52. How to best model weld connection between flat head and wall of pressure vessel using AutoPIPE V


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE Vessel
Version(s):ALL
Area:Reporting
Date Logged
& Current Version
Aug 2023
43.01.01.011

Problem:

How to best model this type of pressure vessel weld.:

Welding of a ferrule (Tube) welded on a flat bottom according to UW-13-2(d) such as the shown below:

Solution:

As of Aug 2023, AutoPIPE Vessel does not have an component detail the same as imaged above. User will need to make a decision and choose the best Flat head connection option from the drop down list provided. 
If you have a detail like this and want to see it added into the program please open the IDEA's page and vote for it. If the IDEA has not been posted, please use instructions here to post a new IDEA. The more votes for an IDEA the quicker the development team will consider adding the feature to a future version of the program. 
 

See Also

AutoPIPE Vessel 

Pressure Vessels

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