At BAYTEK Mühendislik, we conduct comprehensive engineering analyses to ensure the compliance of your pressure equipment and mechanical systems with international safety and design standards.
Utilizing globally recognized software such as CAESAR II, PV Elite, TANK, GT STRUDL, and NozzlePRO, we offer analysis services in the following areas:
- Pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Heat exchangers
- Piping systems
- Steel structures
Our analyses are performed in full compliance with internationally accepted standards such as EN 13445, EN 13480, ASME Section VIII Div.1 & 2, and ASME B31.3, ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs.
ANSYS
ANSYS is one of the most widely used finite element analysis (FEA) software platforms worldwide. It plays a critical role in product development through structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetic simulations. It provides highly accurate analyses for complex geometries and loading conditions.
At Baytek Mühendislik, we actively use ANSYS software in projects that require structural integrity, fatigue, and thermal analysis. We ensure the reliability of our products and equipment through this advanced simulation technology.
CAESAR II
CAESAR II is the industry-leading software for the static and dynamic analysis of piping systems under various loading conditions such as temperature, pressure, seismic, and wind loads. It delivers highly detailed evaluations and supports international design codes such as ASME and EN.
At Baytek Mühendislik, we actively use CAESAR II as our standard analysis tool to ensure the safety and durability of piping systems. We assess pipe stresses, displacements, and support reactions in detail through this program.
PV Elite
PV Elite is a comprehensive software solution used globally for the design and code-compliant analysis of pressure vessels and heat exchangers. It performs calculations in accordance with international standards such as ASME and EN, providing reliable outputs both in the design and verification stages.
At Baytek Mühendislik, we utilize PV Elite software extensively in the design and analysis of pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The code-compliant reports generated through PV Elite serve as technical proof of the quality and reliability of our engineering solutions.
Pipe Stress Analysis: A Fundamental Approach for Safe and Efficient Piping Systems
What is Pipe Stress Analysis?
Pipe stress analysis is an engineering discipline that evaluates the behavior of a piping system under various loads such as internal pressure, temperature variations, weight and external forces. This analysis aims to ensure the safety, durability and compliance with relevant standards.
Why is it Important?
– Structural Integrity: Prevents failure due to excessive stress, fatigue or deformation.
– Design Optimization: Ensures efficient operation of the system while minimizing material and installation costs.
– Compliance: Guarantees compliance with national and international standards such as ASME B31.3, API, EN 13480.
– Equipment Protection: Ensures that loads on connected equipment such as pumps, turbines and pressure vessels remain within acceptable limits.
In which cases is it necessary?
– High Temperature or Pressure: Temperatures above 150°C or high pressure systems.
– Critical Equipment Connections: Lines connected to equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels.
– Large Diameter Pipes: Pipes with high outer diameter/ wall thickness ratio.
– Environmental Impacts: Systems with external factors such as underground / above ground transitions, wind, earthquake.
– Vibrating Systems: Lines where acoustic or mechanical vibrations are present.
Which Loads are Analyzed?
– Primary Loads: Pipe, fluid, insulation and equipment weights and internal pressure.
– Secondary Loads: Thermal expansions due to temperature changes.
– Extraordinary Loads: Rare but effective loads such as wind, earthquake, vibration, water hammer.
Analysis Process
1. Data Collection: Pipe geometry, material properties, working conditions and support points are determined.
2. Modeling: A 3D model is created using software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS.
3. Analysis: The behavior of the system under static and dynamic loads is simulated.
4. Evaluation: The calculated stresses are evaluated according to the standards.
5. Optimization: Design elements such as support locations, expansion loops are optimized.
6. Documentation: Analysis results and recommendations are reported.
Standards and Software Used
– Standards ASME B31.1, B31.3, EN 13480, API 610, API 617.
– Softwares: CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, ANSYS, ROHR2.
Conclusion
Pipe stress analysis is an indispensable engineering practice to ensure safe, efficient and long-lasting operation of industrial plants. With proper analysis and design, system failures are prevented, maintenance costs are reduced and operational continuity is ensured.
