Add design margins to piping loads being sent to structural
When it comes to exporting pipe support loads from AutoPIPE to STAAD, PipeLINK is an effective tool. While PipeLINK has most of the necessary functionality, there is a lack in the ability to add a Design Margin to the pipe support loads sent from ...
Export Model Explorer results to then run Batch generator commands
Search for a number of models using AutoPIPE's Model Explorer utility and then export that list of models over to AutoPIPE Batch Generator to then run a number of commands on the list of models.
ASME released ASME NM.1 for thermoplastic piping systems. It is handy for stress analysis of plastic pipes (PVC, CPVC, HDPE. PE, ...) compared to ASME B31.3. It will be beneficial if Autopipe includes this code as an option for analysis.
Add the possibility to select ASME B16.47 Series B (only Series A at this time)
Series B is often required by clients and at this time, for ASME flange more than 24", the dimensions are those from Series A and not from Series B. it will be good to have the possibility to select Series B too.
Implement FFS as per API 579. Parts of API 579 include: 1 – Introduction
2 – FFS Engineering Evaluation Procedure
3 – Brittle Fracture
4 – General Metal Loss
5 – Localized Metal Loss
6 – Pitting Corrosion
7 – Blisters, HIC, and SOHIC Damage
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Thickness required for infternal pressure - each component
Add a dialog box to see the required thickness for internal pressure for each component based on temperature and internal pressure. It is applicable for heads, shell, nozzle necks, body flanges - Like picture enclosed.