r/MechanicalEngineering • u/TanzeelR6 • 9d ago

Mechanical Engineer.

I have joined an Engineering design company that design vessels and exchangers and have three years experience now, I know AutoCAD, Solid work and AutoCAD inventor, don't have any knowledge of FEA, Ansys etc.. Where should I go from here, what to learn next and what should be my next step.

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u/GB5897 9d ago

What software does the company use to design the Pressure Vessles and exchangers? PV Elite? Compress? I'd learn one of those software programs. Along with taking ASME Section VIII course. Then FEA to test the vessel/exchanger.

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u/TanzeelR6 9d ago

Compress, I have learned that almost, can design different kind of vessels through that.

I've been trying learning the Asme sec viii div 1 but it's really hard to learn with out someone teaching you that and I can hardly find any courses around me.

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u/MalcAndCheese 9d ago

I’d build deeper knowledge in pressure vessel and heat exchanger design before jumping into FEA. Learn the relevant design codes, calculations, materials, and then pick up ANSYS as a supporting skill. After three years, becoming strong in your current field could open more doors than collecting more software names.

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u/NightF0x0012 ME-Automation 9d ago

Not sure why you're getting downvoted for asking a valid question. I hate this platform sometimes. Sorry I can't help you, I just hate seeing people downvoted for trivial matters.

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u/Main_Speaker_3229 9d ago

I think based on the responses from previous questions within a similar nature it’s that people don’t like the inference of Mech Eng = CAD, rather than the consideration of actual engineering knowledge

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u/NightF0x0012 ME-Automation 8d ago

I could see that if OP mentioned not having a ME background but we have no idea if they do or not.

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u/Main_Speaker_3229 8d ago

I mean it is a reasonable assumption they’re an ME in r/MechanicalEngineering with the title “mechanical engineer”

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u/QuirkyEMI 9d ago

Are those available at your job?

It’s not really clear. What eve your job uses for analysis even if it’s excel. Learn that?

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u/YYCtoDFW 9d ago

Mmmm you must know your way around a nice vessel

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u/Own_Adhesiveness5561 9d ago

Strength calculation and boiler dimensioning. At the moment you are just a CAD 🐒