 1 What is the maximum applicable temperature for carbon steel piping ? Why this maximum temperature is limited ? What chemical content does effect to this limitation ? 2 What is MDMT ? What should be considered in stress analysis and material selection ? 3 What does Austentic State mean in metal ? List the family of stainless steel materials. 4 For clevated temperature service, which material should be applied to pipe support element ? 5. If the pipe base material is austenitic stainless steel(or low alloy) but you want to save cost by using carbon steel pipe support elements, what parameter should be considered in support welding on stainless steel(or low alloy) pipe ? 6 For internal lined pipe(PE, PP, glass, PTFE, etc) and internal coated pipe(epoxy, galvanized, and others), what pipe support system to be used ? 7 Which data should be include in spring datasheet other than spring design information(loads, spring rate, line # and design conditions) for material purchasing work ? 8 Explain how to evaluate the stress of FRP, HDPE, and CPVC piping. What information should be obtained for stress analysis ? What's the design code ? 9 What are mill tolerance, corrosion/erosion allowance, and mechanical allowance in pipe thickness ? Explain how to consider these allowances in Caesar II stress calculation and how much will affect to flexibility and stresses if they are included in Caesar II input ? Do mill tolerance and corrosion allowance affeet to what Code stress(SUS, EXP, OCC) ? 10 Explain the meaning of each digit for followings. All are same base material but standard designation is different. Why ? A312-TP304, A358-304, A182-F304, SA358-304, A240-304, SS41, UNS $30400. 11 For high chloride content service, what is the proper material for expansion bellows and what temperature limit by considering cost ? Explain for each case : Low temperature and pressure ‘© Low temperature and high pressure + High temperature and pressure 12 What is joint efficiency factor ? What is HAZ? 13. What are the acceptable material of ing device to reduce frictional effect ? What's limitation in ‘view of temperature and environmental factor? Do you prefer to use sliding pad ? What caution should be take care of during installation ? 14 What are the differences ? Single bellows vs. Universal Tied type vs. Untied Single ply vs. multiple plies bellows ‘Two plies vs. Two Ply Testable Design bellows Bellows vs. Ball Joint Flexible Hose vs. Dresser Coupling Bellows vs. Victaulic Coupling Bellows vs. Slip Joint or Expansion Barrel Single Arch vs. Multiple Arch Open Arch vs. Filled Arch Basic Knowledge in Dynamic and Vibration 1 Dynamic analysis is normally not performed in project, then how to do stress work and piping design in order to consider potential dynamic events ? 2. If there is two phase flow system, what are you going to do in stress analysis ? 3. What is acoustic vibration ? What are AIV and FIV ? Where are typical AIV issues to be considered in SAGD piping system ?. What should be done in your stress work ? 4 What is slug flow ? Where are typical slug flow system to be considered in SAGD ? What should bbe done in your stress work ? 5. What is vortex ? What should be done in your stress work for vortex ? Explain how to decide shape factor and velocity. 6 What is DLF and the maximum DLF 2. How this DLF does affect to stress ? 7 What is lumped mass ? Explain how to calculate CG of pipe spool in Caesar I 8 What is cut frequency in dynamic analysis ? 9 Explain how to consider frictional effect in Modal Analysis. It's necessary ? If there are big differences between frictional case and non-frictional case, what would be your decision ? 10 What are low tuning and high tuning ? 11 Where gusseting is typically required ? 12 What type of pipe support will be used in dynamic system of SAGD project by considering cost? Basic Knowledge in Pipe Support Design 1 Explain how to evaluate the strength of pipe support elements and based on what code ? 2 What is maximum support span for NPS 2 and 10 pipe ? Based on what ? How about non-metal pipe ? 3. What is typical guide span for NPS 2 and 10 (vertical and horizontal) ? How about non-metal pipe ? 4. PTFE sliding plate on F-Type spring is preferable ? 5 Complete the design of two supports below: Show weld symbols, material spec to order, all strength check point with calculation conception. Predict where will be the weakest point ? wW Y Nps 60 SH? 4.ork Nps 40 Seu, 205 Fuad + Candie head » Puates Soak ons Mayes Api TPDICL Clver pp tes) Tenp ss (pete + Pipes Aste—Te(ApmD < PRS = 4Be Kepm + Temp? tee te “Woo toe ed byes: Vacuum ca tee,

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