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• How to create a reinforced ring opening (studding outlet flange)
  Creation of a reinforced ring (studding outlet) along with eventual connection to a blind flange
• Bolt torque calculation for flanges
  How to enable and manage the optional bolt torque calculation available for flanges
• EN 1092-1 flanges rating with ASME/ASTM materials
  Why does an EN flange made from ASME material, if calculated by rating, have lower performance than what is tabulated in Annex G?
• Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
  Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
• Design a body/girth flange automatically using the Flange Designer tool
  NextGen's Flange Designer allows you to design and optimize a body flange in minutes, creating the best possible geometry that satisfies the input conditions.
• Common mistakes when searching EN 1092-1 flange ratings
  How to correctly calculate EN 1092-1 flange ratings
• Clamp connections
  How to calculate flanges and covers having screw clamps, hinged or eye-bolts
• Pass partition definition for heat exchangers
  Pass partition definition and calculation in the channels of an heat exchanger and their effect on adjacent flanges
• How to design a stiffening ring against external pressure using NextGen
  NextGen supports different configuration of rings to act as stiffeners against external pressure. In this article we detail how to configure them.
• NextGen 3D modeler
  A major part of NextGen's user interface is its 3D modeler. In this article, we look at its functionality, purpose, and limitations.
• ASME Code Case 2901, Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
  Implementation in NextGen of ASME Code Case 2901 and subsequent paragraphs Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
• Version 2019.3, WRC module updates
  We've updated the WRC module in version 2019.3; in this article we take a look at what's changed.
• How to manage geometric relationships between components
  NextGen takes care of keeping the geometry of the designed components consistent. In some contexts, it is necessary to disable this behavior and separate the dimensions between the various components.
• How to design a vapor belt for an heat exchanger
  The vapor belt, or annular distributor, is a component commonly used in heat exchangers to enable a more uniform distribution of fluids or gases at lower velocities. This document outlines how to approach its mechanical design using NextGen.
• Getting started step-by-step guide
  A guide for those approaching NextGen for the first time, aimed to discover the user interface and create the first simple vessel
• Heat Exchanger Wizard
  How to design a heat exchanger using NextGen's Heat Exchanger Wizard
• How to design a double tubesheet heat exchanger
  By following the TEMA RCB-7.1.2 requirements it is possible to calculate heat exchangers equipped with double tubesheets.
• The item properties window
  A recap of all the options and settings available under the "Item properties" window, to define a vessel or heat exchanger
• How to create an additional component with the "Desktop View"
  Guide to creating components outside the 3D modeler, using the interface called "Desktop View"
• Nozzles and other secondary components positioning
  NextGen 2024.1 introduces a new coordinate system for positioning nozzles and other secondary components, such as attachments, eyebolts, ladders or trunnions. Options are also available to facilitate linear positioning and definition of the nozzle height.
• Understanding and solving validation errors
  Validation errors may arise during design with NextGen. These types of errors are part of the normal work cycle with the software: the purpose of this article is to provide the user with the tools to understand and resolve them independently.
• PED compliance for equipments designed according to ASME
  NextGen supports the calculation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to the American ASME standards in accordance with the European PED standard
• Using the Usage Factor function to calculate the percentage of component utilization
  How to perform a quantitative analysis on pressure parts with the Usage Factor function
• NextGen 2023.1 is now available
  Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.1
• The values printed in the materials properties summary appear to be incorrect
  Among the summary pages of the calculation report there is the summary of the characteristics of the materials. Let's see together why these characteristics may differ in the calculation of the individual components.
• Weight management
  In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately.
• Importing HTRI files
  Specifications concerning the data import procedure for a heat exchanger starting from the thermal calculation with HTRI
• How to design an hairpin or double pipe heat exchanger
  Following this guide, you'll be able to design two different types of uncommon heat exchangers: hairpin and double-pipe
• Erection of vertical vessels
  Erection of vertical vessels
• External actions for the vessel support calculation
  It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support
• Report configuration
  In this article we will analyze the windows that allow us to modify the report's configuration
• The components design window (component properties)
  Most of the design work in NextGen happens within the component designer. In this article we see how it is organized.
• How to quickly reuse material or gasket that have already been set in the item
  You can save time and avoid mistakes with this simple tip