Autopipe V8I Selectseries 3 (V9.4) : Mark Upston Director Structural Solutions & Pipestress

2011 Bentley Systems, Incorporated
AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 3 (v9.4)

Mark Upston
Director Structural Solutions & PipeStress
New AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries3 (v9.4.0.x)
Release date, October 2011

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Summary
PID
FEED
PlantFLOW
Fluid Flow Analysis
Transient
Flow
Analysis
PULS
Vessel
Design
FEA
Pulsation Analysis
Equipment Check
Pumps, Turbines,
Compressors
Flange Check
AutoPIPE Nozzle
Nozzle/Vessel Limits
3D Model
AutoPIPE
Pipe Stress Analysis
PID
FEED
PlantWise
Navigator
Isos
Marked-Up
StressISO
3D
Model
Conceptual 3D
Design
Pipe Support
Vendor
AutoPLANT, PlantSpace,
SP3D, PDS, PDMS
3D Modeling
Third Party Programs
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Hot Clash
Detection
Design
Report
ProjectWise
Project
Management
STAAD
Structural Analysis
DigitalPlant Pipe Stress Analysis WorkFlow
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AutoPIPE V8i SS3 (v9.4) Enhancements
New Soil Calculator to

ASCE Rules
New Comprehensive
2010 Flange Design
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New Hot Clash

Detection with Major 3D
CAD Systems
Piping Codes: 2010

B31.1, B31.8, B31.3 & EN13480
Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas
Code
Interoperability
STAAD.Pro & MDB Data, StressISO
Integrated Translators: SmartPlant, PDS,
AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE v9.4 Major Highlights
Large Models Open in less than 2 seconds

Large Models Analyze in less than 20 seconds
Large Models Sorted Stresses in less than 5 seconds
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Performance Has Improved!
Intelligent PXF pipe support exchange with AutoPLANT

Manage Pipe line class data, Valve and Flange tags, show pipe insulation
Improved file open and modeling performance
Allow Reference points to be defined for any Rotating Equipment
Option in Result menu > "Show Lift-off Supports"
Export reference point loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle
Add a dialog to map AutoPIPE components fields with pcf attributes
Thumbnail previews (Vista & Win7) and File Archive / Restore
Customized StressISO Data tables and more plotting options
Easy troubleshooting non-linear non-convergence
Automatic multiple static analysis sets for all piping codes
Import custom load combinations from any AutoPIPE model
New distribution loads, Static & Member Seismic factors & Reference Point grids
Comprehensive Center of Gravity report and graphic plot
PIPELINK: Automatic Vertical Support Connections
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Some Additional Highlights
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Thumbnail Model Previews
Archive (*.ARC) the DAT file, input, result, report, unit

and library files (This is a ZIP file)
Input
.DAT
.CMB
.XML
.FLT
.TTC
.TTP
.TTI
.TPP
.GDL
.TIH
.THL
.SPC
.FS1
.HMF
.PWS
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Result
.MDB
.RSP
.SAM
.HGR
.STS
.FSP
.TIM
.HRM
.FLX
.EIG
.MOD
.ENV
.OPL
.L*
Reports
.LOG
.TSS
.TTO
.TDL
.TSM
.TSM
.RPT
.BAK
.CHK
.OUT
.SUM
.TXT
Unit
.UNT
Lib
.LIB
More than
40 Files
ZIP Archive & Restore Complete Model
Design Codes
ASME B31.1 2010 (Power piping code), Back B31.3 : 2004

ASME B31.3 2010 (Process Piping)
ASME B31.8 2010 (Gas Transmission Piping)
EN13480 :2010
ASME NB/NC/ND : 2007 (Nuclear piping code)
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Piping Codes
Corroded thickness is used in stress calculations

Axial force and torsion are included.
Sustained SIF is 0.75*I but >= 1.0
Seismic and Wind SIFs
ASME B31.3 : 2010 Changes
New Stress
Allowables
Range Reduction
Factor f <= 1.0
Operating Stress Category
ASME B31.3 : 2010 Appendix P Changes
B31.3:2008 removed application of circumferential weld W factor but some companies

requested to use it.
Enable Circum. Weld W factor for B31.32008 and B31.1-2009 codes
Applies to B31.1 and B31.3 only
New Option Use Nominal for Hoop Stress
Use Coincident pressure /temperature

Applies to B31.1, B31.3 and EN13480 only. conditions e.g. High Temp /Low pressure
De-Coking Process
Consistent
Extra
14,000psi
Allowable
Minimum
New Option Use Min. Sustained Margin
Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas Code

Russian Component And Material Libraries
Russian SNIP Code
Automated SNIP Soil Data for Seismic Calculations
Russian SNIP Code
Analysis
Support Location
Load Case
Magnitude of Error
Troubleshooting Non-Linear Non-Convergence
Thermal Bowing by Segment
Partially Hot
Filled Pipe
By Hot Modulus and Pressure Stiffening
Customized Analysis Sets
Post Processing
Show Support LIFT-OFF
Pumps (API610), Turbines (NEMA SM23) and Compressors (API 617)
Apply
MFG Multiplier
Manufacturer Allowable Factors
Pumps (API610), Turbines (NEMA SM23) and Compressors (API 617)
Manufacturer Allowable Factors
Any point in the model can now be evaluated for Rotating Equipment
Using Reference Points. This allows modeling the equipment in the system
e.g. pump between suction and discharge lines
Advantage: Pump thermal expansion automatically included
Suction
Discharge
Pump
Base
Rotating Equipment
(Pump, Turbine, Compressor, User)
Any point in the model can be evaluated for Rotating Equipment

including anchors. Simply define a Reference Point
Anchor or Reference Point
Rotating Equipment
(Pump, Turbine, Compressor, User)
Import User Combinations from Existing or Template Model
Load Combination Templates
Combinations can be defined in other combinations but often

are not printed. To reduce the clutter they can be hidden.
Only Printed code or non-code

combinations are shown
Load Combinations Hide Non-Printed
Modeling
To Assist New and Experienced Pipe Stress Engineers.

AutoPIPE scans & reports modeling mistakes
Missing Flanges, Duplicate Xtra Data or Supports, Missing

Support when Displacement defined
Automatic Modeling Design Checks
Show Center of Gravity
COG Recalculated On-the-Fly for Visible Segments / Beams only
Show Center of Gravity
Detailed Center of Gravity report including for Beams and individual

components, lining Cladding, contents etc.
Center of Gravity Detailed Report
Flanged Valves and Flexible Joints

Automatic Flange Insertion
Show Thermal Anchor Movements
Hide Structure with One Click
Show Pipe Insulation
Review Connectivity
Isolate & Design on Connected Segments
Generate StressISO for Connected Segments
Select Connected Segments
Flange Bolt/Nut Weight Factor
Pipe Insulation Cladding
Cladding
Insulation
New Ball Valve library
Pipe Line Class imported from CAD
Pipe Line
Class mapped
from PCF
Pipe Line Class
Find Point by Coordinates
Output
Input
Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material
Automatic Soil Calculator
New Automatic Soil Calculator

ASCE 2005 / AutoPIPE or User defined Methods
Click to use Automatic

Soil Calculator
ASCE / AutoPIPE / User Methods

Range Of Soil Conditions (High, Low,
Average)
5 Standard Soil Types
Horizontal or Vertical Pipes
New Automatic Soil Calculator
Important : Evaluate a Range of

SOIL Conditions (Dry to Wet)
Easy to Evaluate Different

Soil conditions Using STATIC
Multiple Analysis Sets
And Evaluate Different

Soil conditions for Dynamic Analysis
Soil Calculator Soil Analysis Studies
Dependent on pipe size and

operating temperature and
pressure
Soil Calculator Soil Spacing Calculations
Input Grids : New Reference Point
Input Grids : Static & Member Earthquake Factors
Distribution loads are calculated

for inserted or deleted
intermediate points
Input Grids : New Distributed Load
Edit and Make Global Changes to

the Subsea Mass, Drag and Lift
Coefficients
Input Grids : Offshore Hydrodynamic Data
Valve and Flange Tags
Convert Time History to Response Spectrum
Displacement Response Spectrum

18
Displacement, in
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
10
20
30
Frequency, Hz
40
50
New Comprehensive Flange Analysis &

Design Module
Flange Checks to ASME VIII Div 1 & 2 : 2010, ASME III

Appendix XI and ASME III NC 3658.1 (b) (ANSI check)
Material to ASME II, B31.1 or B31.3
Fast on-screen maximum ratio results with

summary notes
Define Flange data ONCE and duplicate to
other same flange types
Analyze ALL or 1 Flange in Whole Model
Flange Analysis & Design Module
Hide Duplicate Flanges at Same point
2nd B01 Flange

not Shown
Filter on Visible Segments
Ignore Loads or Consider Loads for Div1 or Div 2
Filter on a specific load

combination
Filter on Maximum Loads
across all Load
Combinations
Filter on a specific
Operating Case
Filter on Maximum
Pressure and/or
Temperature across all
Operating Cases
Flange Module LOADS
Inputs & Design Criteria

Detailed Flange
Calculations
Summary Results at
Operating and Gasket
Seating Conditions
Flange Leakage Criteria
Flange Module Comprehensive Reports
Filter by Section Type

Filter by Material Type
Select by Design Code
Flange Module Comprehensive Material &

Dimensional Libraries
Flange Material
Standard Flange
Dimensions ANSI B16.5
or DIN
Detailed Sketches
Override Data
Flange Module Flange Properties
Bolt Material Library

Standard Bolt Sizes &
Dimensions ANSI B16.5
or DIN
Override Data
Flange Module BOLT Properties
Gasket Materials Built-In

Standard Gasket Dimensions &
Configurations to ASME VIII
Detailed Sketches
Override Data or let program
automatically calculate suitable Gasket
Flange Module Gasket Properties
Comprehensive Pipe Material

Library
Pipe Allowable Stress included in
Longitudinal Hub Allowable stress
Override Allowables
Flange Module PIPE Properties
StressISO Improvements
Edit Data Tables before

Isometrics are generated
StressISO Edit Data Tables
Bend Radius, type and thickness (if

different to matching pipe)
StressISO Cut Short & Bend Data
50 Break Points
Locate North Arrow and Drawing No.
StressISO Break Points & Positioning
Interoperability
Bentley Products
Project
Wise
STAAD
Auto
PLANT
Plant
Space
PDS
PDMS
Open
Plant
ADL
Pipe
Win
NOZL
Plant
FLOW
PULS
CATIA
ME101
AutoPIPE
3rd Party Products

Caesar
SP3D
CAD
Worx
Solid
Works
Inventor
AutoPIPE
CAD Products
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AutoPIPE Product Interoperability Matrix
Caesar 2011 (v5.3) compatibility
Importing more & more 3D models from e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA etc
AutoPIPE
Interoperability & Import /Export
Automatic Vertical Support Connections
Vertical Only Connections for any type of Selected Support
Vertical Up Connection
Vertical Down Connection
STAAD.Pro / AutoPIPE Integration
Any AutoPIPE Loads can now be

Exported AutoPIPE Nozzzle
Export Reference Point Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle
PCF CAD Mapping
UCI (Universal component Identifier) tag is managed to

track component changes e.g. in SmartPlant 3D
Read/Write PCF Component Identifier
New AutoPIPE / Navigator Hot Clash

Detection
To Avoid Design Mistakes and Operation Failure
Bentley Navigator
AutoPIPE
Soft & Hard Clashes between

Vessels, Piping (Insulated or
Non-Insulated), Structure,
Electrical, Equipment etc.
Using AutoPIPE & Navigator Hot Clash Detection
Phase 1
AutoPIPE writes JSpace model
((Deflected & Undeflected)
AutoPIPE
(JSpace)
Phase 2
AutoPIPE writes
i-model DGN
I-Model
Composer
Bentley
Navigator
(JSM -> DGN)
(DGN Hot Clash)
Hot Clash Detection
AutoPIPE
Hot Clash Tutorial available with program
Deflected Pipe
Levels/Layers by Line
Number or Segment,
Insulated or Non-Insulated
Deflected Pipes, Deflected
Structure, pipe centerline
Original Light Blue

Centerline
Blue Insulated Pipe
Bentley Navigator
Create Markups and Save to PDF
AutoPLANT / AutoPIPE Integration
~ 60 Supports
9 Supports
New intelligent AutoPLANT / AutoPIPE PXF

Supports Exchange
AutoPLANT
Pre - AutoPIPE 9.4
PXF
PXF
AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE
Generic Supports imported back

Loss of intelligent class data & types
AutoPIPE 9.4.0.x
AutoPLANT
PXF
PXF
AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE
Intelligent Support class data

imported back
AutoPIPE 9.4.0 PXF Supports
AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE
Intelligent Support class data imported back to
AutoPLANT after roundtrip
Thank you

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