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Pipe Anchor Force Calculator
Calculates forces on pipe anchors due to thermal expansion and pressure thrust.
Operating Pressure
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Maximum system pressure.
psi
Pipe Diameter
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Nominal pipe diameter.
inches
Thermal Expansion
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Expected expansion from expansion calculator.
inches
System Spring Constant
?
Typically 1000-5000 lbs/inch for piping.
lbs/inch
Calculate
Results
Pressure Thrust Force
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lbs
Thermal Expansion Force
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lbs
Total Anchor Force
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lbs
References:
ASME B31.1, ASPE Data Book Vol. 3