Select the tubesheet edge condition. This determines how the tubesheet is supported at the edge by the shell or channel. This option is used for the PD 5500 code. Figure 3.9-6 in PD 5500 2003, illustrates the edge support conditions. The available options are listed in the table below:
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Stationary Simply/ Floating Simply |
Select this option if both the stationary and the floating tubesheet are simply supported. |
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Stationary Simply/ Floating Clamped |
Select this option if the stationary tubesheet is simply supported and the floating tubesheet is clamped. |
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Stationary Clamped/ Floating Simply |
Select this option if the stationary tubesheet is clamped and the floating tubesheet is simply supported. |
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Stationary Clamped/ Floating Clamped |
Select this option if both the stationary and the floating tubesheet are clamped. |