| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE |
| Version(s): | ALL; |
| Area: | Readme |
| Date Logged & Current Version | Jan 2019 12.00.00.14 |
Note:
1. Download Actual read-me file from AutoPIPE here
2. Select Link here for Release notes
What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE®
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.00.00.14
- General
- SES Licensing
This product version utilizes SES Licensing, which is not supported by SELECT activation key(s). SES Licensing features new behavior to enhance your organization's user administration and security with mandatory user sign-in via CONNECTION Client to access the application. If you are already signed in to the CONNECTION Client, you have met this prerequisite. If you have not, please refer to the Administrator's Resource Center and/or contact your administrator for assistance in the registration and sign-in process. - Increased the number of entries listed in the recent model list for a better user experience.
- Support/Reference IDs are now auto-generated and read-only for better tracking of supports.
- SES Licensing
- Piping Codes
- Added ASME BPVC Section III 2017 code for the construction of Nuclear Facility Components.
- Analysis
- Added Upheaval Buckling Analysis to perform a simplified buckling analysis based on idealized pipeline imperfections in long buried pipelines. [Technology Preview ]
- Added the NodeLink feature to allow a node to be connected to another piping node. This allows for the release of connectivity in a specific direction to be utilized in hanger selection where an Anchor is not present.
- Anchors can now be defined as connected to a structure node to allow the anchor load to be resolved into the structure.
- Added Support Optimization to determine optimal support locations and options based on criteria such as supporting structure loads, allowable displacements, and support costs. [Technology Preview ]
- Reports
- Added a Select All option on the result grid to conveniently select/un-select all combinations at one time.
- Input and output reports1 are now available in the SQLite DB format. Post-processing, review, and print functions are now possible in third-party applications and report generators.
- Stress reports have been improved when utilizing DNV-OS-F101 by changing the title "Comb. stress category" to "Load Control Limit Check".
- Import
- Added an option to import E3d (*.pcf) files via the PCF Translator.
- Interoperability
- Two-way interoperability between SACS and AutoPIPE has been improved, including change management by using Structural Synchronizer (aka ISM). [Technology Preview ]
- Integration with OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition has been implemented for stress isometrics.
- Hidden segments in a model are no longer exported to isometric drawings in OpenPlant Isometric Manager.
- Security Release Notes
- Not applicable to this release.
1 The Version 6.1 Point Data Listing, Extended Component Data Listing, Flange Analysis Report, and Thermal Transient Analysis Report are not available in the SQLite DB format. This feature will be made available in a future release.
Technology Previews - Provide users preliminary access to features currently in development but not yet ready for production. These features are provided at no additional charge to promote awareness of a feature or technology to be deployed in a future release. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions. Now all Technology previews are available in the application. These commands have '[Technology Preview]' displayed in the tool tip.
AutoPIPE® Requirements
More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide.
Product Version
| Product | AutoPIPE |
| Version | v.12.00.00.14 |
| Language | English |
Installation Requirements
CD drive or access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher (with Service Pack 1) Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher (with KB2919355 Update) Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS |
| .NET Framework |
3.5 SP1 |
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically. The contents of the Desktop Prerequisite Pack include:
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- Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (web installer requires internet connection)
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6.1
- Microsoft® VC++ 2015 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2013 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2010 Redistributable
- Microsoft® VC++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
- Microsoft® Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
- Microsoft® XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32 bit)
- AutoPIPE® Preview Handler Setup
Minimum Profile
The minimum recommended workstation profile for running AutoPIPE is:
| Processor | Intel Pentium IV or higher. |
| Memory | 1 GB recommended. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models. |
| Hard Disk | 1 GB free disk space (not including Restore Point space requirements). |
| Video Graphics Card | Any industry-standard video card which supports OpenGL 3D graphics. |
| ProjectWise |
ProjectWise Server 10.00.03.140 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.00.03.140 ProjectWise Server 10.0.1.67 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.0.1.67 ProjectWise Server 10.0.0 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.0.0.11 or higher ProjectWise Server 8.11.7 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.7.133 or higher ProjectWise Server 8.11.9 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.9 ProjectWise Server 8.11.11 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.11. |
| OpenPlant Isometrics Manager V8i |
08.11.11.285 V8i |
| PDF Reader | Adobe® Acrobat Reader 7.0 or greater |
Download and Installation
QA Users:
Only model analysis performed on a AutoPIPE version installed from the QA CD sent by the QA manager are concerted to be certified under the QA Procedures. Any model analysis performed on a AutoPIPE version installed from a downloaded file should be considered invalid and must be re-run on a certified installation of the program.
See Link here for valid installation procedure.
Non-QA Users:
See the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide (..\Documents\Quickstart_AutoPIPE.pdf) for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE.
To complete the licensing process, you must have the appropriate roles assigned by your Site Administrator. If you have not been assigned these roles, you will need to obtain the name of your Site Administrator by submitting a Service Request at http://apps.bentley.com/srmanager/ProductSupport.
If you are experiencing problems logging into your Bentley account, please contact bentley at 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539). Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000.
Network Considerations - Network drives are only supported for data files.
- AutoPIPE software must be installed on a local client workstation.
- AutoPIPE data files (*.DAT) must have full read/write access to be opened and edited.
Applications Included in the Installation Package
AutoPIPE Standard, AutoPIPE Advanced, AutoPIPE Nuclear, and add-ons are installed from one executable.
- AutoPIPE Standard- The standard configuration of AutoPIPE includes these features:
- Hanger selection, static linear and non-linear, modal, and response spectrum (SRSS combination method only)
- Static Earthquake - ALA, ASCE, Chinese GB50011, Mexican CFE, and User Profile
- Static Wind - ASCE, UBC and User profile
- ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31J, B31.4, B31.8, European EN13480, and General piping code
- Rotating equipment reports
- Beam elements for modeling frames and supports
- Library utilities
- Thermal Bowing
- Snow Loading
- Analysis Sets for multiple static analyses
- STAAD Structural Libraries (17 countries)
- Flange Analysis, ANSI Check
- AutoPIPE Advanced- Incorporates all of the features of the Standard version, as listed above with the following additions:
- Harmonic, Force spectrum, Time history, and SAM
- Buried pipe
- NUREG combinations and code case 411 spectrum
- Static correction - Missing mass correction and ZPA
- Wave loading and buoyancy, fluid transient loads, and relief valve loads
- Nuclear power piping codes: ASME B31.1-1967
- Offshore piping codes: ASME B31.4 Chap. IX, ASME B31.8 Chap. VIII, CSA-Z662 Sect. 11
- International piping codes
- Flange Analysis: ASME Section VIII Div 1, Div 2, Appendix XI
- KHK Level 1
- Buried pipe w/ automatic Soil Calculator
- 50 Response Spectrum load cases
- Canadian piping codes
- Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas
- ISO 14692
- KHK Level 2 piping code (note 1)
- AutoPIPE Nuclear- Incorporates all of the features of the Advanced version, as listed above with the following additions:
- ASME Class I/II/III design
- JSME PPC
- ASME Class I Thermal transient analysis (TTA)
- ASME Class I Ovality, Gross discontinuity, Delta T1, T2 loadings
- Fatigue Analysis
- JSME S NC1-PPC
- KHK2 Add-on for AutoPIPE Advanced or Nuclear - allows the use of the Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in the Advanced or Nuclear version.
- Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe Translators - This release installs three translators to import models from other applications to AutoPIPE.
- Intergraph PDS, SmartPlant and ADLPipe translators included
- AutoPIPE File > Import menu updated to include 3 new options
- Easy to locate installation directory; all installed under "C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE Translators"
NOTE: For further information on translators, please refer to their respective readme files.
Documentation
Program Help: Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore the program Help for answers to your questions. A set of supplemental How To, Tutorial, and Reference Information documents in PDF format are provided in the Supplemental Documentation folder (Bentley AutoPIPE > Supplemental Information) of the main Program Help file (autopipe.chm).
Tutorials: Documentation for AutoPIPE applications is provided online in the Adobe.pdf format. These files are accessible from the Help Menu. All documents can be browsed, searched, or printed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Information and how to download a FREE copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained from http://www.adobe.com/.
It is highly recommended that you obtain the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader..
Piping Codes
This sections contains the list of piping codes, code editions supported and AutoPIPE license edition (Standard, Advanced or Nuclear) for which these items are supported.
Standard Edition Piping Codes
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| B31.1 Power | Power Piping | 1967, 1986, 1992, 2004, 2005 Addenda, 2007, 2009 Addenda, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
| B31.3 Process Piping | Process Piping | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
| B31.4 Liquid Trans. | Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia and Alcohols | 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016 |
| B31.8 Gas Trans. & Dist. | Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems | 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
| EN 13480 | European Piping Code for Metallic Industrial Piping | 2002, 2010 Addenda, 2012 |
| General | General Piping Code | Not Required |
| ASME B31J |
Stress intensification factors, flexibility factors, and sustained stress factors used in B31 piping analysis | 2017 |
Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Advanced Edition
AutoPIPE Advanced includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard, as well as the following codes.
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| CSA-Z662 | Canadian Standards Association, Oil and Gas Pipeline System | 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015 |
| CSA-Z662 Offshore | Canadian Standards Association, Offshore Steel Pipelines | 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015 |
| BS 806 | Design and Construction of Ferrous Piping Installations for and in Connection with Land Boilers | 1993 |
| BS 7159 | Design and Construction of Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping Systems for Individual Plants or Sites | 1989 |
| SPC-2 | Swedish Piping Code, Method 2 | 1978 |
| TBK5-6 | General Rules for Piping, The Norwegian Pressure Vessel Committee | 1990 |
| STOOMWEZEN | Dutch Piping Rule D1101 of the Rules for Pressure Vessels | 1978 |
| DNV Offshore | Det Norske Veritas, Rules for Submarine Pipelines | 1981, 2012 |
| MITI 501 3-1980 | MITI 501 Class III Piping Code | 1980 |
| KHK | KHK E 012 Piping Code, Seismic Level 1 or 2 (Seismic Level 2 requires a KHK 2 Add-On license) | 2006 |
| RCC-M | French Piping Code for Power Industry | 1985 |
| SNCT | French Piping Code for Process Industry | 1985 |
| SNIP Russian 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas | Russian SNIP piping code for oil and gas | 1997 |
| ISO 14692 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping | 2002+2005 addenda |
| B31.4 Offshore | Offshore Liquid Piping Systems | 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016 |
| B31.8 Offshore | Offshore Gas Transmission | 2003, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 |
Extra Codes Available in AutoPIPE Nuclear Edition
AutoPIPE Nuclear includes all codes available in AutoPIPE Standard and AutoPIPE Advanced, as well as the following codes.
| Piping Code | Description | Editions |
| ASME NB Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 1 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1982 W Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| ASME NC Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 2 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1980 S Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2003 Addenda, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| ASME ND Nuclear | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection ND, Class 3 Components | 1972 W Addenda, 1975 W Addenda, 1977, 1980 S Addenda, 1983 W Addenda, 1988 Addenda, 1989, 1989 Addenda, 1993 Addenda, 1994 Addenda, 1997 Addenda, 1998, 2001, 2003 Addenda, 2004, 2007, 2008 Addenda, 2010, 2011 Addenda, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
| JSME PPC Nuclear | JSME S NC1: Rules on Design and Construction for Nuclear Power Plants, Class 2 Piping | 2005, 2008 |
How to Activate AutoPIPE®
CONNECT licensing is Bentley's new licensing model, providing enhanced security and optimized value for your Bentley Subscriptions. It is integrated with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and the Bentley CONNECT technology platform to allow near real-time reporting of usage, improved alert messaging to users and increased administrative capabilities to license administrators in your organization. It will not only give you more options to monitor and manage usage but also provide new, advanced licensing features that will enhance digital workflows.
Activation
With CONNECT Licensing, all users must be registered with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and sign in to the CONNECTION Client to access Bentley applications. Product activation will now occur through user sign-in to the CONNECTION Client with a valid IMS ID associated with their account. User sign-in will replace traditional activation keys, offering enhanced security as administrators will be able to control which users have access to Bentley software. License entitlements are granted and maintained through CONNECT Licensing's Entitlement Management Service. By signing into the CONNECTION Client users can also find their organization's projects, download software updates, receive relevant notifications, and track their usage.
Alerts
CONNECT Licensing features the new license alerts notifications that can be set by an organization's license administrators to let the users know when they reach a set usage threshold. These notifications will alert the users that if they continue to use the product, a term license may be issued. The user in such a situation has the choice to quit the application before a license is used or acknowledge that a term license may be generated and proceed with starting the application, based on what settings the administrator chooses.
Error History
The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v11.3.0.
The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v12.0.
- 955880 ASME Nuclear Material Library: Thermal expansion and/or Modulus of elasticity values for some pipe materials may not be correct
Some pipe materials are using incorrect values of thermal expansion and/or modulus of elasticity. Using these pipe materials may result in incorrect calculated stress. The calculated stress values may be lower than the actual stress values leading to un-conservative results.
Pipe Material ASME Composition Thermal Expansion Modulus of Elasticity
SA666-XM11 21Cr-6Ni-9Mn Correct* Incorrect
SA691-0.5CR 1/2Cr-1/2Mo Correct Incorrect
SA691-1CR 1Cr-1/2Mo Correct Incorrect
SA691-1.25CR 1.1/4Cr-1/2Mo-Si Correct Incorrect
SA691-5CR 5Cr-1/2Mo Incorrect Incorrect *Thermal expansion values are taken from Group 15Cr&17Cr of table TE-1 of ASME BPVC II-D - 960482 ASME Material Library: SA182-F22 values are incorrectly updated for ASME2000 and later material libraries
SA182-F22 was deleted for ASME BPVC II-D 1998 and later editions. However, AutoPIPE's ASME2000 and later material libraries continued to provide SA182-F22. Also, allowable stress, yield strength and design stress intensity values of SA182-F22 in AutoPIPE's ASME2000 and later material libraries were different from those provided in ASME BPVC II-D 1992 edition. Using the allowable values from AutoPIPE's ASME2000 material library for SA182-F22 may result in higher calculated allowable stress value as compared to allowable stress values provided by AutoPIPE's ASME1992 material library.
- 135823 Tracker#:8771 - Soil points along the bend use pipe SIF instead of bend SIF
Soil points along the bend uses pipe SIF values while it should use bend SIF values. For ASME codes this happens in all cases except when a frame is inserted at near point of the bend. For non-ASME code this happens only when a frame is inserted at near point of the bend.
- 936789 ASME Libraries: Some pipe materials are not referring to correct standard material
For ASME 2010 and later, "Young modulus" for following specification materials is picked from a wrong standard material: Specifications SA243-WPB, SA243-WPC, SA350-LF2, SA36, SA420-WPL6, SA515-70, SA516-60, SA516-70, SA53-A, SA541-1A, SA672-B60, SA672-B65, SA672-B70. The difference between the values is less than 2% with the maximum difference being only 1.47%.
- 939787 B31.4 and B31.8 material libraries are not updated in latest editions as per updates in source libraries
B31.4 "2016" and B31.8 "2012 or later" material libraries are not up to date with the applicable code edition changes.
- 958453 ASME Material Library : Thermal expansion, Modulus of elasticity and Design stress intensity values for some pipe materials may not be correct
Thermal expansion, Modulus of elasticity and Design stress intensity values for some pipe materials may not be correct
For ASME 1992 & 1986: 1. Modulus values of Group-B & Group-C are incorrect 2. Thermal Expansion values for AU-Type316 are incorrect
For ASME 2004 to 2015 1. SA430-FP316N design stress intensity values are incorrect.
For ASME 2013 & 2015 1. SA508-3-1 using incorrect values of thermal expansion and modulus
Copyright
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Complete copyright information can be found in the product by choosing Help > About.
For reference, a copy of the End User License Agreement named "EULA.pdf" is included in the "AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries5" folder of the product installation. By default, this location is "C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries5".
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See Also
AutoPIPE CONNECT Release Notes (10.00.xx.xx - higher)
How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE?