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| Product | Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel |
| Version | v44.00.00.111 |
| Language |
English |
| Date Posted |
English - September 2023 |
| Platforms |
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher |
| .NET Framework |
4.8 (4.8.4115.0) |
What is New & Changed in AutoPIPE® Vessel
AutoPIPE Vessel 2023 (v44.00.00.111:2023-09)
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The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE Vessel v44.00.00.111.
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- Enhancements
- General
- Leg support modeling and design as per Chinese standard (NB/T47065.2).
- Saddle support modeling and design as per Chinese standard (NB/T 47065.1-5).
- Codes/Standards Update
- TEMA 10th edition (Chapter on Finite Element NOT implemented in this version, will be released on a future version).
- Interoperability
- Added support for SolidWorks 2023 64-bit.
- Added support for BricsCAD 2023 64-bit.
- AutoCAD 2015-2016 no longer supported.
- Installation of MicroStation to generate 3D drawings with Boolean operations no longer needed.
- User Interface
- Support Saddles Dialog: Redesigned and improved.
- Support Legs Dialog: Redesigned and improved.
- Tube Bundle - Change from cross-sectional view to longitudinal view with tabs instead of radio buttons.
- Tube Bundle - The maximum number of sealing rods that can be modeled have been increased to 50.
- Nozzles - The maximum number of openings that can be modeled have been increased to 150.
- CONNECT Project deprecated.
- License Consolidation (add-on codes discontinued).
- General
- 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 technical support.
- Calculation / Report
- #1077482: Bolted Flat Cover - EN 13445: bolt pitch correction factor is not taken into account
- #1093513: Anchor with Single Bearing Plate (EN 13445): Height is ignored when set by user
- #1096806: Nozzle flexibility calculation issue
- #1096810: Nozzle summary : hydrostatic height doesn't consider the head height when nozzle attached to head
- #1108346: PD 5500 2021 G2.8 - local loads: program crashes
- #1127653: Incorrect calculation of transverse reaction for saddle support
- #1168718: Stiffener ring: EN13445 - AD 2000: jacketed vessel - crash in optimization and checked mode
- #1178028: Fatigue Analysis - Weld Properties Not Up to Date
- #1219692: GOST Code - Analysis engine fails to retrieve flange bolt allowable stresses (program crashes)
- #1219746: GOST Code - Conical Shell - Analysis engine may crash when the length of the cylinder at the small base is insufficient
- #1224386: Horizontal Vessels On Saddles - Seismic loads are not changing by changing the load factor ( % of operating)
- #1236096: Design Parameters: Apply DIN 18800 Part 4 crashes
- #889688: Report:Legs support - diameter B calculated in input 3D model is not consistent with calculation
- #999462: Report: ASME 1-7 (b) - added warnings when conditions are not met
- #1056582: External and internal rings in jacketed vessel should be able to be posisitoned at same location
- #1078208: Standard flange WN type: the allowable stress used for Test Pressure & Ratings uses incorrect reference thickness
- #1097077: Nozzle flange design pressure differs from nozzle design pressure
- #1113352: Incorrect number of isolation supports and positioning when chamber terminates in cylindrical shell
- #1149696: Fatigue Analysis: ASME : nss and Kcss (material parameters) for Copper used for Carbon Steel
- #1165954: Vaccum chart: NFT-6's Elasticity modulus values are wrong
- #1169308: TEMA 1991 7th Ed : MAWP not determined
- #1186650: Hydrostatic pressure is not applied correctly while edit phase for some components.
- #1204967: TEMA Tolerances issue on tubesheet holes for Special Close Fit on 2D Drawings
- #1213192: CODAP Opening Reinforcement - the available length on internal projection should not consider the tolerance
- #1224840: Vertical guided column - horizontal reaction loads not conserved
- #1228015: Model with internal flat head crashes
- #1232623: EN 13445 - Skirt: Optimization loop does not work well (anchorage)
- #1239725: Half Pipe Coil ASME: crash when shell thickness is out-of-chart
- #867552: Report: Flange G8.1.1 check should appear in red when insufficient thickness
- #1031365: Report: ASME VIII Div1 - Hemispherical head - Paragraph reference issues
- #1067919: Lifting Lugs: EN 13445-3 and GOST local loads: gusset's location of Type C is inconsistent in report
- #1108602: PD 5500 2021 : error 318 pops up without reason
- #1149692: Report: Fatigue Analysis ASME - equation 5.54 is wrong and DeltaEpsilon have no units
- #1197871: Report: Anchor Chair EN 13445 - Values entered for upper plate width is changing in report.
- #1202196: CODAP: fixed tubesheet have kc=0 in Shell Side test condition
- #1222797: Report: CODAP formula C7.2.7.2 issue (lcmin)
- User Interface / Others
- #1086289: Bundle Layout (Cross View) - The "Compute" function does not take into account the change in the Shell Internal Diameter
- #1097072: Air coolers - nozzles can only be assigned to one item (the first one in alphabetically order)
- #1106260: Hemispherical Head: Negative straight flanges cannot be other than -50 mm
- #1188436: change of the design conditions not updated in the tubesheet conditions
- #1250817: Limpet Coils can no longer be added (v43.01)
- #1077619: menu Edit - Change Material - program crashes after choosing a Material
- #1079552: Undo/Redo no longer works
- #1085260: Wind / Earthquake buttons (Load condition tab) are disable in operating condition
- #1086230: Earthquake EN 1998-1: Ra is ignored when Type of soil is input and values for vertical spectrum are ignored
- #1087207: Bundle Layout - The "Undo" function does not work properly
- #1092438: The detection of changes when closing the model is not always relevant.
- #1095381: "Copy/Paste Component" option does not work on Nozzles
- #1123821: Tube Material and Floating Head Flange: Materials are linked. If one changes the other too.
- #1176419: Stacked Heat Exchanger with Standard Saddles - The geometry of the saddles no longer meets the standard
- #1215943: Non-user defined saddles weights are now determined by default in Analysis Engine
- #1229461: Bundle Layout - addition of tubes in a cross horizontal U-Tubes HEX is reported wrongly
- #1231065: Flange external Loads - rating is wrong
- #1264812: Local loads in nozzles are not updated (Fill From Standard)
- #770412: Flange Dialog - controls are not well updated (Use Standard button)
- #1088092: Creating new Heat Exchanger fails when hit Cancel in Nozzle Dialog from Tubesheet Layout Tab
- #1126357: Internal Flat Head issue when creating a new model as per AD code
- #1217618: Remove a 2D drawing advanced setting option not implemented
- #1238865: Bundle Layout - crossed tubes in U tubes hex are wrongly drawn
- Calculation / Report
- Customizable Files
NOTE: Version 3.3
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- Config\Material.emdm (Material Database) (Updated)
- Config\dimleg.emsd (Leg Base Plates) (Updated)
- Config\dimsad.emsd (Saddles) (Updated)
- Config\dimsha.emsd (Beam Shape) (Updated)
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- Security Release Notes
- Not applicable for this release.
- Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing)
- This product version utilizes Subscription Entitlement Service, which is not supported by SELECT activation key(s). Subscription Entitlement Service features new behavior to enhance your organization's user administration and security with mandatory user sign-in via CONNECTION Client to access the application. If you are already signed in to the CONNECTION Client, you have met this prerequisite. If you have not, please refer to the Administrator's Resource Center and/or contact your administrator for assistance in the registration and sign-in process.
- Enhancements
AutoPIPE® Vessel Requirements
More detailed installation information can be found in the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide.
Product Version
| Product | Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel |
| Version | v44.00.00.111 |
| Language | English |
Installation Requirements
Access to the Internet required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation:
| Operating systems | Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or higher |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Professional or higher | |
| 64-bit OS |
When installing the product through the installer program, the required components will be installed automatically.
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistribuable (14.32.31332.0)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 (4.8.4115.0)
- Bentley CONNECTION Client (23.0.0.10)
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. |
| Hard Disk | 4 GB free disk space. |
| Video Graphics Card |
Any industry-standard video card which supports OpenGL 3D graphics. |
| CAD |
AutoCAD x64 versions: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| CAD viewing | Bentley View (Free viewing software for DWG, IFC, DGN) |
| Adobe PDF Reader | To view, print, and save PDF files, Bentley recommends Adobe Reader 10 or higher. |
Download & Installation
See the AutoPIPE Vessel Quick Start Guide for more information on downloading and installing AutoPIPE Vessel.
To complete the licensing process, you must have the appropriate roles assigned by your Bentley On-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.
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
This section contains the list of design codes and code editions supported by AutoPIPE Vessel.
Pressure Vessel/Heat Exchanger Code
| Design Code | Description | Editions |
| AD/AD 2000-Merkblatt | Code for Pressure Vessels (German Code) | 2022-03, 2016-09, 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 | 2021-07, 2019-07, 2017-07, 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) | 2021-07, 2019-07, 2017-07, 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) | 2018-07, 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) | 2021-05, 2020-07, 2017-12, 2016-09, 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-05 |
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GOST 34233 GOST R 52857 | Vessels And Apparatus (Russian Code) | 2018-08, 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 | 2019-04 (10th Edition), 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 | 2016, 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 |
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GOST 34283 GOST R 51273-99 | Vessels and Apparatus NORMS AND METHODS OF STRENGTH CALCULATIONS Rated Strength | 2018, 2000 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2018, 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 | 2016, 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 |
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GOST 34283 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 | 2018, 2002 |
| IBC (ASCE) | International Building Code | 2018, 2015, 2012, 2006 |
| Indian Standard IS:1893 | Indian Standard | 2015, 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 | 2021-05, 2016-09, 2015-07, 2014-09, 2013-07, 2011-07, 2009-07, 2007-04, 2004-11, 2004-02, 2002-05 |
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GOST 34233 GOST R 52857 | Par. 6 Strength Calculation of Cylindrical Shells and Spherical Bottoms Under External Static Loads on the Nozzle | 2018-08, 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
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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 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.
Copyright
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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_en.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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See Also
How do I install and license AutoPIPE Vessel?
Readme Release Notes for AutoPIPE Vessel