Add the capability to analyse multiple piping codes in a single model
Whilst using AutoPIPE Nuclear to assess pipework to ASME III, the models included different regions of pipework that were required to be assessed to ASME III Class 1 and Class 2 respectively. As it is not possible to assess to two different piping...
Looking for an update to flex coupling input box to better model flexible coupling behavior. Flexible joint additional inputs (see attached) 1) Max angle of deflection for flex joint 2) Two stiffness inputs for bending stiffness. Stiffness changes...
I think several autopipe vessel users have encountered this problem:
the RTF file takes a long time to open
the RTF file is heavy to load
to launch a calculation it is necessary to close the RTF file (in this case me I want to look at the rep...
Please update piping codes EN 13480 to latest revisions
Last specified update of AutoPipe got only EN 13480 +A4:2021 Our clients asks to use latests revisions (as of now - 2024.08.09) in our projects. According to EN list there should be EN 13480 +A5:2022 (edited data, originally got wrong list of code...
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Future consideration
Provide user ability to insert cooler nozzle allowables per API 661. This would help with cooler orientation and no longer require user to look up allowable values each time. Provide a multiplier allowable (i.e. 2x 3x API limits)
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.
Reference point is great tool to verify connector capacity. Currently only symmetric allowable values could be used. Many times connectors allowable loads are nonsymmetric ex. range of values -80 to 0kN or -150 to 350kNm. See attached image. It wo...
Transport saddles calculation for vertical vessels
Add saddles for transport on vertical vessels. Calculation should be similar to horizontal vessel on saddles, but with transportation loads. This will eliminate need for an additional model for transport. Transport will be part of report and will ...