Below is the version history for Kettle Reboiler Design (KRD) Software

KRD v6.0.0.0

  1. Major interface update
  2. Added license tools to allow license removal for users with an active maintenance plan.
  3. Added Download button in the Check for Updates window to enable automated updates to the latest version for users with an active maintenance plan.
  4. Update error log viewer, the software will now issue messages in the error log that
    include the following types:
    ERROR: This type of messages is used for errors in input or results, the software will stop until errors are fixed by the user
    WARNING: This type of message is used for warning when parameters are exceeded, the software will continue buy some results may be invalid
    MESSAGE: This type of message is used for general software informative messages
    INFO: This type of message is used to provide additional information and guidance during operation
  5. Bug fix – detected during saved file loading

KRD v5.0.0.0

  1. Enhanced material thermal conductivitues database and added more material thermal conductvities.
  2. Internal code refining for Heat Exchanger Suite (HExS) publish automation
  3. Added new setting to check for software updates on start
  4. Added physical properties PProps internal database containing 500 fluids

KRD v4.0.0.0

  1. Software licensing on new activation server

KRD v3.1.0.1

  1. Added Water and Steam Properties
  2. Upgraded to Microsoft dot net 4.8 framework
  3. Added check for software updates
  4. Minor interface update

KRD v3.1.0.0

  1. Maintenance release addressing software licensing on new activation server
  2. Added license information screen can be accessed from Help menu

KRD v3.0.0.1

  1. Maintenance release

KRD v3.0.0.0

  1. Add Units converter
  2. load/set default unit to load with software
  3. Issue warning when tube pitch is smaller than or equal to the tube outer diameter
  4. Calculate Tube to Tube Clearance
  5. Check for inconsistent input for comma and dot
  6. Over design and over surface calculation
  7. Required heat transfer coefficient
  8. Added Cooper correlation for pool boiling
  9. Added Forster-Zuber Correlation
  10. Allow user to specify input for heat transfer coefficient on shell side
  11. Added design advisory notes
  12. Added new default setting screen for calculations
  13. Updated overall heat transfer coefficient database presentation screens
  14. Unlimited cases can be created in new case window. Data can also be copied for pasting in any document.
  15. Bug fixes

KRD v2.0.0.0

  1. Major software update to Microsoft .Net framework 4.0
  2. New interface
  3. Added list of cases comparison window
  4. Added the ability to enter heat transfer coefficients for tube side, Film heat transfer coefficients included
  5. Physical properties software separated and included as a separate product with the package.
  6. New detailed results summary

KRD v1.0.0.0

  1. First Release
KRD version history