• 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...
  • Pressure Vessels Enhancements and Defects
    Mike Dattilio
    See the following list of AutoPIPE Vessel's known Enhancements and Defects that have already been logged: Feature 1240698 : CODAP 2022 Update Bug 1127653 : Incorrect calculation of transverse reaction...
  • "DL/T" Piping Code Enhancements & Defects for AutoPIPE
    Mike Dattilio
    Note: if an enhancement or defect has not been added to the program, log an Service request for that enhancement. The more requests logged per an enhancement, the quicker the CAE development team will...
  • 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...