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We have noticed that the software systematically considers all jackets as type 2 in the jacket closure calculation following ASME VIII -Appendixe 9

It would be useful for users to have the option of not displaying the “Detailed characteristics of the equivalent beam model” paragraph in the calculation report when a wind/seismic analysis is performed. Indeed, in "Vessel properties", tab "Repor...

The current approximation of considering the loads at the legs-shell junction is no longer justified since the implementation of the detailed calculation of the legs. But a new method to check the base plate of legs must be implemented (See: Denis...

Currently AutoPIPE Vessel considers both corrosion and tolerance for nozzle neck thickness calculation. A radio button to allow user to consider tolerance or not can be added in the nozzle dialog box.

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...

MANDATORY APPENDIX 13 VESSELS OF NONCIRCULAR CROSS SECTION Rectangular cross section vessels.

Allow the user to inser the combinaton fator for internal pressure (Fp) and the combination factor for external pressure (Fpe) as refered in API 650 paragraph 5.2.2.

Design non circular flanges according EN 13445-4 clause 10.7.

Allow the use of Alternative Pressure Area Design Method if the primary method of assessment for PD5500 shows non-compliance. The alternative method is less conservative and therefore may in some cases be able to sufficiently demonstrate compliance.