	Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE Nozzle
	Version(s):	V8i
	Area:	Release Notes
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
	Date Logged & Current Version	Jan. 2015 08.11.08.24

Bentley® AutoPIPE Nozzle is a stand-alone, engineering application used for calculating local stresses at nozzle/vessel junctions, trunnion attachment points, clip connections and lug attachments on the vessel shell. Based on well-known engineering design standards like WRC, KHK, API and PD, AutoPIPE Nozzle helps engineers and designers quickly determine whether or not the wall of a pressure vessel, exchanger or tank can withstand piping loads on the nozzle or at clip and lug connections.

What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE® Nozzle

The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE Nozzle V8i v.08.11.08.24

• AutoPIPE Nozzle ASME Code 2007 and database updates
• Update KHK code to 2006
• Update KHK material library to 2003
• Update JIS material library in JIS B 8265
• Average membrane and M+B allowables forDiv 2 allowable
• Filter material list according to selected design code
• Provide a check box to include or exclude the 1.2 increase factor for occasional loads
• Provide a check box to use averaged or non-averaged values for calculation of stress allowables e.g. evaluating cyclic loads for fatigue.
• Include different nozzle attachment types
• Allow importing loads from AutoPIPE v9.1
• Change apnozzle.map file format to CSV to support long filenames
• Consolidate AutoPIPE Nozzle design code licenses into one license

Program Features

The standard configuration of program includes these features:

- - Internationally recognized design codes: WRC 107, WRC 297, BS PD5500, API 650 and KHK 1 & 2
  - Extensive material libraries for ASME VIII Div I, Div II and PD5500, 1998 ASME VIII code case 2290, 2000 ASME I, III & IV, ASME 2009 VIII Div 1, VIII Div 2 & Sect III, PD5500/enquiry case 91, ASME materials to the PD5500, JIS, KHK
  - JIS and DIN pipe property library
  - Shell types: cylindrical, conical, spherical, semielliptical, and torispherical
  - Nozzle attachment types: hollow or solid round, hollow or solid rectangular
  - Shell deflections, rotations and stiffness values are calculated for all shell types per PD5500 Annex G for longitudinal, circumferential and radial loadings

Design Code Years

For ASME Design Codes following code years are available:

ASME Div 1:	< 2001
	>= 2001 3S
	>= 2001 2Fy (No Creep)
ASME Div 2:	< 2001 (No Creep)
	2001 < 2007 (No Creep)
	>= 2007 (No Creep).

System Requirements

Important Note: The following prerequisites are required to run the application:

Processor	Intel Pentium IV or higher
Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 or later OR Microsoft Windows Vista Business or higher OR Microsoft Windows 7
Web Browser	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater
Memory	256MB
Hard Disk	36 MB minimum free hard disk space
Graphics Card	Any industry-standard video card
Other Prerequisites	IEG Security (free download at Bentley SELECT)
PDF Reader	Adobe® Acrobat Reader 8.0 or greater

Before you install any software, you should confirm that you have adequate hardware and software capabilities to install and use the product.

Download, Installation, & Licensing

AutoPIPE Nozzle is now bundled into AutoPIPE download, installation, and Licensing. There is no separate download and installation instructions. Please see AutoPIPE installation here for details.

Network Considerations

Network drives are not supported for the software and data files.

AutoPIPE Nozzle software must be installed on a local client workstation.

AutoPIPE Nozzle data files (*.NOZ) must have full read/write access and can only be accessed from a local client workstation.

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.

Documentation for AutoPIPE Nozzle applications is provided online in the CHM format. These files are accessible from the Help Menu and can be browsed, searched, or printed.

AutoPIPE Nozzle Quick Start guide is a PDF which 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.

Copyright

TRADEMARK NOTICE

Bentley, the "B" logo, AutoPIPE, MicroStation, ProjectWise, SELECT, and MDL are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, or one of its direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Including software, file formats, and audiovisual displays; may only be used pursuant to applicable software license agreement; contains confidential and proprietary information of Bentley Systems, Incorporated and/or third parties which is protected by copyright and trade secret law and may not be provided or otherwise made available without proper authorization.

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 Nozzle" folder of the product installation.

Corporate Headquarters

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FAX: (1) 610 458-1060
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Release Notes for Bentley AutoPIPE Nozzle V8i (Commercial Release - v08.11.08.24 English)