• 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...
  • 09. Why does the AutoPIPE Vessel calculate different wall thickness for a vertical vessel where one chamber is made with 2 sections of the same material?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Question: I am designing a vertical vessel having one chamber which has 2 sections of same material. The corrosion allowance , radiography etc. for the 2 sections are identical, there is no wind or seismic...
  • 51. Flange rating in program does not match that in AutoPIPE Vessel's report, why
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Reporting Date Logged & Current Version July 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: How to add a multiple...
  • 19. Why saddle support reactions are 0.00 in an AutoPIPE Vessel output report?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Report Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Why saddle support reactions...