EN 13445 code is the European standard for the design and construction of unfired pressure vessels, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous material selection, design calculations, and testing procedures. While the code provides a comprehensive framework for […]
Objective The purpose of this study is to perform a detailed comparison of pressure vessel design workflows using two different software tools – VCLAVIS and a leading industry-standard software (latest available as of April 2025). The focus […]
Objective The purpose of this study is to perform a detailed comparison of heat exchanger design workflows using two different software tools – VCLAVIS and a leading industry-standard software (latest available as of April 2025). The focus […]
Objective The purpose of this study is to perform a detailed comparison of pressure vessel design workflows using two different software tools – VCLAVIS and a leading industry-standard software (latest available as of April 2025). The focus […]
Objective The purpose of this study is to perform a detailed comparison of pressure vessel design workflows using two different software tools – VCLAVIS and a leading industry-standard software (latest available as of April 2025). The focus […]
Objective The purpose of this study is to perform a detailed comparison of pressure vessel design workflows using two different software tools – VCLAVIS and a leading industry-standard software (latest available as of April 2025). The focus […]
Introduction The increasing complexity of static equipment design has led to the widespread adoption of specialized pressure vessel software. These tools automate calculations, ensuring compliance with ASME, EN, and other design codes. However, should commercial software fully […]
At International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, which was held on June 2024, Chicago, US, the scientific research entitled “Quantitative Analysis of Pressure Vessel Deflection Under Variable Wind Load” was presented. The scientific study was conducted by I. Dassa, K. Karamitsios, […]
At 9th International Conference on Advanced Technology Innovation 2024 (ICATI2024), which was held on April 2024, Kanazawa, Japan, the scientific research entitled “A Numerical Model for Pressure Vessel Support Systems Design under Varied Load Conditions” was presented. The scientific study […]
Thessaloniki, Greece – [1.1.2025] — VCLAVIS OE is proud to announce the beta release of VCLAVIS Software, an innovative web-based engineering platform tailored for the mechanical calculation of Static Equipment. VCLAVIS is now open for public beta […]
Introduction Nozzles are essential components of pressure vessels, serving as connection points for piping, instrumentation, and other equipment. While nozzle loads are typically considered to have a local effect on the vessel shell, there are scenarios where […]
Expansion joints play a vital role in piping and pressure vessel systems by accommodating thermal expansion, contraction, vibration, and misalignment. Over the years, various design methods have been developed to ensure both safety and longevity. This article […]
When designing pressure vessels with nozzles supporting agitators, fatigue analysis is crucial to ensure long-term reliability. While Finite Element Analysis (FEA) provides a detailed evaluation, a simpler and quicker method can be used by leveraging Welding Research […]
When designing static equipment (vertical columns in particular) subject to seismic forces, engineers typically use various methods to estimate the forces acting on the vessel due to ground motion. One common method involves distributing seismic forces based […]
At 7th International Conference on Mechanical Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering : Advancements in Precision Engineering: Innovation and the Future, which was held on October 2024, Tokyo, Japan, the scientific research entitled “Integrative analysis and verification of pressure […]
At International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Volume 211, October 2024, 105257, the scientific research entitled “Comparative analysis and enhancement of conical component calculation under internal pressure in European pressure vessel Standards” was presented. The scientific […]
At International Journal of Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (IJMECH), Vol.12, No.4, November 2023, the scientific research entitled “ENHANCEMENTS TO THE EUROPEAN PRESSURE VESSEL CODES: A FOCUS ON CONICAL COMPONENTS UNDER INTERNAL PRESSURE” was presented. The scientific […]
At ICASEM 2023, which was held on August 27, 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the scientific research entitled “Revisiting the Calculation of the Moment of Inertia in Stiffening Rings in Cones: A Critical Analysis and New Approach” was […]
At 9th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM’23), which was held on August 06-08, 2023 at Brunel University, London, United Kingdom, the scientific research entitled “Development and Validation of a Tubesheet Geometry Generator Tool […]
VCLAVIS Software beta testing has commenced. All interested users may simply subscribe on app.vclavis.com (free subscription) and contribute to the formation and finalizing of this new and powerful tool for pressure vessel mechanical calculations. Beta version fully […]
MyCompany Projects completed the implementation of the research project entitled “Intelligent Mechanical Design System for the optimal design and analysis of pressure vessels”, with acronym “vClavis”, code T2ΕδΚ04885 and code MIS 5095057 within the framework of the […]
At IIARP, which was held on August 27, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the scientific research entitled “Revisiting the Calculation of the Moment of Inertia in Stiffening Rings in Cones: A Critical Analysis and New Approach” was […]
At MCM, which was held on 6 – 8 August 2023 at Brunel University in London, the scientific research entitled “Development and Validation of a Tubesheet Geometry Generator Tool for Efficient Heat Exchanger Design” was presented. The […]
