What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE® Vessel
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements which have been implemented and the defects which have been fixed.
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CONNECT Edition Update 3 (v40.03.00.008:2016-12)
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the CONNECT Edition Update 3 of AutoPIPE Vessel v40.03.00.008.
- Enhancements
- Chinese Pressure Vessel Design Code GB-150
- Chinese Standard Flanges for pressure vessels (NBT 47020~47027-2012)
- Chinese Standard Flanges for Piping (HG/T 20592~20635-2009)
- Chinese Wind Code (GB 50009 - NB/T 47041)
- Chinese Earthquake Code (GB 50011-2010)
- User Interface: Tube Bundle Layout
- Dimensioning enhancement - Cross View
- Identification of Tubeside and Shellside nozzles
- Information tag for tubes added
- External Pressure: possibility to not consider conical junction as line of support
- ASME VIII
- GB 150
- EN 13445
- PD 5500
- i-model 3D DGN generation - Boolean Operations
- Codes/Standards Update
- API 650 12th Edition Addendum 2, January 2016
- CODAP 2015 revision 10/16
- ASME B16.5 2013/B16.47 2011
- ASME B36.10M-2015/B36.19M-2004
- IS 875 Part 3 (Indian Wind Code): Implementation of Gust Factor calculations.
- IS 1893 (Indian Earthquake Code):
- new option to apply MCE (Qi x 2)
- Amplification factor
- Customizable files: Word files (.doc) replaced by Excel files (.xlsx) to a better user experience.
- MicroStation interface (2D drawings): library of cells in US Customary Units.
- Updated the support for SolidWorks 2017
- CONNECT Project Configuration Settings (to manage project level settings through CONNECT) [ Technology Preview ]
- Defects
NOTE: Problems described below represent specific issues with specific test cases. It is difficult to succinctly describe a problem and how it impacted the specific test case. If you have any questions about the issues discussed in this report, please contact your technical support.
- #563452: CODAP - Opening reinforcement with internal projection: nozzle thickness (et' value) used for computing area (St).
- #591596: CODAP (revision 2010-12) - Opening in Dished Head: area outside 0.4xDe (C5.1.2.2) must not be considered (no longer applicable with revision 2016-10).
- #590054: ASCE-7 2010: Site Coefficient issue (class E; Ss >=1.25).
- #613104: Wave Motion on Horizontal Vessel - study case (+): the saddle has no vertical acceleration due to the motion.
- #613231: EN 13445 - Test Pressure: the tolerance is not well considered for nominal stress category 4.
- #560216: Material Database: Allowable Stresses SA-516 Gr 55/60/65/70 (2001).
- #569348: Material Database: Modulus of Elasticity SA240-S31260.
- #478796: CODAP 2000: Maximal Allowable Pressure of Conical Junction.
- #481399: Split Ring (Heat Exchanger): the program is forcing a 19 mm recess (TEMA Style "B").
- #490890: Lifting a horizontal vessel without spreader beam: formula to calculate F2 load.
- #490913: Fatigue as per EN 13445: wrong testing group.
- #506404: Local loads BS/PD 5500 G2: an error message is missing when the stress is greater than the allowable.
- #561042: Conical shell under External Pressure (GOST R 52857.2 par. 5.3.2.2): length of adjoining component can be oversized (l3).
- #563453: Opening reinforcement with internal projection (CODAP and GOST): tolerance in the internal projection is removed twice from the thickness.
- #581758: Earthquake IS-1893 (2005) : Tc value is not correct for normalized spectrum Type III (Soft Soil).
- #582044: Nozzle (ASME; API650; GB150): the tolerance must not be applied on the inward Nozzle Weld.
- #589622: Bolt load computed during the MAP calculation of flange can lead to too high stresses for the operating case.
- #613644: Shear in the anchor bolts: ratio tensile/shear applied with all methods.
- #626050: GOST - Split Ring (Heat Exchanger): the internal diameter is not correct (GOST R 52857.7 Par. 5.3.2 Eq. 77;78).
- #634185: IS 1893 - 2005 (Indian Wind Code): the multiplying factor (Table 3) must be applied when a normalized spectrum is selected.
- Customizable Files
NOTE: All doc files in Config folder have been replaced by xlsx files.
- Config\Material.emdm (Material Database) (Updated)
- Config\defval.xlsx (Default Values) (Updated)
- Config\dimpip.xlsx (Pipe Dimensions) (Updated)
- Config\flangeEN_2001.doc (Flange Dimensions) (Deleted)
- Config\flangeHGT_20592.xlsx (Flange Dimensions) (Updated)
- Config\StandardFlangeReferenceTable.xlsx (Material Group) (Updated)
- Config\up_bib.* (Microstation) (Deleted)
- Config\up_bib_in.* (Microstation) (New)
- Config\up_bib_mm.* (Microstation) (New)
- Config\up_seedt.dgn (Microstation) (Deleted)
- Config\up_seedt_in.dgn (Microstation) (New)
- Config\up_seedt_mm.dgn (Microstation) (New)
AutoPIPE® Vessel Requirements
This document contains information regarding:
More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide.
Product Version
| Product | AutoPIPE Vessel |
| Version | v40.03.00.008 |
| 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 Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 32 or 64 bit OS |
* For x64 operating systems you must install the accessdatabaseengine x64 which Microsoft delivers with Office 2010. You can download this from Microsoft's website.
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically. If, however, you extract the package and then later run the EasyMultiInstall.vbs or the msi file to install the product, the Desktop Prerequisite Pack v08.11.09.xx must be installed on your workstation prior to the product installation. The RealDwg2012.msi should be installed after the product is installed. The Desktop Prerequisite Pack is available from the Web downloads/MySELECT CD area of SELECTservices Online. The contents of the Desktop Prerequisite Pack include:
- Microsoft® Windows Installer Version 3.1v2
- Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 4.5.1
- Microsoft® XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32 bit)
- Microsoft®XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (64 bit)
- Microsoft®Visual Basic for Applications core
- Microsoft®Visual Basic for Applications localized
- DirectX 9c
- DHTML Editing Control for Applications
* RealDWG 2012 is required by some features and must be installed. RealDWG 2013 is not supported in this release.
Minimum Profile
The minimum recommended workstation profile for running AutoPIPE Vessel is:
| Processor | Intel® or AMD® processor 3.0 GHz or greater. |
| Memory | 256 megabytes (Mb) of free (1) RAM minimum, 4096 Mb or more is preferred. AutoPIPE Vessel will utilize all available RAM. AutoPIPE Vessel performance is dependent on the size of the AutoPIPE Vessel model and the amount of available system resources. (1) Free RAM refers to available RAM after all operating system processes have been loaded. |
| Hard Disk | 600 MB free disk space. |
| Video Graphics Card | Any industry-standard video card which supports OpenGL 3D graphics. Screen resolution of 1280x1024 or greater. |
| CAD | MicroStation PowerProduct AutoCAD x32 versions: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 AutoCAD x64 versions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 SolidWorks x32 versions: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 SolidWorks x64 versions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| ProjectWise | 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. |
| Adobe PDF Reader | To view, print, and save PDF files, Bentley recommends Adobe Reader 10 or higher. |
Download and Installation
To download the products, create a MySELECT CD or 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://appsnet.bentley.com/srmanager/addcall.aspx.
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.
See the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE Vessel.
Applications Included in the Installation Package
AutoPIPE Vessel is installed from one executable. The configuration of AutoPIPE Vessel includes these features:
- ASME VIII Div.1 & Div. 2 Code
- BS PD 5500 Code
- CODAP Div.1 & Div. 2 Code
- AD MERKBLATTER Code
- European Standard EN 13445 Code
- Russian GOST R 52857 Code
- Chinese GB 150 Code
- Considering pressure, temperature, external loads, wind, earthquake and local loads
- Creating calculation report using English, French, German, Russian, Chinese language
Design Codes
This sections contains the list of design codes and code editions supported by AutoPIPE Vessel.
- Pressure Vessel/Heat Exchanger Code
- Manufacturing Standard
- Wind Code
- Seismic Code
- Nozzle Local Load Method
Pressure Vessel/Heat Exchanger Code
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| AD/AD 2000-Merkblatt | Code for Pressure Vessels (German Code) | 2014-11, 2012-07, 2011-05, 2007-11, 2007-05, 2004-10, 2003-01, 2000-00, 1996-08, 1995-07, 1995-05, 1993-04, 1991-10, 1990-10 |
| API 650 | Welded Tanks for Oil Storage | 2016-01, 2014-09, 2013-03, 2011-09 |
| ASME VIII Division 1 | Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels | 2015-07, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2010-07, 2009-07, 2008-07, 2006-07, 2005-07, 2004-07, 2003-09, 2002-07, 2001-07, 2000-07, 1999-07, 1998-07 |
| ASME VIII Division 2 | Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (Alternatives Rules) | 2015-07, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2010-07, 2009-07 |
| BS/PD 5500 | Specification for Unfired Fusion Welded Vessels (British Standard Institute) | 2015-04, 2014-09, 2013-09, 2012-09, 2012-06, 2011-09, 2011-01, 2008-01, 2006-09, 2005-11, 2004-09, 2004-03, 2002-08, 2002-04, 2001-01, 1999-11, 1999-01, 1998-01, 1997-01 |
| CODAP | Code for Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels (French Code) | 2016-10, 2015, 2014-06, 2012-10, 2011-03, 2010-11, 2009-03, 2007-09, 2006-06, 2004-12, 2004-04, 2002-12, 2000-12, 1998-12 |
| EN 13455 | Unfired Pressure Vessels (European Standard) | 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-05 |
| GOST R 52857 | Vessels And Apparatus (Russian Code) | 2012-01, 2008-01 |
| NFE 32 100-108 | French Code For Construction Of Steam Generators | 1988-12 |
| GB 150 | Pressure Vessels (Chinese Code) | 2011 |
Manufacturing Standard
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| EJMA | Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association | 2008 (9th Edition), 1999 (8th Edition), 1993 (6th Edition) |
| TEMA | Standards of the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association | 2007-11 (9th Edition), 1999-06 (8th Edition), 1997-12 (7th Edition), 1991-08 (7th Edition) |
Wind Code
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| AD-Merkblatter S3/0 | General Verification Of Stability For Pressure Vessels | 1991 |
| ASCE 7 | Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures | 2010, 2005, 2002, 1998, 1995, 1993 |
| British Standard BS 6399 Part 2 | British Standard for Loading for Buildings - Code of Practice for Wind Loads | 1997 |
| British Standard CP3 Part 2 | British Standard for Wind Loads | 1972 |
| EN 1991-1-4 | Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures - Wind Actions | 2005 |
| GOST R 51273-99 | Vessels and Apparatus NORMS AND METHODS OF STRENGTH CALCULATIONS Rated Strength | 2000 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2015, 2012, 2006 |
| Indian Standard IS:875 Part 3 | Indian Standard - Wind Loads on Buildings and Structures | 1987 |
| NBC Canada | National Building Code of Canada | 2005 |
| NBR 6123 | Brazilian Code - Wind Load | 1998 |
| Neige et Vent 65 | French Wind Code | 1999, 1995, 1990 |
| Portuguese DL 235/83 | Portuguese Wind Code | 1983 |
| Spanish Code NBE AE 88 | Spanish Wind Code | 1988 |
| Uniform Building Code | US Code Until 1997 | 1997, 1994, 1991, 1988, 1982, 1976 |
| GB 50009 | Chinese Wind Code | 2012 |
Seismic Code
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| ANSI A58.1 | Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures | 1982 |
| ASCE 7 | Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures | 2010, 2005, 2002, 1998, 1994, 1993 |
| DIN 4149 | German Earthquake Standard | 2005-04, 1981 |
| EN 1998-1 | Eurocode 8: Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance | 2004 |
| GOST R 51273-99 | Vessels and Apparatus NORMS AND METHODS OF STRENGTH CALCULATIONS Rated Strength Calculation of Column Type Apparatus from Wind Loads and Seismic Influence | 2002 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2015, 2012, 2006 |
| Indian Standard IS:1893 | Indian Standard | 2005, 2002, 1996, 1984 |
| NBC Canada | National Building Code of Canada | 2005 |
| Parasismique PS 92 | French Standard | 1995 |
| Parasismique PS 69 | French Standard | 1984 |
| Portuguese Earthquake LNEC | Hazard Analysis and Seismic Risk Assessment in Portugal | 1987 |
| Spanish Code NCSE-02 | Spanish Seismic Code | 2002 |
| Uniform Building Code | US Code Until 1997 | 1997, 1994, 1991 |
| GB 50011 | Chinese Seismic Code | 2010 |
Nozzle Local Load Method
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| EN 13445 | Par. 16.4 and 16.5 Local Loads on Nozzles in Spherical Shells / in Cylindrical Shells | 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-053 |
| GOST R 52857 | Par. 6 Strength Calculation of Cylindrical Shells and Spherical Bottoms Under External Static Loads on the Nozzle | 2008-01 |
| PD 5500 G2 | Par. G.2 Local Loads on Pressure Vessel Shells | 2015-04, 2014-09, 2013-09, 2012-09, 2012-06, 2011-09, 2011-01, 2008-01, 2006-09, 2005-11, 2004-09, 2004-03, 2002-08, 2002-04, 2001-01 |
| PD 5500 G.2.8 | Par. G.2.8 Alternative Rules for Local Loads on Circular Nozzles in Spherical and Cylindrical Shells | 2015-04, 2014-09, 2013-09, 2012-09, 2012-06, 2011-09, 2011-01, 2008-01, 2006-09, 2005-11, 2004-09, 2004-03, 2002-08, 2002-04, 2001-01 |
| WRC B 107 + 297 | Local Stresses In Spherical And Cylindrical Shells Due To External Loadings | 2002-10, 1979-03 |
| WRC 537 | Precision Equations and Enhanced Diagrams for Local Stresses in Spherical and Cylindrical Shells Due to External Loadings for Implementation of WRC Bulletin 107 | 2010 |
How to Activate AutoPIPE® Vessel
Product activation is achieved by connecting to a SELECT Server, receiving a verification that your SELECT Server Name and Activation Key are correct, and successfully posting Usage logs. Product activation is not the same as checking out a license. This document describes how to configure AutoPIPE Vessel for activation. After initial configuration, AutoPIPE Vessel automatically and transparently tries to activate each time it runs, and runs unconstrained for a period of 30 days after its last successful activation. However, if activation is unsuccessful for a period of 30 days, AutoPIPE Vessel will not start until it is activated again.
Activating a product using the Product Activation Wizard
The Product Activation Wizard is designed to step users through the product activation process. After a product is installed, you must obtain a license and then activate that license. Obtaining the license alone is not enough to complete the process. This wizard eliminates the confusion and makes it clear that obtaining a license and activating a product are two essential steps.
The Product Activation Wizard opens automatically (unless the "Activate product using Bentley License Tool" check box is turned off) at the end of the product installation process. See the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide for more information on installing AutoPIPE Vessel.
The first screen of the Product Activation Wizard offers four product activation options:
- SELECT subscribers with a deployed (local) SELECT Server
- SELECT subscribers activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server
- Non-SELECT users
- Evaluation Only - No license information
The wizard steps you through the activation process based on the options selected.
SELECT subscribers with a deployed (local) SELECT Server
If you are activating against a local SELECT Server, you must provide the proper Server Name and Activation Key. The Server Name and Activation Key, along with any proxy configuration information, can be obtained from your Site Administrator.
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- Enter the name of the server in the Server Name field.
- Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
- If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
- If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
- Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
- Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
- Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.
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SELECT subscribers activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server
If you are activating against a hosted (Bentley) SELECT Server, the Server Name is pre-populated but you must provide the proper Activation Key provided by the Bentley Sales Support Center.
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- Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
- If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
- If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
- Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
- Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
- Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.
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NON-SELECT user
If you are not a Bentley SELECT subscriber and you are activating AutoPIPE Vessel, you are presented with three options:
- I have a license file ready to import
- I have an activation key
- I do not have any license information
I have a license file ready to import
- Enter the path to your license file (or Browse to the location of your license file) in the License File field.
- Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
- Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.
I have an activation key
- Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
- If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
- If you are using a Proxy server to connect to the hosted SELECT Server, click the Proxy button and fill in the Proxy Server information then click OK.
- Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
- Click Next. The Check out license now? page displays.
- Enter your Email address in the Email Address field.
- Select the product to be activated (if not pre-populated) it the Product Name field.
- Enter the product version number (if not pre-populated) in the Product Version field.
- Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
- Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.
I do not have any license information
- The product will run in evaluation mode.
- Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information.
Evaluation Only - No license information
- The product will run in evaluation mode.
- Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information
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