| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE Vessel | ||
| Version(s): | V8i | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Features | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
The following is a summary of competitive advantages of AutoPIPE Vessel over other programs (i.e. PVELITE, Compress, etc..)
| Items | Features | AutoPIPE Vessel |
| 1 | Types of Pressure Equipment Designed | Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Tanks, Chimneys, Air Cooler, Boiler |
| 2 | Design Codes & Standards | ASME SEC. VIII, Div. 1 and 2, most other major international design codes including CODAP, ADM, PD5500, EN, GOST, API 650, API 661, TEMA, Code Case 2695 |
| 3 | Wind and Seismic | ASCE, UBC, IBC, NBC and many major international codes including EN, Indian, UK (BS 6399), Brazilian, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Turkish |
| 4 | Material library | ASME, ASTM, DIN, EN, PD, GOST, NF (French), Completely customizable, with query tool. |
| 5 | Standard Vessel /Exchanger Templates | Available templates for all common horizontal & vertical pressure vessels and all standard TEMA types of heat exchangers which reduces the modeling and design time significantly and is very user-friendly |
| 6 | Company Standards/Cost Estimation |
Microsoft Word Templates for all Support configurations, Nozzle loading, Projects notes for drawings - this saves significant time by automatically filling out input fields when a company standard/design is selected. Detailed and highly customizable cost estimation module for quick estimation with abitlity to update labor and material rates. Cost estimation module calculates and takes into account detailed material, manufacturing, inspection, engineering, subcontract, raw material costs. |
| 7 | Automatic General Assembly (GA) and detailed component drawings | Detailed component and GA drawings can be generated automatically (including all the dimensioning, annotation and BOM) in minutes and the drawing templates are highly customizable. MicroStation DGN or AutoCAD DWG format. |
| 8 | Productive Graphical Modeling User Interface/Advanced Import Export Features |
Dynamic and interactive 2-D modeling and 3-D interface updates automatically. Easy addition, deletion, copy/paste and moving of components (e.g. nozzle) possible through highly interactive productive graphical interface. Ability to import Aspen, HTRI heat exchanger data files, direct nozzle load import from AutoPIPE as well as interface with AutoPLANT and Smartplant PDS. |
| 9 | Body flange design using alternative method (EN 13445) and flange optimization | Several options available for design optimization of body flange based on hub stress and flange size diameter; as well as optimization based on EN13445 Annex G. Standards. |
| 10 | Motion (e.g. Wave or transportation) Loading | Normal and abnormal inertial acceleration loadings experienced during transportation as well as for vessel installed on floating platforms (FLNG, FPSO). |
| 11 | Blast Loading/User Defined Load Case Definition | Normal and abnormal shock wave (dynamic wind pressure) and overpressure blast loadings. Ability to create user defined load cases |
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12 | 3D Model Generation |
AutoCAD or MicroStation or SolidWorks detailed 3D model generation, 3D i-model DGN. MicroStation includes all platform, ladders and stairs for interference and inspection requirements. Detailed internal and external components with accurate mating assemblies and dimensioning. |