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Calculation of individual parts

It would be great if I could make a calculation when I'm finished entering the values ​​for, for example, a shell, a nozzle, an end cap, etc. It would make the work considerably easier when I have nozzles with nozzle loads, then I get a quick over...
Guest 3 days ago in  1 Needs review

Input the material for wear plate different from the Lug – Lifting Lugs

Input the material for wear plate different from the Lug – Lifting Lugs There are so many cases that the wear plate of the lugs can be different from the material of the lug. Best regards
António Pinho 7 days ago in  0 Needs review

Input the material for wear plate different from the saddles.

There are so many cases that the wear plate of the saddles can be different from the material of the saddles. For example for a stainless steel equipment it is normal to add a saddles in carbon steel. However to make the transition between the bot...
António Pinho 7 days ago in  0 Needs review

EN 13445-3 Clause 9.7.2.4 – Opening located within 0.8De but close to 0.8De limit

According to clause 9.7.2.4, when an opening is located within the 0.8De region of a dished end but close to its boundary (i.e., near the De/10 distance from the knuckle), the reinforcement area may be insufficient if the calculation is limited to...
Jacques-Antoine Rochelet 19 days ago in  0 Needs review

Corrosion allowance for Saddles/Brackets/legs/skirt

At the moment it is not possible to add the value for corrosion allowance for saddles, brackets, legs or skirt. This requirements is common in a project specifications. At the moment is possible to add corrosion allowance but only for bolts. Best ...
António Pinho 7 days ago in  0 Needs review

Update TEMA 11th Edition

The TEMA 11th Edition was released in 2023, but it has not yet been integrated into AutoPIPE Vessel. I kindly request that this feature be added at the earliest opportunity.
Tanaji Gaikwad 13 days ago in  0 Needs review

Possibility to change the air density

Currently, AutoPIPE Vessel uses a default air density of 1.225 kg/m³ for wind load calculations. However, air density can vary based on the geographic location of the equipment. Therefore, I request that this value be made an input parameter inste...
Tanaji Gaikwad about 2 months ago in  0 Needs review

MDMT calculation for floating head components

MDMT Calculation for the floating head components (cap, flange, split ring, floating tubular plate, etc.) does not appear only external body MDMT calculated. Please add MDMT Calculation for the floating head components
Mike Dattilio 2 months ago in  0 Needs review

Flange calculation using a full face gasket based on the Taylor Forge method (Bulletin 502) and in compliance with the ASME code, substituting the Y coefficient with Y' as specified in the AS standard.

We have a pressure vessel that must be designed in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1. However, for full face gasket flanges, the software by default performs the calculations according to PD 5500 (Slip-on loose flange – BS/PD 5500 §3.8...
Guest about 1 month ago in  0 Needs review

API 579 Fitness for Service (FFS)

Implement FFS as per API 579. Parts of API 579 include: 1 – Introduction 2 – FFS Engineering Evaluation Procedure 3 – Brittle Fracture 4 – General Metal Loss 5 – Localized Metal Loss 6 – Pitting Corrosion 7 – Blisters, HIC, and SOHIC Damage ...
Sudip Ganguly about 1 year ago in  0 Needs review