Computer program SUPAN: a post processor for the analysis of beam type piping supports. [Thermal power plants]

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6273178

Nitzel, M E

Beam-type piping supports may be fabricated from structural members with various cross sectional geometries for situations where standard vendor piping supports may not be adequate or economical. The analysis of these supports in conformance to ASME Code rules is often tedious and time consuming due to the complex loading conditions and numerous support geometries often encountered. Computer program SUPAN has been developed to facilitate the efficient analysis of a large number of supports subject to multiple loading and service conditions. The capabilities of the SUPAN computer program are described. A general discussion of ASME Code requirements and the methodology used for stress calculations are presented. A description of the calculational flow through the program with discussions of program input, output, and programmed error messages is included. Program assets and advantages include increased analyst efficiency, ease of operation, low cost and run times, automated data checking, and tabular output for inclusion in reports.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 6273178
• Report Number(s): CONF-790615-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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