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  1. koplan

    More powerful and functional Compress than PVelite

    I use both s/w. Supreme program will be of mixed one of both softwares. The compress is more cnovennient but less functional than othe program. I'd antipate next build of compress to be big changed and reflected with user's requirements so far and further, considering the merits of pvelite...
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    Waiting for Div.2, 2007 Ed.

    Waiting for release of Compress with big changed Div.2 (ASME 2007 Edition)..................
  3. koplan

    New COMPRESS Build Released

    Hi, Thank you so much for this new release (#6259). Especially, it's very convenient for tag of multiple files and editing the type of heat exchanger of existing file. Soooooooooo Goooooooooooood!!!
  4. koplan

    Tailing Lug shape

    In present compress, the shape of tailing lug is square type. In almost case, the end part of lug is of round type. Please reflect it next build. Thanks a lot.
  5. koplan

    When issue the new version of Compress?

    Hi, It's long time since the last build (#6258) of compress. When I can meeet the new build? Thanks for ALL THE STAFF of COMPRESS.
  6. koplan

    some suggestions about COMPRESS

    Hi, Vida A good suggestion. I have a same inconviniency like you. I hope those would be reflected and accepted in next version soon. Thanks
  7. koplan

    Another Design SoftWare

    I provide the software for vertical vessel design program for free. It's my own program. But it's stopped on ASME Section VIII, Div.1 1998. Please refer to attachments.
  8. koplan

    Local stress check for Nozzle on Blind Flange

    So often, The nozzle located on blind flange need to be analysed the local ctress per WRC. Have any method to do this...? Thanks a lot.
  9. koplan

    Skirt large opening calculation

    Hi, Many customers require the strength calculation for skirt opening (for access) with skirt section stress. Please consider these activities next time.. Thanks.
  10. koplan

    2" 150# LWN thickness?

    Dear, everybody!!! I found the the property of 2" LWN size someting wrong as follows. Please review the database. ================================================= per ANSI; OD = 3.25"82.55mm), ID=2" (50.8mm), thickness = 0.625" (15.875mm) per Compress; OD = 77.72 mm, ID = 50.8 mm...
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    Weight summary?

    Please find the attached File. The comment require the attached Weight Break-up sheet. Please let me know the How? Thank you.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=6e021878-1ff2-4599-94db-ba8d100a5f14&file=Owner_Comment.pdf
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    Weight summary?

    In compress, Test weight not specified and classified clearly into Shop hydrotest and Field Hydrotest condition respectively. For weight break-up tip, Fireproofing weight for saddle support will be input vertical load and next..? And how does customer know that? Center of Gravity shall be...
  13. koplan

    Weight assign

    In case of Tray/Packings weight not included in Erection condition, to which condition their support ring weight inputted assign?
  14. koplan

    Loading data summary?

    Moment and shear force for each load and new/corroded condition shall be shown. Especially in the saddle type, no wind load is shown clearly. Why...? I think it's so simple.
  15. koplan

    Weight assign

    Weight for insulation clips and/or tray support rings in the input shall be included in fabrication weight regardless to condition. But there are no mentioned anywhere.

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