AutoPIPE Vessel Learning Resources

AutoPIPE Vessel offers a Fundamental Learning Path with training courses for modeling and analyzing various vessel types in AutoPIPE Vessel.  Use the links below to find material for the course of interest.

• Introduction to AutoPIPE Vessel - In this course, you will learn to navigate the graphical user interface, specify program preferences, and review the material database.
  • Getting Started
  • Navigate the Graphical User Interface
  • Specify Program Preferences
  • Review the Material Database

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions. 

• Pressure Vessels - In this course, you will learn how to model and analyze pressure vessels in AutoPIPE Vessel. 
  • Modeling a Pressure Vessel
  • Editing and Inserting Model Geometry
  • Performing a Strength Calculation
  • Viewing Calculation Results
  • Performing a Lifting Analysis and Fatigue Analysis
  • Additional Modeling Options

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions. 

• Heat Exchangers - In this course, you will learn how to model and analyze heat exchangers in AutoPIPE Vessel. 
  • Modeling a Heat Exchanger
  • Modifying the Bundle Layout
  • Performing a Strength Calculation
  • Additional Heat Exchanger Examples
  • Importing Model Information

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions. 

• Air Coolers - In this course, you will learn how to model and analyze air coolers in AutoPIPE Vessel. 
  
  • Modeling an Air Cooler
  • Performing a Strength Calculation

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions.

• Storage Tanks - In this course, you will learn how to model and analyze storage tanks in AutoPIPE Vessel. 
  
  • Modeling a Storage Tank
  • Model Components (such as Platforms and Stairs)
  • Performing a Strength Calculation

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions.

• Post Processing - In this course, you will learn how to create construction estimates and drawings in AutoPIPE Vessel. 
  
  • Creating a Bill of Materials and Construction Estimate
  • Creating Construction Drawings of a Vessel

  Download the Project Workbook and Dataset to access the hands-on, step-by-step instructions.