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Dynamic Analysis (Time History)

This document discusses performing a dynamic piping stress analysis using the time history method in CAESAR II to analyze slug loads in a wellhead piping system. It describes defining force-time profiles, load cases, and performing the dynamic analysis. The results of the dynamic analysis are then compared to a static analysis and it is concluded the piping is safe under dynamic loads, with the static analysis being conservative but less time-consuming than the dynamic analysis.

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Dynamic Analysis (Time History)

This document discusses performing a dynamic piping stress analysis using the time history method in CAESAR II to analyze slug loads in a wellhead piping system. It describes defining force-time profiles, load cases, and performing the dynamic analysis. The results of the dynamic analysis are then compared to a static analysis and it is concluded the piping is safe under dynamic loads, with the static analysis being conservative but less time-consuming than the dynamic analysis.

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DYNAMIC PIPING STRESS ANALYSIS FOR SLUG LOADS USING TIME

HISTORY METHOD IN CAESAR II

Contact Information

Prepared by : Rajesh R

Email : [email protected]

Linkedin id: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-ramadas-6a53a5100

1. Overview of Time history Analysis

Time history analysis provides the most realistic specification of dynamic loads in CAESAR II.The
program’s modal time history analysis can simulate system response to several force-versus-time
events. Time history is best suited to impulse loadings or other transient loadings where the profile is
known. Only one dynamic load can be defined for a time history analysis.This dynamic load case can
be used in as Many static/dynamic combination load cases as necessary.The single load case may
consist of multiple force profiles applied to the system simultaneously or sequentially. Each force versus
time profile is entered as a spectrum with an ordinate of Force (in current units) and a range of Time (in
milliseconds). The profiles are defined by entering the time and force coordinates of the corner points
defining the profile

2. Reason for Dynamic piping stress Analysis for slug loads

While the adoption of a pseudo-static approach, the application of a static load corrected using an
appropriate dynamic load factor, can also provide a conservative result. In some short pipe routing it is
required to check how the pipe routing responds to loads with very short durations. This is why time
history analysis is often considered a better approach and can be performed with commercial software
such as CAESAR II.

Time history analysis provides a method of assessing displacements, stress and reactions developed in
a piping system over time. In order to carry out such an analysis there is a need to be able to define the
loading, be it the forces associated with a fluid slug travelling through a piping system.

One such application was the design of Flow line of a typical Wellhead piping system.

2.1 Objective

The purpose of this Dynamic Analysis is to study modal response of current piping routing ( Shortest
flow line out of 6 flow lines) under dynamic loading condition ( slug loads) excluding fatigue
assessment.

Before start of Dynamic analysis the above system is qualified for slug loads in Equivalent static
analysis.

2.2 Methodology

Time history analysis method is used.


2.3 Input / Output data availability

All input & Output data are available in Detailed report.

3. CAESAR II stress model 3D plot


4. CAESAR II Dynamic input session Starting
5. Time History Dynamic Analysis Input Data Establishment

5.1 Force-Time profiles’ Definition within Caesar II Dynamic Input Spreadsheet


5.2 Force Sets’ Definition within Caesar II Dynamic Input Spreadsheet
5.3 Time History Load Cases’ Definition within Caesar II Dynamic Input
Spreadsheet

5.4 Load Combination’ Definition within Caesar II Dynamic Input Spreadsheet


5.5 Dynamic Analysis Control Parameters Setting / Optimization
5.6 Advanced Parameters Setting

6. Time History Dynamic Analysis Results Review

6.1 Caesar II Dynamic Output processor


6.2 Stress Report
Node having highest stress ratio percentage is shown here.
6.3 Restraint Report
Only Pipe supports near to wellhead is shown here.
7. Static Analysis Results Review

7.1 Stress Report


Node having highest stress ratio percentage is shown here.
7.2 Restraint Report
Only Pipe supports near to wellhead is shown here.
8. Result synthesis Comparison Static & Dynamic

9. Conclusion

From above result it is concluded that Selected Flow line is safe under dynamic
loading condition excluding fatigue failure.

Equivalent static analysis result is conservative and less time consuming than
dynamic analysis and same shall be considered for remaining Flow lines.

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