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AutoPIPE XM v8.9 Release Highlights

InteroperabilityContractor running older version? Analyze newer model in older version? Now save newer 2004 (v8.5+) models back to older 6.3 versionThis is available in v8.60, not v8.90 since database changes but will be available in v9.0 (Q2/ 2007)

DigitalPlant - Engineering Analysis WorkFlow

AutoPIPE (Pipe Stress Analysis)

PlantFLOW (Fluid Flow Analysis)WinNOZL (Design Check Nozzle/Vessel Limits)PULS (Pulsation Analysis)Equipment Limitse.g. Pumps, Turbines, Boilers, CompressorsVessel DesignTransient Flow Analysis

FEA

STAAD (Structural Analysis)StressISO

Produce 3D ModelPipework ChangesPlant ModelCADDesignerElectronic Import/ExportData Loss = Needs ImprovementPipe Stress EngineerPipe StressImproved CAD / Pipe Stress WorkflowStress Isometric

StressISO in 2006StressISOAutoPIPECAD Designers Vessel EngineersStructural EngineersPiping consultantsEquipment manufacturersOwner-OperatorsFully DimensionedISOGEN EnginePiping, Flange & Valve DataMax. Support LoadsSpring ReportStress SummaryCustomizable Plot & DataEasy to Markup

StressISO

StressISOCreate a Fully Dimensioned Isometric for the Complete Model or Selected RangeData for Selected Range of Points Only

StressISOCustomize Isometric Plot and Table DataSelectable Data Tables Pipeline, Flange, Valve, Spring Hangers, Maximum Support & Anchor Loads, Stress SummarySelectable Plot Options Flange & Valve Tags, Point and Support Names & Tags

StressISOReference Items e.g. Pumps, Vessel, SteelworkDefine up to 20 Reference ItemsReference Item plotted on the Isometric

StressISOAnnotation = Engineers Instruction to CAD DesignerDefine multiple Annotation CommentsEngineers CommentsEngineers Comments

StressISOMany Options for Viewing Angle, Drawing Size Dimensioning, North Arrow, Global Axis, Border etcPlot Border and Global AxisIso Viewer to View or Modify completed IsometricNorth Arrow & View AngleMetric or English Drawing Sizes

Flange RatingSupport Tag & ID Elevation of SupportsStressISO Plot Using ISOGENTee SizeGapped Support SymbolSee Table for gap values Pipe Identifier

Complete Spring Report for ProcurementSupport Type, Gaps etcStressISO Data TablesMaximum Support Loads Pipe Data, Valve and Flange DataOperating and Design Conditions

ModelingChange Vertical Axis Y to Z to provide piping loads to Structural Engineers

Piping CodesUpdated and new CodesAllow user-defined B1 & B2 factors for ASME NC & ND piping codesUpdate ASME B31.8a-2000 piping code to B31.8-2003 editionAdded ASME NC & ND 1992 piping code Update B31.1 piping code to 2004 editionAdded ASME B31.1 piping code 1992 editionUpdate ASME III NC & ND :2001 piping code to 2004 editionApply limit check of 1.5xSy for occasional allowable stress for ASME NC, ND Added stress category for single non-repeated anchor movements for ASME NC,ND Added branch connection tee type to ASME NC & ND piping codesAdded branch & run moments summation method per NB-3683-1(d) for ASME NC & ND piping codes

Piping CodesUpdated B31.3 piping code to 2004 edition (released mid 2005)New Appendix P alternative Stress Rules = Operating Stress.Result OptionsCode Case 178 Uses 0.75i for sustained stressAlternative Occasional allowable stress at high tempCircumferential weld reduction factor = Reduced Allowable sustained stress at high tempChoose one sustained /occasional SIF option

Piping CodesUpdated B31.3 piping code to 2004 edition (released mid 2005)Longitudinal weld quality (E) and reduction (W) factors to reduce allowable hoop stress. W

ModelingOption to set default upward gap for V-stops and guides & support gap setting

ModelingDefine CAD Support TAGs StressISO GRID Report Support Dialog

ModelingDefine Reference Points to Evaluate Loads at Vessels or Rotating Equipment Reference Point Report with Allowable Loads and RatiosDefine Multiple Reference Points at any point Evaluate to Either Global or Local Coordinate SystemEquipment or Vessel Tag

ModelingJoint Types with automatic SIF easily applied at groups of components or by point

AnalysisEnvelope response spectra for maximum response on the piping system

AnalysisThermal Bowing Analysis for partially filled liquid pipelines or hot climatesApply to all thermal cases or select one thermal or user case

AnalysisNew modal summation methods for response spectrum analysisSigned DoubleSum and Signed CQC methods have an advantage over other methods when combining systems with symmetric mode shapes.

CombinationsEdit or Create New Combinations without leaving the dialog

GraphicsNew Toolbar IconsToggle Beam Names On/Off for clearer PlotToggle Large cursor to find the current point in a large model Send Graphics to PrinterSave Screen Shot of Input or Results to BMP or PNG file

GraphicsNew Toolbar IconsView /Show Icons now on View ToolbarFile/Save As StressISO (*.DXF) New Isometric iconsTools /Distance Calculator

GraphicsDifficulty viewing color plots? Change contrasting legend colors on-the-flyDouble-click any legend color to dynamically change

GraphicsWant to scale the size of supports or other components for preferred viewing?0 means scaled to the pipe sizeEnter 0.5 for Solid Anchor scale factor

GraphicsRealistic Support Symbols2 Springs or 2 Constant HangersBase Support ShoeRod HangerBase SpringSingle HangersBi-directional V-Stop

GraphicsSupport Symbols on Vertical Pipes not Hidden

GraphicsQuickly Check Tee Types on the PlotView/Show Tee

GraphicsViewports are saved switching between Single/Double/Quad but also after closing then reopening the model

GraphicsNeed to quickly check piping/steelwork clearance or distance to valve or support? Or verify correct offsets around the Model?Tools /Distance CalculatorPoint & Click To & From points, then view the graphical distance arrow Copy/Paste offset + distance to Excel

GraphicsPrinted Graphics plots with Filename, Company name, Model version and any Project information

Input GridsNew Beam Grid Check & make global changes to Beam size, type and material quickly

Input GridsAdded ANSI Flange check to Flange Grid

Input GridsNew Soil and Soil ID Grid Check & make global changes to Soil Properties quicklyDrag Soil ID to Apply Soil to new Range or change soil spacing

Input GridsNew Input Grid featuresSlide point or component along pipe OR move downstream pipingOption to not show Zeros = easier to review input dataPrint all data on one PageOption to show column Headings + Hide/Unhide

Input GridsOnly show Grid data for Visible Segments = easier to check and modify the data for LARGE models

Input GridsUse Tee Grid as SIF CalculatorChange the Tee Type = Code Tee SIF automatically re-calculated

Input GridsEN13480 and BS7159 Pipe properties editable

Input GridsSupports and Xtra Data on Frames shown in GridWith permission AP-Dynamics Inc.www.ap-dynamics.ab.ca

LibrariesNew Spring ManufacturersNew Chinese, Indian and Spanish Spring Manufacturers

ReportsClearer Pass/Fail on Equipment Reports

GraphicsEnable zoom and pan using mouse wheelInput GridsSave and restore size and position of Input Grids window on startupLibrariesAdded WAVISTRONG GFK FRP manufacturer to the AUTOFRP libraryEnable BS7159 piping code to read custom FRP librariesModelingAdded option to override the BS7159 pressure multiplierReportsProvide clear pass/fail indication in the rotating equipment reportsAdded frame points to acceleration reportsMiscellaneous New Features

AutoPIPE XM SR1 v9.0 Release Highlights

Piping CodesUpdated B31.1 addenda 2005including new Material allowable stressesB31.1 Years 2005200419921667Corresponding Code year material library

Import STAAD StructureMore Realistic Safer ModelAutoPIPESTAADIntegrated Piping & Structural ModelSTAAD Structural Libraries now in AutoPIPE

Export Piping Model to STAADTransfer of Support LoadsAutoPIPESTAAD

New Beam Section ID Similar to Pipe IDMaterial PropertiesStandard STAAD Sections (17 Countries)Define Non-Standard SectionsSection Dimensions & Properties

Beam Section ID GRID Similar to Pipe Properties GridSection ID synchronized with the Plot e.g. highlight W8x24 Make Global changes to Section ID or Beam Grids

Write Caesar Files (cii) Handover to Client or ContractorAutoPIPECaesarGeometry, pipes size & schedule, tees, materials, supports, valves, flanges, reducers, nozzle flexibilityTemperatures & pressures and seismic loadings

Activate Damper in WindDampers located inside/outside buildingStrong Wind Gusts lock damper

ReportsTwo Page Description

LibrariesNew Chinese Spring ManufacturerNew Chinese petrochemical GB Spring Manufacturer

LibrariesNew B31.3 Special Alloy MaterialsAluminum for Refrigerant /CyrogenicCopperHaynes 556Incoloy 825Hastelloy C22Duplex Stainless

The AutoPIPE XM (v9.0) June 2008 Now OffersFull Read / Write interoperability with Caesar. Pipe Stress work in AutoPIPE and handover Caesar file to Client or ContractorAutoPIPE + STAAD integration Transfer piping and support loads in hours not weeks to Structural. Design for more accurate, safer integrated piping + structureStressISO The pipe stress engineer can generate a fully dimensioned digital stress isometric for the CAD Designer, contractor or client complete with the Engineers comments and detailed stress & support data

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