Nozzles
Nozzles are supported by the part type Nozzle and special functions for part insertion. New variants for nozzles with or without flange can be easily derived from the variant STUTZEN.VAA (Stutzen = nozzle).
Derivation of a new nozzle
- On the Part Data Tools function group of the Plant Engineering tab, select the Derive new variant function.
- When you click the Nozzle button, the Variant Editor will be opened, for a copy of the variant STUTZEN_FL1.VAA with the specified new name.
- First decide whether you want the nozzle to have flanges. If not, deselect the flange. Next, edit the records. To end editing, click End, respond you the query if you want to save with Yes, and exit the Variant Editor. Data synchronisation is carried out automatically.
Take over pipe and flange data
The variables of the base variant STUTZEN.VAA are selected in such a way that records from variants of flange or straight pipes can easily be taken over.
Let us assume that you want the nozzle to have a flange according to DIN 2635 instead of DIN 2633.
- At the edge of the graphic window, click the green marked button for the flange, then click Import ... .
- Choose the file N2635V2.VAA from the selection window.
- The variables assignment is now almost perfect. Only two changes are still required:
- Select the variable L for the flange length which has not been assigned yet.
- Select S as the variable determining the record assignment.
- Click List , then click Import all.
- When you return to the main window of the Variant Editor, you can now check the result with a click on the List button.
Fit nozzle in vessel
Use the Fit nozzle 
function to insert a nozzle in a vessel (or in any other part) .
If the part is a hollow body, you need to fit the nozzle as a hollow body as well. If the vessel is a solid body, the nozzle needs to be a solid body as well.
If the lengths and fitting angles are appropriately selected, the function automatically cuts the nozzle to fit (including the hole in the vessel).
If you want to place a solid nozzle perpendicular to a plane on which an isolated point as target point exists, you may as well use the Pipe parts function.
