Challenge of the Month — March 2026

Short Description:
Calculate, using VCLAVIS, the required thickness of a stationary tubesheet for a floating type heat exchanger with immersed floating head (TEMA AES) according to ASME and EN 13445, then compare the results.

Design Data:
Download the official problem statement and technical data

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Submission  Guidelines  :

Calculations must be performed using VCLAVIS.

To participate, please submit two (2) PDF documents:

1) ASME solution (PDF)

2) EN 13445 solution (PDF)


In your submission email, also refer:

1) The two (2) main reasons EN 13445 provides different results than ASME for this case

2) Your Name and Surname

3) Company / role (optional)

4) Country (optional)

 Submission email :
 info@vclavis.com

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Key Dates :

Submission deadline: March 25, 2026
Winner announcement: March 31, 2026

Prize Details :

The selected participant for this challenge will receive:

  • One-month VCLAVIS Professional license
  • Featured spotlight on the VCLAVIS LinkedIn page
  • Certificate of Technical Excellence

Winner Announcement:

Winner Name:

Winner Surname:

Company / Role:

Country:

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