Supports Customisation Guide
Hanger Template Administration
Hanger Template Administration
Hanger Customisation and Setup
When a hanger is created using the supports application, the required hanger template is copied. A specific naming convention is used to define which template is copied. Each hanger configuration is named, for example, FH01, VH01. Each zone within the template application data world represents a single hanger configuration. The zone name indicates the hanger format:
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SUPPORT/HANGERS/GRI/FH**
is used for GRINNEL fixed hangers (for example, SUPPORT/HANGERS/GRI/FH01).
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SUPPORT/HANGERS/PSL/VH**
is used for PSL variable hangers (for example, SUPPORT/HANGERS/PSL/VH01).
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SUPPORT/HANGERS/PIHA/VH** is used for PIHASA variable hangers (for example, SUPPORT/HANGERS/PIHA/ VH01).
(** denotes a two-digit sequence number)
Each zone owns several SUPPO elements. Each SUPPO represents a hanger size for that configuration. The name of the SUPPO template has the format:
SUPPORT/HANGERS/PSL/FH**/pipe_size_in_mm
For example, a SUPPO with the name SUPPORT/HANGERS/PSL/FH01/100 represents a hanger template with an FH01 configuration, used for a 100mm pipe. In some cases, different hanger sizes may be required for the same pipe size. A good example of this is when a hanger is attached to a welded elbow lug. The lug can have a range of hole sizes.
Although the hanger configuration type is the same and the pipe size is the same, a lug with a larger hole requires a larger pin and a hanger with larger rods. The configuration is handled by adding a one-letter suffix to the name of the SUPPO and is compatible with the AVEVA standard naming conventions used in the hanger catalogue for rod sizes. For example, suffix A could be used for an M6 rod size, whilst suffix B could be used for an M8 rod size. A typical template name for such a hanger would be in the format: /SUPPORT/HANGERS/ PSL/FH01/100/A. The template is for a hanger with the FH01 configuration, connected to a 100mm pipe with a certain rod size. Refer to Naming Conventions for further information.
The range of sizes available for a given hanger configuration, as well as other specific configuration data, is set when the hangers feature of the Supports application is used for the first time in a session. The application scans the SUPPORT/HANGERS application data worlds, reads the zone attributes, and saves it in the memory. The range of available hanger sizes for each configuration is determined from the SUPPO elements below the ZONE.
Each hanger has its own specific design characteristics, as defined in the Supports Hanger Data window (refer to Hanger Data for further information).
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