Endress+Hauser thermowell calculator

Endress+Hauser has introduced a free online thermowell calculation tool to help customers stay compliant with the new ASME PTC 19.3 TW-2010 thermowell standards.

The thermowell sizing tool calculates the thermowell’s ability to withstand stresses under given process conditions, important for safety-critical or demanding applications with high flow rates or high process pressures, particularly in the oil and gas and chemical industry.

Because a thermowell is subjected to a variety of stresses in these types of applications, typically because of inline and transverse vibrations, it is necessary to run calculations on the thermowell design to make sure these stresses do not exceed the maximum allowable limit.

Endress+Hauser’s thermowell sizing calculator gives users a safe alternative to not only thermowell failure but loss of measurement, damage to expensive equipment, and safety risks to plant personnel.

Enrichments in the thermowell calculation tool include a larger variety of thermowell geometries, such as stepped thermowells, and the updated ASME PTC 19.3 TW-2010 standards have enhanced resonant frequency calculations allowing the maximum thermowell length to be determined based upon the process conditions.

The thermowell calculation tool is available online via the Endress+Hauser Applicator tool, a program that provides step-by-step assistance with product selection, sizing and configuration.

To try out the thermowell calculation tool visit: http://www.us.endress.com/temp_manufacturing.