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AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 3 (v9.4)

Mitch Sklar, PE, SECB, MBA
Technical Director-Structural
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Interoperability…Part 1
AutoPIPE…CAE Pipe Stress Analysis & Integration

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Data Data
Integration Integration

Bi-Directional Bi-Directional
Exchange Exchange
Data Export

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AutoPIPE Modeling Interoperability

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Data Bi-Directional
Export Data Export
Exchange

Data Data
Export Export*

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AutoPIPE - STAAD Integration

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Single-User Integrated
Piping/Structure
Models

Bi-Directional Exchange

•Faster Design •Less Assumptions

Combined structure + piping More accurate pipe support
model w/changed piping loads & equipment loads + realistic
automatically updated multiple structural and piping design
times in STAAD stresses
•Structural Sway and Stiffness •Cost Savings
Combined structure + piping Avoid costly re-design and
model to analyze true combined construction delays
stiffness
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AutoPIPE - STAAD Integration Multi-User Integrated
Piping/Structure

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Models

Model 1, Line 1

Model 2, Line 2
Multi-User AutoPIPE Import & Manage Multiple
STAAD Model
AutoPIPE & STAAD model
changes & results

Faster Design Less Assumptions

Model 3, Line 3 transfer piping and support leading to safer structure,
loads in hours not weeks piping, and equipment
Structural Sway and Stiffness Cost Savings
considerations for more potential on pipe supports
accurate designs and structure
Model 4, Line 4

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 Summary…

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• New AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries3 (v9.4.0.x)

• Release date, October 2011

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 DigitalPlant – Pipe Stress Analysis WorkFlow PID

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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

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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!

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 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

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 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

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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

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• 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

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 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

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 ASME B31.3 : 2010 Appendix P Changes

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New Stress
Allowables

Range Reduction
Factor f <= 1.0

Operating Stress Category

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 Enable Circum. Weld ‘W’ factor for B31.3-
2008 and B31.1-2009 codes

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• B31.3:2008 removed application of circumferential weld ‘W’ factor but some companies
requested to use it.

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 New Option “Use Nominal for Hoop Stress”

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• Applies to B31.1 and B31.3 only

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 New Option “Use Min. Sustained Margin”

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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

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 Russian SNIP Code

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

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 Russian SNIP Code

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• Automated SNIP Soil Data for Seismic Calculations

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Analysis
 Troubleshooting Non-Linear Non-Convergence

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• Support Location
• Load Case
• Magnitude of Error

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 Thermal Bowing by Segment

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Partially Hot
Filled Pipe

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 Customized Analysis Sets

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By Hot Modulus and Pressure Stiffening

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Post Processing
 Show Support LIFT-OFF

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

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Apply

MFG Multiplier

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

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 Rotating Equipment
(Pump, Turbine, Compressor, User)

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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

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 Rotating Equipment
(Pump, Turbine, Compressor, User)

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Any point in the model can be evaluated for Rotating Equipment
including anchors. Simply define a Reference Point

Anchor or Reference Point

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 Load Combination Templates

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• Import User Combinations from Existing or Template Model

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 Load Combinations – Hide Non-Printed

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• 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

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Modeling
 Automatic Modeling Design Checks

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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
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 Show Center of Gravity

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 Show Center of Gravity

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COG Recalculated ‘On-the-Fly’ for Visible Segments / Beams only

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 Center of Gravity Detailed Report

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

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Flanged Valves and Flexible Joints

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 Show Thermal Anchor Movements

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 Hide Structure with One Click

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 Show Pipe Insulation

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 Select Connected Segments

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• Review Connectivity
• Isolate & Design on Connected Segments
• Generate StressISO for Connected Segments

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 Flange Bolt/Nut Weight Factor

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 Pipe Insulation Cladding

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Cladding

Insulation
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 New Ball Valve library

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 Pipe Line Class

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Pipe Line Class imported from CAD

Pipe Line
Class mapped
from PCF

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 Find Point by Coordinates

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 Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material

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Output

Input

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Automatic Soil Calculator

 New Automatic Soil Calculator

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ASCE 2005 / AutoPIPE or User defined Methods

Click to use Automatic

Soil Calculator

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 New Automatic Soil Calculator

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

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 Soil Calculator – Soil Analysis Studies

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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
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 Soil Calculator – Soil Spacing Calculations

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Dependent on pipe size and
operating temperature and
pressure

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 Input Grids : New Reference Point

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 Input Grids : Static & Member Earthquake Factors

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 Input Grids : New Distributed Load

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Distribution loads are calculated
for inserted or deleted
intermediate points

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 Input Grids : Offshore Hydrodynamic Data

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

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 Valve and Flange Tags

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 Convert Time History to Response Spectrum

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Displacement Response Spectrum
18
16
14
Displacement, in

12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Frequency, Hz

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 New Comprehensive Flange Analysis &
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Design Module
 Flange Analysis & Design Module

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• 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
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 Flange Analysis & Design Module

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• Hide Duplicate Flanges at Same point

• 2nd B01 Flange

not Shown

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 Flange Analysis & Design Module

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• Filter on Visible Segments

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 Flange Module – LOADS

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• 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

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 Flange Module – Comprehensive Reports

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• Inputs & Design Criteria
• Detailed Flange
Calculations
• Summary Results at
Operating and Gasket
Seating Conditions
• Flange Leakage Criteria

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 Flange Module – Comprehensive Material &
Dimensional Libraries

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• Filter by Section Type
• Filter by Material Type
• Select by Design Code

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 Flange Module – Flange Properties

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

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 Flange Module – BOLT Properties

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• Bolt Material Library
• Standard Bolt Sizes &
Dimensions – ANSI B16.5
or DIN
• Override Data

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 Flange Module – Gasket Properties

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• Gasket Materials Built-In
• Standard Gasket Dimensions &
Configurations to ASME VIII
• Detailed Sketches
• Override Data or let program
automatically calculate suitable Gasket

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 Flange Module – PIPE Properties

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• Comprehensive Pipe Material
Library
• Pipe Allowable Stress included in
Longitudinal Hub Allowable stress
• Override Allowables

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StressISO Improvements
 StressISO – Edit Data Tables

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Edit Data Tables before
Isometrics are generated

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 StressISO – Cut Short & Bend Data

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Bend Radius, type and thickness (if
different to matching pipe)

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 StressISO – Break Points & Positioning

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• 50 Break Points
• Locate North Arrow and Drawing No.
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Interoperability…Part 1±
 AutoPIPE Product – Interoperability Matrix

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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

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• Caesar 2011 (v5.3) compatibility

• Importing more & more 3D models from e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA etc

AutoPIPE
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 STAAD.Pro / AutoPIPE Integration
Automatic Vertical Support Connections

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Vertical Only Connections for any type of Selected Support

Vertical Up Connection Vertical Down Connection

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 Export Reference Point Loads to AutoPIPE Nozzle

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Any AutoPIPE Loads can now be
Exported AutoPIPE Nozzzle

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PCF CAD Mapping

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 Read/Write PCF Component Identifier

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• UCI (Universal component Identifier) tag is managed to
track component changes e.g. in SmartPlant 3D

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New AutoPIPE / Navigator Hot Clash

Detection
 Using AutoPIPE & Navigator Hot Clash Detection

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To Avoid Design Mistakes and Operation Failure

Bentley Navigator

AutoPIPE

Soft & Hard Clashes between

Vessels, Piping (Insulated or
Non-Insulated), Structure,
Electrical, Equipment etc.

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 Hot Clash Detection

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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)

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 Using AutoPIPE & Navigator Hot Clash Detection

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To Avoid Design Mistakes and Operation Failure

AutoPIPE Hot Clash Tutorial available with program

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 Using AutoPIPE & Navigator Hot Clash Detection

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To Avoid Design Mistakes and Operation Failure

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
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 Using AutoPIPE & Navigator Hot Clash Detection

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To Avoid Design Mistakes and Operation Failure

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

 New intelligent AutoPLANT / AutoPIPE PXF
Supports Exchange

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~ 60 Supports

9 Supports

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 Pre - AutoPIPE 9.4

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AutoPLANT PXF
PXF

AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE Generic Supports imported back
Loss of intelligent class data & types
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 AutoPIPE 9.4.0.x

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AutoPLANT

PXF
PXF

AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE Intelligent Support class data
imported back
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 AutoPIPE 9.4.0 PXF Supports

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AutoPLANT
AutoPIPE

Intelligent Support class data imported back to

AutoPLANT after roundtrip
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