This Pressure Vessel Design spreadsheet from 3D-LABS follows ASME standards and gives instant, checkable results for practising engineers — no manual derivation required.
This e-book is a step-by-step design guide for ASME Section VIII Division 1 (2023 Edition) pressure vessel calculations, written for practising engineers who need to produce code-stamped designs. It covers every mandatory calculation from shell thickness (UG-27) to hydrostatic test pressure (UG-99), with worked examples for cylindrical shells, ellipsoidal heads, nozzle reinforcement, saddle supports, and flange design.
What does this book cover?
See the full description below for chapter-by-chapter contents, worked examples, and download format details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ASME edition does this pressure vessel design book cover?
This book covers ASME Section VIII Division 1, 2023 Edition, including the 2023 addenda. All allowable stress values are from ASME Section II Part D (2023 Edition). It does not cover ASME VIII Division 2 — a separate 3D-LABS book covers the Division 2 design-by-analysis approach.
What is the ASME VIII-1 shell thickness formula for internal pressure?
Per ASME VIII-1 UG-27(c)(1): t = PR/(SE – 0.6P), where t = minimum required thickness (inches or mm), P = internal design pressure (psi or MPa), R = inside radius, S = allowable stress from ASME II-D (psi or MPa), E = joint efficiency (1.0, 0.85, or 0.70). For t > 0.5R, the thick-cylinder equation per UG-27(c)(2) applies.
Does this book cover nozzle reinforcement calculations?
Yes. The book covers UG-36 through UG-43 (opening limitations and reinforcement) with worked examples for set-on (pad-type) and set-in nozzles. It includes UG-45 minimum nozzle wall thickness check — the most commonly missed requirement in AI-generated calculations — and Mandatory Appendix 1-10 for cone-to-cylinder junctions.
What’s Included
An instant Excel download with the complete formula set, a worked numerical example, and reference to the governing standard — ready to adapt to your own project inputs.
