• 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...
  • 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...
  • 06. Confirm calculation of Flange dia with specified tolerance and corrosion settings using AutoPIPE Vessel
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Example: In the flanges of this equipment, a 1 mm tolerance and 1 mm corrosion margin have been indicated, but in the calculations, the thickness "corroded dimensions" only subtracts 1 mm, for example...
  • 01l. How to control number of decimal places used in AutoPIPE's library SRC files?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Library Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to control number of decimal...
  • 04r. How to model a Relief Valve thrust force in an AutoPIPE model?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2017 11.01.00.23 Problem: How to account for a thrust load...