The order the vessel is built

PV Elite Tips and trick how to Some of little things you might not know

The order the vessel is built

Overview:
Set the nozzles to be computed to the MAWP (Ill show you how to do this) Built for internal pressure only (no vacuum) only the shell and heads Check all the thickness are adequate Install the operating liquid Now set the external (vacuum) pressure Install vacuum rings or thicken components Install any nozzles

Now to see this strategy in action

Start with Design Constraints

Fill in everything except the external pressure

Build the vessel to completion

Check all the thickness are Ok

Now enter the operating liquid

Enter the External pressure back the Design Constraints screen

The external pressure here

Now add vacuum rings or thicken

Here is the maximum distance between the rings

Or we could make the shell thicker we have a choice

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Now add the nozzles

We have now completed the vessel

But, we now look closer at the nozzle calculation

The vessel has an MAWP - here

Design pressure 100 psi

MAWP 326.677 psi

What about the nozzle pressure ?

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This is the nozzle calculation

Design pressure 100 psi

Vessel MAWP is 326 psi

The Nozzle could limit the MAWP of the vessel if it cannot take that pressure
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Let us look at the Load Cases tab

This is the problem nozzle pressure based on Design Pressure
However there are four choices for the nozzle design pressure We can examine each choice in turn

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Nozzle Design Pressure Options

Liquid level

Vessel MAWP is not computed for the nozzle MAWP is here

If we use the vessel MAWP for the nozzle, then the nozzle will not control the MAWP of the overall vessel

MAWP is here

MAWP is here

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Can move the nozzle physically

Click this button

Liquid level

Now click on the nozzle

Now you can click on the nozzle and move it You can gain complete control over the nozzle

It turns Yellow

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Can move the nozzle physically

Click this button

Liquid level

Now click on the nozzle

Now you can click on the nozzle and move it You can gain complete control over the nozzle

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Can move the nozzle physically

Click this button

Liquid level

Now you can click on the nozzle and move it You can gain complete control over the nozzle

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

The list dialog allows you to do a lot of things to modify a vessel, especially with nozzle problems

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

Suppose you have install many nozzles in an Elliptical head like this
But, this should have been a Torispherical head You change the head to Torispherical, however, this is what happens All those nozzle have disappeared !

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

All those nozzle have disappeared !

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

This List Dialog comes to your rescue if you knew about before changing the head
In the List Dialog screen select all the nozzle and press <Ctl>+C to save them

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

This List Dialog comes to your rescue if you knew about before changing the head Change the head from Elliptical to Torispherical

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

This List Dialog comes to your rescue if you knew about before changing the head Change the head from Elliptical to Torispherical

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The List Dialog is very useful with nozzle problems

Open the List Dialog again, and add a new row

Put your mouse cursor here, and press <Ctl>+V and your nozzle are retuned

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The List Dialog is very useful with can be used to add nozzles nozzle problems
Here are the restored nozzles

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The List Dialog can be used to add nozzles

Suppose you wanted to copy a nozzle from one location to another
Use the List Dialog again to accomplish this Add a row to make room for the new nozzle
From here

Select the first row (click on tab 1)

Press <Ctl>+C to copy it

To here

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The List Dialog can be used to add nozzles

Put cursor in row 2. Now press <Ctl>+v to add the new nozzle in row 2
A new nozzle is added, but with identical information. Change the name and any other details.
From here

Here is the nozzle you copied.

To here

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The List Dialog can be used for other things as well

You can:
Copy, change and delete vacuum rings Copy change and delete platforms Move any item that is attached to the vessel Copy whole bunches of stuff at once

There is one more thing we have to look at before we leave List Dialog

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Changing from Imperial to Metric nozzle problems

All the dimensions are in mm except the nozzle diameter
The diameter should be in mm, not inches

We enlist the services of the List Dialog again to put matters straight

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Now consider the effects of wind

It is important how we build a vertical tower
This is the wind speed profile. Altitude versus Wind Speed

These are the forces from the wind

Altitude Wind speed

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Or like this

Like this

Now consider the effects of wind

The vessel on the right would need a thick shell the whole length
The vessel on the left would need a thick shell at the bottom, and a thin shell at the top. This is a more economical design

Altitude Wind speed

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Or like this

Like this

Put PV Elite on automatic drive

PV Elite can automatically check the vessel for code required components
We find this using the Design Constraints tab For example, use this little button

However, use these functions only if you know what you are doing
Your vessel can go where you do not want it to go !

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The value of the Status Line

Effective length for external pressure

Maximum external pressure Element 2 of 3 elements From and to the Datum Line Component facing Up or Down

Required thickness for internal pressure MAWP if this component

MAWP new and cold if this component
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Required thickness for external pressure

The value of the Status Line

Whenever you see anything in red, you have a failure Watch the status line all the time it can save you hours of work

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Getting a quick sketch of the vessel

This in sketch you can Clickis athe 2D screen send to the printer
Click File on the menu line, choose Print Preview

Click on Print Preview

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Getting a quick sketch of the vessel

This is a sketch you can send to the printer

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You can send a 3D image to anyone

You can find it in Windows not have Even if that someone does Explorer PV Elite it goes to a web browser
Right click on the 3D screen then click on Save 3D Model as HTML This message tells you where it is stored and the name

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You can send a 3D image to anyone

You can find it in Windows Explorer
Send these three files to anyone

When they double click on xxxx.html (your file name) they will be invited to download and install this application:

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You can send a 3D image to anyone

They will then get this image in their browser which can be orbited

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Installing a nozzle on a nozzle

Now install the daughter nozzle First parent nozzle N1

Click Add New Nozzle

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Installing a nozzle on a nozzle

Now install the daughter nozzle

Nozzle size Click nozzle on nozzle box

Select the parent nozzle

Set all the other data look at your model

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Installing a sump or boot

Install this nozzle in the normal way

Now, just add a head to your model

Look near the bottom of your input screen

Click this box as we want a sump head Select the nozzle to attach the sump head

If your head is inverted, click the Flip icon

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Changing the vessel globally

Suppose wanted to change the material for every component

First, select the first element whose characteristic you need to change
On the selected element change something (eg Material) Click on the share icon

This is the share screen Click the characteristic

The data is copied from-to
click on the appropriate element

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Changing the vessel globally nozzles too

The nozzle data can also be changed globally
Click this button This screen appears

You can select material and other nozzle details

And exclude nozzles from change
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We can visually see if nozzles interfere

In the 3D screen, press the right mouse button to get this drop down menu
Click visibility This screen appears

Click Diameter Limits

Now you can see the diameter limits

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Suppose you wanted to find a nozzle on a complicated vessel

This vessel has 84 nozzle, we need to find one of them
Click on this icon (bottom right corner of input screen)

This screen appears

Click on the nozzle you wish to see

Click Highlight Nozzle.

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Suppose you wanted to find a nozzle on a complicated vessel

Here is the nozzle found for you

Click Highlight Nozzle.

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Nozzle orientation
Where is the zero point, and do we go clockwise or counter clockwise ?

Is it like this ?

Or is it like this ?

PV Elite allows you to choose the Datum and Direction

0O North

90O North

270O West

East 90O

180O West

East 0O

South 180O
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South 270O

Nozzle orientation
Call up the Configuration dialog screen and click on the last tab

This where you can orientate all your nozzles as you wish

This works for nozzles, platforms and anything attached to the shell

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Transporting a vertical vessel

Call up the Configuration dialog screen and click on the last tab

Click on Tools, then click on Flip Model Orientation

Click Flip the Model Now

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Transporting a vertical vessel

Call up the Configuration dialog screen and click on the last tab

Click on Tools, then click on Flip Model Orientation

Click Flip the Model Now

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Transporting a vertical vessel

Call up the Configuration dialog screen and click on the last tab

Click on Tools, then click on Flip Model Orientation

Click Flip the Model Now

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Transporting a vertical vessel

Call up the Configuration dialog screen and click on the last tab

Now you can install transport saddles

Note: The skirt is now a cylinder and the base ring is gone

You can flip vertical again, but the bottom must be turned back into a skirt
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Making the 3D model transparent

Click on the Transparency Icon here
Your model is now transparent

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We can also section the model

Click on the Insert Cutting plane icon
We now see the model insides exposed by the cutting plane This is useful to check any alignment

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The U-1 Form

Pressure vessels are registered by the Nation Board on Inspectors

This is done by submitting a standard form the U-1 form

This is how get PV Elite to fill in most of the information Run the output processor (get the calculations) On tool bar press this icon Now you see the blank form

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The U-1 Form

Press this command button to import the information

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The U-1 Form entering Co. Data

This information is entered from within PV Elite

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The U-1 Form entering Co. Data

Go to Tools and then ASME Form Information

This is the data entry screen

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The U-1 Form entering Co. Data

Go to Tools and then ASME Form Information

This is the data entry screen

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Changing the unit (Metric / Imperial)

Changing Units is simplicity itself

This is the units field on the PV Elite main screen

You can choose any set of unit you wish, and change back again What happens if the units you want are not there ? No problem.

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Changing the unit (Metric / Imperial)

Changing Units is simplicity itself

This is the units field on the PV Elite main screen

You can choose any set of unit you wish, and change back again What happens if the units you want are not there ? No problem.

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Setting up your own units file

Go to Tools, Create/Review Units

You get the Units editor screen

Select a file you would like to modify, or start from scratch

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Enter the name of the unit you would like here or use drop down menu

Enter the conversion factor for you new unit here

When are through with your units, save you file with a unique name

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There is also a Units Calculator in PV Elite

Go to Tools, Units Conversion Viewer This units calculator is now available to you

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Code Case 2695

In 2012, ASME issued a new exciting code case, which allows ASME Section VIII, Division 1 vessels to be analysed in accordance with Division 2 The only proviso is that Division 1 stress values be used What are the advantages:
Heads can be thinner Nozzle re-pads can be smaller Vacuum conditions may produce thinner shells Saving in welding consumables Lighter manipulating and transport weights

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Code Case 2695

Here is the new feature in PV Elite

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Code Case 2695

Here is the new feature in PV Elite

Thank you for your attention Are there any questions ?

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