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PIPEFLEX - ANSI CODE CRITERION FORMULA - !Help

BASIS: ANSI Code Criterion Formula (para. 119, ANSI Code for Power Piping B31.1) can be used under certain
conditions to determine whether a detailed analysis should be made for a given layout. This formula is
based on ASTM metals that are schedule 40 (as a mean). Thus it cannot be used for large thin wall pipe;
that is, 6" and larger, schedule 10 and and below. The formula is suitable only when the piping system
meets the following conditions:

• terminal reactions are not critical

• design for less than 7000 cycles
• two anchor systems, with no intermediate restraints
• uniform pipe size throughout
• equal U-bends where L/U is less than 2.5

NOTE: Always begin a new case by retrieving the original file. Direct entry of data in cells that originally contain table lookups
could cause functions to be lost, or incorrect calculations. I format cells requiring entry colored RED; calculated
values are black.

The User must be aware that compliance with this formula does not ensure that the terminal
reactions will be satisfactory. Reference: ANSI B31.3 - 1973 Para 319.4.1.

1.) Enter the system and segment identification at cells C4 & C5.
2.) Enter the nominal pipe size at cell C8.
3.) The outside diameter will be automatically looked up and show at cell C9.
4.) Select the material class via the drop-down at G7. At present allowance for carbon and stainless are only included.
5.) Enter the pipe temperature at C10, the unit expansion will then be looked up and then determined by interpolation
and returned to cell G9.
6.) Enter the complete segment length at cell G10.
7.) Enter the X, Y, & Z segment lengths at cells C14, C15, & C16.
8.) Enter the X, Y, & Z segment movement (if necessary) at cells F14, F15, & F16.
9.) The individual segment expansion is calculated and shown at cells H23, H24, & H25.
10.) The criterion is determined and shown at cell H41, with the appropriate indication of compliance shown on row 44.

Below is shown an example problem (imperial).

5'
40'

12'
Y
0.67'

2.17'

Z X

2.33"
Anchor Movement ~ Example

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12'
Y
0.67'

2.17'

Z X

2.33"
Anchor Movement ~ Example

PIPING PARAMETERS
pipe size = 1.5 nominal, inches
pipe OD = 1.9 inches
material = 1.000 ( 1=carbon steel, 2=stainless steel )
temp = 366 °F
unit expansion: 2.401 unit expansion, inches/100 feet
pipe length, L = 59.840 sum of segment, total footage

SEGMENT CONFIGURATION MOVEMENTS

X, length: 12.000 feet X, inches: 0.000
Y, length: 2.830 feet Y, inches: 0.000
Z, length: 40.670 feet Z, inches: 2.330

• coordinate expansion calculations

coordinate length
thermal expansion . unit
expansion
100

expansion, X : 0.288 inches

expansion, Y : 0.068 inches
D. Y expansion, Z : 3.306 inches
Code Criterion
2
(L U)

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D. Y
• Code Criterion
2
(L U)

2 2 2
Y X expansion Y expansion Z expansion = 3.320 inches

2 2 2
U X Y Z = 42.498 feet

D. Y
Code Criterion = 0.016557
2
(L U)

DY/(L-U)^2 is less than 0.03; this usually provides adequate flexibility.

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The originator of these spreadsheet(s) specifically excludes all warranties, expressed or

implied, as to the accuracy of the data and other information set forth and assumes NO
liability for any losses or damage resulting from the use of the materials or application of
the data.

Consistent with GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICE, the burden rests with the USER of these
spreadsheets to review ALL calculations, and assumptions. The USER IS FULLY
RESPONSIBLE for the results or decisions based on calculations.
This Spreadsheet Requires MACROS to be ENABLED to ASSURE proper operation. See the
Workbook Help Sheet for Additional Instructions on Use.

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PIPEFLEX - ANSI CODE CRITERION FORMULA

SYSTEM: Hydraulic System

SEGMENT: Supply piping from pump #2 to distribution panel

······· PIPING PARAMETERS ······· ·············································

Stainless Steel
pipe size: 1.5 D, inches
pipe OD: 1.900 inches unit expansion: 3.4020 inches/100 feet
temp: 366 °F pipe length, L: 59.84 sum of segment

Y
Segment Configuration Movements
X, length: 6.000 feet X, inches: 0.000
Y, length: 2.830 feet Y, inches: 0.000
Z, length: 40.670 feet Z, inches: 2.330
Z X
reference; !help sheet for
worked a worked example
• coordinate expansion calculations

 coord length  expansion, X : 0.204 inches

therm expansion :=   ⋅ unit expansion expansion, Y : 0.096 inches
 100  expansion, Z : 3.714 inches

D⋅Y
• Code Criterion :=
2
( L − U)

Y := ( X expansion2 + Y expansion2 + Z expansion2) = 3.72 inches

U := ( X2 + Y2 + Z2) = 41.21 feet

D⋅Y
Code Criterion := = 0.016075
2
( L − U)

DY/(L-U)^2 is less than 0.03; this usually provides adequate flexibility.

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PIPEFLEX - ANSI CODE CRITERION FORMULA

SYSTEM: Hydraulic System

SEGMENT: Supply piping from pump #2 to distribution panel

······· PIPING PARAMETERS ······· ·············································

Stainless Steel
pipe size: 32 D, mm
pipe OD: 42.200 mm unit expansion: 3.4020 mm/100 meter
temp: 185.55556 °C pipe length, L, m: 18.239232 sum of segment

Y
Segment Configuration Movements
X, length: 1.829 meter X, mm: 0.000
Y, length: 0.863 meter Y, mm: 0.000
Z, length: 12.396 meter Z, mm: 59.182
Z X
reference; !help sheet for
worked a worked example
• coordinate expansion calculations

 coord length  expansion, X : 5.185 mm

therm expansion :=   ⋅ unit expansion expansion, Y : 2.445 mm
 100  expansion, Z : 94.325 mm

D⋅Y
• Code Criterion :=
2
( L − U)

Y := ( X expansion2 + Y expansion2 + Z expansion2) = 94.50 mm

U := ( X2 + Y2 + Z2) = 12.56 meter

D⋅Y
Code Criterion := = 0.013501
2
( L − U)

DY/(L-U)^2 is less than 0.03; this usually provides adequate flexibility.

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 PIPE OUTSIDE Expansion, in/100 ft from 70 deg. Next Interpolation
SIZE DIAMETER Temp Carbon StnStl Temp 350.0 3.21
0.5 0.84 -200.0 1.8000 2.8100 -150.0 366.0 3.402
0.75 1.05 -150.0 1.5200 2.3600 -100.0 375.0 3.51
1 1.32 -100.0 1.2100 1.8700 -50.0 Material Drop Down
1.5 1.90 -50.0 0.8700 1.3400 0.0 Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel 2
2 2.38 0.0 0.5100 0.7800 50.0 Stainless Steel
3 3.50 50.0 0.1500 0.2200 70.0
4 4.50 70.0 0.0000 0.0000 100.0
6 6.63 100.0 0.2300 0.3400 125.0
8 8.63 125.0 0.4200 0.6200 150.0
10 10.75 150.0 0.6100 0.9000 175.0
12 12.75 175.0 0.8000 1.1800 200.0
14 14.00 200.0 0.9900 1.4600 225.0
16 16.00 225.0 1.2000 1.7500 250.0
18 18.00 250.0 1.4000 2.0300 275.0
20 20.00 275.0 1.6100 2.3200 300.0
22 22.00 300.0 1.8200 2.6100 325.0
24 24.00 325.0 2.0900 2.9100 350.0
26 26.00 350.0 2.2600 3.2100 375.0
28 28.00 375.0 2.4800 3.5100 400.0
30 30.00 400.0 2.7000 3.8000 425.0
32 32.00 425.0 2.9300 4.1000 450.0
34 34.00 450.0 3.1600 4.4000 475.0
36 12.75 475.0 3.3900 4.7000 500.0
500.0 3.6200 5.0100 525.0
525.0 3.8700 5.3100 550.0
550.0 4.1100 5.6200 575.0
575.0 4.3600 5.9300 600.0
600.0 4.6000 6.2400 625.0
625.0 4.8600 6.5600 650.0
650.0 5.1100 6.8700 675.0
675.0 5.3700 7.1900 700.0
700.0 5.6300 7.5000 725.0

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