• 52. How to best model weld connection between flat head and wall of pressure vessel using AutoPIPE Vessel?

    Mike Dattilio
    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 type of pressure vessel weld.: Welding of a ferrule…
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  • 51. Flange rating in program does not match that in AutoPIPE Vessel's report, why

    Mike Dattilio
    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 saddle in horizontal pressure vessel? Example: …
    • 2 months ago
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  • 08. Pressure vessel reports lc (sin alpha ) / r2 calculation which is apart of the Verification of buckling - DIN 18800 Part 4 - Lifting requirements to be unacceptable, why and what does it mean when using AutoPIPE Vessel?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Example of report: Answer: The first criteria in red (l c (sin a ) / r 2 ) is a limit of application based on the unsupported length of conical shell (lc) and the apex angle (a) and the radius at the large base (r 2 ), it must be < 0.8 to met the…
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  • 46. What methods are used to calculate the K factor from ASME VIII Div 1, appendix EE for use in a Pressure Vessel designed in AutoPIPE Vessel?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Answer: Given the vessel is 6040mm dia with a wall thickness = 20mm and Limpet / Half pipe coli with a pitch of 150 mm and 40 mm radius. Referencing, ASME VIII Div 1, appendix EE, figure EE-2 (DN80), the K factor would be read, but parameter D is…
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  • 17. How to add a skirt to a pressure vessel?

    JamieP
    JamieP
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: modeling Date Logged & Current Version July 2020 41.05.00.008 Problem: How to add a skirt to a vessel? Solution: Select the vessel and select…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 03. On Body flange tab, why the calculation of bolts is set by default on the dialog and then imposed by the code to calculate the section in the background thread in AutoPIPE Vessel?

    JamieP
    JamieP
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2018 40.07.00.007 Problem: Why the calculation of bolts is set by default on the dialog and then imposed…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 05. Why is Bolting Required area = 0 in AutoPIPE Vessel report?

    JamieP
    JamieP
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Calculation Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Found the following issues on the baseplate calculations from the output…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 19. How to get the nozzle orientation in a view not in a table ?

    JamieP
    JamieP
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version …
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 18. How to design a jacketed vessel in AutoPIPE Vessel?

    JamieP
    JamieP
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
    • over 3 years ago
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  • Pressure Vessels

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    01. How to optimize Body flange design in AutoPIPE Vessel? 02. Number of bolts required for design using AutoPIPE Vessel 03. On Body flange tab, why the calculation of bolts is set by default on the dialog and then imposed by the code to calculate…
    • 1 month ago
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