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    • 40. When deleting a nozzle the heat exchanger baffles are in explicably deleted together when using AutoPIPE Vessel, why?

      Mike Dattilio
      Mike Dattilio
      Steps to repeat,. Open attached model in AutoPIPE Vessel 43.01.01.011 Select and Delete Nozzle N1, keep an eye on the baffles . Notice that after the nozzle is deleted, the baffles are also deleted. Answer : This is not an issue, the…
      • 6 months ago
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    • Q. Available features in AutoPIPE Vessel v.42 based on license type selected

      Mike Dattilio
      Mike Dattilio
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: License Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 43.0 Problem: What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42? Solution:…
      • over 1 year ago
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    • Q. Available features in AutoPIPE Vessel v.42.04 - v.42.01 based on license type selected

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: License Date Logged & Current Version March 2022 42.04 Problem: What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42.04? Solution…
      • over 1 year ago
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    • Q. Available features in AutoPIPE Vessel v.42.00 based on license type selected

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: License Date Logged & Current Version October 2020 41.02.00.008 Problem: What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42.00…
      • over 2 years ago
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    • 35. How does one model supporting an inner vessel from an outer vessel in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Answer: This can be done using a jacketed vessel design module that exists in AutoPIPE Vessel. Vacuum pressure can be applied as ‘0’ external pressure on the inner vessel (chamber 2) and as ‘0’ internal design pressure for the outer vacuum chamber…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 02. How to import Aspentech edr file into AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Answer: Please follow the steps below: step 1: step 2: step 3: step 4: step 5: Click OK to generate the exchanger model.
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 01. When choosing a 8" nominal shell size the O.D. is reflected as 8.78" O.D. (it should be 8.625").

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Answer: That seems normal, taking into account that your heat exchanger is requested to use the internal diameter (see general geometry dialog) The input for the shell is 8 inch NPS Normally an 8 inch NPS pipe has an external diameter of 8.625…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 01. What is the formula used for hydro-test pressure calculations per CODAP Div. 1 used for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      Tanaji Gaikwad
      Tanaji Gaikwad
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Calculations Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08 Problem: Formula for calculation of hydro-test pressure as per CODAP Div.1 is: …
      • 2 months ago
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    • Q. Available features in AutoPIPE Vessel v.41.05 based on license type selected

      Mike Dattilio
      Mike Dattilio
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: License Date Logged & Current Version July 2020 41.05.00.009 Problem: What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v41.05? …
      • over 2 years ago
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    • 35. How AutoPIPE Vessel calculates the shell length at the time of Heat Exchanger Design ?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Date Logged & Current Version March 2019 41.00.00.006 Problem: How AutoPIPE Vessel calculates the shell length at the time of Heat Exchanger Design…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 34. How can I input a specific bundle characteristics using AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2019 41.00.00.006 Problem: How can I input the bundle characteristics as existing, 20 spaces @ 250 mm…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 21. Stack Heat Exchanger assembly Weight for AutoPIPE Vessel drawing is wrong. why?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Drawing Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2019 41.00.00.006 Problem: For Stack Heat Exchanger; Shell weight is coming on GA drawing in place of Stack…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 05. Determination of length of shell in a heat exchanger

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Q. How is the length of a shell determined in case of a heat exchanger? A: The length of the shell in heat exchanger is determined from the tube length under “Bundle” tab. Example - For the BEU type exchanger, the entered value of tube length…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 05. How to manage the number of Tubesheets in an AutoPIPE Vessel heat exchanger

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version July 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: How to manage the number of Tubesheets in a heat exchanger Solution: The…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 06. How to see the pass order number and how to change it in an AutoPIPE Vessel model?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: How to see the pass order number and how to change it? Solution: Use the…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 03. For a shell and tube exchanger with fixed tubesheets, the AutoPIPE Vessel is locked with the "Mechanical cleaning" option even if the option is unchecked?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: For a shell and tube exchanger with fixed tubesheets, the software is locked…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Enhancements and Defects

      JamieP
      JamieP
      See the following list of AutoPIPE Vessel's known Enhancements and Defects that have already been logged: Enhancement 746560: Add the 3D details of Limpet Coils in the 3D drawing for SolidWorks Description: When AutoPIPE Vessel generate the 3D…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

      Tanaji Gaikwad
      Tanaji Gaikwad
      01. When choosing a 8" nominal shell size the O.D. is reflected as 8.78" O.D. (it should be 8.625"). 02. How to import Aspentech edr file into AutoPIPE Vessel? 03. For a shell and tube exchanger with fixed tubesheets, the AutoPIPE Vessel is locked…
      • 3 months ago
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    • 04. How to manage the baffle spacing of a heat exchanger in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: How to manage the baffle spacing of a heat exchanger? Solution: In the …
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 17. How to Change the the corrosion allowance for clad bottom plate on a heart exchanger model in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: How to change the the corrosion allowance for clad bottom plate on a heat exchanger…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 13. How to connect two different shell radius (ex. dia #1 =4000 mm, dia #2 = 4220 mm) that have a 50 mm gap between them in AutoPIPE Vessel?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: How to transition between 2 different shell sizes? Can a Jacket Closure be…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 08. Number of Heat exchanger tubes and path are different in the AutoPIPE Vessel report, why?

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Calculations Date Logged & Current Version March 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: In the model, "Tubular implantation", the number of tubes and the tubular…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 25. How to manage the baffle spacing of a heat exchanger?

      Luke Andrew
      Luke Andrew
      Applies To AutoPIPE Vessel Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): all Area : Heat Exchanger - Tube Bundle Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 20. How to define shell length in different types of Heat Exchanger in AutoPIPE Vessel

      JamieP
      JamieP
      Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08 Problem: How to define shell length in different types of Heat Exchanger Solution…
      • over 3 years ago
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    • 24. Heat Exchanger Pass Partition Plate Modification

      JamieP
      JamieP
      The pass partition plate for shell side and tube side can be edited by clicking on "Show Accessories List" icon in the Bundle Layout dialog box: Then click on Partition Plates: You can modify some dimensions and make edits on the following dialog…
      • over 3 years ago
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