What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE®
AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.1 (v12.01.00.09:2019-05)
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.01.00.09.
- Piping Codes
- Added ASME B31.1 2018 code including updated material library (reference standard, table number, group number), composition information for code materials, and E factor.
- Analysis
- Updated Upheaval Buckling analysis and reporting.
- Enhanced Support Optimization functionality to include minimum frequency design criteria, seed solution, and improved consistency checks . [Technology Preview ]
- Improvements in Flange Analysis including enhanced display and filter operations; automatic update of flange, bolt hole diameter, hub length, and gasket dimensional properties; and automatic selection of the flange/bolt dimensions library based on the nominal pipe size and length.
- Reports
- AutoPIPE Report Manager now includes a feature to generate traditional text reports with custom ordering and selection. [Technology Preview ]
- All input and batch output reports applicable to the current model will be exported to SQLite database regardless of the selection on the input listing or batch output report dialogs.
- AutoPIPE Report Manager now includes a feature to generate traditional text reports with custom ordering and selection. [Technology Preview ]
- Interoperability
- Improved PCF Translator to include more descriptive and accessible conversion logs, easier selection of multiple files for batch conversion, and importing closed loops.
- Isometrics
- Improved integration with OpenPlant Isometrics Manager CONNECT Edition.
- Improved Isometrics generation including better control over settings, customization, and auto-split functions.
- Improved font sizes, line weights, support symbols, and scaling.
- Security Release Notes
- Not applicable to this release.
[Technology Preview ]
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. To learn more about Technology Previews, please create a Service Request (be sure to include "Technology Preview" in the Description field).
AutoPIPE® Requirements
Product Version
| Product | AutoPIPE |
| Version | v12.01.00.09 |
| Language | English |
Included Applications Versions
| PCF Translator | v1.0.0.77 |
| Strait | v6.0.0.15 |
| BatchGen | v1.0.0.3 |
| ADL2NTL | v1.0.0.21 |
| Nozzle | v8.11.8.35 |
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 4.6.1 |
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically. The contents of the Desktop Prerequisite Pack include:
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
- 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
- CONNECTION Client - 10.00.13.017
- CONNECT Advisor - 10.01.00.154
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 10.00.03.235 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.00.03.235, 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 | CONNECT Edition Update 3 - 10.03.00.19 |
| PDF Reader | Adobe® Acrobat Reader 7.0 or greater |
Download and Installation
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
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, 2018 |
| 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
AutoPIPE v12.1.0
The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v12.1.
- 984316 Flange Check: Flange inserted on a segment junction/continuation point may use zero values for external forces and moments for the selected Load Combination
Flanges that are inserted on a segment junction/continuation* point may incorrectly use zero values for external forces and moments for the Load Combination selected in the Flange Check module. This results in stress values that does not include the effect of external forces and moments, leading to unconservative results.
- 858440 Incorrect update of point name and information in interactive results
Interactive results dialog may not update to represent the correct results while navigating through interactive results e.g. result > code stress results. The avoidance is to use the batch report or result grid to review the results.
- 997353 ASME B31.1 Material library: Some of the materials are not using correct values for allowable stress, thermal expansion, Modulus or ultimate strength
Some pipe materials are using incorrect values of allowable stress, thermal expansion , ultimate strength and/or modulus of elasticity. Using these pipe materials may result in incorrect calculated stress. The calculated stress values may be conservative than the actual stress values. The impacted materials are listed below
Allowable Stress :
- A106-A is not using correct values @800 for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2012
- A376-TP347 is not using correct values @800 for ASME B31.1 1986
Young Modulus :
- ST, AU, AU-TYPE 317 & AU-TYPE 348 are not using correct values @ -100, 200, 400, 500, 1100, 1300 for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2012
- MO is not using correct values @ 200, 300, 600, 700, 900, 1000 for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2012
- CN is not using correct values @ -100 for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2012
Thermal Expansion :
- CU is not using correct value @550 for ASME B31.1 2009 to B31.1 2005
- ST & AU-TYPE 310 are not using correct values @ All temperatures for ASME B31.1 1986
Ultimate strength:
- A335-P92 & C12200-B88 are not using correct values for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2007
- A335-P92_N+T is not using correct values for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2007
Removed data:
- AU-TYPE 304, AU-TYPE 309, AU-TYPE 310, AU-TYPE 316, AU-TYPE 321, AU-TYPE 347 data removed @1500 for ASME B31.1 2016 to B31.1 2012
- NI-CR-MO data removed above 800 for ASME B31.1 2010 to B31.1 2004
- 1001197 ISO 14692: Soil points on components other than bends use joint properties of previous point and Joints allowable stress equations
For ISO 14692 piping code, virtual soil points on components other than bends use the joint properties defined for the previous physical point. Also, virtual soil points use allowable stress equations defined for joints instead of allowable equations defined for straight run.
NOTE: Please contact Bentley TSG for more details.
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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 CONNECT v12" folder of the product installation. By default, this location is "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\AutoPIPE CONNECT v12".
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