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Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL
Area:	Readme
Date Logged & Current Version	March 2023 23.00.00.230

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What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE®

The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE 2023 Edition version 23.00.00.230.

• Piping Codes
  • Added support for ASME B31E 2008 (with 2010 addenda) - Seismic Design of Piping Systems. New stress categories required by ASME B31E are now added to the program for ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 piping codes.
  • Added ASME B31.4 2019 - Liquid Transportation Pipelines. This edition of B31.4 piping code now allows the use of ASME B31J stress intensification and flexibility factors.
  • Added ASME B31.4 2019 Chapter IX Offshore Liquid Pipeline Systems. There are no major changes in this edition of the piping code.
  • Added ASME B31.8 2018 - Gas Transmission Pipelines. This edition of B31.8 piping code introduces thick-walled hoop stress calculation formula when D/t is less than 30.
  • Added ASME B31.8 2018 Chapter VIII Offshore Gas Transmission. There are no major changes in this edition of the piping code.
  • Added ASME B31.8 2020 - Gas Transmission Pipelines. This edition of B31.8 piping code now allows the use of ASME B31J stress intensification and flexibility factors.
  • Added ASME B31.8 2020 Chapter VIII Offshore Gas Transmission. The combined stress calculation equation has been updated in this edition.
  • Added EN-13480-3 2017 + A4 2021 - Metallic Industrial Piping. Most of the stress equations have been revised and now explicitly mentions axial stress terms, use of SIF, and nominal vs corroded thickness usage. The material library is updated with the latest available properties from referenced standards.
  • Added CSA Z662 2019 - Metallic Industrial Piping. There are no major changes in this edition of the piping code.
  • Added CSA Z662 2019 Chapter 11 - Offshore Steel Pipelines. A Result Model Option is now provided to select between using Thick-walled formula vs standard hoop stress formula.

• Modeling
  • A feature to assist in the automatic soil discretization is now available. Program automatically inserts new points where soil transitions from one zone to another.
  • Searchable node annotations can now be inserted on all of the visible piping geometry points.

• Reports
  • A new Flexible Joint report has been added that reports Axial/Lateral displacements and Torsional/Bending rotations of flexible joint for each non-code combination.
  • Load Summary and Analysis Summary reports are now available for Microsoft Word reports.

• General
  • Updated program naming convention to align with Bentley's version naming and version support policy.
  • Tag field has been added for Flexible Joints.
  • Program now reverts to the last used folder on File Open.
  • Incorporated ASME B31J general note 7. The program now provides warning to the user when the criteria for General Note 7 are not met.
  • Model archive file now stores Stress Isometric setting files in the generated Archive if requested.
  • Certified AutoPIPE for Windows 11 x64 operating system.
  • AutoPIPE Nozzle is removed from the setup.

• Interoperability
  • AutoPIPE is now integrated with iTwin Synchronizer for Structure and Piping interoperability with other products like STAAD and SACS, including change management through iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.
  • AutoPIPE now supports import of Caesar II version 12 neutral file.

• Translators
  • ME101 to AutoPIPE translator is now available in AutoPIPE.

• Libraries
  • Kinetics Noise Control spring hangers library is now available for hanger selection.
  • Structural steel section libraries are now updated to the latest available. The file format for sections library is now SQLite.

• Security Release Notes
  • Updated Power Platform to version 10.17.2 that fixes security vulnerability CVE-2018-9466.

AutoPIPE® Requirements

More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Quick Start Guide.

Product Version

Product	AutoPIPE
Version	v.23.00.00.230
Language	English

Included Applications Versions

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Installation Requirements

CD drive or access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:

Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 x64 Professional or higher Microsoft Windows 11 x64 Professional or higher
.NET Framework	4.7.2

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 4.7.2
• Microsoft® VC++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86) - 14.29.30133.0
• Microsoft® VC++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) - 14.29.30133.0
• Microsoft® Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
• CONNECTION Client - 11.0.5.34
• iTwin Services Add-In - 02.03.00.055

NOTE: AutoPIPE uses the following fonts on dialogs and in reports. These fonts are pre-installed with Microsft Windows. If any of these font are missing, the text on dialogs and in reports may appear smaller/larger than usual. To install missing fonts, please repair or reinstall Microsoft Windows.

• Arial
• Calibri
• Consolas
• Courier New
• Georgia
• Microsoft Sans Serif
• MS Sans Serif
• Segoe UI
• Times New Roman

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Minimum Profile

The minimum recommended workstation profile for running AutoPIPE is:

Memory	4 GB recommended. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models.
Hard Disk	4 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 10.00.03.299 with ProjectWise Explorer 10.00.03.453, ProjectWise Server 8.11.11 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.11. Note: ProjectWise Server and ProjectWise Explorer are only required if Bentley's ProjectWise is used to manage project documents.
OpenPlant Isometrics Manager	CONNECT Edition Update 11 - 10.11.00.175  Note: Users can use OpenPlant Isometrics Manager (OPIM) to review Stress Isometrics created by AutoPIPE without an entitlement for OPIM, provided they are opened from within AutoPIPE. Direct use of OPIM without an entitlement will log usage and may lead to charges. Click here for more information.

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

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

This sections contains the list of piping codes, code editions supported and AutoPIPE license edition (Standard, Advanced or Nuclear) for which these items are supported.

Standard Edition Piping Codes

Piping Code	Description
B31.1 Power	Power Piping
B31.3 Process Piping	Process Piping
B31.4 Liquid Trans.	Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia and Alcohols
B31.8 Gas Trans. & Dist.	Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
EN 13480	European Piping Code for Metallic Industrial Piping
General	General Piping Code
ASME B31J	Stress intensification factors, flexibility factors, and sustained stress factors used in B31 piping analysis

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
CSA-Z662	Canadian Standards Association, Oil and Gas Pipeline System
CSA-Z662 Offshore	Canadian Standards Association, Offshore Steel Pipelines
BS 806	Design and Construction of Ferrous Piping Installations for and in Connection with Land Boilers
BS 7159	Design and Construction of Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping Systems for Individual Plants or Sites
SPC-2	Swedish Piping Code, Method 2
TBK5-6	General Rules for Piping, The Norwegian Pressure Vessel Committee
STOOMWEZEN	Dutch Piping Rule D1101 of the Rules for Pressure Vessels
DNV Offshore	Det Norske Veritas, Rules for Submarine Pipelines
MITI 501 3-1980	MITI 501 Class III Piping Code
KHK	KHK E 012 Piping Code, Seismic Level 1 or 2 (Seismic Level 2 requires a KHK 2 Add-On license)
RCC-M	French Piping Code for Power Industry
SNCT	French Piping Code for Process Industry
SNIP Russian 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas	Russian SNIP piping code for oil and gas
ISO 14692	Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) Piping
B31.4 Offshore	Offshore Liquid Piping Systems
B31.8 Offshore	Offshore Gas Transmission
B31.12 Hydrogen Industrial Piping	ASME B31.12 Hydrogen Pipelines (Section IP)
B31.12 Hydrogen Pipelines	ASME B31.12 Hydrogen Pipelines (Section PL)

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
ASME NB Nuclear	Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 1 Components
ASME NC Nuclear	Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection NC, Class 2 Components
ASME ND Nuclear	Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components; Division 1, Subsection ND, Class 3 Components
JSME PPC Nuclear	JSME S NC1: Rules on Design and Construction for Nuclear Power Plants, Class 2 Piping

How to Activate AutoPIPE®

Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly 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 Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly 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 Subscription Entitlement Service's (formerly CONNECT Licensing) 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

Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly 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.

Evaluation Only - No license information

The product will run in evaluation mode.

Go to www.bentley.com to request activation information. 

Silent Installation

For SES Licensing:.

AutopipeSetup.exe -s -LicenseType=Connect 

Error History

The following outline identifies all major errors fixed in Release of AutoPIPE v23.0.0.

• Defect 974207: Sustain Margin hot allowable is not limited to 20ksi for ASME B31.3 2012 and later, and ASME B31.12 IP 2019
  A bug in the program results in unconservative behavior when evaluating the sustain margin for thermal expansion allowable. Section 302.3.5(d) of ASME B31.3 2012 and later requires that the basic allowable stress at minimum (Sc) and maximum (Sh) metal temperatures during the displacement cycle under analysis never exceed 20,000psi. In AutoPIPE, the hot allowable for sustain margin term in equation 1b (Sh-SL) does not consider this check unless the stress range factor (f) is greater than 1.0, a lingering requirement from the 2010 edition. This bug also affects B31.12IP sustain margin for thermal expansion allowable.

• Defect 981578: Ultimate force gap: Program may not breakaway the support when force on support exceeds breakaway limit
  For an incline support with the ultimate force gap checkbox enabled, the program may not correctly consider breakaway limit. This happens when force on an ultimate gap support is lower than the breakaway limit for the first iteration, however it exceeds the breakaway limit for subsequent iterations. This will lead to incorrect, possibly unconservative, displacement and forces & moments results for the model.

• Defect 976478: Hydrotest: Update test pressure does not update pressure at bend midpoints
  When updating test pressure via Hydrotest Load Properties Dialog, the pressure on every point gets updated except midpoints for bends. This behavior can be observed only when No. of thermal/pressure cases > 1 and the model has at least one bend midpoint enabled.

• Defect 1032551: CSA-Z662 (2011-2015): Material Libraries Not in Sync with those of ASME B31.4
  The CSA-Z662 (2011-2015) piping code in AutoPIPE is using incorrect thermal expansion and young modulus data for AU-TYPE 309 in the scenarios stated below. Using this pipe material for the code years mentioned may result in incorrect calculated stress.

• Defect 1035957: Wind load rotation only works correctly for inclined wind loads
  When rotation operation is performed on a model having a wind load case defined with Global directions (X, Y or Z), the directions are incorrectly set to zero for the wind load case after rotation. This leads to incorrect Displacements, Forces & Moments and Stresses for affected wind load cases.

• Defect 1042015: ASME B31.4: Sustained SIF: 0.75 factor is always multiplying regardless of "Set Sus/Occ SIF = 0.75i" result model option
  Program always multiply Sustained stress SIF with a factor of 0.75, even if "Set Sus/Occ SIF = 0.75i" result model option is unchecked for B31.4. This bug affects B31.4 2009 and later editions with UNREST Sustained calculations only.

• Defect 643958: Flange Analysis ANSI Check: Material group ID maybe picked incorrectly from library
  Material group ID maybe used incorrectly from library when "Use B16.5 1996 Data" checkbox state on ANSI tab is changed for a specific material.

• Defect 960688: Incorrect thermal expansion data for AU-Type 309 in B31.4 and B31.8 libraries
  ASME B31.4 and B31.8 libraries are using incorrect thermal expansion data for AU-TYPE 309 in the scenarios stated below. Using this pipe material may result in incorrect calculated stress. Note that this defect does not impact AutoPIPE's safety related libraries and codes.

• Defect 1076560: Security Vulnerability (CVE-2018-9466): Update Power Platform
  Updated Power Platform to version 10.17.2 that fixes security vulnerability CVE-2018-9466.

• Defect 1093311: Rigid End length of a beam is not correctly used for beam stiffness calculation
  When using the rigid length option for beams, program incorrectly calculates the beam stiffness value to incorporate the rigid lengths. This may lead to incorrect displacement, forces, and moments results for beams and any piping connected to the beams.

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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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