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  1. Nanuuq

    Unity XL Pro Freeze Value

    Hi danw2, Unfortunately I do not have that function block. Could make a derived FB then do some ladder within it like djs said but I still want to figure out how to do it with blocks. What software are you using, danw2?
  2. Nanuuq

    Unity XL Pro Freeze Value

    Have any suggestions for grabbing an instantaneous value using FBDs?
  3. Nanuuq

    Unity XL Pro Freeze Value

    Sounds good, here you go:https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=dc0cfa86-fc24-44c9-96c0-c8cf4838b4fb&file=Move.PNG
  4. Nanuuq

    Unity XL Pro Freeze Value

    Hello, I'm working in Unity XL Pro using functional block diagrams. There is a "rate of change" value that is constantly being derived and thus changes frequently. I want to hold this value steady when an emergency button is actuated. What I currently have is a move block. The enable pin on...
  5. Nanuuq

    Petroleum Storage Tank FEA Software

    TGS4 - My boss has experience modeling these tanks and wants to see what else is out there for the specific purpose of the shell buckling. Thanks for your response
  6. Nanuuq

    Petroleum Storage Tank FEA Software

    Hello, My company does repairs and modifications to petroleum storage tanks and I have been tasked with finding an FEA 3D modelling software to purchase. Having only solidworks experience I am hoping you could recommend a couple different alternatives. Primarily, they are looking for a...
  7. Nanuuq

    FEA Software

    jte - Thanks, I'll head over there.
  8. Nanuuq

    FEA Software

    Can anybody recommend a specific FEA 3D modelling software to analyze buckling of the shell, columns and column jacking structures?
  9. Nanuuq

    Negative Venting Pressure

    Thanks for the responses, bimr: I didn't and still don't have much information which is why I didn't include much in my initial post. Just found out that there are going to be 2 EA 20" electric fans with an approximate flow rate of 4000 cfm per fan placed in two manholes. The tank has 3 EA 2"...
  10. Nanuuq

    Negative Venting Pressure

    Hello, I have been tasked with finding at what ventilation level will a tank collapse. Workers will be present inside the tank which is why the high ventilation level is necessary. The tank will be emptied of all product and the only fluid flow which creates a vacuum will be air. Fans will be...

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