Pressure vessels are critical components in industries ranging from oil and gas to pharmaceuticals, where their safety and reliability are paramount. To ensure their stability throughout their lifecycle, it is essential to consider not just their design […]
Designing static equipment in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME VIII DIV.1) requires careful consideration of material toughness, especially for vessels operating in low-temperature environments. Impact testing, typically Charpy V-notch, […]
Thin cylindrical shells under external pressure – such as those found in vacuum vessels, underwater pipelines, and jackets – are vulnerable to elastic buckling. The safe design of such shells is addressed by two main regulatory traditions: […]
Introduction Nozzle local load analysis is a critical aspect of pressure vessel and piping design. External forces and moments from connected piping can significantly impact the integrity of the nozzle-shell junction, potentially leading to failure if not […]
Introduction Nozzle openings in pressure vessels weaken the pressure boundary, requiring adequate compensation to maintain structural integrity. Examination of nozzles is a critical part in pressure vessel calculations, hence this article examines the main methods for nozzle […]
Pressure vessel analysis traditionally focuses on containing gases or liquids, where pressure calculations are well-established. However, when handling bulk materials such as pellets, powders, or granules, the pressure distribution inside the vessel differs significantly from that of […]
Verification under external pressure is one of the most critical aspects of pressure vessel design due to the risk of elastic or inelastic buckling. The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) provides two primary divisions for […]
VCLAVIS – Software for Pressure Vessel Design, is proud to announce the launch of its new VCLAVIS AI Assistant, an integrated chat feature powered by OpenAI. This groundbreaking update is designed to transform how users interact with […]
Examine printed output and learn how to evaluate the reports.
Adding the rest of the shell components. Shell flanges at cover, shell cover cylinder and head. With these components the heat exchanger body is complete.
Adding the rest of the channel components. Channel cylinder, body flange at cover, and channel cover (blind)
Proceed in calculating a floating head attached on the floating tubesheet. Typical AES formation.
Create a tube bundle and evaluate it. Attach the bundle on the stationary tubesheet and proceed in creating the floating tubesheet.
Learn how to intersect the tubesheet among the shell and channel body flanges. Learn how to create a tubesheet.
Calculate the channel flange at tubesheet. Along with the shell flange, these two entrap the tubesheet. See how the flanges affect each other. Calculate both flanges for the worst case scenario.
Calculate the main shell and the first flange connected on the stationary tubesheet of AES heat exchanger. Use rigorous flange analysis.
We’re excited to introduce the latest update to the VCLAVIS app, delivering a refreshed look, enhanced performance, and an improved user experience across the board – alongside a major behind-the-scenes upgrade to our core technology. This version […]
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 […]
