• 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...
  • Q. While modifying lateral support above 2100 inches from ground on a vertical skirt supported column AutoPIPE Vessel Crashed, why?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Application crashes when...
  • Example 03 - Model piping connected to Nozzle mounted on Equipment (Floating head of an Air Cooler) in AutoPIPE
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: Model piping connected to Nozzle...
  • 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...
  • Error Code 243 - FLOATING HEAD (crown): modulus of elasticity at ambient temperature missing..... 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...