Ple4Win´s Connection modules

The Tees & Branching module (Y) allows to specify tees and branches to the main pipeline. Tees to tees are allowed. Tees may be looped. The tees module includes a T-piece specification option including bending stiffness and stress intensification determination.
The stress intensification factors are determined according to ‘ASME B31.8’ or ‘NEN-EN 13480-3’.

With this articulated pipeline module (J) a series of internal connection joints in the pipeline can be modeled, for instance pipes connected by means of sleeve joints. Several joint types are available.

The Steel-in-Steel module (H) also known as ‘Pipe-in-Pipe (PiP)’, allows to specify a medium tube protected by a casing tube. The medium tube is supported by the casing tube by means of rollers.

This module enables the user to configure mitre bends. Where a smooth bend consists of curved elements, a mitred bend is built up of straight parts with a kink between them.
The stress intensification factors are determined according to the ‘TGSL-1986’ or ‘NEN 3650-1:2020’.