31. How to model and design heat exchanger with shell dimension based on nominal pipe size?


Answer:

At first set the Main Vessel Diam. to External in the Geometry tab:

Run calculations and then for each individual shell change the diameter to nominal and select the appropriate NPS from dropdown:

Save and rerun the file. 

 

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel

Bentley Select Services Technical Support webpage:

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