• 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...
  • Total Length of Pipeline?
    Jeff Webb
    Is there a way for AutoPipe to determine the total length of a model? If there is I must be totally missing it somewhere. Any clarification is appreciated. All the best, Jeff
  • W726-6: Near zero length element at point XXX warning message in AutoPIPE
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Warning Message Original Author: Bentley Technical...