firetube,steam boiler,designing software

please help;
other than:
1)

http://www.vganapthy.tripod.com/boilers.html

2)

http://computereng.com

Do you have information about professional designing firetube steam boiler software?
thanks
Best regards

 

[Goorah]

I doubt that there is any "public domain" boiler design software. Each manufacturer has their own proprietary (secret) methods to design their boilers which required a big investment on their part; so they are not about to give it away!

 

[MJCronin]

rousta,

Most design engineers find a maximum heat load for thier buildings and/or process and then go out and purchase a boiler(s) that will meet the maximum need

Firetube boiler designs are the result of both design/heat transfer analysis as well as experience.... This is a very mature area of engineering. Many boiler design firms have settledon standard designs and appropriate sizes that will meet the market demand.

Is your question really about "steam system" design ? or sizing maximum boiler demand for a prospective installation ?

If so, there are software packages available for these kinds of investigations..

MJC

 

[Goorah]

MJC:

You make a very good point about boiler design being a mature science. A very big issue here is codes and design approval and recognition by bodies such as ASME, OSHA and insurance companies. Gaining these approvals can cost millions of $ and thousands of man hours.

 

Check out

http://FireCAD2000.tripod.com

for Boiler Design Softwares