AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition V12.03

The Bentley development team is pleased to announce the availability of AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition V12.03 (build 12.03.00.17), 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 12.03 (v12.03.00.17 Date: March 31, 2020)

Piping Codes
- Added the 2018 edition of ASME B31.3 Process Piping. Major changes include Alternative Occasional Allowable calculations using Appendix V, Sustained and Occasional loads calculations using coincident operating conditions, updated weld strength reduction factors, and updated material library.
Reports
- The SQLite Report Manager (located on the Tools Ribbon) now supports legacy text reports, custom Microsoft Excel reports, and custom Microsoft Word reports. Legacy text and custom Microsoft Excel reports are now certified for commercial use.Note: Microsoft Word reports are a [Technology Preview ]
Filter controls (i.e., Code Stresses, Displacement, Anchor, Support, Force and Moment) can now be applied directly to Output Quick Reports from within the Batch Report dialog.
Analysis
- The Support Optimizer performance has been improved by employing multicore hardware and parallel evaluation of scenarios. This Select Entitlement Feature is now fully certified and is available for commercial use. Note: Use of this feature is available to those with an active Select Subscription.
General
- Added an Open Folder button to the Log Settings dialog to open the folder where log files are generated. Log files capture the success/failure of program operations and are a valuable tool for the Bentley Technical Support team to troubleshoot issues.
- Added the Installation Test Set feature to launch the AutoPIPE Installation Test Set (ITS) to verify proper operation of the AutoPIPE program once it has been installed on a computer.
- Rotating Equipment can now be inserted as a graphical symbol on a plot.
- The License Configuration dialog has been improved to clarify all license options, including the Product Evaluation license.
- An Ideas command has been added to the Help Ribbon, which launches the AutoPIPE Ideas area of Bentley Communities where you can submit and vote on ideas to improve AutoPIPE.
Interoperability
- AutoPIPE models can now be exported to a Caesar 2016 (and later) model. This is a high-fidelity export of piping geometry, supports and load definitions directly to a Caesar C2 file without the need for a Cii neutral file.
- Aveva E3D pipe stress files (.xml) containing pipeline geometry and properties can now be imported. [Technology Preview ]



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.

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 V12.03 (build 12.03.00.17) *
Supported Architectures: 32bit / 64bit
Website Home Page : www.bentley.com
Language: english
System Requirements: PC **
Supported Operating Systems: **
Size: 1.3 Gb