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08/05/14

J.M.Lodge

P.Sharples

OUTLINE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
PROJECT CTL000355
Maharaja Lela 3 Platform

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4

1.1

General Summary............................................................................................................................ 4

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Valve Analysis ................................................................................................................................. 4

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INTRODUCTION

1.1

General Summary

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Design verification using F.E. Analysis shall be performed on the following:1. Valve
This is additional to the primary design validation report for the valve which is signed off by the
notified body.
Analysis will be performed on models created from final manufacturing drawings, critical components
to be modelled in minimum metal condition, and any weld overlay will be excluded. Any model
simplification to aid mesh creation will not favourably bias components. Analysis will be performed on
Solidworks Simulation 2013 software.

1.2

Valve Analysis
This analysis shall be performed for valve tag numbers 21-PV-710004

1) Objective
A linear elastic analysis shall be performed on the valve primary pressure boundary comprising of
the following components, valve body, bonnet and gland. The analysis considers internal pressure
and associated loads as well as any piping loads and moments established by consultation with the
client. The stress limits where applicable are taken from API 6A/ISO 10423 and the analysis shall
show the valve assembly is compliant with the code.
2) Load Cases
Two load cases are proposed, the a) hydrostatic test condition and b) design condition.
a) The hydrostatic test condition shall use the hydrostatic test pressure as specified in API
6A/ISO 10423. Operating loads will not be applied, and piping loads can be applied if
requested and provided by the client.
b) The design condition shall use the maximum design pressure as specified in API 6A/ISO
10423, and the maximum design temperature stated in the project specification. Maximum
operating loads will be applied to this load case along with the piping loads/moments
provided by the client. Material mechanical properties will be de-rated in accordance with
relevant standards where necessary.
3) Boundary Conditions
The Valve shell assembly shall be fixed at one of the flange faces, internal pressure shall be applied
to all the internally wetted surfaces. An axial end load will be applied to the non fixed end to simulate
line isolation downstream of the valve. Bonnet end load due to the seal retaining load and maximum
operating load (load case dependent) will be applied to the bonnet. The closure bolting pre-load will
be applied to the bonnet and gland bolting faces. This will simulate the as built valve, using torque
values taken from the build procedure. External hyperbaric pressure will be ignored as the increased
pressure differential across the shell will result in a more onerous condition.

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4) Report
Findings from the F.E. Analysis shall be reported in a design report and submitted to the client for
approval. Membrane stress intensity will be found by stress linearisation and compared against limits
given in API 6A/ISO 10423.
Deflections in the bonnet, gland and primary sealing face will be assessed to check for integrity and
operability.