AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition V12.02

The Bentley product team is pleased to announce the availability of AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition V12.02 (build 12.02.00.14), this design and analysis application for calculating piping code stresses, loads, and defl ections under static and dynamic load conditions to meet the highest nuclear standards.

AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.02 (v12.02.00.14 Date: Oct 3 2019 )

The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in the AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition version 12.02.00.14

Piping Codes
- Added BS EN 13480-3:2017 for design criteria and stress calculation of industrial metallic piping systems, including supports.
Reports
- SQLite Input and Output reports are now certified for commercial use and employ improved dialogs, a progress bar, and maintain a standard and consistent text format.
- SQLite Input Listing reports have been improved to include more model coverage, printed in tabular format: Cut Short, Out-of-Roundness, Additional Weight, Hydrodynamic Data, User Weld Factor, Nozzle, Flexible Joint, and Anchor.
- The SQLite Report Manager is now certified for commercial use with the added ability to generate reports in Microsoft® Excel and standard text format.
- The Time History Output report can now be filtered to remove very small numeric values (which are of no practical importance).
Analysis
- An option has been added to define and analyze gross discontinuity stress using a standard, more conservative method. With this method, a single value of gross discontinuity stress can be entered at a node point for each thermal case.
- The Support Optimization feature, used to identify optimal support solutions, is now available for testing to all users. [Technology Preview ]
- Corrosion allowance is now available for Flange Analysis.
General
- A logging mechanism has been added to capture the success/failure of program operations. This log file is a valuable tool for the Bentley Technical Support team to troubleshoot issues.
- The Open Recent Models dialog has been improved to expand the number of recently used models, show a preview of a selected model, and display relevant file details.
Documentation
- A Supplemental Documentation button has been added to the Help ribbon to access a set of Supplemental White Papers, How To Procedures, Tutorials, and Reference Information documents in PDF format within the main program help.
- Nonlinear Analysis diagrams and associated program documentation have been improved.
Interoperability
- Models can now be exported to a CAESAR II C2 file (compatible with CAESAR 2016 and higher). This eliminates the extra step of importing a CAESAR II neutral file and provides for more fidelity. B31.1 and B31.3 Piping Codes are also supported.
- The PCF Translator has been enhanced with a new user interface and context-sensitive help to improve the user experience and workflow.
Isometrics
- Isometric drawings have been improved to include updated support symbols for better visibility.
Security Release Notes
- Not applicable to this release.



Bentley AutoPIPE is a stand-alone computer aided engineering (CAE) program for calculation of piping stresses, flange analysis, pipe support design, and equipment nozzle loading analysis under static and dynamic loading conditions. In addition to 24 piping codes, AutoPIPE incorporates ASME, British Standard, API, NEMA, ANSI, ASCE, AISC, UBC, and WRC guidelines and design limits to provide a comprehensive analysis of the entire system. AutoPIPE is available for Windows and can be licensed across networks.

There are three versions of AutoPIPE: Standard, Advanced, and Nuclear. The Advanced version offers several advanced analysis capabilities not available in the Standard version which are detailed later in this chapter. The Nuclear version offers all of the features of the Advanced version with the addition of all the features for ASME class 1 design. A KHK2 Add-On option is also available for the Advanced or Nuclear version that allows use of the Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in addition to all the features of the Advanced or Nuclear version. AutoPIPE is a proven, well established program which has been commercially available since 1986. AutoPIPE’s rigorous quality assurance practices have withstood numerous on-site audits, making AutoPIPE one of the few PC based piping programs approved for use in nuclear safety applications.

This video will demonstrate the insert of the OpenPlant model (which can also be done with other 3D plant products) to run the initial pipe stress analysis in AutoPIPE. Then those pipe support results can be exported to STAAD.PRO via PipeLink.


Bentley Systems, Incorporated. is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive architecture and engineering software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Founded in 1984, Bentley has nearly 3,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries, $500 million in annual revenues, and, since 2001, has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.

Product: AutoPIPE
Version: CONNECT Edition V12.02 (build 12.02.00.14) *
Supported Architectures: 32bit / 64bit
Website Home Page : www.bentley.com
Language: english
System Requirements: PC **
Supported Operating Systems: **
Size: 1.2 Gb