• Error Code 113 - Tubesheet: modulus of elasticity at temperature missing (330 °C).... message appears in AutoPIPE AutoPIPE Vessel
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Error Message Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: The following message...
  • 05. Allowable stresses input by user for test conditions in AutoPIPE Vessel
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): V8i, CONNECT Environment: N/A Area: Analysis Subarea: Original Author...
  • 02. I am designing EN code tubesheet, where do the terms l1, l1' and gamma (γ) come from?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Answer: The terms l1 and l1' in the image of the output report above refer to the lengths of the shell with different thickness adjacent to tubesheet. Refer to Section 13.5.9 and formulae 13.5.9-1...
  • 09. Why does the AutoPIPE Vessel calculate different wall thickness for a vertical vessel where one chamber is made with 2 sections of the same material?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Question: I am designing a vertical vessel having one chamber which has 2 sections of same material. The corrosion allowance , radiography etc. for the 2 sections are identical, there is no wind or seismic...
  • 51. Flange rating in program does not match that in AutoPIPE Vessel's report, why
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Reporting Date Logged & Current Version July 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: How to add a multiple...