AutoPIPE Vessel CONNECT Edition Update 4 (v40.04.00.08) Readme File

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Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE Vessel
Version(s):	CONNECT
Environment:	N/A
Area:	Installation
Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version	August. 2017 40.04.00.08

AutoPIPE Vessel Announcement posting (click here)

What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE® Vessel

CONNECT Edition Update 4 (v40.04.00.08: 2017-08)

The following outline identifies new features and enhancements which have been implemented and the defects which have been fixed.

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Enhancements

Codes/Standards Update
- EN 13445 Issue 3 (2016-07)
- EN 1991-1-4 A1:2010 (Wind code)
- EN 1998-1:2004+A1:2013 (Earthquake code)
- AD 2000 Merkblatt 2016
Tailing Lug
- Skirt Base Ring design check with Internal Stiffener Beam (Strut)
- Internal Stiffener Beam in 2D and 3D drawings
Drawings
- Updated the support for AutoCAD 2017
- Details of Platforms, Ladders and Stairs in the 3D drawing for AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Insulation and fireproofing in exported 2D drawings, indication of fireproofing in user interface (3D visualization)
- Fabrication details of Tanks
- Tank properties added (Weights, Loads etc.)
- Sum of loads report for Horizontal vessel to facilitate easier processing of foundation load data for equipment foundation structural design
- Include Bill of Material in Drawing automatically
Brackets Support
- Hardcoded values removed and available as user-defined values (number of gussets, bolt spacing etc.)
Lifting Lugs
- Enable user-defined specification of length between lugs and point of lifting (new option) for more accurate lifting analysis
Gaskets
- User-defined option to enable if checking of minimum width of gasket for crushing is required
- Ring joint face flange with oval/octagonal gasket (GOST and EN13445)
User Interface: Miscellaneous
- Insulation and fireproofing in 2D and 3D views
- Automatically fill nozzle reinforcing pad using customizable file (dimpad.xlsx)
- Feature for User defined choice to enable deletion/disabling of fatigue analysis
- Dropdown menu for tube thickness (gauge) selection
User Interface: Tube Bundle Layout
- Detailed report/legend showing distances between different tube bundle components - Longitudinal View
- Dimensioning enhancement - Longitudinal View
- Help Topic
Trial License: Add option to enter trial activation key to enable trial mode
Smart CONNECT Advisor to point users to various online product information including vital announcements eg. product new version launch, additional resources on help, answers to common questions (faq) /modeling issues etc.
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.

- GUI
  - #654761: The background of Tubesheet Layout Dialog (Cross View and Longitudinal View) is corrupted on Win 7
  - #651587: Fatigue Analysis, the unit used for duration in the graph is not correct
  - #656425: material date automatically updated at the calculation date
  - #685759: Heat Exchanger - Construction Class cannot be blank
- Material
  - #674982: SA-537 CL1 wrong vacuum curve defined
  - #662300: SA-350 GRLF2 Modulus elasticity issue
  - #722024: vacuum curve CODAP C4-55 was missing, materials SB111 (Seamless Tube - Copper Alloy) have been updated accordingly.
- Import COMPRESS files
  - #677168: the value of geometry index is wrong for the nozzles
  - #677184: for the "MKS" units, AutoPIPE Vessel selects the "US" units instead of the "SI" units
- Calculation
  - #640871: Foundation load calculation issue with negative straight flange on hemispherical head
  - #640862: ASME bellow springrate divided twice per number of convolution
  - #663566: ASCE-7 2005 Site Coefficient issue (class E) - no problem with ASCE-7 2010
  - #669447: Tank Storage API 650, wrong base moments when U.S. Customary Units are used in the report (Summary of Foundation Loads)
  - #682556: Local load EN13445 16.4 issue to determine "flush" or "protruding" nozzle on sphere
  - #687526: Jacketed Vessel with internal hemispherical head and external torispherical head
  - #690491: Local load GOST, external allowable loads and moments of Nozzle on head wrongly calculated
  - #694686: CODAP Heat Exchanger tubes compressive allowable stress calculation issue
  - #423861: Flange MAWP is computed without taking into account the bolts during gasket seating
  - #637623: ASME VIII 2015 coefficients for Bellows expansion joint wrongly calculated

Customizable Files

NOTE: Version 2.1.

- Config\defmat.xlsx (Default Materials) (Updated)
- Config\dimexc.xlsx (Gaps for Heat Exchangers) (Updated)
- Config\dimcon.xlsx (Brackets Support) (Updated)
- Config\dimpip.xlsx (Pipe Dimensions) (Updated)
- Config\Material.emdm (Material Database) (Updated)
- Config\apacadin.* (AutoCAD) (Updated)
- Config\apacadmm.* (AutoCAD) (Updated)
- Config\apacadin_3D.dwg (AutoCAD) (Updated)
- Config\apacadmm_3D.dwg (AutoCAD) (Updated)
- Config\up_bib_in.* (Microstation) (Updated)
- Config\up_bib_mm.* (Microstation) (Updated)
- Config\Vueaux.emav (View Manager) (Updated)

AutoPIPE® Vessel Requirements

Product Version

Product	Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel
Version	v40.04.00.08
Language	English

Installation Requirements

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

Operating System: 32 or 64 bit OS

- Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher
- Microsoft Windows 8 Professional or higher
- Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher

* 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
Adobe PDF Reader	To view, print, and save PDF files, Bentley recommends Adobe Reader 10 or higher.

Download & 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.

Included Applications

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

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, 2013-07, 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, 2014-09, 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)	2016-09, 2015-07, 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 Vessel ( 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	2010, 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	2013, 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	2016-09, 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

Product Activation

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.

- 1. Enter the name of the server in the Server Name field.
  2. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
  3. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
  4. 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.
  5. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
  6. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
  7. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

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.

- 1. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
  2. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
  3. 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.
  4. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
  5. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
  6. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

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

a. I have a license file ready to import

1. 1. 1. Enter the path to your license file (or Browse to the location of your license file) in the License File field.
    2. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
    3. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

b. I have an activation key

1. 1. 1. Enter the site activation key in the Site Activation Key field.
    2. If you are using HTTPS, enable the HTTPS (SSL) check box.
    3. 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.
    4. Click Test Connection to verify the connection to the SELECT Server.
    5. Click Next. The Check out license now? page displays.
    6. Enter your Email address in the Email Address field.
    7. Select the product to be activated (if not pre-populated) it the Product Name field.
    8. Enter the product version number (if not pre-populated) in the Product Version field.
    9. Click Next. The Wizard Selections dialog box displays the information provided on the previous dialog boxes.
    10. Review the information and click Finish to activate the product.

c. I do not have any license information

1. 1. 1. The product will run in evaluation mode.
    2. Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information.

Evaluation Only - No license information

1. 1. 1. The product will run in evaluation mode.
    2. Click Go To Bentley.com to request activation information.

Copyright

TRADEMARK NOTICE

Bentley, the "B" logo, AutoPIPE, MicroStation, ProjectWise, SELECT, and MDL are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, or one of its direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Including software, file formats, and audiovisual displays; may only be used pursuant to applicable software license agreement; contains confidential and proprietary information of Bentley Systems, Incorporated and/or third parties which is protected by copyright and trade secret law and may not be provided or otherwise made available without proper authorization.

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 Vessel" folder of the product installation. By default, this location is "C:\Program Files\Bentley\Engineering\AutoPIPE Vessel."

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