Can ANSYS be used for the static and dynamic stress analysis of entire piping systems, just like CAESAR II?
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Can ANSYS be used for static and dynamic stress analysis of entire piping systems, just like CAESAR II? We can still only perform local finite element analysis
ANSYS can be used for the static and dynamic stress analysis of entire piping systems. The APDL (ANSYS Parametric Design Language) in ANSYS can be utilized to create models of such piping systems, followed by static and dynamic analysis. However, CAESAR II is a finite element software specifically designed for pipeline systems, offering high precision and efficiency in pipeline analysis. Therefore, for a comprehensive pipeline system analysis, it is recommended to use the professional pipeline analysis software CAESAR II. .
It’s possible to do it, but it feels a bit like using a cannon to kill mosquitoes. In my opinion, CAESAR II is the best tool for routine pipeline analysis – it’s efficient and cost-effective. When faced with complex problems that require precise calculations of local stresses, ANSYS can be considered as an alternative solution