What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE® Vessel
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements which have been implemented and the major defects which have been fixed.
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CONNECT Edition v42 (v43.00.00.121:2022-09)
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the CONNECT Edition v43 of AutoPIPE Vessel v43.00.00.121.
- Enhancements
- General
- AutoPIPE Vessel is now 64-bit compatible. 32-bit compatibility is no longer supported, including interoperability with other CAD software.
- The AutoPIPE Vessel installation wizard has been simplified, resulting in an easier and quicker installation.
- Multiple (limited to 10) Skirt sections are now available in modeling, calculations, and drawings.
- Calculation
- Added Chinese Saddle Support in accordance with NB/T 47042-2014.
- Added Skirt Opening analysis according to GOST, AD S3/1 design codes (in case no method is mentioned, EN 13445 code is used as default).
- User Interface
- Model Explorer: Organize, sort, and locate models using filters. Choose any folders from your computer and get a quick overview of the model database.
- Saddle Dialog: Redesigned and improved to include the ability to choose the fixed saddle.
- Tube Bundle Layout: For AD Merkblatter this utility has been added to include the ability to select outer rows to optimize tubesheet calculations.
- Tubesheet Design: Now includes the option to include or exclude Shell tolerance.
- Interoperability
- Added support for AutoCAD 2022 64-bit.
- Added support for BricsCAD 2022 64-bit.
- Removed support for AutoCAD 2012-2013-2014.
- 2D Drawings
- Added material product and norm details to the Bill of Material.
- Material Database
- Added the ability to manage stress properties by revision date. This facilitates fast and convenient property update(s).
- Added the ability to manage vacuum charts separately. This facilitates fast and convenient charts update(s).
- The material database schema has been updated to version 4, with backward-compatibility to versions 3 and 2.
- General
- 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 technical support.- Calculation
- #903589: AD 2000 B 3 - torispherical head for jacketed vessel under external pressure in test condition, SK coefficient is wrong
- #792951: Analysis Engine crashes when the total number of nodes (equivalent beam model) exceeds 400
- #782172: Anchor - Thompson Method: Ct formulae is wrongly written in report
- #864298: ASME B16.5 2020 - assignation of a Material Group for SA350GRLF2 Class 1&2 and SA350GRLF3 Class 1&2
- #775459: Bolting Material - When missing some values, the program crashes
- #909481: CODAP allowable stress of stainless steel materials might be wrongly calculated when yield stress at 1% is missing
- #795652: Conical head - when length is input instead of apex angle, the model crashes when calculating hydrostatic height
- #641395: EN13445 External pressure calculation crashes when no yield stress defined
- #796438: Fatigue Analysis CODAP 2020: internal flat heads weld is ignored
- #777938: First Baffle Distance - In reverse heatex, double fixed plate, it is measure from the Shell Outlet
- #907521: Flange AD 2000 - bolt spacing B8 2.3.1.1 is not checked
- #907050: Flanges EN 13445 - an error comes up but nothing appears on the report (integral without hub)
- #808918: GOST 34233.2 - correction in formula (51) (English translation issue)
- #796449: Lifting lugs - 90 rotated lugs on head: 90 applied load is wrong
- #766398: Lifting - when tailing lug location = main accessories location the program crashes
- #932352: Material file - Thermal expansion coefficients - Undefined group name
- #957619: Material - S32205 materials have wrong vacuum chart assignation
- #959610: Openings in Flat heads - tr of the head is wrongly calculated
- #640733: Report - Nozzle standard flange EN1092-1 - rating issue
- #802879: Saddle - Painting area might be wrongly calculated
- #805728: Saddle - Square saddle (360 ) mean diameter is not calculated correctly
- #802876: Saddle - weight of bottom saddle is not tested properly
- #846263: Safety factors - when a Stainless Steel material only have Yield Strength at 0.2%, exceptional allowable stress is not calculated
- #784558: Standard Flange - Tolerance is propagated to adjacent shells but is not visible
- #893010: Tailing Lug - when associated with trunnions the material assigned to the lug is ignored
- #880731: Storage Tanks - missing Allowables in Top Ring crashes the program
- #641362: Tubesheet - AD code does not calculate the mean distance of the outer tubes correctly
- #779988: Type B Lugs - Allowable stress compared to Shear stress is not correct
- #867641: Vertical Heat Exchanger - the anchor bolts can be oversized (weight of the tube bundle not taken into account in pre-dimensioning calculation pass)
- User Interface / Others
- #880074: Material tab: Nozzle on Head takes Temperature from closest shell, not the head it is located on
- #744984: Report Tree View is not refreshed when the Weld Map is enabled
- #788192: When removing one only saddle between 10 saddles, AutoPIPE Vessel crashes
- #958210: Program is crashed when brackets dialog is tried to open for new and older model files
- #721394: 3D Model: During the creation of a Tee, model is wrong until reentering the nozzle dialog
- #809435: Air Cooler - Bay Dialog - Crash in Cancel button
- #809594: Air Cooler - Bundle Dialog - Crash in Compute button
- #743190: Aircoolers: Width of Bundle Frame disappears after saving
- #960390: Bracket = Anchor Double Ring - 2D and 3D views issue
- #861114: Bundle Layout UI: crash when moving Sliding rail
- #897822: Bundle Layout: a tube cannot be added using the menu tools in an empty line
- #886486: Bundle Layout: Crash during edition
- #796362: Bundle layout: Impingement baffle vertices are not saved
- #785188: Component Design - Expansion Joint Study Properties Dialog-> Issue in Design Parameter edit boxes
- #814556: Component Design -> Flat plate with stay bolts dialog -> Values are saved after clicking on Cancel button
- #729188: Component Properties Dialog -Straight Flange edit box is not well updated for Cap
- #796787: Flange/Pipe Standards - to let the user choose the revision date
- #938608: Lifting Accessories: local loads methods is not saved
- #926769: Load conditions: coming back to the Blast dialog erases input data
- #748272: Lugs Type B: 3D model error
- #780010: MDM : "Display Warnings" is not working anymore
- #876764: MDM does not open after editing a material in a Material tab
- #640269: select Execute>Convert Results as Input data, program crashes (vessel without support)
- #765898: Selection of Unit system for ASME Materials not available (Air cooler, Storage Tank ...)
- #640257: Tube Bundle Layout (Cross View) - Dialog crashes with "Ring Pass"
- Calculation
- Customizable Files
NOTE: Version 3.2- Config\Material.emdm (Material Database) (Updated)
- Config\StandardFlangeReferenceTable.xlsx (Flange Material Groups) (Updated)
- Security Release Notes
- Not applicable for this release.
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AutoPIPE® Vessel Requirements
This document contains information regarding:
- Product Version
- Installation Requirements
- Minimum Profile
More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide.
Product Version
| Product | AutoPIPE Vessel |
| Version | v43.00.00.121 |
| Language | English |
Installation Requirements
Access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher 64-bit OS |
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically.
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistribuable (12.0.30501.0)
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistribuable (14.29.30133.0)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (4.8.4115.0)
- Bentley CONNECTION Client (11.0.5.34)
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 | 4 GB free disk space. |
| Video Graphics Card | Any industry-standard video card which supports OpenGL 3D graphics. Screen resolution of 1280x1024 or greater. |
| CAD | MicroStation AutoCAD x64 versions: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 BricsCAD x64 versions: 2022 SolidWorks x64 versions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| CAD viewing | Bentley View (Free viewing software for DWG, IFC, DGN) |
| Adobe PDF Reader | To view, print, and save PDF files, Bentley recommends Adobe Reader 10 or higher. |
Download and Installation
See the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE Vessel.
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Included Applications 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 | 2021-07, 2019-07, 2017-07, 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) | 2021-07, 2019-07, 2017-07, 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) | 2018-07, 2016-10, 2015-10, 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 13445 | Unfired Pressure Vessels (European Standard) | 2021-05, 2020-07, 2017-12, 2016-09, 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-05 |
| GOST 34233 GOST R 52857 |
Vessels And Apparatus (Russian Code) | 2018-08, 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 | 2016, 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 | 2010, 2005 |
| GOST 34283 GOST R 51273-99 |
Vessels and Apparatus NORMS AND METHODS OF STRENGTH CALCULATIONS Rated Strength | 2018, 2000 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2018, 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 | 2016, 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 | 2013, 2004 |
| GOST 34283 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 | 2018, 2002 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2018, 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 | 2021-05, 2020-07, 2017-12, 2016-09, 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-05 |
| GOST 34233 GOST R 52857 |
Par. 6 Strength Calculation of Cylindrical Shells and Spherical Bottoms Under External Static Loads on the Nozzle | 2018-08, 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 |
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