Flanges

[RussQ]

We don't have any FEA software in the offise so I'm looking for software that will help design a custom flange based on an ANSI B16.5 18" (we need to reduce the flange thickness and I have to check what pressure it will be good for).
Any advice will be gratefully received !

 

[JohnBreen]

Hello RussQ.

It may proove to be useful for you to add an email address.

Regards, John.

 

[JohnBreen]

.....also:

http://www.welding-units.co.uk/dld/dld.htm

John.

 

[prex]

Look also in the site below: there are some calculation sheets for flanges. prex

http://www.xcalcs.com

Online tools for structural design

 

[RussQ]

Thanks, this was my fist post so I forgot to add me addy !

Its rquinlan@aikenoffshore.com

ta muchly

 

[LSThill]

Hi RussQ (Structural)

NOTE:
Pressue Vessel Research Councle Jont Task Group on Continued Modernization of Code October 23- 24 Houston. The following is under the Code for FEA of FLANGES:

"ALL PRO. Axi Pro is an extremely powerful but easy to use flange analysis program using FEA techniques. It allows automatic 3D models; App2, BFJ, and prEN 13445 Codes; overturning moments and torsion; gap elements and initial tightening; interaction analysis (how does tightening one bolt affect others); and leakage prediction PPM, pound/year, and drops/ hour.

Paulin Research Group, 11211 Richmond Avenue, Suite 109,
Houston, Texas 77082., Phone: 281-920-9775, FAX:281-920-9739.

http://www.paulin.com

E-Mail: tony@paulin.com


Leonard@thill.biz

http://www.thill.biz

 

[Shmulik]

Hi,
You can free download evaluation edition of a program for design and rating of pressure vessels and pressure vessel’s component. You can use it for one month.
You will find flange design option letting you rate any custom flange you want.

http://www.optivessel.com/

I hope this helps.

 

[RussQ]

Many thanks Shmulik..................