Pressure Vessel Design
Pressure vessels must withstand high pressure, fluctuating temperatures, and complex operating conditions over the long term. We support you with the safe design, calculation, and engineering of pressure vessels. This provides you with reliable results for planning, manufacturing, and operation.
Strength analysis – pressure vessels
Safe & standards-compliant
Reliable pressure vessel design is the basis for the operational safety of your systems. We calculate vessels in typical plant engineering applications, such as heat exchangers, silos, cyclones, or other designs, in accordance with relevant codes and standards such as AD2000, DIN EN 13445, or the ASME Code.
By combining classical methods with finite element analyses, stress peaks, critical zones, and material reserves can be identified precisely. This enables safe dimensioning and, where appropriate, targeted optimization of wall thicknesses.
Our services
Pressure vessel engineering & calculation
We prepare designs and strength verifications for pressure vessels of any type and support you with verifiable documentation for manufacturing and approval. This includes analytical calculations, FEA analyses, and the assessment of thermal, static, and dynamic loads.
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A well-founded pressure vessel­design is beneficial for you if...
Your challenges – our solutions
You want to ensure that your pressure vessels can withstand high pressure, temperature fluctuations, and complex process conditions over the long term.
You want to have critical areas such as heads, nozzles, weld seams, or internals reliably assessed to avoid cracks, leaks, or material failure.
You need to precisely account for process parameters such as extreme temperatures, pressure fluctuations, or corrosive media in order to define suitable materials and wall thicknesses.
You want to compare variants or optimize wall thicknesses to achieve an economical yet safe design.
You need verifiable calculation reports and technical documentation to ensure smooth manufacturing, approval, or TÜV acceptance.
Benefits of pressure vessel design
Measurable value. Verifiable quality.
With careful calculations, FEA analyses, and robust verifications, we create a reliable basis for planning, engineering, and operating your pressure vessels.
Standards-compliant design
Calculations and design documentation in accordance with the PED, such as AD 2000, EN 13445, and ASME – including complete documentation.
Optimized material use
We identify local loads and enable economical wall thicknesses without compromising safety.
Planning reliability
Reliable data early on for the design and approval of your pressure vessels – for efficient processes and sound project decisions.
Our expertise for your project
We look forward to your inquiry!
We support you through all steps of pressure vessel design – from calculations and FEA analyses to verifiable design documentation.
Do you have questions, need an assessment, or would you like to get started right away?
We look forward to hearing from you – by phone, email, or in person.
Your contact: Jonas Compart
elbcore engineers GmbH
Lerchenstraße 28a
22767 Hamburg
Strong across industries
Our services are used across industries
Our engineering services are used in a wide range of industries – wherever safety, efficiency, and technical precision are required.
Plant & vessel engineering
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Metal / steel construction
Shipbuilding
Special-purpose machinery
Valve & pump technology
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Frequently asked questions about pressure vessels
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Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services.
What types of pressure vessels can be calculated?
We support you with the design and calculation of a wide range of pressure vessels and pressure equipment – including process vessels, storage tanks, autoclaves, heat exchangers, boilers, high-pressure vessels, dangerous goods tanks (e.g., to DIN EN 14025), as well as custom special designs.
We would also be happy to assess your specific pressure equipment – feel free to inquire about your project without obligation.
Which materials can be considered?
We calculate pressure vessels and pressure equipment made from a wide range of engineering materials, including:
- Steels and stainless steels
- Carbon-manganese steels
- Low-alloy and high-alloy steels
- Aluminum
- Nickel-based alloys
We will be happy to review additional materials for pressure equipment individually upon request.
Which standards are relevant for pressure vessels and pressure equipment?
Depending on the application and area of use, different codes and standards for pressure vessels may be decisive, including:
- PED 2014/68/EU
- AD 2000
- EN 13445 (unfired pressure vessels)
- EN 13480 (piping)
- EN 12953 (shell boilers)
- DIN EN 14025 (dangerous goods tanks)
- ASME VIII (Div. 1 & 2)
We select the appropriate code on a project-specific basis and consider all relevant requirements for your pressure equipment.
Do you provide verifiable documentation for pressure vessels?
Yes. We prepare complete verifiable documentation for pressure vessels and pressure equipment that meets the requirements of TÜV and notified bodies.
This documentation enables smooth manufacturing and approval of your pressure vessel.
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