AutoPIPE Known issue - Defect 1035676
Applies To
Product:
AutoPIPE
First Affected Version:
09.01
Found in Version:
12.02.00.01
Fixed and Released in Version:
12.02.00.09
Area:
All
Severity:
Critical
Backlog…
Q. Eq 13, why are the results different between different code years when using AutoPIPE?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
Date Logged & Current Version
Oct. 2017 11.01.00.23
Problem:
Why are the results for ASME NB 2015 eq.13 different than were in previous code years, 2007…
"Cumulative Usage Report" sub report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
This report is only required for ASME NB fatigue usage. It provides the Cumulative Usage Factor for all Service Levels.
This report is under consideration to be removed (TFS-E291560) as fatigue is only required for Level A and B and not C and D. Level…
Q. How does AutoPIPE calculate the allowable for ASME NB, eq 10?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i
Area:
Calculation
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Feb. 2015 09.06.01.10
Problem…
Q. If AutoPIPE is calculating elbow stress indices and two elbows are closely spaces per ASME NB-3683.2A, does AutoPIPE automatically multiply the by the product of the weld in the stress indices (per code requirements)??
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Feb. 2015 09.06.01.10
Problem…
07. Can a technical justification be provided for ignoring Delta T2 variation whenever the maximum linear temp variation is negative?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL
Area:
Analysis
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Jan 2015 09.06.01.10
Problem:
For ASME…
"ASME BPV-III-1-NB, NC, & ND " Piping Code Enhancements & Defects for AutoPIPE
Note: if an enhancement or defects has not been added to the program, log an Service request for that enhancement. The more requests logged per an enhancement, the quicker the CAE development team will add that feature to the program.
A. If an enhancement…
Q. Equation 10, hand calculations are 2 times AutoPIPE reported values, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
Calculations
Date Logged & Current Version
March 2019 12.00.00.14
Problem:
Hand calculated ASME Section III, Div.1 Class 1 NB-3653.1 Equation 10 result…
Q. For calculation of ASME NB - 3653.7 Thermal Stress Ratchet, does AutoPIPE perform this check per code requirements?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Calculation
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
March. 2017 11.00.00.22
Problem…
Q. How are the bend ASME NB flexibility calculation (k) performed by AutoPIPE?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Oct. 2016 10.01.00.09
Problem:
For the bend flexibility…
Q. For calculation of ASME NB Bend Stiffness and Pressure stress around a bend, does AutoPIPE use the Bend / Elbow properties (O/D and t) or the preceding pipe properties (O/D and t)?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT;
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Calculation
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Aug. 2016 10.01.00…
ASME BPV-III-1-NB, AutoPIPE Nuclear Piping Code FAQ
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components Division 1, Subsection NB, Class 1 Components
Note: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code…
Q. For calculation of ASME NB-3683.7 Stress Indices does Autopipe use the Bend / Elbow properties (O/D and t) or the preceding pipe properties (O/D and t)?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT;
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Aug. 2016 10.01.00.09
Problem:
For…
Q. The results from ASME NB Eq 12 + Eq. 13 stresses don’t equal Eq. 10, for a specific transient pair using AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT;
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Nov. 2015 10.00.00.10 …
Q. Class 1 NB fatigue analysis, results shows the usage of the highest alternating stress range, and not the remaining stress ranges when using AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT;
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Nov. 2015 10.00.00.10 …
Q. When calculating ratchet allowable, is Sy the minimum from each load pair considered or the lowest Sy from the whole set of AutoPIPE load cases analysed?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
V8i
Area:
Calculations
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Oct. 2015 09.06.02.06
Problem:
…