PVE5 4.6.0.6 was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. This free software is an intellectual property of Whessoe Computing Systems. PVE5 is included in Education Tools.
We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software. The program's installer file is generally known as Pve5.exe. You can launch this free PC program on Windows XP/7/8/10/11 32-bit. The most popular versions among PVE5 users are 4.6 and 4.0.
From the developer:
PVE5 is a pressure vessel engineering and heat exchanger design program. It performs design and compliance calculations in accordance with PD 5500, ASME VIII Div 1, or BS EN 13445. A database of material stresses for the first two codes is provided as an integral part of the package, and a similar database is under development for BS EN 13445.
You may want to check out more software, such as Panel, SatCalc or MathMatic, which might be similar to PVE5.