Original title: Návrh potrubí v papírně
Translated title: Design of a piping in a paper mill
Authors: Etuduhor, Nelson Ovie ; Vincour, Dušan (referee) ; Létal, Tomáš (advisor)
Document type: Master’s theses
Year: 2025
Language: eng
Publisher: Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Abstract: Piping systems form a vital part of industrial infrastructure, providing the essential networks through which fluids such as liquids and gases, are conveyed within and between various processing units. The effectiveness of their design significantly influences the overall performance, safety, and reliability of industrial operations. Piping design integrates mechanical engineering principles with process requirements, covering material selection, sizing, layout, support specification, and stress analysis. These processes are governed by relevant national and international codes. This diploma thesis deals with the design of a piping in a paper mill with particular focus on the stress analysis. The study is aimed at investigating the mechanical performance of an existing piping model through numerical solution using CAESAR II (Version 14), under the regulatory framework of EN 13480-3 which is the European standard for metallic industrial piping. The project begins with the modification and integration of the piping model alongside its structural support system. Stress analysis is conducted using CAESAR II, applying defined load cases to simulate various operational conditions such as internal pressure, thermal expansion, and occasional external loads. The resulting stresses are evaluated in line with EN 13480-3 criteria to verify compliance with allowable limits. Additionally, the study compares the system’s performance with and without the supporting structural model to assess its influence on the overall mechanical behavior of the piping network.
Keywords: CAESAR II; Load cases; Paper Mill; Pipe Stress Analysis; Piping supports.; Process Piping; CAESAR II; Load cases; Paper Mill; Pipe Stress Analysis; Piping supports.; Process Piping

Institution: Brno University of Technology (web)
Document availability information: Fulltext is available in the Brno University of Technology Digital Library.
Original record: https://hdl.handle.net/11012/255506

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