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
Summary…

• New AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries3 (v9.4.0.x)
• Release date, October 2011

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DigitalPlant – Pipe Stress Analysis WorkFlow PID

FEED
Transient Vessel
PlantFLOW Flow
PULS FEA
Design
Fluid Flow Analysis Pulsation Analysis
Analysis
Equipment Check
Pumps, Turbines, Flange Check
Compressors AutoPIPE Nozzle
Nozzle/Vessel Limits
3D Model
AutoPIPE
Pipe Stress Analysis
PID
FEED Navigator
Hot Clash
Design
Marked-Up 3D Detection Report
Iso’s
PlantWise StressISO Model
Conceptual 3D Pipe Support ProjectWise
Design Vendor Project
Management
AutoPLANT, PlantSpace, STAAD

SP3D, PDS, PDMS Structural Analysis
3D Modeling
Third Party Programs
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AutoPIPE V8i SS3 (v9.4) Enhancements

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AutoPIPE v9.4 Major Highlights

Piping Codes: 2010
New Soil Calculator to B31.1, B31.8, B31.3 & EN13480
ASCE Rules New Hot Clash Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas
Detection with Major 3D Code
CAD Systems
New Comprehensive Interoperability

2010 Flange Design STAAD.Pro & MDB Data, StressISO
Integrated Translators: SmartPlant, PDS,
AutoPLANT
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Performance Has Improved!

 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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Some Additional Highlights

 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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Thumbnail Model Previews

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ZIP Archive & Restore Complete Model

Archive (*.ARC) the DAT file, input, result, report, unit
and library files (This is a ZIP file)
Input Result Reports Unit Lib

.DAT .MDB .LOG .UNT .LIB
.CMB .RSP .TSS
.XML .SAM .TTO
.FLT .HGR .TDL
.TTC .STS .TSM
.TTP .FSP .TSM
.TTI .TIM .RPT
.TPP .HRM .BAK
.GDL .FLX .CHK More than
.TIH .EIG .OUT
.THL .MOD .SUM 40 Files
.SPC .ENV .TXT
.FS1 .OPL
.HMF .L*
.PWS
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Design Codes
Piping 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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ASME B31.3 : 2010 Changes

 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 SIF’s
ASME B31.3 : 2010 Appendix P Changes

New Stress
Allowables
Range Reduction
Factor f <= 1.0
Operating Stress Category
Enable Circum. Weld ‘W’ factor for B31.3-
2008 and B31.1-2009 codes

• B31.3:2008 removed application of circumferential weld ‘W’ factor but some companies
requested to use it.
New Option “Use Nominal for Hoop Stress”

• Applies to B31.1 and B31.3 only
New Option “Use Min. Sustained Margin”

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
Russian SNIP Code

• Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas Code
• Russian Component And Material Libraries
Russian SNIP Code

• Automated SNIP Soil Data for Seismic Calculations
Analysis
Troubleshooting Non-Linear Non-Convergence

• Support Location
• Load Case
• Magnitude of Error
Thermal Bowing by Segment

Partially Hot
Filled Pipe
Customized Analysis Sets

By Hot Modulus and Pressure Stiffening
Post Processing
Show Support LIFT-OFF

Manufacturer Allowable Factors
Pumps (API610), Turbines (NEMA SM23) and Compressors (API 617)

Apply
MFG Multiplier
Manufacturer Allowable Factors
Pumps (API610), Turbines (NEMA SM23) and Compressors (API 617)

Rotating Equipment
(Pump, Turbine, Compressor, User)

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
Load Combination Templates

• Import User Combinations from Existing or Template Model
Load Combinations – Hide Non-Printed

• 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
Modeling
Automatic Modeling Design Checks

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
Show Center of Gravity

Show Center of Gravity

COG Recalculated ‘On-the-Fly’ for Visible Segments / Beams only
Center of Gravity Detailed Report

Detailed Center of Gravity report including for Beams and individual
components, lining Cladding, contents etc.
Automatic Flange Insertion

Flanged Valves and Flexible Joints
Show Thermal Anchor Movements

Hide Structure with One Click

Show Pipe Insulation

Select Connected Segments

• Review Connectivity
• Isolate & Design on Connected Segments
• Generate StressISO for Connected Segments
Flange Bolt/Nut Weight Factor

Pipe Insulation Cladding

Cladding
Insulation
New Ball Valve library

Pipe Line Class

Pipe Line Class imported from CAD
Pipe Line
Class mapped
from PCF
Find Point by Coordinates

Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material

Output
Input
Automatic Soil Calculator

New Automatic Soil Calculator

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

Soil Calculator
New Automatic Soil Calculator

• ASCE / AutoPIPE / User Methods
• Range Of Soil Conditions (High, Low,
Average)
• 5 Standard Soil Types
• Horizontal or Vertical Pipes
Soil Calculator – Soil Analysis Studies

Important : Evaluate a Range of Easy to Evaluate Different
Soil conditions Using STATIC
SOIL Conditions (Dry to Wet) Multiple Analysis Sets
And Evaluate Different

Soil conditions for Dynamic Analysis
Soil Calculator – Soil Spacing Calculations

Dependent on pipe size and
operating temperature and
pressure
Input Grids : New Reference Point

Input Grids : Static & Member Earthquake Factors

Input Grids : New Distributed Load

Distribution loads are calculated
for inserted or deleted
intermediate points
Input Grids : Offshore Hydrodynamic Data

Edit and Make Global Changes to
the Subsea Mass, Drag and Lift
Coefficients
Valve and Flange Tags

Convert Time History to Response Spectrum

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

• Hide Duplicate Flanges at Same point
• 2nd B01 Flange

not Shown

• Filter on Visible Segments
Flange Module – LOADS

• Ignore Loads or Consider Loads for Div1 or Div 2
• Filter on a specific load • Filter on a specific

combination Operating Case
• Filter on Maximum Loads • Filter on Maximum
across all Load Pressure and/or
Combinations Temperature across all
Operating Cases
Flange Module – Comprehensive Reports

• Inputs & Design Criteria
• Detailed Flange
Calculations
• Summary Results at
Operating and Gasket
Seating Conditions
• Flange Leakage Criteria
Flange Module – Comprehensive Material &
Dimensional Libraries

• Filter by Section Type
• Filter by Material Type
• Select by Design Code
Flange Module – Flange Properties

• Flange Material
• Standard Flange
Dimensions – ANSI B16.5
or DIN
• Detailed Sketches
• Override Data
Flange Module – BOLT Properties

• Bolt Material Library
• Standard Bolt Sizes &
Dimensions – ANSI B16.5
or DIN
• Override Data
Flange Module – Gasket 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 – PIPE Properties

• Comprehensive Pipe Material
Library
• Pipe Allowable Stress included in
Longitudinal Hub Allowable stress
• Override Allowables
StressISO Improvements
StressISO – Edit Data Tables

Edit Data Tables before
Isometrics are generated
StressISO – Cut Short & Bend Data

Bend Radius, type and thickness (if
different to matching pipe)
StressISO – Break Points & Positioning

• 50 Break Points
• Locate North Arrow and Drawing No.
Interoperability
AutoPIPE Product – Interoperability Matrix

Bentley Products
Project STAAD Auto Plant Open ADL Win Plant PULS
Wise PLANT Space Plant Pipe NOZL FLOW
AutoPIPE
3rd Party Products

Caesar SP3D PDS PDMS CAD Solid Inventor CATIA ME101
Worx Works
AutoPIPE
CAD Products
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Interoperability & Import /Export

• Caesar 2011 (v5.3) compatibility
• Importing more & more 3D models from e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA etc
AutoPIPE
STAAD.Pro / AutoPIPE Integration
Automatic Vertical Support Connections

Vertical Only Connections for any type of Selected Support
Vertical Up Connection Vertical Down Connection

Export Reference Point Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle

Any AutoPIPE Loads can now be
Exported AutoPIPE Nozzzle
PCF CAD Mapping

Read/Write PCF Component Identifier

• UCI (Universal component Identifier) tag is managed to
track component changes e.g. in SmartPlant 3D
New AutoPIPE / Navigator Hot Clash

Detection
Using 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.
Hot Clash Detection

Phase 2
Phase 1 AutoPIPE writes
AutoPIPE writes JSpace model i-model DGN
((Deflected & Undeflected)
I-Model Bentley
AutoPIPE Composer Navigator
(JSpace)
(JSM -> DGN) (DGN Hot Clash)

AutoPIPE Hot Clash Tutorial available with program


Deflected Pipe
Levels/Layers by Line
Number or Segment,
Insulated or Non-Insulated Original Light Blue Blue Insulated Pipe
Deflected Pipes, Deflected Centerline
Structure, pipe centerline

Bentley Navigator
Create Markups and Save to PDF
AutoPLANT / AutoPIPE Integration

New intelligent AutoPLANT / AutoPIPE PXF
Supports Exchange

~ 60 Supports
9 Supports
Pre - AutoPIPE 9.4

AutoPLANT 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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