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Flanged Piping Questions

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jpeters
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Flanged Piping Questions

Hi,

 

I’m fairly new to Plant 3D (2012) and have a couple questions about flanged pipe:

 

1.) I can’t see a simple way to create a Flanged x Plain End pipe without using custom geometry.  This configuration doesn’t seem to be available when creating a new component.  I can create a pipe with a FL and PL port, but it graphically still shows two flanges in the model.  It seems like this should be a standard option…

 

2.) I’m looking for a way to connect two Flange x Flange pipes together without losing the flange connection in the middle.  An example would be a 20’ run of flanged pipe.  Say I can only get this pipe in a 17’-6” length.  I would need an intermediate joint and two spools of pipe to build this.  I’ve tried creating a flange component but it ends up changing one of the pipes to PLxPL, adds other un-needed parts and duplicates gaskets.  Is there a “break” command that forces an intermediate joint?

 

On a related note, I would love to see the addition (if it doesn’t already exist) of a Max Pipe length parameter in the catalog that would limit the length of pipe drawn.  When this limit is reached on a run, a flange connection would be added and a new pipe began.  This parameter should be per size since some manufactures have different maximum lengths based on nominal diameter.  Flanged US Pipe is a good example.

 

Thanks! -Jason

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Message 21 of 26
dtham
in reply to: dtham

Okay, thanks Got it working. Didn't realized pipe spec has flanged and non flanged.
Message 22 of 26
nawfel.bouzayani
in reply to: jpeters

I am trying to work on Pipe connection settings to allow auto flange but no success.

 

When I try to connect or rout from a nozzle that is configured as FF (Facing RF ou FF), it doesn't add automatically a flange and the same when I insert a flanged valve or equipment.

 

I tried to see some forums but doesn't help too much.

 

Can anybody help, please?

 

Message 23 of 26

Please start a new thread. This particular one has been marked answered.

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Message 24 of 26
nawfel.bouzayani
in reply to: jpeters

Dave, I started new discussion with the same title.
Message 25 of 26
jeremy.caldwell
in reply to: dtham

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I CANNOT GET THE FLANGES TO SHOW UP! HOW DO YOU CREATE IT PROPERLY?
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Message 26 of 26
dmgraves
in reply to: dave.wolfe

Dad gummit.  I did this but it still makes one out of two.

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