Air Cooled Heat Exchanger with Flanged Cover Analysis (ASME VIII-2): SolidWorks Simulation Solver

[FPPE]

Hi,

I'm performing an analysis of an Air Cooled Heat Exchanger with Flanged Cover on SolidWorks Simulation.

Due to the flanged cover I have to impose a contact interaction between the plates of the air cooled and the flanged cover, that took much more time than a bonded contact simulation.

1) What is the best solver in SolidWorks Simulation in order to solve that type of analysis and reduce the simulation time?

2) Where can I find the exact torque to apply to the bolts?

3) If anyone has already analyzed this component on SolidWorks Simulation, do they have any other recommendations?

Thank you!

 

[IdanPV]

Hi,

1. SolidWorks Analysis Solvers:

https://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/SolidWorks/cworks/c_Analysis_Solvers.htm

2. Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, Chapter 8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7tG5xNHi5c

Pressure Vessel Design Manual, Deniss Moss, Chapter 3.

3. Use shell elements if its possible.
Use symmetry and sub-modelling of the closure and shell.

I see you have a lot of question regarding SolidWorks Simulation, I think that the best option is yo contact your local vendor and ask for help.

 

[FPPE]

Thank you for your help IdanPV, I will contact my vendor.

 

[FPPE]

Can I use foundation bolt built in SolidWorks Simulation due to the geometry of the flange?

 

[IdanPV]

Hi,

You can use "Bolt Connectors" which allows you to define the Tensile Stress Area, Materials, Preload. etc.

https://help.solidworks.com/2021/En...N.htm?id=607e19483eb1448f8a8da25f2645a9fc#Pg0

 

[FPPE]

Have you ever simulated this componente with SW Sim?

 

[IdanPV]

Hi,
I suggest you to read this report, made by

https://www.pveng.com/

https://www.pveng.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Sample21_Spreadsheet.pdf

(Note: COSMOS=SolidWorks Simulation)

 

[FPPE]

Thank you very much!