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Regions are defined differently in different FE/Pipe Templates. Below are the definitions for 3 common templates:

- General Nozzles, Shells and Plates (NOZSHELL)

- Reinforced Fabricated Tee (RFT28)

- Unreinforced Fabricated Tee (UFT28)

Nozzle and Pad Definitions (General Nozzles, Shells and Plates)

Nozzles are divided into 3 sections:

1. Nozzle at Junction
2. Nozzle Transition
3. Nozzle Away from Junction

The pad is divided in 3 sections:

1. Nozzle # at weld pad area
2. Pad next to Nozzle #
3. Pad at nozzle #

The discontinuity in the shell is divided in two sections:

1. Shell at Nozzle #
2. Shell in Nozzle # Vicinity

The meshing and dimensions of these three parts of the nozzle can be adjusted by the user. Please see Hillside Nozzle.

Nozzle and Pad Definitions (Reinforced Fabricated Tee)

Branches are divided into 3 sections:

1. Branch at Junction
2. Branch Transition
3. Branch Removed from Junction

The Header/Pad is divided in 3 sections:

1. Header/Pad at Junction
2. Pad Removed from Junction
3. Pad Outer Edge Weld

The Header has one section:

1. Header outside Pad Area

Nozzle and Pad Definitions (Unreinforced Fabricated Tee)

Branches are divided into 3 sections:

1. Branch Next to Header Weld
2. Branch Transition
3. Branch Away from Junction

The Header is divided in 3 sections:

1. Header Next to Nozzle Weld
2. Header Away from Junction

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