Features
Precision engineering, made practical.
Each feature has a page of its own, with what it does, how it works and where it fits in a design.
The features
Nine features, one design.
PlutoGenThe AI assistant parses the datasheet, generates the 3D model, and answers questions in plain language.
Datasheet importProcess data comes in from thermal design specification sheets, with no manual data entry.
Visual 3D interfaceThe exchanger updates in real time as you change dimensions, pass arrangements, and nozzle orientations.
Integrated flange and bolt designAll three flange pairs and their bolting are designed automatically as part of the exchanger.
Dynamic tubesheet designAutomates thickness calculations and tube layout optimization.
Fabrication sequence and fitPlutoHX shows how the exchanger is built and assembled, not only the calculation.
Dynamic error checkingA sidebar checks your inputs against code limits and shows a clear, friendly note as soon as a value needs attention.
Material libraryVerified ASME Section II, Part D material properties, ready to use, so there is no need to look them up by hand.
DocumentationOne click makes a clean, formatted, auditable PDF calculation package for your client and the Authorized Inspector.
Technical capabilities
Key technical capabilities.
| Exchanger types | Fixed tubesheet, U-tube, and floating head exchangers (split ring and lantern ring designs). |
|---|---|
| Nozzle loads | Local stresses at nozzle-to-shell junctions, to Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletins 107, 297, and 537. |
| Flange design | Custom and standard flanges to ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Mandatory Appendix 2 and Division 2, Part 4.16. |
| Wind and seismic | Wind and seismic loads on the supports: saddles, skirts, and lugs. |
| Advanced component analysis | Separate calculation engines for custom flanges, shells, channels, and covers. |
| Component optimization | Tubesheet thickness, expansion joints, and tubesheet-to-shell joints, to reduce material cost while keeping structural integrity. |
Why PlutoHX
Design work that used to take days, now in minutes.
- More time for engineeringAutomated drawings and reports take care of the repetitive part of the work.
- Fewer errorsLive validation shows right away when a code check or a geometric interference needs attention.
- Professional reportsCalculation sheets in PDF and Excel, ready for client submission and regulatory approval.
Coming Winter 2026
We would be glad to show you PlutoHX.
PlutoHX launches at the end of this year. A live demo shows how it fits the way your team works.
Visit us at the booth for a deep dive into PlutoHX.