• 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...
  • A. As Per BS EN 13445-3
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    01. While calculating maximum allowable nozzle loads (Fmax) as per EN 13445-3 (2021), Why Δ, K & α are zero? 02. I am designing EN code tubesheet, where do the terms l1, l1' and gamma (γ) come from?...
  • 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...
  • 01. While calculating maximum allowable nozzle loads (Fmax) as per EN 13445-3 (2021), Why Δ, K & α are zero?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Report Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2021 41.01.01.011 Problem: While calculating maximum allowable...
  • Error Code 490 - FLAT HEAD: number of opening > 1 ==> out of the scope (the calculation has been made with the opening giving the greater thickness). Use an other code ( EN 13445-3 or BS/PD5500 ).
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Error Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: The following message appears...