Steps to repeat,.
Open attached model in AutoPIPE Vessel 43.01.01.011
Select and Delete Nozzle N1, keep an eye on the baffles .
Notice that after the nozzle is deleted, the baffles are also deleted.
Answer :
This is not an issue, the…
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Date Logged & Current Version
June 2022 43.0
Problem:
What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42?
Solution:…
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Date Logged & Current Version
March 2022 42.04
Problem:
What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42.04?
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Date Logged & Current Version
October 2020 41.02.00.008
Problem:
What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v42.00…
Answer:
This can be done using a jacketed vessel design module that exists in AutoPIPE Vessel.
Vacuum pressure can be applied as ‘0’ external pressure on the inner vessel (chamber 2) and as ‘0’ internal design pressure for the outer vacuum chamber…
Answer:
That seems normal, taking into account that your heat exchanger is requested to use the internal diameter (see general geometry dialog)
The input for the shell is 8 inch NPS
Normally an 8 inch NPS pipe has an external diameter of 8.625…
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Calculations
Date Logged & Current Version
Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08
Problem:
Formula for calculation of hydro-test pressure as per CODAP Div.1 is: …
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Date Logged & Current Version
July 2020 41.05.00.009
Problem:
What features / licensing choices are available in AutoPIPE Vessel v41.05? …
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Date Logged & Current Version
March 2019 41.00.00.006
Problem:
How AutoPIPE Vessel calculates the shell length at the time of Heat Exchanger Design…
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Date Logged & Current Version
March 2019 41.00.00.006
Problem:
How can I input the bundle characteristics as existing, 20 spaces @ 250 mm…
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Drawing
Date Logged & Current Version
Jan 2019 41.00.00.006
Problem:
For Stack Heat Exchanger; Shell weight is coming on GA drawing in place of Stack…
Q. How is the length of a shell determined in case of a heat exchanger?
A:
The length of the shell in heat exchanger is determined from the tube length under “Bundle” tab.
Example - For the BEU type exchanger, the entered value of tube length…
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Date Logged & Current Version
July 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
How to manage the number of Tubesheets in a heat exchanger
Solution:
The…
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Date Logged & Current Version
June 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
How to see the pass order number and how to change it?
Solution:
Use the…
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Date Logged & Current Version
June 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
For a shell and tube exchanger with fixed tubesheets, the software is locked…
See the following list of AutoPIPE Vessel's known Enhancements and Defects that have already been logged:
Enhancement 746560:
Add the 3D details of Limpet Coils in the 3D drawing for SolidWorks
Description:
When AutoPIPE Vessel generate the 3D…
01. When choosing a 8" nominal shell size the O.D. is reflected as 8.78" O.D. (it should be 8.625").
02. How to import Aspentech edr file into AutoPIPE Vessel?
03. For a shell and tube exchanger with fixed tubesheets, the AutoPIPE Vessel is locked…
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Date Logged & Current Version
June 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
How to manage the baffle spacing of a heat exchanger?
Solution:
In the …
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Date Logged & Current Version
June 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
How to change the the corrosion allowance for clad bottom plate on a heat exchanger…
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Date Logged & Current Version
March 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
How to transition between 2 different shell sizes?
Can a Jacket Closure be…
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Calculations
Date Logged & Current Version
March 2018 40.06.00.07
Problem:
In the model, "Tubular implantation", the number of tubes and the tubular…
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Heat Exchanger - Tube Bundle
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Comments, Questions…
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Modeling
Date Logged & Current Version
Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08
Problem:
How to define shell length in different types of Heat Exchanger
Solution…
The pass partition plate for shell side and tube side can be edited by clicking on "Show Accessories List" icon in the Bundle Layout dialog box:
Then click on Partition Plates:
You can modify some dimensions and make edits on the following dialog…