Exchanger Optimizer 8.0.16 Preview Download
Thank you for trying out the latest features in Exchanger Optimizer.   Please send any comments or feature requests to robert.browning@htri.net   This version of the program can be run side-by-side with other versions of Exchanger Optimizer and should be used for demonstration purposes only.
Installation Instructions
- click the Download button below, and save the ZIP file to your computer
- extract the ZIP file contents by right-clicking on the ZIP file
- double-click on ExchangerOptimizer.exe to run the program
What's New
Pressure Vessels
- Added new pressure vessel type: Drum. This is used to model single diameter horizontal and vertical vessels.
- Added new pressure vessel type: Column. This is used to model distillation towers.
- Added static head pressure calculations for cylinders, cones, and heads.
- Added option for variable shell thickness.
- Added ability to estimate weight and cost for trayed sections and packed beds.
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Added new ability model kettle reboilers constructed with ellipical heads instead of cones. This configuration is commonly used for LNG services.
- New ability to model double tubesheets
- Added option for deresonating baffles
Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Added fabrication scope to model bundle replacements
- Added support for multi-service units
- Added vent and drain nozzle functions
- Added option for a single header walkway
General
- New 'Shop File' export/import methods. The 'Shop File' stores the shop data, shop config, and custom material databases in single file.
- New shop comparison view
- New project comparison view
- New input to manually specify the parent of a nozzle
- New input to specify if a nozzle flange has a blind.