Condition Monitoring Location (CML) Placement
This video explains how to add thickness survey data to an INSPECT (or COMPRESS) model. Placing condition monitoring locations (CML) and transferring thickness measurements from other software is discussed. Having trouble [...]
Introducing INSPECT – API 510 in 3D
Codeware is pleased to introduce INSPECT, software for mechanical integrity analysis of ASME VIII-1 equipment. Unlike other mechanical integrity software, INSPECT performs complete ASME calculations. INSPECT also records thickness surveys, shows condition monitoring [...]
Openings in Support Skirts
Support Skirt Openings Piping connections to vertical vessels often require additional piping and an opening cut out of the support skirt. COMPRESS includes the ability to specify and check the adequacy of this [...]
Import COMPRESS Files Into AutoCAD
See how to import COMPRESS 3D solid model files into AutoCAD®. The COMPRESS solid model export feature reduces the data entry needed to create pressure vessels within your drawing software. Having [...]
Why Perform UG-99 Hydrotest Stress Calculations?
ASME UG-99 Hydrostatic Test Stress Calculations ASME Code paragraph UG-99 requires that all vessels undergo hydrostatic (or pneumatic) testing before Code stamping. As this test provides mechanical stress relief it may be thought of [...]