• 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...
  • 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 § 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...