About Course
Size shells, heads and flanges to ASME VIII Div. 1 in your browser, in minutes.
For mechanical and process engineers, EPC teams and vendor evaluators who need fast preliminary vessel sizing.
Runs in your browser · Print-ready output · 7-day refund
ASME Section VIII Division 1 Pressure Vessel Design Calculator
A production-grade engineering tool for preliminary pressure vessel design per ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1 (2023 Edition).
Key Capabilities
- Shell thickness calculation per UG-27(c)(1): t = PR/(SE – 0.6P)
- 5 dished head types (2:1 Semi-Elliptical, Hemispherical, F&D, Flat bolted, Conical) per UG-32
- 16 ASME-approved materials with full II-D allowable stress tables interpolated across 13 temperature points
- UCS-66 MDMT exemption analysis with curves A, B, C, and D
- ASME B16.5 Table 2 flange auto-rating (150 to 2500 lb classes)
- NACE MR0175 sour service warnings and PWHT triggers
- Vessel weight estimation (empty, operating, hydrotest)
- Support type recommendation (Zick saddles, legs, skirt)
- Print-friendly output for project calculation records
Built For
Process engineers, mechanical engineers, EPC project teams, plant engineers, vendor evaluators, and consultancies needing fast preliminary vessel sizing.
Questions
Is this a course or a tool?
It is a browser-based calculator tool, bought once. After purchase it opens inside your Design Hub account; nothing to install.
Can I use the results for final design?
Use it for preliminary sizing and checks. Final designs must be verified against your project specifications and your code edition by a qualified engineer.
Which code does it follow?
ASME Section VIII Division 1 for shell and head thickness, with UCS-66 MDMT checks and ASME B16.5 flange ratings. Confirm allowable stresses against your own code edition.
Can I learn the method behind the numbers?
Yes. The Pressure Vessel Design course works through the same calculations step by step on one running example.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. You can ask for a refund within 7 days of purchase. See the refund policy.
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Pressure Vessel Calculator
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ASME VIII Div.1 Pressure Vessel Calculator
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