Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Plant Design Part 4: Pressure Vessel

Processing, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Mixing Systems
Cerebro Mix
CerebroMix is a unique PC-based program which encompasses all the functionality of the other Cerebro products, CerebroTank, CerebroPV and CerebroMixLight. It is an indispensable tool for anyone involved in the evaluation and design of mixers in vertical tanks, either pressurized or atmospheric. Using input data such as primary dimensions, fluid properties and certain desired mixing objectives, the program will output full operating conditions, critical impeller speeds, liquid level gradation, solid suspension and all system dimensions.
Cerebro PV
CerebroPV is an easy-to-use PC program to assist in the evaluation and design of vertical and horizontal storage tanks, running either pressurized or at atmospheric conditions. Using input data such as principal dimensions, fluid density, material, desired tank shape (including heads) and support type, the software calculates structural characteristics for both the tank and the support structure using ASME Section VIII Division 1 standards. This software allows both users and manufacturers of pressure vessels to check their equipment for various operating conditions, in order to provide a risk assessment. The program produces output in the form of a Microsoft Word Document, with all data listed in tabular form, together with a scale drawing of the tank and its support structure.
Cerebro Tank
CerebroTank is an easy-to-use PC program to assist in the evaluation and design of vertical and horizontal storage tanks. Using input data such as geometric dimensions, fluid density, support type, tank material and shape (including heads), the software calculates structural characteristics for the tank and the supports (legs and saddles). Using the wall thicknesses provided by the software, the user can select from a database of standard plate thicknesses; these thicknesses will be factored depending on the degree of corrosiveness of the liquid. The program also gives flange thicknesses for the tank head, allowing for weld efficiency.