Pressure Vessel Solid Models from COMPRESS Designs in SOLIDWORKS®

Pressure vessel solid models and drawings from COMPRESS files using SOLIDWORKS® Webinar Q&A

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Does COMPRESS add seal bars, skid bars, tie rods, and similar attachments in the solid model and subsequently the associated drawings yet? If not, when might we see this feature?

We are working on adding these details to our solid model. They will be included in a future COMPRESS\CWI release.

Where are the handouts?

The Handouts section is located in the Webinar Control Panel below the Questions section. These sections may be expanded/collapsed.

The handouts section is not in my control panel. Is there another way to obtain these?

Due to these technical difficulties, we will email you the handouts following the webinar.

If the cylinders are made with an extrusion, and are cut with the nozzle extrusions, how do you convert the shell to sheetmetal for unrolling and flat layout

This would depend on the expertise of the designer. For instance, a cut could be placed in the extrusion which would then allow for the cylinder to be converted to a sheet metal component.

Is the codeware interface program available only in SOLIDWORKS 2016 or is it in 2015 too

The Codeware Interface supports the latest 2 versions of SOLIDWORKS. This means currently both 2015 and 2016 of SOLIDWORKS are supported.

Is there any plan to allow import of SOLIDWORKS files to COMPRESS?

We call this the “Round Trip” problem. When files are exported from COMPRESS they comply with ASME Code rules. Changes made in SOLIDWORKS after export may not which is why we recommend making the changes in COMPRESS and then re-importing the file into SOLIDWORKS. We are however adding mates to the Codeware Interface to facilitate moving certain items such as nozzles. In the meantime, the current model is not preventing a drawing from being created. If it is necessary to adjust the model outside of COMPRESS, mates can be applied to the necessary components allowing the model to be easily adjusted. After this is done you would of course need to verify that the model still meets ASME Code rules.

When the customer wants to change nozzle locations. You would have to either A. updated your calculations then re-import. or B un-fix your parts then add relationships to your 'floating' parts. How is this good SOLIDWORKS practices?

How do you move the nozzles in the model and have the drawings update? We have found that they are tied to a fixed location on the part.

Is there a connection between the SOLIDWORKS model and the COMPRESS model?

Can SOLIDWORKS model be exported to COMPRESS?

Do the parts and assemblies contain the mates?

Where in COMPRESS do you edit the nozzle details etc?

If you right click on the nozzle in COMPRESS you can open the nozzle dialog and edit it.

I want you to give us a real project with all calculations of basic and detailed engineering and drawings and compared with the results of simulation programs give thanks, to see how the real world because I am a recent graduate, apologize and thanks

Codeware has a strict confidentiality policy which prohibits the release of any client design files, drawings or correspondence to third parties.

Where are shell seams shown in the model?

While circumferential seams are modeled, long seams are not yet included. This is something we are working on and will likely require user input for specifying the gap.

Previously all saddle parts were lumped into one block. Did you separate them by now?

Adding features to all COMPRESS components is an ongoing project at Codeware. We expect our next release to include features applied to supports.

Can you generate drawings for ladders and platforms on a vertical vessel?

Drawings can be created for any of the solid models brought into SOLIDWORKS. Keep in mind though, ladders and platforms are added to the vessel in COMPRESS for the analysis of the weights and moments. The design of the ladders and platforms to comply with governing codes and safety standards must be done outside of COMPRESS.