• 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...
  • 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...
  • 11. Results are different when using different versions of AutoPIPE Vessel
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    When using one version of AutoPIPE Vessel or MicroProtol the results do not match the if the same exact model is run in another version of the software. This WIKI page aims to answer why that is: Item...
  • Q. How to resolve issue with bracket type selection when using AutoPIPE Vessel?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Text Solution: AutoPIPE...