When the continuous rings for support lugs box is checked what is the assumption for the width of these rings? Is the ring on bottom the same width/thickness as the top plate/ring?
The graphic depiction shows the bottom ring at the full width of the bottom plate. Is this truly the case?
Why...
Got a new computer and loaded AutoCAD 2009 and now the "Quick Access Toolbar" is missing and I cannot find a place to turn it on or bring it back. I'm sure it is something simple. The "Quick Access Toolbar" is supposed to be right next to the big red "A" on the upper left of the screen...
Previously you could put (4) lugs on a horizontal vessel...now it won't allow you more than (2).
Why the change from allowing multiple lugs to now only allowing (2)?
Thanks.
In designing the same vessel using several different PV softwares a question has arose.
Compress is designing the head straight flange using the total design length. It is just a small piece and it is attached to the head. So, the head will provide support. If you consider the analogy of a...
I know you already know that there are issues, but it is not just the left margin but ALL of them are messed up when you try to print.
http://www.codeware.com/support/faq/1201.html
This is extremely annoying and inconvenient and I hope it is resolved soon.
Brian
I tried to read it all as it was installing but got distracted.
Can you post a list of all the new features or things changed with the update that I downloaded today?
Thank.
Brian
The "rings" only take flat bar common sizes, thus the size I wish to use to utilize drop from the shell plate is not available. I know it works as I've done other calculations to support the different rings, but the customer wants to see it in COMPRESS.
I tried the "user defined" category...
From COMPRESS: Pressure during the shop hydro test exceeds 90% of the head plastic buckling pressure = ???? psi. The minimum thickness recommended by the ECCS formula = 0.???? in.
I found one thread on the ECCS formula but not much else. Can someone provide me a reference or link?
Thanks.
Brian
Never had an occasion to think about it before, but one has presented itself where the lifting lugs, probably trunnions due to a bolted connection top (vertical vessel), will have to be placed on the jacketed portion of a vessel. It is only jacketed at the top and goes too far down to make...
I have just noticed this message appearing in the flange dialogue box no matter what nozzle type I have selected (usually 1-4) or what type flange or flange material I select. Doesn't seem right.
Brian
Trying to find out how to turn this option "off" as far as just doing some general calculation for bid purposes. It keeps showing up in the printout listing (even if it is just a blank page) but never in the listing before printing. What is going on? I've never noticed it before and I can't...
I use COMPRESS everyday and it has been a "learn by doing" process over the years.
I was wondering if any of the 3 seminars you are offering in October in Houston would be truly beneficial to someone who is not new to COMPRESS, even the "training" one on just COMPRESS.
I've been to some...
2" s.s. nozzle in shell designed for 150 psig @ 400F jacketed by a 3" c.s. nozzle designed for 260 psig @ 450F
I can't find anything in ASME Sect XIII Div 1 that addresses this specifically => What tells me the reducing flange has to be rated to withstand the jacketing nozzle pressure and temp...
This is a tangent from the used fire extinguisher air tank (bomb) thread I started. I'd really like to find out more information about separating air compressors and their tanks. Several folks mentioned studies and projects in the other thread, but I was unsure if there was anything...
I'm trying to discourage someone doing such as a "bad idea" and would like to hear your thoughts.
1. Typical red 3 gallon fire extinguisher is one that has been taken out of service due to time limits
2. Top nozzle has been replaced by a welding in a coupling
3. Mounting tabs welded onto shell...
Good morning.
Typically, we use a standardized detail that makes the fillet welds (inside and out) the same thickness as the skirt, on the skirt to base ring connection. However, due to bolt circle limitations (just not enough room for such a huge fillet weld and get the nuts on there) and a...
I've got an old drawing w/ SA 280 listed as a material. It was replaced in 1953 w/ A 335 I believe, but I'm not sure which grade as I can't find any more information than that.
I'm looking for some help. Thanks.
Brian
Given:
174" ID Autoclave Side Hinged Door w/ accessories
Weight: 30,000 lbs (just picture it like opening a door in your house, only larger and heavier!)
5" bore hydraulic cylinder to open door
Thrust bearing holding weight of door
Pump pressure available 1500 psi
The cylinder is capable of...
I've read numerous threads/posts on the subject and perhaps even started a similar one before...but I was wondering just how hard it would be for me to obtain my PE.
I am soon to be 37 years old, wife, two pre-school boys and generally work a 50 hour work week, sometimes more, sometimes less...
Description: Male snap end like found on boat covers. Secured w/ a phillips head machine screw into a threaded and tapered sleeve that is pressed into a pre-drilled hole. The male end snaps are about 1/4" OD.
I'm missing several on a custom car cover and would like to just replace all the...
