Tubesheet design Algorithm as per ASME Sec. VIII-Div.

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Part UHX
Shell & Tube heat exchanger is one of the critical & complex equipment of process
industry. Over the years considerable changes were observed in heat exchanger design.
Primitive approach of TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) was further
replaced by new analytical approach. New analytical approach was based on various technical
papers published by eminent researchers, which was adopted by various pressure vessel
codes (BS5500, CODAP, ASME Sec VIII-Div.1) to arrive at more realistic results.
This article aims at understanding of:
1. Limitations of earlier design approach & evolution of new analytical approach on
Tubesheet Design
2. Algorithm (Analytical Methodology) of tubesheet design as per ASME Sec VIII Div.1 /
Part UHX
3. Flowchart for tubesheet design as per ASME Sec VIII Div.1 / Part UHX