Updates |
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AutoPIPE Connect Edition Version 12 update 7 is now available for download from fulfillment center updates (JAN 2022)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here:
- ASME B31.1 2020 Update forcing use of ASME B31J - discussion of implementation
- Changes to Automatic Combination
- Bi-Linear Ultimate Force Support (all examples from help)
- Rotating Support Gaps (with examples)
- Pendulum Rod Angulation
- Increased Equipment Nozzle Points
- PCF Translator Component Attribute Customization
- Word reports - word report s now available
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AutoPIPE: Feature Updates for Versions 12.5/12.6
SIG Workshop - click here
• Implementation of the new ASME B31.12 code for hydrogen piping • Import time history data from an FRC file • Use iTwin Design Review to facilitate peer review of design work-in-progress deliverables • View soil points for buried piping using show options. • Discussion of additional new features
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Learn What's New in AutoPIPE Version 12.4
SIG Workshop - click here
- Use the new Library Editor to facilitate proper management of library data
- Easily add Reference Point information to Anchors
- Leverage the new Feedback tool to provide input on tools and features
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Update on CONNECT Edition, Version 12.3
SIG Workshop - click here
- SQLite Report Manager
- Support Optimizer
- Installation Test Set
- AutoPIPE Ideas
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Success |
| The Drive to Digital Efficiency with Pipe Stress Analysis
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- Learn how 3D hot clash workflows ensure safe plant operations and avoid plant shutdowns.
- Hear how users are achieving success on projects with AutoPIPE Optimizer and hot clash detection.
- Hear Marais van Heerden, Managing Director of 3D Draughting, share the success of using STAAD and AutoPIPE interoperability for more cost-effective design.
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| New Collapse Advanced – Accident Events on Offshore Structures
Tech talk - click here
- Introduce advanced methods to improve nonlinear analysis
- Demonstrate a robust and straightforward workflow to perform accidental load analysis
- Highlight the new features in SACS Collapse Advanced
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Digital Twins |
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Improving Plant Projects - Leverage Digital Advancement Insights to Get Started on Digital Twins!
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- Rapidly model pipelines and improve your efficiency by automating your manual work
- Evaluate the effect of upheaval buckling, water table buoyancy, and perform overburden analysis
- Assess major pipeline stress problems and prevent them upfront
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Non-linear Analysis |
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Importance of Load Sequencing in Pipe Stress Analysis
Webinar - click here
- Non-linear analysis
- Load sequencing
- Multiple analysis sets
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Benefits of Non Linear Pipe Stress Analysis
Webinar - click here
- How loads are applied and the advantages they have?
- How AutoPIPE performs load sequencing not found in other programs?
- Why AutoPIPE Nonlinear Analysis functionality makes AutoPIPE one of the most advanced and accurate tools for pipe stress analysis and a preferred analysis method by ASME?
- KNOW The Background of Nonlinear Piping Analysis?
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How to Achieve Convergence Running Non-linear Analysis
Webcast - click here
- An introduction to nonlinear analysis
- Quick tips for convergence
- Detailed information on settings for convergence
- Buried piping convergence
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| New Analysis Set Generator
SIG workshop - click here
- Understanding the Analysis Set Data options
- Setting Up Load Case Mapping
- Working Through Examples
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Dynamic Analysis |
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AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series: Modal Analysis
SIG Workshop - click here
- Automatic Model Discretization
- Frequency and Mode Shape Results
- Static Correction Methods
Webinar - click here
- Automatic Model Discretization
- Frequency and Mode Shape Results
- Static Correction Methods
Webinar Discussion hour - click here
- Get questions answered on Modal Analysis
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AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series, Response Spectrum Analysis
SIG Workshop - click here
- Single Seismic Response
- Seismic Anchor Movement
- Multiple Seismic Response
Webinar - click here
- What is Response Spectrum?
- Single Seismic Response
- Seismic Anchor Movement
- Multiple Seismic Response
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AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series – Time History Analysis
SIG Workshop - click here
- Water Hammer
- Slug Flow
- Steam Relief Lift
Webinar - click here
- What is Time History Analysis?
- Time history loads in Piping
- Water Hammer Analysis using AutoPIPE Fluid Transient Module
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AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series – Harmonic Analysis
SIG Workshop - click here
- Types of Harmonics
- Harmonic input
- Result Review
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Reporting |
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Report Examples (Aug 2022)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here
- Continue to learn about AutoPIPE reporting options using tailored examples.
- Changing Decimal values in Word reports
- Change Word report Margin and font sizes
- Model description missing from Quick report, Excel report, and Word report
- Remove extra blank line at the top of the report
- Max Anchor forces and moments in Excel reports
- Beam Force and Displacement joint report
- Limit Excel Word report to highlighted selection
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Report Customization (July 2022)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here
- Learn how to use and customize AutoPIPE reports to fit your deliverable needs.
- View Extended Component Text report
- Simple Word report customization (not step by step procedure, just overall possibilities)
- Change Report look
- Add custom image
- Add calculation
- Using Excel Save reports
- Creating an Excel pivot table on results data (Max Support forces)
- Creating a Spring hanger report
- Bentley Accreditation
- How to find new upcoming webinars by products
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Reporting (June 2022)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here
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Working with the New Connectivity Report (July 2021)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here
- Understanding why the Connectivity Report was added
- How the report should be used
- Using the Report and Excel to regenerate the model
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Working Around the Loss of Extended Coordinates Report (Jan 2021)
SIG Workshop - click here
- How to use new sub-reports in place of the Extended Component Report
- Taking a glance at the new Coordinate Listing Report
- How to give feedback
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Maximizing Standard and Custom Reporting Capabilities
Webinar - click here
- Deliver reports in MS Word or Excel format
- Customize reports to match your requirement
- Display data in charts and pivot tables to simplify review
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- Deliver reports in MS Word or Excel format
- Customize reports to match your requirement
- Display data in charts and pivot tables to simplify review
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Analysis Methodology and Accuracy of Pipe Stress Results
Webcast - click here
- Understand correct inputs and assumptions
- Carryout independent verification
- Handle benchmark issues
- Leverage Bentley’s Quality Assurance and Reporting (QA&R) program
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Import / Export |
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Plant Design and Analysis Interoperability
Webinar - click here
- Plant Modeling and Pipe Stress Interoperability
- Plant Modeling and Structural Analysis Interoperability
- Pipe Stress and Structural Analysis Interoperability
- Pipe Stress and Pressure vessel design Interoperability
- BIM and Structural Analysis Interoperability
- Structural Analysis and Structural Detailing Interoperability
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AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition: Piping and Structural Interoperability
Webinar - click here
- How to import piping support reactions into structural analysis application
- How to import structural models into pipe stress analysis application, AutoPIPE
- Combined stiffness analysis of piping and structure
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Pipe Stress Design using Native Interoperability between AutoPIPE and CAESAR
Webcast - click here
- Understand AutoPIPE’s interop capability
- Know why engineers prefer AutoPIPE over others - five important reasons
- Easily export AutoPIPE files to CII and C2 formats
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User Testimonials of AutoPlPE Supporting Successful Workflow
Webcast - click here
- PCF import to import a CAD model
- Automatic support connection from the piping to structure
- Optimizing pipe supports to save time and money
- Customized reporting with SQLite database export
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Integration AutoPIPE - STAAD.Pro
- Generar archivo Pipelink
- Transferir estructura premodelada desde STAAD.Pro hacia AutoPIPE
- Transferir reacciones desde AutoPIPE hacia STAAD.Pro
- Asignar cargas primaria y generar combinaciones de diseño estructural
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Improved Digital Interop Efficiencies using Industry 3D CAD Modeling
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- Import complex 3D piping design models into AutoPIPE for improving model consistency
- Avoid non-conformances between design and analysis using unique 3D hot operating clash detection technology
- Improve design collaboration among engineering groups with the latest Digital iTwin cloud design review service
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Leverage Your AutoPIPE Model Data to Meet CAESAR II Deliverable Requirements
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- Understand AutoPIPE’s interop capability
- Know why engineers prefer AutoPIPE over others - five important reasons
- Easily export AutoPIPE files to CII and C2 formats
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Avoid Project Design Non-conformances with Piping and Structural Interoperability
YII ACCELERATE - click here
- How to import piping support reactions into structural analysis application
- How to import structural models into pipe stress analysis application, AutoPIPE
- Combined stiffness analysis of piping and structure
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Combination - Analysis Sets |
| AutoPIPE - Load Cases and Combinations in AutoPIPE - Dec 2022
Coffee Corner - click here
- Learn more about load cases in AutoPIPE, including their definition, analysis set selection and combinations.
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Modeling |
| AutoPIPE - Equipment Modeling (Sept 2022)
Coffee Corner - click here
- Overview of how to model and consider the pipe connection to different types of equipment.
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High Unbalanced Piping Loads on Rotating Equipment
Webinar - click here
Webinar - click here
- Why and how you must combine several piping models into a single model
- How to include friction in spring supports
- Why load sequencing is important in piping design and how to manage it
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Avoid Overdesign in a Gas Pipeline
Webinar - click here
Webinar - click here
- Understand the basic requirements for an efficient gas pipeline design
- Learn the impact of a chain of approximations - through a user case study
- Discover best design practices from subject matter experts
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AutoPIPE - Flexible Joints (Nov 2022)
Coffee Corner- click here (filter Brand = AutoPIPE)
- Learn about the flexible joint component in AutoPIPE.
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Avoid Poor Piping design in a Power Plant
Webinar - click here
- Identify possible reasons that lead to poor design in a power plant – through user case study
- Understand the impact of both poor design and over design
- Learn modern approaches to avoid common errors and save money
- Discover design best practices from subject matter experts
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Avoid Vibrations in a Power Station
Webinar - click here
Webinar - click here
- Understand the basic requirements for defining a flexible joint
- Appreciate how acoustic resonance in a piping system can cause severe damage
- Discover the importance of structural-piping interaction in avoiding vibration
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| Failure of Expansion Joints: Reasons and Consequences
Webinar - click here
Webinar - click here
- How inaccurate design of Expansion joints can lead to their inevitable failure
- Why is the correct modelling of supports important for expansion joint behavior
- Other interconnected problems
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Flanges |
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Pipe Stress Analysis - Flange and equipment Safety
Webinar - click here
- Checking safety of connected equipment
- Ensuring flange strength and leak tightness
- Organizing model for better productivity
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Nozzles |
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Nozzles and Welded Attachment Checks
SIG Workshop - click here
- Flexible anchor with Thermal Anchor Movements as equipment nozzles
- Nozzle elements
- Reference points with allowables
- Taking loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle for local load analysis
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Supports |
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Supporting Your Piping System (Feb 2022)
Coffee Corner webinar - click here
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Why Engineers Win With Support Optimizer -
Webcast- click here
YII ACCELERATE - click here
Webinar - click here
- Minimizing support equipment weight and cost with optimum designs
- Gaining better intuition for pipe support design
- Evaluating multiple design solutions from a list automatically generated by support optimizer
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Improved Pipe Design with Support Optimization
Webcast - click here
- Optimize your supports and streamline your workflow
- Set up support locators
- Define the problem setup
- Review the optimization results
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Spring Hanger Selection Procedure
Webcast- click here
- Need for Spring Hanger Support in piping
- Standard Hanger Selection Procedures - Hot load and cold load
- Spring hanger selection and analysis in AutoPIPE
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Stress Isometric |
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Update OPIM Stress Isometric Workflow
Webcast- click here
- What is included in a stress isometric
- Different stress isometric file types
- Stress Isometric options
- Stress Isometric settings
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Library |
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Reviewing the NEW Library Editor (Mar 2021)
SIG Workshop - click here
- Redesign of the Material Library Editor to facilitate proper management of Material Library data
- Working with a recently opened Material Library source file
- Building a new library file
- Reviewing enhanced display charts, which facilitate the review and checking of material properties
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Codes and Calculations |
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ASME B31.1 & B31.3 Code Updates 2018
Webcast - click here
- ASME B31J Tee flexibility and SIF calculations
- Coincident pressure and temperature stress calculations
- Generate code-compliant stress reports for updated piping codes
- Coincident Service Conditions and Elevated Temperature Service
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SIF and Flexibility Calculations_ASME B31J
Webinar - click here
- Improve SIF calculations of bends, tees and reducers
- Obtain realistic flexibility factor calculations of tee components
- Apply updated tee flexibility analysis using static matrix condensation
- Easily execute ASME B31J analysis within AutoPIPE
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Designing with New DNVGL-ST-F101 2017 and European EN13480 2017 Piping Codes - (Feb 2021)
SIG Workshop - click here
- Updated Pressure Containment Criteria
- Design checks for Propagation Buckling, Internal Overpressure and External Overpressure
- Updated Dialog for DNV Result Options
- Updates to Time-Independent Nominal Design Stress and Design Stress Under the Hydrotest Conditions for Austenitic Steels
- Updates to Safety factor as a Function of Mean Creep Rupture Strength Related to Time
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Tips and Tricks |
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Conquer Pipeline Design Challenges - Top Tech Tips
Webcast - click here
- Rapidly model pipelines and improve your efficiency by automating your manual work
- Evaluate the effect of upheaval buckling, water table buoyancy, and perform overburden analysis
- Assess major pipeline stress problems and prevent them upfront
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Best Practices Toward Becoming an AutoPIPE Power User
Webcast - click here
- Discover how you can customize the ribbon and toolbars to fit your working style
- Understand how to use keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys to increase your modeling speed
- Learn how to leverage AutoPIPE’s Supplemental Program Documentation and published solutions to design warnings and errors
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