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Figure 3.14 shows a graph of <strong>an</strong>alytical (Equation) <strong>an</strong>d numerical (FEA) stresses<br />

against models that have different geometries <strong>an</strong>d dimensions. The comparison study on<br />

Model 3 (chosen model) with other models, in terms of numerical stress values, is very<br />

import<strong>an</strong>t because it has to prove that this chosen model is not influenced by other<br />

factors such as geometry, dimension etc.<br />

Stress (MPa)<br />

120<br />

100<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

Figure 3.14: Results of six different models<br />

From Table 3.3 <strong>an</strong>d Figure 3.14, Model 1 which represents a symmetrical short<br />

pipe without defect, shows almost good agreements with Model 2 (a symmetrical long<br />

pipe without defect) with the difference (error) of only 10% for numerical hoop stress<br />

<strong>an</strong>d 7% for numerical axial stress. This justifies that in this simulation work, it is not<br />

necessary to design a very long pipe in order to obtain a better result.<br />

77<br />

Hoop Stress - Equation<br />

Hoop Stress - FEA<br />

Axial Stress - Equation<br />

Axial Stress - FEA

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