This dialog enables you to add or edit pipe / orifice materials. You can select the ANSI group and enter or modify the linear expansion coefficients. It is possible to define linear expansion coefficients in different ways:
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One linear expansion coefficient for all temperatures.
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One linear expansion coefficient with a limitation on the minimum temperature (Tmin) or maximum temperature (Tmax).
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Two linear expansion coefficients and border temperature. This will allow you to use the first linear expansion coefficient for temperatures lower than the border temperature and the second linear expansion coefficient for temperatures higher than the border temperature.
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Two linear expansion coefficients, border temperature, and minimum/maximum temperature. This will allow you to use the first linear expansion coefficient for temperatures between minimum and border temperature and the second linear expansion coefficient for temperature between border and maximum temperature.
Find a material
Find a material by typing its name in this text box. The software selects the appropriate row as you type.
Material
Type the material name.
ANSI Group
Select and select the ANSI group from the drop-down list.
Linear Expansion Coefficient
Type the linear expansion coefficient.
Linear Expansion Coefficient Add
Type the additional value of the linear expansion coefficient.
Coefficients Units
Select and select the unit of measure from this list.
Border Temperature for Linear Exp Coefficient
Type the border temperature for linear expansion coefficient.
Min Temperature for Linear Exp Coefficient
Type the minimum temperature for linear expansion coefficient.
Max Temperature for Linear Exp Coefficient
Type the maximum temperature for linear expansion coefficient.
Temperature Units
Select and select the unit of measure from this drop-down list.