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Shells and Heads
Purpose, Scope and Technical Basis (Shells)
API 579 Introduction
Purpose, Scope, and Technical Basis
Discussion of Results (Shells)
Shells/Heads Tab
Item Number
Description
Analysis Type
Design Internal Pressure (Shells and Heads)
Design Temperature for Internal Pressure (Shells and Heads)
Design External Pressure (Shells and Heads)
Design Temperature for External Pressure (Shells and Heads)
Material Name
Joint Efficiency for Longitudinal Seams
Include Hydrostatic Head Component
Operating Liquid Density
Height of Liquid Column (Operating)
Height of Liquid Column (Hydrotest)
Geometry Tab
Type of Shell or Head
Design Length of Section
Design Length for Cylinder Volume Calculations
Half Apex Angle for Conical Sections
Aspect Ratio for Elliptical Heads
Inside Crown Radius for Torispherical Heads
Inside Knuckle Radius
Length of Straight Flange
Attachment Factor for Flat Head
Large Diameter for Noncircular Flat Heads
Diameter Basis (Shells and Heads)
Diameter of Shell/Head
Minimum Thickness of Pipe or Plate
Nominal Thickness of Pipe or Plate
Corrosion Allowance
Type of Reinforcing Ring
Bar Options
Width of Reinforcing Ring
Thickness of Reinforcing Ring
Section Options
Moment of Inertia of Reinforcing Ring
Cross Sectional Area of Reinforcing Ring
Distance from Ring Centroid to Shell Surface
Size of Fillet Weld Leg Connecting Ring to Shell
Ring Type to Satisfy Inertia and Area Requirements
Weld Ring Attachment Style
Location of Ring
Ring Angle Rolled the Hard Way?
Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Skip UG-16(b) Minimum Thickness Calculation
Is Jacket Present?
Is the ring attached to both inner shell and outer jacket?
Optional Data Tab
Overriding Values
User MAWP
Longitudinal Minimum Required Thickness
Circumferential Minimum Required Thickness
Longitudinal Membrane Stress
Circumferential Membrane Stress
RSFA (Remaining Strength Factor Allowable)
Supplemental Loads
Shell Orientation
Depth of Head
Saddle Contact Angle
Distance from Saddle to Vessel Tangent
Maximum Saddle Reaction Force
Flaw Location Along Vessel
Axial Force, F
Shear Force, V
Bending Moment, Mx
Bending Moment, My
Torsional Moment, Mt
Joint Effeciency, Circumferential Seams
Compute Remaining Life
RLife Computation Approach
Print Intermediate RLife Results
Corrosion Rate Per Year
Pit Size
Diameter
Depth
Region Size
S dim
C dim
Density
Couple Spacing
Jacket Tab
Jacket Type (fig. 9-2)
Closure Type (fig. 9-5)
Jacket Longitudinal Joint Efficiency
Inner Shell External Corrosion Allowances
Design Temperature
Pressure Pj
Inside Diameter Dj
Thickness tj
Half Apex Angle
Length for Volume Calculation
Design Length SL
Jacket Head Thickness
Aspect Ratio
Inside Crown Radius
Knuckle Radius
Jacket Head Type
Closure Bar Thickness
Closure Bar Corrosion Allowance
API 579 (FFS) Tab
Flaw Type
Flaw Location
Near Axisymmetric Structural Discontinuity
Distance of the First Data Point to the Discontinuity
Distance of Head Tangent from Skirt Weld Seams
Proximity to Cone End
Cone Diameter At That End
User Specified, Lv
Pitting Type
Long/Merid. Dir. (s)
Circumferential Dir.
Uniform Metal Loss
LMSD
Measurement Type
Groove Options
Radius, gr
Length, gl
Depth, gd
Width, gw
Orientation, Beta
Critical Exposure Temperature
Profile Option
Profile Type
Grid Size Circumferential Direction
Grid Size Longitudinal/Meridional Direction
Number of Points
Data Measurement
Point Measurement Data Dialog Box
Thickness
Profile Measurement Data Dialog Box
Circumferential Planes
Longitudinal Planes
Enter CTPs Dialog Box
Enter Pitting Information Dialog Box
P_k
Theta_k
d_ik
w_ik
d_jk
w_jk
Results
Nozzles
Purpose, Scope, and Technical Basis (Nozzles)
Nozzle Tab
Item Number
Description
Import Nozzle Data from WRC 107(537)
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature for Internal Pressure
Design External Pressure
Shell Design Length for External Pressure
Print Intermediate Calculations for External Pressure
Design Temperature for External Pressure
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure New and Cold
Include Hydrostatic Head Component
Operating Liquid Density
Height of Liquid Column (Operating)
Geometry Tab
Nozzle Diameter Basis
Nozzle Size and Thickness Basis
Nominal Schedule of Nozzle
Actual Thickness of Nozzle (0 if Nominal)
Nominal Diameter of Nozzle
Required Thickness of Nozzle (Computed if 0.0)
Nozzle Corrosion Allowance
Joint Efficiency of Shell Seam Through Which Nozzle Passes
Joint Efficiency of Nozzle Neck
Insert or Abutting Nozzle
Nozzle Outside Projection
Weld Leg Size for Fillet Between Nozzle Shell or Pad
Depth of Groove Weld Between Nozzle and Vessel
Nozzle Inside Projection
Weld Leg for Fillet Between Nozzle Inside of Shell
Is there a reinforcing pad?
Pad Outside Diameter Along Vessel Surface
Pad Thickness
Pad Weld Leg Size at Outside Diameter
Depth of Groove Weld Between Pad and Nozzle Neck
For split pads, reduce area A5 by 75% per UG-37(h)?
Miscellaneous Tab
Is the nozzle outside the 80% diameter limit?
Do you want to modify the reinforcement limit?
Physical Maximum for Nozzle Diameter Limit
Physical Maximum for Nozzle Thickness Limit
Is this a manway or access/inspection opening?
Perform area calculations for small nozzles?
Neglect Areas
Do you want to rate the attached flange?
Class for Attached B16.5 Flange
Grade of Attached B16.5 Flange
ASME Code Weld Type
Is this compressed air, water, or steam service?
Is this welded pipe?
Do not skip iterative failure thickness calcs.?
ASME Large Nozzle Calculation Option
Shell/Head Tab
Type of Shell
Aspect Ratio for Elliptical Heads
Inside Crown Radius for Torispherical Heads
Inside Knuckle Radius
Half Apex Angle for Conical Sections
Attachment Factor for Flat Head
Large Diameter for Noncircular Flat Heads
Is this a lateral nozzle (Y-angle)?
Is this a Radial Nozzle?
Offset Distance from Cylinder/Head Centerline (L1)
Angle Between Nozzle and Shell Centerlines
Shell Diameter Basis
Diameter of Shell/Head (not crown radius)
Actual Thickness of Shell
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Enter Required Thicknesses?
Required Shell Thickness for Int. P.
Required Shell Thickness for Ext. P.
Required Shell Thickness for Hydro
Results
Actual Nozzle Diameter Thickness
Required Thickness of Shell and Nozzle
UG-45 Minimum Nozzle Neck Thickness
Required and Available Areas
Selection of Reinforcing Pad
Large Diameter Nozzle Calculations
Effective Material Diameter and Thickness Limits
Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Weld Size Calculations
Weld Strength Calculations
Failure Path Calculations
Iterative Results Per Pressure, Area, And UG-45
Conical Sections
Cone Design Tab (Conical Sections)
Item Number
Description
Design Internal Pressure
Design Internal Temperature
Design External Pressure
Take Cone as Lines of Support for External Pressure?
Design External Temperature
Cone Material
Cone Long. Joint Efficiency
Cone Circ. Joint Efficiency
Cone Corrosion Allowance
Cone Geometry Tab (Conical Sections)
Cone Diameter Basis
Cone Diameter at Small End
Cone Diameter at Large End
Cone Half Apex Angle
Cone Axial Length
Cone Actual Thickness
Are there axial forces on the cone?
Total Axial Force on Large End for Internal Pressure
Total Axial Force on Large End for External Pressure
Total Axial Force on Small End for Internal Pressure
Total Axial Force on Small End for External Pressure
Small Cylinder and Large Cylinder Tabs (Conical Sections)
Cylinder Joint Efficiency
Cylinder Actual Thickness
Cylinder Corrosion Allowance
Cylinder Axial Length
Reinforcing Ring
Location of Reinforcing Ring
Radial Width of Reinforcing Ring
Axial Thickness of Reinforcing Ring
Moment of Inertia of Reinforcing Ring
Cross Sectional Area of Reinforcing Ring
Distance to Centroid of Reinforcing Ring
Knuckle Bend Radius
Knuckle Thickness
Results
Internal Pressure Results
External Pressure Results
Reinforcement Calculations Under Internal Pressure
Reinforcement Calculations Under External Pressure
Floating Heads
Head Tab
Item Number
Description
Type of Floating Head (ASME App. 1-6)
Tube Side (Internal) Design Pressure
Shell Side (External) Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Head Material
Inside Crown Radius of Head
Actual Thickness of Head
Tube Side (Internal) Corrosion Allowance
Shell Side (External) Corrosion Allowance
Flange/Bolts Tab
Flange Material
Outside Diameter of Flange
Inside Diameter of Flange
Actual Thickness of Flange
Bolt Material
Diameter of Bolt Circle
Thread Series
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Number of Bolts
Select Bolt Size (Floating Heads)
Gasket Tab
Full Face Gasket Option
Flange Face Outer Diameter
Flange Face Inner Diameter
Gasket Outer Diameter
Gasket Inner Diameter
Gasket Factor m
Gasket Design Seating Stress y
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Column for Gasket Seating (I, II)
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin Width
Length
Width
Gasket Factor m (Partition Gasket)
Flange Face Facing Sketch (Partition Gasket)
Column for Partition Gasket Seating
Gasket Thickness (Partition Gasket)
Nubbin Width (Partition Gasket)
Miscellaneous Tab
Distance from Flange Centroid to Head Centerline, hr
Distance from Flange Top to Flange/Head Intersection
Is the Flange Slotted?
Perform Soehrens Calculation?
Inside Depth of Flange (Flange Face to Attached Head)
Is There a Backing Ring?
Backing Ring Material
Backing Ring Inside Diameter
Backing Ring Actual Thickness
Number of Splits in Backing Ring
Mating Flange Loads
Mating Flange Bolt Load, Operating, WM1
Mating Flange Bolt Load, Seating, WM2
Mating Design Bolt Load, W
Flanges
Purpose, Scope, and Technical Basis (Flanges)
Flange Data Tab
Item Number
Description
Type of Flange
Number of Splits in the Ring
Weld Leg at Back of Ring
Analysis Type
Print Final Results for Given Thickness?
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Flange Material
Flange Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Flange Inside Diameter
Flange Diameter
Flange Outside Diameter
Shell Material
Are the Hub and Attached Shell Material the Same?
Hub/Bolts Data Tab
Flange Face Outer Diameter
Flange Face Inner Diameter
Flange Face Figure
Gasket Outer Diameter
Gasket Inner Diameter
Hub Thickness, Small End
Hub Thickness, Large End
Hub Length
Bolt Material
Diameter of Bolt Circle
Thread Series
Select Bolt Size
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Number of Bolts
Use Full Flange Design Bolt Load (S*Ab)?
Gasket Data Tab (Flanges)
Gasket Factor m
Gasket Design Seating Stress y
Table 2-5.1 Gasket Materials and Contact Facings
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Column for Gasket Seating (I,II)
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin Width
Full Face Gasket Option
Is There a Partition Gasket?
Length of Partition Gasket
Width of Gasket Partition
Gasket Factor m
Gasket Design Seating Stress y
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Column for Gasket Seating (I,II)
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin Width (Partition Gasket)
Specify External Loads?
Node Number (optional)
Axial Force
Bending Moment
Mating Flange Loads?
Mating Flange Bolt Load, Operating, WM1
Mating Flange Bolt Load, Seating, WM2
Mating Flange Bolt Load, Design, W
Apply Corrosion to the Flange Thickness?
Compute Thickness Based on Flange Rigidity
Results (Flanges)
TEMA Tubesheets
Purpose, Scope, and Technical Basis (TubeSheets)
Shell Tab (TEMA Tubesheets)
Item Number
Merge Shell
Description
Tubesheet Design Code
TEMA Edition
Shell Design Pressure
Shell Design Temperature
Material
Shell Wall Thickness
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Shell Inside Diameter
Shell Mean Metal Temperature
Channel Tab (TEMA Tubesheet)
Channel Design Pressure
Merge Shell
Metal Design Temperature
Material
Channel Wall Thickness
Channel Corrosion Allowance
Channel Inside Diameter
Tube Mean Metal Temperature
Tubes Tab (TEMA Tubesheets)
Tube Design Temperature
Tube Material
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Number of Holes
Pattern
Outside Diameter
Pitch
Is this a Welded Tube (not Seamless)?
Tube to Tubesheet Joint Information?
Differential Design Pressure (Used if > 0.0)
Straight Tube Length measured between
Straight Length of Tubes
End Condition k
Maximum Unsupported Length, SL
Length of Expanded Portion of Tube
Perimeter of Tube Layout (if needed)
Area of Tube Layout (if needed)
Diameter of Outer Tube Limit Circle
Area of Untubed Lanes (AL)
Number of Grooves in Tube Hole
Tubesheet Tab (TEMA Tubesheets)
Type of Tubesheet
Tubesheet Metal Design Temperature
Material
Tubesheet Extended as Flange?
Tubesheet Gasket
Depth of Groove in Tubesheet (if any)
Tubesheet Thickness
Tubesheet Corrosion Allowance (Shell Side)
Tubesheet Corrosion Allowance (Channel side)
G Dimension for Stationary Tubesheet
Tubesheet Class
How are Tubesheets Clamped?
Expansion Joint Tab (TEMA Tubesheets)
Expansion Joint Type
Design Option
Expansion Joint Calculation Method
User input Spring Rate Corroded
User input Spring Rate Uncorroded
Expansion Joint Inside Diameter
Expansion Joint OD
Expansion Joint Flange Wall Thickness (te)
Expansion Joint Flange Corrosion Allowance
Expansion Joint Material
Expansion Joint Knuckle Offset Inside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Offset Outside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Radius Inside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Radius Outside
Num. of Flexible Shell Elements
Shell Cylinder Length (Li)
Is there an outer cylinder?
Elastic Modulus, optional (computed if zero)
Run Option
Poisson's Ratio
Desired Cycle Life, Cycles
Print Detailed Expansion Joint Calculations?
Dialog Boxes
Browse Data Dialog Box
Tube to Tubesheet Joint Input Dialog Box
Fillet Weld Length
Groove Weld Leg
Tube Joint Strength Type
Design Strength
Method for Tube-Tubesheet Joint Allowance Load
Tube-Tubesheet Joint Type
Is Tube-Tubesheet Joint Tested?
ASME Tube Joint Reliability Factor
Tube Expansion, Po
Differential Thermal Expansion, PT
Tubesheet Extended as Flange Dialog Box (TEMA Tubesheets)
Outside Diameter of Flanged Portion
Thickness of Extended Portion of Tubesheet
Bolt Circle Diameter
Thread Series
Select Bolt Size
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Number of Bolts
Bolt Material
Fillet Weld Between Flange and Shell/Channel
Is the Bolt Load transferred to the Tubesheet?
Ratio of Required Thickness of Tubesheet Flanged Extension/Tubesheet (Optional)
Operating Flange Bolt Load (Wm1)
Seating Flange Bolt Load (Wm2)
Flange Design Bolt Load (W)
Tubesheet/Shell Junction Stress Reduction Option
Multiple Load Cases Dialog Box (TEMA Tubesheets)
Shell-side Vacuum Pressure
Channel-side Vacuum Pressure
Tubesheet Exchanger Dialog Box
Shell Metal Temperature at Tubesheet Rim
Channel Metal Temperature at Tubesheet at Rim
Tubesheet Metal Temperature at Tubesheet Rim
Modulus of Elasticity
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Tubesheet Gasket Dialog Box (TEMA Tubesheet)
Flange Face Inner Diameter
Flange Face Outer Diameter
Gasket Inner Diameter
Gasket Outer Diameter
Flange Face Figure
Flange Hub Thickness, Small End
Flange Hub Thickness, Large End
Gasket Factors m/y
Gasket Factors y
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Flange Face Facing Column (Gasket Materials and Contact Facings)
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin Width
Full Face Gasket Option
Table 2-5.1 Gasket Materials and Contact Facings
Length of Partition Gasket
Width of Partition Gasket
Shell Band Properties Dialog Box
Shell Band Material
Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet
Shell Band Corrosion Allowance
Length of Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet, front end L1
Length of Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet, rear L1
Outer Cylinder Dialog Box
Outer Cylinder on the Thick Expansion Joint
Outer Cylindrical Element Corrosion Allowance
Outer Cylindrical Element Length (Lo)
Outer Cylindrical Element Material
Fixed Tubesheet Exchanger Dialog Box
Tubesheet Mean Metal Temperature
Is This a Kettle Type Tubesheet?
Run Multiple Load Cases for Fixed Tubesheet?
Kettle Tubesheet
Port Cylinder Length
Port Cylinder Thickness
Mean Diameter of Port Cylinder
Kettle Cylinder Length
Kettle Cylinder Thickness
Mean Diameter of Kettle Cylinder
Axial Length of Kettle Cone
Kettle Cone Thickness
Results (Tubesheets)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ASME or TEMA Expansion Joints
ASME Tubesheets
Purpose, Scope, and Technical Basis
Shell Tab (ASME Tubesheets)
Item Number
Description
Merge Shell
Shell Design Pressure
Shell Maximum Operating Pressure
Shell Minimum Operating Pressure
Merge TEMA Tubesheets
Shell Wall Thickness
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Shell Inside Diameter
Shell Design Temperature
Material
Shell Circumferential Joint Efficiency (Esw)
Channel Tab (ASME Tubesheet)
Channel Type
Merge Shell
Channel Design Pressure
Channel Maximum Operating Pressure
Channel Minimum Operating Pressure
Channel Wall Thickness
Channel Corrosion Allowance
Channel Inside Diameter
Channel Design Temperature
Material
Tubes Tab (ASME Tubesheet)
Tube Design Temperature
Material
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Number of Holes
Pattern
Outside Diameter
Pitch
Does this Tube have a Longitudinal Weld?
Tube to Tubesheet Joint Information?
Tube to Tubesheet Joint Input Dialog Box
Fillet Weld Length
Groove Weld Leg
Tube Joint Strength Type
Design Strength
Method for Tube-Tubesheet Joint Allowance Load
Tube-Tubesheet Joint Type
Is Tube-Tubesheet Joint Tested?
ASME Tube Joint Reliability Factor
Compute Po & Pt
Tube Expansion, Po
Differential Thermal Expansion, PT
Radius to Outermost Tube Hole Center
Distance between Innermost Tube Centers (UL)
Length of Expanded Portion of Tube
Pass Partition Groove Depth (hg)
Perimeter of Tube Layout (if needed)
Area of Tube Layout (if needed)
Straight Length of Tubes
Straight Tube Length measured between
End Condition k
Maximum Unsupported Length, SL
Tubesheet Tab (ASME Tubesheet)
Type of Tubesheet
Tubesheet Exchanger Dialog Box
Shell Metal Temperature at Tubesheet Rim
Channel Metal Temperature at Tubesheet at Rim
Tubesheet Metal Temperature at Tubesheet Rim
Modulus of Elasticity
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Minimum Design and Differential Pressures and Printout Options
Multiple Load Cases Dialog Box
Shell-side Vacuum Pressure
Channel-side Vacuum Pressure
Use the Differential Pressure Design?
Differential Design Pressue (used if > 0)
Select Load Cases for Detailed Printout
Tubesheet/Shell Junction Stress Reduction Option
Expansion Joint Type
Floating Tubesheet Exchanger Type
Tubesheet Metal Design Temperature
Material
Tubesheet Thickness
Tubesheet Corrosion Allowance (Shell Side)
Tubesheet Corrosion Allowance (Channel side)
Outside Diameter of Tubesheet
Outside Diameter of Stepped Tubesheet
Stepped Tubesheet
Is this a stepped tubesheet
Flat on tube side
Step 1 (Tube Side)
Step 1 Diameter (dt1)
Step 1 Depth (ht1)
Step 2 (Tube Side)
Step 2 Diameter (dt2)
Step 2 Depth (ht2)
Flat on Shell Side
Step 1 (Shell Side)
Step 1 Diameter (ds1)
Step 1 Depth (hs1)
Step 2 (Shell Side)
Step 2 Diameter (ds2)
Step 2 Depth (hs2)
Tubesheet Gasket
Tubesheet Gasket/Bolting Input Dialog Box
Flanged Portion Inner Diameter
Flanged Portion Outer Diameter
Flange Face Inner Diameter
Flange Face Outer Diameter
Gasket Inner Diameter
Gasket Outer Diameter
Flange Face Figure
Flange Hub Thickness, Small End
Flange Hub Thickness, Large End
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Flange Face Facing Column
Table 2-5.1 Gasket Materials and Contact Facings
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin Width
Full Face Gasket Option
Length of Partition Gasket
Width of Partition Gasket
Gasket Factors m/y
Gasket Factors y
Flange Face Facing Sketch
Flange Face Facing Column (Gasket Materials and Contact Facings)
Partition Gasket Thickness
Partition Gasket Nubbin Width
Thread Series
Bolt Root Area
Bolt Circle Diameter
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Fillet Weld Between Flange and Shell/Channel
Number of Bolts
Bolt Material
Operating Flange Bolt Load (Wm1)
Seating Flange Bolt Load (Wm2)
Flange Design Bolt Load (W)
Tubesheet Integral With
Tubesheet Extended as Flange?
Thickness of Extended Portion of Tubesheet
Is the Bolt Load transferred to the Tubesheet?
Dimension G for Backing Ring
Enter Shell Band (UHX-13.6)
Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet
Shell Band Corrosion Allowance
Length of Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet, front end L1
Length of Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet, rear L1
Shell Band Material
Area of Untubed Lanes (AL)
Is Exchange in Creep Range (skip EP, use 35 for SPS)?
Expansion Joint Tab (ASME Tubesheet)
Design Option
Expansion Joint Calculation Method
User input Spring Rate Corroded
User input Spring Rate Uncorroded
Expansion Joint Inside Diameter
Expansion Joint OD
Expansion Joint Flange Wall Thickness (te)
Expansion Joint Flange Corrosion Allowance
Expansion Joint Material
Expansion Joint Knuckle Offset Inside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Offset Outside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Radius Inside
Expansion Joint Knuckle Radius Outside
Num. of Flexible Shell Elements
Shell Cylinder Length (Li)
Is there an outer cylinder?
Outer Cylinder Dialog Box
Outer Cylinder on the Thick Expansion Joint
Outer Cylindrical Element Corrosion Allowance
Outer Cylindrical Element Length (Lo)
Outer Cylindrical Element Material
Desired Cycle Life, Cycles
Print Detailed Expansion Joint Calculations?
Elastic Modulus, optional (computed if zero)
Run Option
Poisson's Ratio
Results (ASME Tubesheets)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ASME or TEMA Expansion Joints
Horizontal Vessels
Saddle Wear Plate Design
Vessel Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Item Number
Description
Vessel Design Pressure
Vessel Design Temperature
Corrosion Allowance
Density of Stored Liquid
Liquid Height from bottom of Tank (used if > 0)
Extra Weight ie. (platforms, insulation, piping)
Saddle Reaction Force Factor
Distance from Vessel Centerline to Saddle Base
Check Saddle Webs & Base Plate?
Apply Wind Loads to Vessel?
Apply Seismic Loads to Vessel?
Apply Longitudinal Loads to Vessel?
Stiffening Ring Present?
Shell/Head Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Shell Material
Shell Diameter
Shell Length, Tangent-to-Tangent
Shell Thickness
Shell Joint Efficiency
Type of Head
Aspect Ratio for Elliptical Head
Knuckle Ratio (L/r) for Torisperical Heads
Crown Radius for Torisperical Heads
Head Thickness
Head Joint Efficiency
Shell/Head Diameter Basis
Saddle/Wear Pad Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Distance from Saddle to Vessel Tangent
Saddle Width
Saddle Bearing Angle
Wear Pad Thickness
Wear Pad Extension Above Horn of Saddle
Wear Pad Width
Saddle Webs and Base Plate Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Baseplate Length
Baseplate Thickness
Baseplate Width
Number of Ribs (including outside ribs)
Rib Thickness
Web Thickness
Web Location
Height of Center Web
Design Temperature of Saddle/Baseplate Structure
Saddle/Baseplate/Web/Rib Material
Stiffening Ring Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Stiffening Ring Location
Stiffening Ring Material
Stem of Tee Stiffener, Height (Corroded)
Stem of Tee Stiffener, Thickness (Corroded)
Cross of Tee Stiffener, Width (Corroded)
Cross of Tee Stiffener, Thickness (Corroded)
Moment of Inertia of Stiffening Ring
Cross Sectional Area of Stiffening Ring
Distance to Ring Centroid from Shell Surface
Height of Stiffener from Shell Surface
Longitudinal Loads Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Friction Coefficient Mu
User-Defined Longitudinal Force
Seismic Loads Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Seismic Zone Identifier
User-Entered Seismic Factor Cs
Wind Loads Tab (Horizontal Vessels)
Additional Area (Insulation Area, Structures)
User-Defined Wind Pressure on Vessel
Wind Design Code
Force Coefficient
Importance Factor (I)
Basic Wind Speed (V)
Wind Exposure
Height of Vessel Centerline Above Grade
Type of Hill
Height of Hill or Escarpment (H)
Distance to Site (x)
Distance to Crest
Results
Rectangular Vessels
Vessel Tab
Item Number
Description
Design Internal Pressure (Rectangular Vessel)
Design Temperature
Vessel Corrosion Allowance
Shell Section Material
Figure Number for Type of Vessel
Figure A1 Options
Design External Pressure
Modulus of Elasticity
Length of Vessel
Figure A2 Options
Modulus of Elasticity
Design External Pressure
Length of Vessel
Min. Thick of 2nd Long-Side Plate (t22)
Figure A3 Options
Radius of Corner Section
Figure A4 Options
Stay Plate / Reinforcement Material
Pitch Distance Between Reinforcing Members
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Delta (Figure A4)
Figure A5 Options
Stay Plate / Reinforcement Material
Pitch Distance Between Reinforcing Members
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Delta
Radius of Corner Section
Figure A6 Options
Stay Plate / Reinforcement Material
Pitch Distance Between Reinforcing Members
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Delta
Radius of Corner Section
Short-Side Unreinforced Length Dimension (L11)
Long-Side Unreinforced Length Dimension (L21)
Figure A7 Options
Stay Plate / Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t4)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate/Rod Welded to the End Plate?
Figure A7-B Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t4)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate Welded to the End Plate?
Pitch Distance Between Bars
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Figure A8 Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t4)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate Welded to the End Plate?
Pitch Distance Between Bars of Diameter t3
Pitch Distance Between Bars of Diameter t4
Figure A8-B Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t4)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate Welded to the End Plate
Pitch Distance Between Bars of Diameter t3
Pitch Distance Between Bars of Diameter t4
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Figure B2 Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Pitch Distance Between Reinforcing Members
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Delta
Figure B3 Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t4)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate/Rod Welded to the End Plate?
Figure B3-B Options
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Is the Stay Plate/Rod Welded to the End Plate?
Pitch Distance Between Bars
C-Factor (From UG-47)
Figure C1 Options
Vessel Radius
Length of Vessel
Pressure in 2nd Compartment
Stay Plate/Reinforcement Material
Stay Plate Corrosion Allowance
Min Thick/Dia of Stay Plate/Rod (t3)
Min. Thick of End Closure Plate/Vessel Head (t5)
C-Factor for End Closure Plate/Vessel Head
Short Side Tab (Rectangular Vessels)
Short-Side Length Dimension (H, L1, L3, or 2R)
Min. Thick of Short-Side Plates (t1)
Short-Side Joint Efficiency Factor (Mid-Side)
Corner Section Joint Efficiency Factor
Threaded Holes in Short Side Plate?
Center to Center Distance Between Holes
Diameter of Hole
Depth of Hole
Ligament Efficiencies em / eb
Distance from Neutral Axis ci
Type of Short-Side Reinforcement
Long Side Tab (Rectangular Vessels)
Long-Side Length Dimension (h, L2, L4, or 2R)
Min. Thick of Long-Side Plates (t2)
Long-Side Joint Efficiency Factor (Mid-Side)
Threaded Holes in Long-Side Plates?
Center to Center Distance Between Holes
Diameter of Hole (Long Side)
Depth of Hole
Ligament Efficiencies em / eb
Distance from Neutral Axis ci
Type of Long-Side Reinforcement
Reinforcing Bar Options (Rectangular Vessels)
Outside Distance from Outside of Vessel
Length of Reinforcing Member (If Discontinuous)
Width of Reinforcing Member
Reinforcing Section Options (Rectangular Vessels)
Cross-Sectional Area of Reinforcing Member
Moment of Inertia of Reinforcing Member
Centroid Distance from Outside of Vessel
Outside Distance from Outside of Vessel
Length of Reinforcing Member
Width of Reinforcing Member
Results
Ligament Efficiency Calculations
Reinforcement Calculations
Stress Calculations
Allowable Calculations
Highest Percentage of Allowable Calculations
MAWP Calculations
External Pressure Calculations
Legs and Lugs
Legs and Lugs Tab (Legs and Lugs)
Item Number
Description
Design Pressure
Design Temperature for Internal Pressure
Outside Diameter of Vessel
Shell Thickness
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Tangent to Tangent Length of Vessel
Type of Analysis
Analyze Baseplate?
Moss Baseplate Design Method
AISC Baseplate Design Method
Design
Baseplate Length (B)
Baseplate Width (D)
Baseplate Thickness
Distance from the Edge of the Leg to the Bolt Hole Center
Thread Series
Select Bolt Size
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Corrosion Allowance
Bolt Root Area
Total Number of Bolts per Baseplate
Number of Bolts in Tension per Baseplate
Nominal Compressive Stress of Concrete
Loads Tab
Additional Horizontal Force on Vessel
Location of Horizontal Force Above Base Point
Empty Weight of Vessel
Operating Weight of Vessel
Height of Bottom Tangent Above Base Point
Occasional Load Factor (AISC A5.2)
Apply Wind Loads to Vessel?
Additional Area
Wind Pressure on Vessel
Wind Design Code
Force Coefficient (Cf)
Importance Factor
Basic Wind Speed (V)
Wind Exposure
Type of Hill
Height of Hill or Escarpment (H)
Distance to Site (x)
Distance to Crest (Lh)
Natural Frequency of the Structure (Fn)
Damping Factor (beta)
Apply Seismic Loads to Vessel?
Seismic Zone Identifier
User Entered Seismic Factor Cs
Lifting Lug Tab (Legs and Lugs)
Lug Orientation to Vessel
Contact Width or Height (Perpendicular Lug) of Lifting Lug
Thickness of Lifting Lug
Diameter of Hole in Lifting Lug
Radius of Semi-circular Arc of Lifting Lug
Height of Lug - Center of Hole to Bottom
Offset from Vessel OD to Center of Hole
Minimum Thickness of Fillet Weld Around Lug
Length of Weld Along the Side of Lifting Lug
Length of Weld Along Bottom of Lifting Lug
Lift Orientation (Optional)
Axial Force
Normal Force
Tangential Force
Impact Factor
Support Lug Tab (Legs and Lugs)
Lug with Full Reinforcing Rings?
Number of Support Lugs
Lug Distance from Base Point
Distance from OD to Lug Midpoint
Force Bearing Width
Radial Width of Bottom Plate
Effective Force Bearing Width (lpl)
Thickness of Bottom Plate
Distance Between Gussets (dgp)
Mean Width of Gusset (wgp)
Height of Gussets (hgp)
Thickness of Gussets (tgp)
Radial Width of Top Plate/Ring (wtp)
Thickness of Top Plate/Ring (ttp)
Perform WRC-107 Analysis?
Pad Width/Length
Pad Thickness
Vessel Leg Tab (Legs and Lugs)
Number of Legs
Length of Legs
Effective Leg End Condition Factor K (used in Kl/r)
AISC Member Designation
Orientation to the Vessel Axis
Leg Centerline Diameter
Are the Legs Cross Braced?
Are the Legs Pipe Legs?
Pipe Leg Inside Diameter
Pipe Leg Outside Diameter
Trunnion Tab (Legs and Lugs)
Trunnion Type
Trunnion Outside Diameter
Trunnion Thickness
Projection Length
Bail/Sling Width
Reinforcement
Pad Outside Diameter
Pad Thickness
Ring Outside Diameter
Ring Thickness
Lift Orientation
Axial Force
Normal Force
Tangential Force
Impact Factor
Perform WRC-107 Analysis on Trunnion?
AISC Database Dialog Box
Output
Leg Results
Baseplate Results
Trunnion Results
Pipes and Pads
Pipes and Pads Tab (Pipes and Pads)
Item Number
Description
Design Internal Pressure
Design Temperature
Reinforcing Pad Present?
Reinforcing Pad Material
Pad Diameter Along Vessel Surface
Pad Thickness
Is There an Extruding Outlet?
Thickness, Tx, of extruded outlet
Height, Hx, of extruded outlet
Inside Diameter, DX, of extruded outlet
Results of curvature, Rx, of extruded outlet
Branch Tab (Pipes and Pads)
Branch Material
Branch Material Type
Branch Dimension Basis
Pipe Actual Diameter
Actual Thickness of Branch
Nominal Thickness of Branch
Mill Undertolerance, percent (ie. 12.5)
Branch Corrosion Allowance
Basic Quality Factor for Longitudinal Joints
Angle Between Branch and Header (usually 90)
Does the Branch Penetrate a Header Weld?
Rate the Attached B16.5 Flange?
Class for Attached B16.5 Flange
Grade of Attached B16.5 Flange
Header Tab (Pipes and Pads)
Header Material
Header Material Type
Header Dimension Basis
Header Nominal Diameter
Actual Thickness of Header
Nominal Thickness of Header
Mill Undertolerance, percent (ie.12.5)
Header Corrosion Allowance
Basic Quality Factor for Longitudinal Joints
Output
WRC 107/537 FEA
Design Tab (WRC 107/FEA)
Item Number
Description
Analysis Type
Design Temperature
Attachment Type
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Nozzle Material
Full Length in Circumferential Direction, C11
Full Length in Longitudinal Direction, C22
Fill Type
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Reinforcement Type
Thickness
Reinforcing Pad Diameter
Full Length in Circumferential Direction, C11
Full Length of Pad in Longitudinal Direction, C22P
Hub Thickness
Hub Height
Bevel Height
Insert or Abutting Nozzle?
Nozzle Outside Projection
Nozzle Inside Projection
Thickness of Nozzle Insert (if different)
Weld Leg Size for Fillet between Nozzle and Shell/Pad
Nozzle Fatigue Curve
Merge Shell/Head
Import Nozzle Data from PV Elite
Vessel Tab (WRC 107/FEA)
Vessel Type
Attached Shell Length
Attached Shell Thickness
Design Length of Section
Aspect Ratio for Elliptical Heads
Length of Straight Flange
Inside Crown Radius
Inside Knuckle Radius
Length of Straight Flange
Small End Diameter
Is there a knuckle?
Knuckle Radius at Small End
Knuckle Radius at Large End
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Vessel Material
Nozzle Fatigue Curve
Loads Tab (WRC 107/FEA)
Convention System
WRC 107/537 Load Conventions
Global Load and Direction Conventions
Direction Cosines
Loads
Radial Load P
Longitudinal Shear VL
Circumferential Shear VC
Torsional Moment MT
Circumferential Moment MC
Longitudinal Moment ML
Internal Pressure
Occasional Pressure (Pvar)
Include Pressure Thrust
Nozzle Angle
Override Vessel-Nozzle Angle?
Nozzle Orientation Reference Vector
Nozzle Orientation Angle for the Reference Vector
Nozzle Offset from the Vessel Centerline
Nozzle Distance from Top End of the Vessel
Options Tab (WRC 107/FEA)
WRC 107 Options
WRC 107/537 Version
Interactive Control
Include WRC 107 SIF (Kn, Kb)?
Fillet Radius Between Vessel and Nozzle
Fillet Radius Between Vessel and Pad
Include Pressure Stress Indices per Div. 2?
Compute pressure stress per WRC 368 (no ext loads)?
FEA Options
Specify File Name for FEA
Specify FEA Mesh Density
Fine Mesh Density
Specify S.C.F. for Vessel
Specify S.C.F. for Nozzle
Number of Operating Cycles
Number of Occasional Cycles
Do not cut hole in header for branch?
Consider thermal strains?
Vessel Inside Temperature
Vessel Outside Temperature
Nozzle Inside Temperature
Nozzle Outside Temperature
Run analysis in silent mode?
Preview the finite element mesh?
Other Properties
Cold S.I. Allowable (Smc)
Hot S.I. Allowable (Smh)
Maximum Permissible Stress Intensity Value
Compute Max. Radial Load, Circ. Moment or Long. Moment?
Allowable Stress at Hydrotest Temperature
Results (WRC 107/537/FEA)
WRC 107 Stress Summations
ASME Section VIII Division 2 - Elastic Analysis of Nozzle
WRC 107 Stress Calculations
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and WRC 107
Examples
Base Rings
Base Ring (1) Tab
Item Number
Description
Analyze or Design Basering?
Temperature of Basering (needed if not ambient)
Thickness of Basering
Basering Material
Inside Diameter of Basering
Outside Diameter of Basering
Base Ring (2) Tab
Bolt Material
Diameter of Bolt Circle
Thread Series
Select Bolt Size
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Number of Bolts
Skirt Material
Skirt Thickness
Skirt Temperature
Outside Diameter of Skirt at Base
Skirt Diameter at Bottom Head
Joint Eff. for Skirt Weld at Bottom Head
Miscellaneous Tab (Base Rings)
Nominal Compressive Stress of Concrete
Thickness of Top Ring or Plate (if any)
Radial Width of the Top Ring or Plate (if any)
Rop Ring/Plate Type per Moss
External Corrosion Allowance
Dead Weight of Vessel
Operating Weight of Vessel
Test Weight of Vessel
Operating Moment of Basering
Test Moment on Basering
Are Gussets to be used?
Gusset Plate Material
Thickness of Gusset Plates
Temperature for Gussets (if not ambient)
Height of Gussets
Distance from Bolts to Gussets
Average Width of the Gussets
Number of Gussets per Bolt
Elastic Module for Gusset Plates
Are Stress Multipliers to be used?
Factor for the Skirt Allowable at the Skirt Top
Skirt Comp. Allowable Mult. for (B) at Base (OPE)
Skirt Comp. Allowable Mult. for (B) at Base (TEST)
Skirt Comp. Allowable Mult. for (Sy) at Base (OPE)
Skirt Comp. Allowable Mult. for (Sy) at Base (TEST)
Add a Tailing Lug
Tail Lug Type
Tailing Lug Offset from Centerline
Thickness
Pin Hole Diameter
Weld Size Diameter
Load on Tailing Lug
Lug Height (only if no Top Ring)
Results (Base Rings)
Thin Joints
Expansion Joint Tab (Thin Joints)
Item Number
Description
Design Cycle Life, Number of Cycles
Design Internal Temperature
Design Internal Pressure
Design External Temperature
Design External Pressure
Expansion Joint Bellows Material
Design Length of Section
Thin Joint Type
Mean Diameter, Dm
Distance Between Attachment Weld, Lw
Convolution Mean Radius, r
Reinforcement/Collar Information
Reinforcing Ring Present?
Ring Material Name
Cross Sectional Diameter, Dr
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature, Er (optional)
Elastic Modulus at Ambient Temperature, Era (optional)
Weld Joint Efficiency, Cwr
Fastener Bolt Present?
Bolt Material Name
Effective Length, Lf
Cross Sectional Area, Af
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature, Ef (optional)
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature, Efa (optional)
Collar Present?
Collar Material Name
Cross Sectional Thickness, tc
Cross Sectional Length, Lc
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature, Ec (optional)
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature, Eca (optional)
Weld Joint Efficiency, Cwc
Bellows Tab (Thin Joints)
Poisson's Ratio, vb
Inside Diameter of Bellows, Db
Convolution Depth, w
Convolution Pitch, q
Expansion Joint Opening Per Convolution, deltaq
Number of Convolutions, N
Nominal Thickness of One Ply, t
Number of Piles
End Tangent Length, Lt
Fatigue Strength Reduction Factor, Kg
Material Condition
Elastic Modulus at Design Temperature
Elastic Modulus at Ambient Temperature
Thick Joints
Expansion Joint Tab (Thick Joints)
Item Number
Description
Design Temperature
Expansion Joint Inside Diameter
Expansion Joint Outside Diameter
Expansion Joint Flange Wall Thickness (te)
Expansion Joint Corrosion Allowance
Expansion Joint Material
Expansion Joints Inside Knuckle Offset
Expansion Joint Inside Knuckle Radius
Expansion Joint Outside Knuckle Offset
Expansion Joint Outside Knuckle Radius
Expansion Joint Geometry
Number of Flexible Shell Elements
Shell Tab (Thick Joints)
Shell Inside Diameter
Shell Wall Thickness
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Shell Cylinder Length (Li)
Shell Geometry
Shell Material
Mean Metal Temperature
Miscellaneous Tab (Thick Joints)
Is there an outer cylinder?
Outer Cylindrical Element Thickness
Outer Cylindrical Element Corrosion Allowance
Outer Cylindrical Element Length (Lo)
Outer Cylindrical Element Material
Shellside Design Pressure
Tubeside Design Pressure
Shellside Prime Pressure, Ps'
Shellside Prime Pressure, Ps' (Corr.)
Tubeside Prime Pressure, Pt'
Tubeside Prime Pressure, Pt' (Corr.)
Differential Expansion Pressure, Pd
Differential Expansion Pressure, Pd (Corr)
Desired Cycle Life, Cycles
Differential Expansion?
Shellside Pressure?
Tubeside Pressure?
Shellside + Tubeside Pressure?
Shellside + Differential Expansion?
Tubeside + Differntial Expansion?
Shellside + Tubeside + Differential Expansion?
Results (Thick Joints)
Half Pipes
Shell Tab (Half Pipes)
Item Number
Description
Shell Inside Diameter
Shell Thickness
Shell Internal Pressure
Shell Design Temperature
Shell Material
Shell Corrosion Allowance
Shell Long. Joint Efficiency
Jacket Tab (Half Pipes)
Nominal Pipe Size of Half-Pipe Jacket
Inside Radius of Formed Half-Pipe Jacket (r)
Minimum Thickness of Half-Pipe Jacket
Jacket Design Pressure
Jacket Design Temperature
Jacket Material
Jacket Corrosion Allowance
Discussion of Results
Large Openings
Opening Tab
Item Number (Large Openings)
Description (Large Openings)
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Integral Flat Head Thickness
Opening Inside Diameter
Flat Head Outside Diameter
Flange and Nozzle Material
Shell/Nozzle Tab (Large Openings)
Shell Side Hub Thickness, Small End
Shell Side Hub Thickness, Large End
Shell Side Hub Length
Corrosion Allowance
Nozzle Side Hub Thickness, Small End
Nozzle Side Hub Thickness Large End
Nozzle Side Hub Length
WRC 297
WRC 297 Tab (WRC 297/Annex G)
Import Nozzle Data from PV Elite
Item Number
Description
PD5500 Annex G?
Factor for Membrane + Bending (Attachment Edge)
Print the Membrane Stress?
Factor for Membrane (Attachment Edge)
Factor for Membrane (Pad Edge)
Factor for Membrane + Bending (Pad Edge)
Nozzle Inside Projection
Stiffened Length of Vessel Section
Offset from Left Tangent Line
Is this Attachment on a Sphere?
Design Temperature
Design Pressure
Vessel Tab
Vessel Diameter Basis
Vessel Diameter
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Vessel Material
Stress Concentration Factor
Merge Shell/Head
Import Nozzle Data
Nozzle / Attachment Tab (WRC 297/Annex G)
Attachment Type
Nozzle Diameter Basis
Nozzle Diameter
Wall Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Stress Concentration Factor
Attachment Cuts a Hole in Shell
Full Length in Longitudinal Direction 2*Cx
Full Length in Circumferential Direction 2*Cy
Reinforcing Pad
Thickness
Diameter
Full Length in Circumferential Direction 2*Cyp
Full Length in Longitudinal Direction 2*Cxp
Loads Tab (WRC 297/Annex G)
Radial Load (P)
Circumferential Shear (VC)
Longitudinal Shear (VL)
Torsional Moment (MT)
Circumferential Moment (MC)
Longitudinal Moment (ML)
Include Pressure Thrust
Use Pressure Stress Indices (Div. 2 AD 560.7)?
Appendix Y Flanges
Flange Tab (Appendix Y)
Item Number
Description (Appendix Y)
Type of Flange
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Flange Material
Flange Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Flange Inside Diameter
Flange Outside Diameter
Hubs/Bolts Tab (Appendix Y)
Gasket Outer Diameter
Gasket Inner Diameter
Hub Thickness - Small End
Hub Thickness - Large End
Hub Length
Bolt Material
Diameter of Bolt Circle
Thread Series
Select Bolt Size (Appendix Y)
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Number of Bolts
Gasket Tab (Appendix Y)
Gasket Factor
Gasket Design and Seating Stress
Is There a Pass Partion Gasket?
Length of Partition Gasket
Width of Partition Gasket
Specify External Loads?
Node Number
Axial Force
Bending Moment
HEI Nozzles
HEI Nozzle Tab (HEI Nozzle)
Item Number
Description
Design Pressure
Design Temperature for Internal Pressure
Nozzle Outside Diameter
Shell Outside Diameter
Shell Thickness
Maximum Radial Force
Maximum Circumferential Moment
Maximum Longitudinal Moment
Add Pressure Thrust Force
Tools Tab
Configuration Dialog Box
Computation Control Tab (Configuration Dialog Box)
Compute Increased Nozzle Thickness?
Calculate F in Flohead if the Pressure is Zero?
Use P instead of MAWP for UG-99B
Print Water Volume in Gallons/Liters?
Use Calculated Value of M for Torispherical Heads in UG-45 b1?
Use Pre-99 Addenda?
Use Code Case 2260?
Do not apply Bolt Spacing factor for flanges, tubesheets, and floating heads?
Use metric ASME material database
Material Database Year
Miscellaneous Tab
Report Content
External Pressure Printout in Rows?
Reload last file at startup?
Syntax Highlighting in Output Reports
Do not print extended ASCII characters in output reports
Do Not Compress the Input File
Default Units File
Graphics Display Driver
Nozzle Pro Installation Folder
Default File Save Folder
Alternate Help File Folder
Enable Auto Save
Perform Background Saves (Silent) ?
Lock/Unlock the Current Input File
Create/Review Units
Create a new units file
Edit an existing units file
Create a New Units File Dialog
Drawing Options
Material Database Editor
Create a new custom material
Create a custom material based on an existing material
Material Properties
Material Dialogs
Material Database Dialog
Material Database Notes
Material Properties Dialog
ASME Properties
Material Name
Listing #
Yield Stress, Design <or> Yield Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Design <or> Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Allowable Stress, Hydrotest
Nominal Material Density
Nominal Thickness for this P Number <or> P Number Thickness
External Pressure Curve Name <or> External Pressure Chart Name
UCS-66 Curve
Is the Material Normalized? <or> Obtain Curve
Elastic Module Reference #
Thermal Expansion Coefficient ID <or> Expansion Coefficient Reference #
Has this Material been Impact Tested?
Yield Stress
PD 5500 and EN 13445 Properties
Maximum Thickness
Minimum Tensile Strength
Minimum Yield Strength
Material Density
Material Factor
Material Name
Listing #
Yield Stress, Design <or> Yield Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Design <or> Allowable Stress, Operating
Allowable Stress, Ambient
Nominal Material Density
Nominal Thickness for this P Number <or> P Number Thickness
External Pressure Curve Name <or> External Pressure Chart Name
UCS-66 Curve
Elastic Module Reference #
Thermal Expansion Coefficient ID <or> Expansion Coefficient Reference #
Material Database Record Dialog Box
Material Database Dialog
Material Database Notes
Appendices
Example Problems
Complete Vessel Examples
Bibliography of Pressure Vessel Texts and Standards
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