14. How to model customized base plate of a Saddle support for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger in Auto


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE Vessel
Version(s):V8i 
Area: Modeling
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
August 2016
40.02.00.08

Problem:

The user would want 2 rows of 5 bolts (10 bolts) for the base plate of a Saddle support. He ask if there is a mean for modeling these 10 bolts?

Solution:

This is not possible at this time, currently there are only 2 possibilities:

• 1 row of 2 bolts (2 bolts)
• 2 row of 2 bolts (4 bolts)

This feature is not available in AutoPIPE Vessel, a workaround would be to increase the bolting area.

See Also

Modeling techniques for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Bentley AutoPIPE