Sant'Ambrogio can supply software packages for mechanical calculation and cost evaluation in accordance with different standards. All packages have a modular structure, so each user can customize the programs according to his needs.
NextGen is a new software for the mechanical design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to either ASME Sect. VIII division 1 or ASME Sect. VIII division 2, with an option for the calculation of nozzle loads in accordance with WRC 107/297. With a licence for both standards it is possible to check the same vessel using each one of them, or even using a preceding issue of the standard. The software has a 3D graphical interface, a material data base containing all permitted SA/SB materials, a wizard for the creation of complete TEMA heat exchangers. Tubesheets can be calculated both in accordance with ASME and in accordance with TEMA. It includes modules for the calculation of rectangular vessels to Appendix 13. Vessel supports not provided in the reference standards are checked according to classical design methods (Bednar, etc.). Licensees of ASME Section VIII division 1 are entitled to receive also the classic edition of the software (without 3D interface, but always updated to the latest addenda and compatible with FILE MANAGER).
EN 13445 part 3
Software for mechanical design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in accordance with the harmonized standard EN 13445 part 3, i.e. the most important harmonized standard for the PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), allowing also the calculation in accordance with the advanced alternative methods of Annex G and GA for flange connections and Annex J for tubesheets. The complete software package includes modules for the calculation of horizontal and vertical vessels on supports, local loads, rectangular vessels, towers under wind and seismic loads; a program module also allows the fatigue assessment in accordance with Clauses 17 and 18. The graphical interface already provided for ASME Section VIII div.1/div.2 is now under development also for this package.
Local Loads according to WRC Bulletin 107/297 (CARVES)
CARVES is a software for calculation of nozzle loads on cylindrical shells and spherical heads according to WRC Bulletin 107 / WRC Bulletin 297. It can be used as an integrated module in our EN 13445 / ASME VIII div.1 classic edition / AD 2000 / VSR calculation packages.
Vessels on Saddle Supports (ZICK)
ZICK is a software for the calculation of horizontal vessels on saddles according to Zick method / PD 5500 (integrated for considering also horizontal wind and earthquake loadings).
AD 2000
Software for mechanical design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to the German Code AD 2000 Merkblätter, including programs for the verification of vessels on supports (skirts, saddles, feet, support brackets and ring supports) to AD Merkblatt S3 and for fatigue assessment in accordance with AD Merkblatt S1 and S2; an additional program also allows calculation of rectangular vessels in accordance with B5/1.
Tall Vertical Vessels (COLOAS)
COLOAS is a software for calculation of towers under wind and earthquake loads according to Brownell / Young method + ASME section VIII division 1.
EN 286.1
Software for mechanical design of simple pressure vessels according to EN 286 part 1.
VSR
Software for mechanical design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in accordance with the Italian code VSR (integrated with the Recommendations by CTI - Comitato Termotecnico Italiano - for the use of the Raccolte by ISPESL within the scope of the PED).
VSG
Software for mechanical design of steam generators in accordance with the Italian code VSG (integrated with the Recommendations by CTI - Comitato Termotecnico Italiano - for the use of the Raccolte by ISPESL within the scope of the PED).
Software for heat exchanger mechanical design and cost evaluation (STEMEC)
STEMEC is a software for complete mechanical design of shell and tube heat exchangers according to ASME VIII div. 1 and TEMA, including tubesheet calculation to UHX part, calculation of weights and evaluation of material costs basing on the material prices stored in the data base. Optional modules also allow the calculation of workshop hours by means of customizable tables providing times and prices for all the possible shop operations (including weld deposits, welding of clad plates etc.). Another option of the program allows the generation of a drawing (including setting plan, scantling drawing and tubesheet layout) which can be customized by the user with its own standard and exported as DXF files to any CAD system. The optional interface with the H.T.R.I. program Xist for thermal design of shell & tube heat exchangers permits to carry out complete mechanical design starting from the results of the thermal calculation.
Tubesheet Layout (TRACCIA)
TRACCIA is a software for heat exchanger tubesheet layout (sample screen image) with a CAD module for modifying the tubesheet layout by means of a graphic interactive procedure.
Cost evaluation of Pressure Vessels (PECOS)
PECOS is a software for cost evaluation of any type or shape of pressure vessels (towers, tanks, reactors etc.). Material data base and workshop tables are the same as for the program STEMEC above; additional tables give the possibility of considering tower trays, supports for vertical vessels, etc. New version with up-to-date user interface planned for future release.
FILE MANAGER
FILE MANAGER is a software for integrating SANT’AMBROGIO packages (EN 13445-3, classic ASME Section VIII div.1, AD 2000, VSR, VSG, CARVES, ZICK, COLOAS) in a single suite of programs, for optimizing the management of input /output files through the creation of project /item folders and for customizing the calculation report.