Overview
AutoPIPE Vessel provides a built-in gasket material database that supports flange design and calculation requirements. The gasket information is maintained separately from the pressure-retaining metallic material database and can be customized by users to accommodate project-specific or manufacturer-specific gasket data.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does AutoPIPE Vessel include a built-in gasket material database?
Yes. AutoPIPE Vessel includes a built-in database of gasket materials and associated gasket properties used in flange calculations.
The gasket data is stored in the customizable file:
C:\Users\Public\Bentley\AutoPIPE Vessel\AutoPIPE_Vessel_47\Config\gasket.xlsx
2. What gasket properties are stored in the database?
The gasket.xlsx file contains gasket parameters used by AutoPIPE Vessel for flange calculations. These include:
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- Gasket factors (m)
- Minimum seating stresses (y)
- Other gasket-related parameters required by supported design codes
The exact parameters available may vary depending on the selected design code and gasket type.
3. Does AutoPIPE Vessel automatically select gasket materials?
No. AutoPIPE Vessel does not automatically select gasket materials based on design conditions.
Users are responsible for selecting the appropriate gasket material based on their design requirements and applicable industry standards.
4. Can users add custom gasket materials?
Yes. Users can add Custom gasket materials.
This allows organizations to maintain gasket information consistent with their engineering standards and approved vendor data.
5. How can custom gasket materials be added?
Custom gasket materials are managed through AutoPIPE Vessel's customization functionality.
Procedure:
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- Open Execute > Manage Customization Files.
- Access and modify the gasket.xlsx file.
- Add or update gasket records as required.
- Move the updated customization file to the Production environment.
- Restart AutoPIPE Vessel if required to ensure the changes are recognized.
6. Can customized gasket databases be shared with other users?
Yes. The modified gasket.xlsx file can be Distributed to other users.
This enables standardization of gasket data within an engineering team or organization.
7. Are gasket materials stored in the same database as metallic materials?
No. Gasket materials are maintained separately from the pressure-retaining metallic material database.
| Database Type | Storage Method |
|---|---|
| Metallic Materials | Material Database |
| Gasket Materials | Dedicated customization file (gasket.xlsx) |
As a result, gasket definitions are managed through the gasket customization file rather than the metallic material database.