Tubes may be manually entered in DesignCalcs, however using the Tube Search keeps the data consistent and correct. Custom tubes may be added to the Tube Database and then used within vessels and components.
 | When creating a tube for a heat exchanger, click the Tube Search button on the internal pressure tab to load the tube selection dialog. Both standard and user-created custom tubes are available. |
Tube Selection Grid
To quickly find a specific tube - or a tube with certain properties - group, sort, and filter the grid data. Data can be grouped by any characteristic by dragging the column header into the area above the columns. Click on a column header to sort the data by that column in either ascending or descending order. Click the arrow on the right side of a column header to select data filtering criteria. Grouping, sorting, and filtering can be used in any combination.
The grid will retain any filters and the adjustments to column order and size. To reset the grid to the original default appearance, right click and select "Reset Default Layout."
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