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Specifies parameters for the nozzle.
This component cannot be created by itself. It must be attached to one of the following
components:
Nozzles are recognized by the Isogen module of CADWorx Plant Professional when the
piping connected to the nozzle is sent to Isogen.
Description
Specifies an alphanumeric description for the component. This description is visible
even when the component is collapsed in the grid.
Nozzle type
Specifies the nozzle type. The available types are:
Specifies an ANSI nozzle. Displays the Nozzle details dialog box.
Specifies a Forge Vessel Connection (FVC) type nozzle. Displays the FVC Nozzle Details dialog box.
Distance
Specifies the distance from the bottom of the component to which this component is
attached. Click to display the Nozzle details dialog box.
Standard Nozzle Details
Displays the standard nozzle details where you can change the size, the rating, and
other features of the nozzle as well as add applicable gaskets and applicable bolts
to the nozzle. These applicable gaskets and applicable bolts allow for CADWorx Plant to insert only gaskets and bolt that are assigned to the nozzle in the equipment.
This box is only available if the Nozzle type box is set to Standard. Click to display the Nozzle Details dialog box.
FVC Nozzle Details
Displays the FVC nozzle details where you can change the size, the rating, and other
features of the nozzle as well as add applicable gaskets and applicable bolts to the
nozzle. These applicable gaskets and applicable bolts allow for CADWorx Plant to insert only gaskets and bolt that are assigned to the nozzle in the equipment.
This box is only available if the Nozzle type box is set to FVC. Click to display the FVC Nozzle Details dialog box.
Layout Angle
Specifies the nozzle layout angle.
Outside Projection
Specifies the nozzle outside projection. The nozzle outside projection is measure
from the OD surface of the parent to the flange face or the outer most point along
the nozzle center line.
Inside Projection
Specifies the nozzle inside projection.
Nozzle Placement Dialog Box
Specifies advanced options for nozzle placement. A figure on the dialog box displays
the values. This figure changes based on the type of component to which the nozzle
is attached.
(A) Distance
Specifies the distance from the bottom of the component to which this component is
attached. When the Nozzle direction box (enabled only for a nozzle on a cone) is set to Apex, the Distance box becomes the radial distance of the nozzle from the centerline of the cone.
(B) Lateral angle
Specifies the nozzle lateral angle.
Rotation angle (Y)
Specifies the rotation angle about the Y-axis.
Rotation angle (X)
Specifies the rotation angle about the X-axis.
Rotation angle (Z)
Specifies the rotation angle about the Z-axis.
Centerline Distance
Specifies the component centerline distance.
(C) Offset distance
Specifies the offset distance from the center of the parent component.
(D) Center to face distance
Specifies the component face distance to the center of the parent component.
(E) Layout angle
Specifies the angle between the component centerline and the X-axis.
Nozzle direction
Specifies the component direction.
Nozzle Details Dialog Box
Specifies standard nozzle parameters.
The lists for Diameter, Flange rating, Flange type, and Schedule are populated based on the entries of the NozzleDropDown.TBL file located in the
[Product Folder]\Equipment\System folder.
Nozzle basis
Specifies whether you are using nominal or actual parameters. When you select Nominal, Equipment provides a look-up system for flange dimensions and schedule information.
Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the component.
Schedule
Specifies the schedule rating for the nozzle.
Wall thickness
Specifies the component thickness.
Nozzle extension
Indicates whether a nozzle extension (elbow) is included. Click to display the Nozzle extension dialog box.
Nozzle material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For more information,
see Select Item Dialog Box. The Select Item dialog box uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information, see MaterialFile.
Flange type
Specifies the type of nozzle flange. If you set this value to N/A, then you can manually specify the Flange thickness and Flange OD values. For Flange type values other than N/A, the software uses the dimensions from the FlangeImperial.DAT or FlangeMetric.DAT
file. These files are located in the [Product Folder]\Electrical\System folder.
Flange rating
Specifies the nozzle flange rating.
Flange thickness
Specifies the component thickness.
Flange OD
Specifies the component outer diameter.
Flange material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For more information,
see Select Item Dialog Box. The Select Item dialog box uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information, see MaterialFile.
Thread/Engagement length
Specifies the nozzle end point location. This end point provides a snap location for
any component attached to the nozzle.
Nozzle reinforcing pad
Indicates whether a reinforcing pad exists. Click to display the Nozzle Pad dialog box.
Nozzle Insulation
Indicates whether insulation exists. Click to display the Insulation dialog box.
Applicable Gaskets
Specifies the code to insert a gasket on the nozzle when you add a component containing
Applicable Gaskets or Applicable Bolts in CADWorx Plant. The code that you type in the Applicable Gaskets box must match a code assigned to a gasket in the CADWorx Specification Editor. For more information, see Assign gaskets and bolts to equipment nozzles. You can also find information in the New and Edit Component Pane, and Selection Codes topics in the CADWorx Spec Editor User's Guide.
Applicable Bolts
Specifies the code to insert a bolt on the nozzle when you add a component containing
Applicable Gaskets or Applicable Bolts in CADWorx Plant. The code that you type in the Applicable Bolts box must match a code assigned to a gasket in the CADWorx Specification Editor. For more information, see Assign gaskets and bolts to equipment nozzles. You can also find information in the New and Edit Component Pane, and Selection Codes topics in the CADWorx Spec Editor User's Guide.
FVC Nozzle Details Dialog Box
Specifies parameters for FVC nozzles. The modifiable FVC nozzle data, including the
nozzle type, rating, and size drop down parameters, are listed in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System\FVCNozzleImperial.dat file. Refer to the data file itself for instructions
on modifying the list options selection and activation control.
FVC Table Lookup
Populates the nozzle dimension boxes from the FVC nozzle database based on the following
parameters:
Type
Specifies the FVC nozzle type.
Flange rating
Specifies the flange rating.
Size
Specifies the nozzle size.
Option Diameter
Indicates whether Stop/Relief Diameter is set to Nut Stop diameter or Nut Relief diameter.
Option ASME codes
Specifies the Theta angle. Select Div. 1 to indicate 30 degrees or Div. 2 to indicate 45 degrees.
Actual
Indicates that the FVC nozzle parameters can be modified manually.
Flange OD
Specifies the component outer diameter.
Flange thickness
Specifies the component thickness. This value includes the flange face thickness.
Bore Diameter
Specifies the nozzle bore diameter.
Barrel OD
Specifies the component outer diameter.
Stop/Relief Diameter
Specifies the diameter to either the Nut Stop or Nut Relief diameter depending on the Option Diameter setting.
Relief Length
Specifies the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component.
Neck Thickness
Specifies the component thickness.
Overall Length
Specifies the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component.
Nozzle material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For more information,
see Select Item Dialog Box. The Select Item dialog box uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information, see MaterialFile.
Thread/Engagement length
Specifies the nozzle end point location. This end point provides a snap location for
any component attached to the nozzle.
Nozzle Insulation
Indicates whether insulation exists. Click to display the Insulation dialog box.
Applicable Gasket
Specifies the code to insert a gasket on the nozzle when you add a component containing
Applicable Gasket in CADWorx Plant. The code that you type in the Applicable Gasket box must match a code assigned to a gasket in the CADWorx Specification Editor. For more information, see Assign gaskets and bolts to equipment nozzles. You can also find information in the New and Edit Component Pane, and Selection Codes topics in the CADWorx Spec Editor User's Guide.
Applicable Bolt
Specifies the code to insert a bolt on the nozzle when you add a component containing
Applicable Bolt in CADWorx Plant. The code that you type in the Applicable Bolt box must match a code assigned to a gasket in the CADWorx Specification Editor. For more information, see Assign gaskets and bolts to equipment nozzles. You can also find information in the New and Edit Component Pane, and Selection Codes topics in the CADWorx Spec Editor User's Guide.
Nozzle extension Dialog Box
Controls the parameters for nozzle extensions.
Radius multiplier
Specifies the radius of the elbow. You can use any valid radius value such as 1.5 for a long radius or 1.0 for a short radius.
(A) Elbow angle
Specifies the angle of the elbow. You can use any valid angle between 5 and 90 degrees.
(B) Horizontal projection
Specifies the horizontal projection value.
(C) Straight run angle direction
Specifies the direction angle for the straight run. This angle is measured relative
to the layout angle.
(D) Outside projection
Specifies the projection distance for the outside portion of the extension.
Nozzle Pad Dialog Box
Specifies parameters for the nozzle pad.
Pad width
Specifies the distance from the outer edge of nozzle pad to the nozzle outside diameter.
Pad thickness
Specifies the component thickness.
Pad material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For more information,
see Select Item Dialog Box. The Select Item dialog box uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information, see MaterialFile.