• 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
    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...
  • 02. Why does a BEW heat exchanger designed to CODAP 2005 not calculate to ยง C7.A9.6 (sliding head exchanger)?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    AutoPIPE Vessel team decided to not apply the Annex C7.A9 for sliding tubesheet because this chapter is not sufficient. There is no rule to determine the thickness of the tubesheet, so we decided to...
  • 52. How to best model weld connection between flat head and wall of pressure vessel using AutoPIPE Vessel?
    Mike Dattilio
    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...
  • How to add a lateral support on the shell of a vertical pressure vessel?
    3C Metal Engineering
    Hi, Is it possible to add a lateral support to a vertical pressure vessel connected to the shell? The legs are modelled and the buckling stress is high at the corner of the compensation pad. The lateral...
  • Error Code 243 - FLOATING HEAD (crown): modulus of elasticity at ambient temperature missing..... 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...