Can a tank configurator handle ASME Section VIII pressure vessel rules?

Yes. Ignitionary encodes ASME Section VIII Division 1 logic so that selected design pressure, temperature, diameter and material drive minimum shell and head thickness, corrosion allowance, and MAWP. The configurator flags any combination that requires a U-stamp, RT level, or PWHT, preventing non-compliant quotes from ever reaching the customer.

How does the configurator price nozzles, manways and jacketing?

Every nozzle, manway, and jacket option carries parametric cost rules tied to size, schedule, flange rating, and reinforcement requirements. As you add a 6-inch 150# nozzle or a dimple jacket rated for steam, the configurator recalculates material weight, labor hours, and price in real time, so the quoted figure always reflects the exact fabrication scope.

Can it generate fabrication drawings for agitated and jacketed vessels?

Yes. Once capacity, head type, agitation, and jacketing are selected, Ignitionary produces a dimensioned general arrangement drawing and bill of materials. Agitator mounting, baffle layout, and jacket zones are placed automatically based on your engineering rules, giving fabrication a head start before the order is even released.

Configure Tanks & Pressure Vessels in Minutes

A tank and vessel configurator lets fabricators turn capacity, material, design pressure, nozzles, jacketing and agitation into a validated, ASME-compliant quote and drawing package without waiting on engineering. Stop losing custom vessel deals to slow, error-prone manual estimating.

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Vessel Configurator

Specifications

Capacity (gal)

Material

Code (ASME)

Jacket

Configuration Output

✓ ASME Sec VIII validated

✓ Pressure rating OK

✓ Nozzle schedule set

✓ Material certified

Model: TNK-5000J

$56,200

Every Vessel Parameter, Rule-Driven

Capacity, code, and fittings validated the moment they are selected

Capacity & Geometry

Enter working volume in gallons, liters or barrels and let the tool size shell diameter, straight-side height, and head type (2:1 elliptical, ASME F&D, hemispherical, or cone bottom) automatically.

Material Selection

Choose 304/316L stainless, carbon steel, duplex, or clad construction. The configurator applies allowable stress, corrosion allowance, and surface finish (2B, #4, electropolish) to drive thickness and cost.

ASME Code Compliance

Toggle ASME Section VIII Div 1 design and the tool calculates MAWP, head and shell thickness, and flags U-stamp, RT, and PWHT requirements before the quote is sent.

Nozzles & Fittings

Add nozzles, manways, sight glasses, and instrument connections by size, schedule, and flange rating. Reinforcing pad logic and weight roll up into the bill of materials instantly.

Jacketing

Specify dimple, half-pipe, or conventional jackets with steam, glycol, or chilled-water service. Jacket zones, design pressure, and connections are configured and priced as you build.

Agitation

Select top-entry or side-entry agitators, impeller type, motor HP, gearbox, and mechanical seal. Baffle placement and mounting nozzle are added to the drawing automatically.

Why Vessel Fabricators Use a Configurator

From inquiry to fabrication-ready package

Quote Custom Vessels Same Day

Replace days of back-and-forth between sales and engineering with a same-day quote that already accounts for code thickness and weld labor.

No Non-Compliant Quotes

Design pressure, temperature, and material combinations are checked against ASME rules so you never quote a vessel you cannot legally build.

Drawings on Demand

Generate a general arrangement drawing and BOM automatically, feeding your shop and CAD systems the moment an order lands.

Accurate Material Costing

Plate weight, nozzle counts, jacket area, and finish all roll into pricing, protecting your margin on every custom build.

Built for Engineered Vessel Work

Connect configuration to the rest of your operation

Vessel Types Supported

Atmospheric storage tanks
ASME pressure vessels
Jacketed reactors & mix tanks
Fermenters & bioreactors
Process columns & separators
Cone-bottom & dish-bottom tanks

Connected Systems

ERP & MRP systems
CAD / drawing automation
CPQ quoting workflow
Nesting & material tracking
Shop traveler generation
Weld procedure references

Output Documents

General arrangement drawing
Bill of materials & plate weight
Nozzle schedule
Code calculation summary
Customer proposal & price
Shop fabrication package

Custom vessels are classic configure-to-order and engineer-to-order work, and a product configurator turns that complexity into a repeatable sales process.

Quote Your Next Vessel Before Lunch

See how Ignitionary turns tank and pressure vessel inquiries into validated, code-aware quotes and drawings.

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