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Introduce flat heads according to AD Merkblätter B5. Table 4 - type f)

In the case of sketch f) of table 4, the factor C can rise to 0.45 if s > 3 s1. Nowadays, there is no way to get C = 0.45 with the models of flat heads offered by Autopipe Vessel.
Guest 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

EN13445-3 16.14.8 Global longitudinal compressive stress limits

Add compressive stress calculation according to EN13445 16.14.8 instead of PD5500 when the calculation code is EN. Allow calculation to be selected manually. Also provide control on factors relevant to calculation such as Cx, Cbx, Q, Tolerance cla...
Guest 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

Add more seismic and wind codes for API650

API650 tanks can only be calculated with ASCE, sometimes it is required EN norms for wind and seismic design
Guest 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

Flange and head calculation

This option is only available when floating head heat exchanger is calculated, for normal vessels it is not possible to use a crown (hemispherical) head welded direct into a flange without knuckle or straight flange.
Guest 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

Generate AutoCAD drawings by DOS command or batch file

Generating drawings by DOS command or batch file can save the time to open .emvd files and many clicks in UI if I have multiple files to process. AutoPIPE Vessel data (.emvd) have been completed. For example, 10 .emvd files have been completed. Sp...
Guest 4 months ago in  0 Needs review

While calculating Bolt tensile stress in saddle support software should also consider longitudinal reactions (RaHL)

In saddle support, Software considers only transversal horizontal reaction (RaH) and not taking the effect of longitudinal reactions (RaHL) while calculating the bolt tensile stress.
Tanaji Gaikwad 8 months ago in  0 Needs review

In a jacketed vessel, when location of the Nozzle changes parent component should remain same.

In a jacketed vessel, when location of the Nozzle changes, the Parent is set by default. User would like to limit interference as much as possible since it can be source of error. As long as the parent remains a possible candidate, it should not c...
Tanaji Gaikwad 8 months ago in  0 Needs review

Vertical vessel: T Legs profile

Please provide the option of a T profile for the legs
Guest 8 months ago in  0 Needs review

Lifting accessories – Vertical columns

For vertical vessels I suggest to add a field to add a material for lugs on top o f the vessel and also another field to selected the material for lugs on bottom skirt (tailing lug). It is very common to have columns in for exempla stainless steel...
António Pinho 5 months ago in  0 Needs review

Incorporating valid EN 1993-1-6 in place of former DIN 18800-1

In the designing of tall structures, especially tall process columns, the use of DIN 18800 proved helpful. This must be notified though, that this standard is out of use, and has been superseded by EN 1993-1-6 for a while.Kindly please add this to...
Guest 10 months ago in  0 Needs review