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
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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.