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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 18 days 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 10 days 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 about 1 month ago in  0 Needs review

Add consideration for EN 1998-1 para. 3.2.2.5

When calculating earthquakes for pressure equipment, need to add design according to paragraph 3.2.2.5 of EN 1998-1. This would allow the design to consider a reduced design spectrum relative to the elastic range.
Mike Dattilio 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

Use of EN 1991 code with British National Annex (BS EN 1991) in Wind Code Selection

When selecting the wind code in Autopipe Vessel v45.00.02.004, it is not possible to select the EN 1991 code with British National Annex (BS EN 1991), but there is only an option to select the EN 1991 code. The British national annex provides ...
Guest 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

Partial penetration welded nozzle

Currently only full penetration welded nozzle can be designed, this feature will enable users to design and perform nozzle opening reinforcement calculations for partial penetration nozzle weld.
Sudip Ganguly 9 months ago in  0 Needs review

Allow a calculation full of liquid

A tall vessel or column is normally designed with a particular liquid level. It would be very helpful if a new user case can be defined allowing to calculate full of liquid (which is not water, it is not the same as hydrotest).
Guest about 1 year ago in  0 Needs review

Expansion Bellows - Option to choose the "as formed" and "Annealed" bellows

Need to add an option to consider "as formed" and "annealed" bellow This will impact on following parameters and user can choose as per their requirements, ASME Km & Kg factor ASME factor 2.3 or 0.75 for Sy* EJMA Cm factor
Tanaji Gaikwad 11 months ago in  0 Needs review

Jacket closure calculation according to PD 5500

We have noticed that the software systematically considers all jackets as type 2 in the jacket closure calculation following PD 5500. We need you to integrate the concept of type 1 jackets in the next version to facilitate support for this type of...
Guest over 1 year ago in  1 Needs review