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A UTO PIPE V ESSEL
V E S S E L P R E S S U R E AN AL Y S I S
V8i ( SELECT S E R I E S 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 1-2
FEATURE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. 1-3
ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURERS ...................................................... 1-3
ADVANTAGES FOR EPCS............................................................................. 1-4
COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL DATABASE AND COMPONENT
LIBRARIES...................................................................................................... 1-5
CODE COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 1-6
AMERICAN CODES.................................................................................. 1-6
BRAZILIAN CODES ................................................................................. 1-7
BRITISH CODES ...................................................................................... 1-7
CANADIAN CODES.................................................................................. 1-7
EUROPEAN CODES ................................................................................ 1-7
FRENCH CODES ..................................................................................... 1-8
GERMAN CODES..................................................................................... 1-8
INDIAN CODES ........................................................................................ 1-8
RUSSIAN CODES..................................................................................... 1-8
SPANISH CODES..................................................................................... 1-9
PORTUGUESE CODES ........................................................................... 1-9
TURKISH CODES..................................................................................... 1-9
INTERNATIONAL CODES........................................................................ 1-9
SPECIAL ANALYSIS................................................................................. 1-9
AUTOMATIC DRAWINGS............................................................................. 1-10
CAD INTERFACES ....................................................................................... 1-11
THERMAL DESIGN....................................................................................... 1-11
COST ESTIMATE.......................................................................................... 1-11
USER INTERFACE ....................................................................................... 1-12
FAST, FULL VESSEL DESIGN OPTIMIZATION ........................................... 1-13
MULTIPLE VESSEL TYPE TEMPLATES...................................................... 1-14
NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE VESSEL V8I (SELECTSERIES 1).......................... 1-16
MODULES AND ADD-ONS........................................................................................ 1-19
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 1-20
RELEASE NOTES ..................................................................................................... 1-21
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES ................................................................. 1-21
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................1-21

SELECT SERVICES ONLINE........................................................................1-22
SELECT PRIVILEGES...................................................................................1-22
PRODUCT UPDATES AND UPGRADES................................................1-22
AROUND-THE-CLOCK TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................................1-22
SERVICES.....................................................................................................1-23
BENTLEY SELECT .................................................................................1-23
TRAINING ...............................................................................................1-23
ENTERPRISE LICENSE SUBSCRIPTIONS ...........................................1-23
BENTLEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.................................................1-23
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS.........................................................................1-24
CHAPTER 2: BASIC CONCEPTS

USING THE ON-LINE HELP ........................................................................................2-2
BASIC CONCEPTS OVERVIEW..................................................................................2-3
AUTOPIPE VESSEL PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................2-3
PROJECT SPECIFICATION............................................................................2-3
COMPONENT SPECIFICATION .....................................................................2-4
INDIVIDUAL CALCULATION...........................................................................2-4
MODELING .....................................................................................................2-4
CHIMNEYS ...............................................................................................2-4
PRESSURE VESSELS..............................................................................2-4
SHELL AND TUBE EXCHANGERS...........................................................2-5
AIR COOLERS ..........................................................................................2-5
TANKS ......................................................................................................2-5
STARTING AUTOPIPE VESSEL..................................................................................2-6
LOADING A MODEL ....................................................................................................2-8
DEFINING A NEW MODEL..............................................................................2-8
LOADING AN EXISTING MODEL....................................................................2-8
NAVIGATING THE INTERFACE ..................................................................................2-9
SCREEN LAYOUT...........................................................................................2-9
COMMAND TOOLBAR..................................................................................2-10
MENU STRUCTURE .....................................................................................2-10
COMPONENTS LIST.....................................................................................2-10
RESULTS WINDOW......................................................................................2-11
SKETCHER WINDOW...................................................................................2-11
3D VIEW WINDOW........................................................................................2-12
DIALOGS.......................................................................................................2-13
PREFERENCES ........................................................................................................2-14
DEFAULT PATH TAB ....................................................................................2-15
SET DEFAULT DATA TAB ............................................................................2-15
DRAWING TAB..............................................................................................2-16
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CHAPTER 3: CREATING A NEW PRESSURE VESSEL

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 3-2
CREATING A NEW PRESSURE VESSEL ................................................................... 3-3
ADDING NOZZLES.................................................................................................... 3-12
PERFORMING A STRENGTH CALCULATION AND REVIEW.................................. 3-22
CREATING A DRAWING ........................................................................................... 3-26
CREATING A BILL OF MATERIAL/COST ESTIMATE............................................... 3-29
CHAPTER 4: CREATING A NEW SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 4-2
CREATING A SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER............................................... 4-3
CREATING A BILL OF MATERIAL............................................................................. 4-37
OVERVIEW................................................................................................... 4-37
CREATING A BILL OF MATERIAL................................................................ 4-37
CHAPTER 5: CREATING A NEW AIR COOLER

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 5-2
CREATING AN AIR COOLER...................................................................................... 5-3
ADDING NOZZLES.................................................................................................... 5-15
PERFORMING A STRENGTH CALCULATION ......................................................... 5-22
CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED EXERCISES

OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 6-2
CREATING A PRESSURE VESSEL ............................................................................ 6-3
SPLITTING A SHELL ................................................................................................... 6-4
ADJUSTING SADDLES ............................................................................................... 6-5
INSERTING A CONE ................................................................................................... 6-7
INSERTING A FLANGE ............................................................................................... 6-8
INSERTING A FATIGUE ANALYSIS.......................................................................... 6-17
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INTRODUCTION
AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by Microprotol) enables fully automatic workflows,

including complete global codes and applied loadings for pressure vessels, heat
exchangers, tanks, and air coolers, to deliver greater productivity, safer designs,
cost effective manufacturing, and improved project collaboration. It is the only
application to perform truly optimized vessel design, create fully detailed
engineering drawings, and produce detailed cost estimates in minutes.
OVERVIEW
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FEATURE SUMMARY
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NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE VESSEL V8I (SELECTSERIES 1)
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MODULES AND ADD-ONS
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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RELEASE NOTES
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES
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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Through support for numerous regional and global standards including pressure vessel design codes
from the past ten years with regional wind and seismic loading codes the software provides the most
productive, cost-effective, and accurate design for the safe operation of vessels under all loading
conditions. By enabling use of both new and older design codes, and material standards from any year,
it improves flexibility for re-rating and revamping of existing vessels. This provides the opportunity to
design for both brownfield and greenfield projects, shortens both design and rework time by
eliminating guesswork, and reduces training time by providing a single, easy-to-use application for
global projects. It ensures confidence in vessel design, and improves competitiveness through higher
design quality.
With AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by Microprotol), manufacturers can quickly evaluate multiple design
options to provide comprehensive, high quality solutions for all loading conditions. The program
produces drawings to support manufacturing of vessel components in detail with installation and
operating conditions, enabling high-quality designs with reduced manual drawing and rework time.
Some of the key features are: fatigue analysis, installation and support-in-place design and analysis,
pressure testing, automatic drawing production and cost estimation.
Comprehensive, flexible modeling and an easy-to-use interface enables designers to find solutions
quickly, improves the efficiency of modeling, and increases profitability. This allows manufacturers to
improve productivity and delivery time and enables easier, more accurate design and analysis.
AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by Microprotol) imports thermal design data from a multitude of other
programs (i.e., HTRI, Aspen, Prosim, and Honeywell) to automate heat exchanger model creation. It
shares data with plant design software such as PDS and automatically produces drawings in all major
CAD formats (e.g. MicroStation and AutoCAD). Through its superior interoperability, AutoPIPE
Vessel (powered by Microprotol) ensures greater efficiency in supply chain and greater alignment with
engineering companies. By enabling engineers to collaborate more efficiently, it reduces iterations and
errors, enables better quality designs, unifies workflows across a comprehensive set of tools, and
improves data handover to operations and maintenance.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
FEATURE SUMMARY
The following is a partial list of the features and capabilities of AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by
Microprotol). Refer to the on-line help for a complete reference of features and functionality.
ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURERS

Fast component fabrication drawing production, optimized Vessel design for manufacturing, improved
collaboration with EPCs.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
ADVANTAGES FOR EPCS

Optimized Vessel design, comprehensive code support, improved collaboration across distributed
project teams.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
COMPREHENSIVE MATERIAL DATABASE AND COMPONENT LIBRARIES

AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by Microprotol) contains a comprehensive and extensible library of
material properties and piping & structural components which include Pressure Vessels, Chimneys,
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Tanks, Flanges, and Supports. The material library
includes temperature-dependent properties and code-dependent allowables. AutoPIPE Vessel provides
component libraries for American, Brazilian, British, European, French, German, Indian, Russian,
Spanish, and Portuguese standards.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
CODE COMPLIANCE
AutoPIPE Vessel checks and generates code compliance reports.
AMERICAN CODES
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ASME VIII Division 1, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASME VIII Division 2, Alternative Rules
ASME II part A, B, C and D
TEMA Standards, Classes R, C and B
Uniform Building Code (UBC)
ASCE for Wind and Seismic Calculation
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ANSI A58.1 for Seismic Calculation
ANSI A58.1
WRCB 107-297 for Local Load Analysis
ASME B 16-5 Standard for Flanges
ASME B16.47
EJMA Standard
API Standard 661 for Tank Design
API 650 for Air Cooler Design
BRAZILIAN CODES
NBR 6123 Code for Wind Loads
BRITISH CODES
BS PD 5500 Specification for Unfired Pressure Vessels
BS PD 5500 Appendix G for Local Load Analysis
BSI CP3 Specification for Wind Loads
BS 6399 Part 2 Specification for Wind Loads
Enquiry Case 5500/122 for Local Load
CANADIAN CODES
NBC Canada 2005 for Wind and Seismic Calculation
EUROPEAN CODES
EN 13445 Specification for Unfired Pressure Vessels
EN 13445 for Local Load Analysis
EN 13445 Alternative Method for Flange Design
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EN 1591 Specification for Flange Design
EN 1991-1-4 Specification for Wind Design
EN 1998-1 Specification for Seismic Design
EN 1092 & EN 1759 Specification for Flange Rating
EN 14015 for Design of Storage Tanks
FRENCH CODES
CODAP Design Codes for Pressure Vessels
NV Rules for Wind and Snow
Parasismique PS Rules for Earthquakes
CM 66 Rules for Structural Design
AFNOR Standards
NFE
GERMAN CODES
AD-Merkbltter (AD 2000, AD Ausgabe)
DIN Standards
DIN 419 for Seismic Calculation
INDIAN CODES
Indian Standard IS 875 Part 3 for Wind Load Calculation
Indian Standard IS 1893 for Seismic Calculation
RUSSIAN CODES
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GOST R 52857, Pressure Vessel Code
GOST R 52857, Local Load Analysis
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FEATURE SUMMARY
GOST 28759, Specification for Flange
GOST R 51273-99 for Wind and Seismic Calculation
SPANISH CODES
NBE AE 88 for Wind Loadings
NCSE-02 for Seismic Design
PORTUGUESE CODES
DL 235 Code for Wind Loadings
LNEC for Seismic Design
TURKISH CODES
Turkish Rules for Seismic Calculation
INTERNATIONAL CODES
International Building Codes (IBC) for Wind and Seismic Calculation
SPECIAL ANALYSIS
Zick Analysis Method for Saddle Support Design
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FEATURE SUMMARY
AUTOMATIC DRAWINGS
AutoPIPE Vessel automatically creates drawings for engineering and manufacturing purposes in a
variety of 2D and 3D CAD formats, including:
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AutoCAD
Microstation
SolidWorks
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CAD INTERFACES
AutoPIPE Vessel can import CAD models from Bentley AutoPLANT and Intergraph PDS plant
design systems.
AutoPIPE Vessel can export models back into AutoPLANT or export models in DXF format into
AutoCAD or MicroStation. Import and export of models between CAD and AutoPIPE Vessel can save
man-hours in the creation and checking of models and prevent errors associated with manual entry.
THERMAL DESIGN
Interfaces supporting Thermal Design import are available from:
Heat Transfer Research Inc. (HTRI xChanger)
Aspen (Tasc and Tasc+)
Honeywell (UniSim)
Prosim (Exch)
COST ESTIMATE
The Cost Estimate module enables quick creation of Bill of Materials, calculating manufacturing time,
material costs, and vessel costs.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
USER INTERFACE
AutoPIPE Vessel employs an intuitive graphical interface utilizing a 2D view as well as a full 3D
rendered view.
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FEATURE SUMMARY
FAST, FULL VESSEL DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
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FEATURE SUMMARY
MULTIPLE VESSEL TYPE TEMPLATES
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FEATURE SUMMARY
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NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE VESSEL V8i (SELECTSERIES 1)

The following is a list of new significant features, enhancements, and updates in Bentley AutoPIPE
Vessel:
Improved the export of 3D platforms, ladders, and stairs to Microstation 3D drawing.
Sizes of columns, girders, and rafters are added to the 2D drawing parts list for tanks.
Improved the view manager with a bigger window and new tools in the toolbar.
More detailed drawings with fabrication details can now be created.
Ability to view platforms, ladders, and stairs in the 2D drawings created for Microstation or
AutoCAD.
Updated the support for AutoCAD 2015.
Added the ability to draw Long Weld Necks built according to GOST R 52630-2012.
New RSS Newsfeed client specifically for AutoPIPE Vessel now available.
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New North Direction Arrow added for software integration.

Windows within AutoPIPE Vessel will now automatically be stacked on top of each other for
horizontal vessels and set side-by-side for vertical vessels.
Now have the ability to open Bentley Dashboard from AutoPIPE Vessel.
Added the ability for the design of body flanges with external loads.
Added Occasional Load according to IBC 2006, 2009, & 2012 code years.
Added the option for input of the "C" value for tubesheet design to AD Code.
Anchor bolts can now be designed with combined shear and tensile loading.
Now have the ability to disable UG-23 (d) for skirts for exceptional conditions.
Design error reporting on the screen is now easier to see in the software results section
window.
Now have the ability to choose which reinforcement areas are included in the reinforcement
calculations.
Updated the calculations for test pressure for GOST codes.
User can now switch the program's view to 2D sketcher only, 3d sketcher only and both.
Language packs are now merged in order for users to switch between software languages.
Added the ability to compute vessel design under wave motions and blast conditions.
Users now have more flexibility to choose the formula used to compute stresses.
Added ASME Code Case 2695 which allows Division 2 Rules to be used on a Division 1
design.
Users can now export an i-Model 3D DGN of their vessel design which includes components
like platforms, ladders, and stairs.
Added the ability to have old versions of AutoPIPE Vessel installed while also keeping the
most up-to-date version installed.
Users can now input their own nozzle pipe sizes including diameter and thickness.
Users can now import nozzle loads directly from AutoPIPE.
Expansion coefficients for GOST R 52857.1 have been updated to the 2007 code.
Saddle heights on stacked heat exchangers can now be input separately.
Zoom and pan features in 2D sketcher view have been updated to work similarly to the 3D
view.
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Selecting the component from the navigation/component list will now highlight the selected
component inside 3D view.
Roundtrip integration with AutoPLANT is now available.
Improved Help documentation with improved search ability and includes How To's and links
to Be Communities.
Load Case Definition Dialog has been updated for better design input.
Design error reporting in the Word report is easier to navigate and see with the addition of
bookmarks and highlighted text.
Users can now modify the B factor for occasional loading.
Users can now add a safety factor to increase the weight of vessel components and liquids.
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MODULES AND ADD-ONS
MODULES AND ADD-ONS

Two license types are available:
License Type
AutoPIPE Vessel
AutoPIPE Vessel Enterprise
Notes
One free code with AutoPIPE Vessel Package (PV design only)
All codes with AutoPIPE Vessel Enterprise
The following table lists all features and their availability in the AutoPIPE Vessel and AutoPIPE
Vessel Enterprise licenses.
Module
AutoPIPE Vessel
AutoPIPE Vessel
Enterprise
AutoPIPE Vessel Code USA

AutoPIPE Vessel Code British
AutoPIPE Vessel Code French
AutoPIPE Vessel Code German
AutoPIPE Vessel Code Euro
AutoPIPE Vessel Code Russian
TEMA and EJMA Interfaces
Wind and Earthquake Loadings (Global Codes)
French NF E32, E101 to 105 Boiler Rules
Pressure Vessel MicroStation Drawings
Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger MicroStation Drawings
Component Design and Local Load Analysis
API 661 Air Cooler Design
API 650 TANK Design
Cost and Time Estimation
MicroStation DGN Viewer (New)
AutoCAD CAD Interface
PDS and SolidWorks CAD Interfaces
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The following prerequisites are required to run AutoPIPE Vessel V8i (SELECTseries 1):
Processor: Intel or AMD processor 3.0 GHz or greater.
Memory: 256 megabytes (Mb) of free (1) RAM minimum, 4096 Mb or more is preferred.
AutoPIPE Vessel will utilize all available RAM. AutoPIPE Vessel performance is dependent
on the size of the AutoPIPE Vessel model and the amount of available system resources.
(1) Free RAM refers to available RAM after all operating system processes have been
loaded.
Hard disk: 600 MB free disk space.
Video Graphics Card: Any industry-standard video card/monitor which supports OpenGL
3D graphics.
CAD:
MicroStation PowerProduct.
AutoCAD x32 versions: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
AutoCAD x64 versions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
SolidWorks x32 versions: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.
SolidWorks x64 versions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.
ProjectWise: ProjectWise Server 8.11.7 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.7.133 or higher,
ProjectWise Server 8.11.9 with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.9, ProjectWise Server 8.11.11
with ProjectWise Explorer 8.11.11.
Adobe PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.0 or higher.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later.
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or higher.
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional or higher.
32 or 64 bit OS.
Before installing any software, confirm company policy about installation and that the computer meets
the minimum system requirements of this section.
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RELEASE NOTES
RELEASE NOTES
The latest program release information and changes to the program that are not included in this manual
can be found in the following locations:
The Readme_AutoPIPE_Vessel.chm file located in the \Bentley\Engineering\AutoPIPE
Vessel program directory.
Bentley Be Communities Pipe Stress and Vessel Design Wiki page.

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A number of conventions are maintained throughout this Tutorial to make the information presented
easier to identify and understand.
CONVENTION
DESCRIPTION
NOTE:
Precedes information of general importance.
HINT:
Precedes optional time-saving information.
WARNING:
Precedes information about actions that should not be performed under normal operating
conditions.
FILENAMES
Directory paths and file names are italicized.

Example: \AT-EQP directory, AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Program Code
Excerpts from text or basic script files and script variables and statements appear in the
font shown.
INPUT
Commands or information that must be manually entered is bolded in the font shown.
Menu &
Buttons
Menu commands and dialog buttons appear in a sans serif font that stands out from
normal body text.
Example: After selecting the File menu, press the OK button in the dialog.
Dialogs
Field_Name
Dialog and database table names are italicized.

Example: The Preferences dialog.
Select
Indicates that the command must be executed from a menu or dialog.
Pick
Indicates an item (component or point) that may be picked on a drawing.

Throughout this Tutorial, the menu command sequence required to execute a command
will be explicitly defined in the text, while the associated toolbar button is presented in the
left margin.
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BASIC CONCEPTS
This section introduces you to some of the basic concepts and modeling
practices employed by AutoPIPE Vessel. You are also introduced to the
interface and guided through some basic procedures.
USING THE ON-LINE HELP
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BASIC CONCEPTS OVERVIEW
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AUTOPIPE VESSEL PHILOSOPHY
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STARTING AUTOPIPE VESSEL
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LOADING A MODEL
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NAVIGATING THE INTERFACE
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PREFERENCES
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BASIC CONCEPTS

The intent of this document is to familiarize you with the features and interface of AutoPIPE Vessel. It
is not a comprehensive Users Guide or Command Reference. For a complete listing of all AutoPIPE
Vessel commands and features, as well as for other useful information, refer to the on-line help system
that has been provided with your software. Bentley Help has been designed to provide you access to a
variety of different types of help that can be viewed on screen or printed for hard copies. The
suggestions below will make the help system more useful.
Dialog and Context-sensitive Help: From within a dialog, you have a variety of help
available. When a dialog is open, press the
key in the title bar (at the top, right
corner) of the dialog, then select any of the fields in the dialog. This method has the
advantage of being able to access help related to grayed-out (disabled) items.
Additionally, from within a dialog press the Help button to access overview information
related to that dialog.
Help Topics: You can view a book layout (i.e., Contents) of the help system at any time
by selecting Help > Contents from the main AutoPIPE Vessel menu.
Menu Level Help: You can interactively navigate through the help system by selecting the
Menu Command Reference section to jump directly to command-specific help.
Index: An extensive index of help topics has been provided. Press the Help button on any
dialog or select Help > Contents from the menu, then click on the Index tab and type in a
topic or key word in the field provided. The index list will filter as you type.
Related Topics: Some Help topics are logically linked. In these instances, pressing a See
Also button will link directly to a topic related to the open item.
Printing: It is very easy to produce hard copies of help documentation. To print the
current topic, simply press Print from the Help window. Bentley Help will send the topic
to the default Windows printer. To print a range of topics, go the Contents tab and
highlight a folder, then press Print. A Print Topics dialog will display on screen with the
options Print the selected topic or Print the selected heading and all subtopics.
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BASIC CONCEPTS

This chapter provides you with a tour of the AutoPIPE Vessel interface, and walks you through
several of the most basic tasks. If you are a new user, note that the interface is not limited to drawing
lines and circles, but rather adding components with specific properties entered into dialogs that, when
accepted, update the graphical representation of the assembly accordingly.
This chapter introduces you to the most basic AutoPIPE Vessel tasks, including:
AutoPIPE Vessel Philosophy: When modeling in AutoPIPE Vessel, it is important to
understand some of the concepts and techniques the designers have built into the
interface. This section briefly describes modeling concepts and principles.
Starting AutoPIPE Vessel: Double-click on the AutoPIPE Vessel icon (or select it from a
taskbar).
Loading a Model: The first step in every AutoPIPE Vessel session is either to define a
new model or load an existing one.
Navigating the Interface: This section covers basic interface navigation techniques and
introduces you to the program interface, menu structure, and command techniques.
Note
Before you can begin working with AutoPIPE Vessel, the software must be installed, configured
for your system, and licensed.

PROJECT SPECIFICATION
The time to create a new model can be greatly decreased when using Project Specifications. A
specification contains all global project requirements and rules common to several components such as
wind, seismic conditions, head type, floating head style, etc. Any new model created within the same
project directory inherits the project data.
A Project Specification is not a Component Specification because no geometry is filled in; however,
any Component Specification created in the same Project will take advantage of the default data found
in the Project Specification.
Hint
Consider creating a Config directory in your Project directory to take advantage of the
customizations.
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COMPONENT SPECIFICATION
Component Specifications contain the process and mechanical requirements to be applied on a
component. The existence of a Project Specification provides a quicker input and provides default
values. Existing Component Specifications can be opened as a model to create a new specification.
INDIVIDUAL CALCULATION
Geometry (Head, Shell, Conical Transition).
Flanges.
These calculations are valid for internal /external pressure for all Pressure Vessel Codes. Also within
this family are special calculations such as:
Local loads according to BS 5500 or WRC B.
Anchors.
Expansion Joints.
Saddles for Horizontal Vessels.
Tube-Sheet Layout.
Beams.
MODELING
CHIMNEYS
Chimneys are defined with metallic-based anchors. The calculation anticipates three helixes
systematically set to 120 to avoid Karman whirlwinds.
PRESSURE VESSELS
AutoPIPE Vessel enables you to define the stiffness of individual saddles (2-10) for Horizontal
Vessels. Vessels can also be placed on Legs, Brackets, or Skirts. Vessels can have up to three
chambers, each with a different design condition. Double-jacket and Limped Coil Vessels are
supported. Vessel templates can be modified by inserting components such as Cones, Flanges, Flange
Covers, etc.
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SHELL AND TUBE EXCHANGERS

Any combination of Channels, Shells, and Rear Ends can be selected for creating a new Shell and
Tube Heat Exchanger. Special considerations are made for Floating Head Single Passes with an
Expansion Joint below. Tubesheets can be extended, avoiding the Test Ring, and Bolted Tubesheets
can be internally bolted. Most Bundle pass arrangements can be set up to 30 passes.
Longitudinal and Transversal Bundle layouts can be interactively managed. U-bends can be crossed
one-to-one, two-to-one, or three-to-one. Impingement Baffles can be defined as Plates or Rods.
Sliding Rails, Sealing Strips and Tie Rods are located automatically. You can also interactively
change the location. Disks and Doughnuts, Segmental, Double Segmental, Triple Segmental, and
Support Baffles are also available.
AIR COOLERS
Forced-Draft and Induced-Draft Air Coolers can be defined with conical, pyramidal, box transitions
including steel structure descriptions and drawings without the steel structure design. Plug headers,
flanged cover plates, stud cover plates and bonnet headers are designed according to ASME VIII as
rectangular boxes with or without stiffener plates. Users can define the diameter and number of blades
for fans, as well as the weight, type of drive, and location of electric motors.
Bundle layouts are generated preserving the necessary space for Induced-draft shafts. You can define
up to four bundles per Bay, and group Bays in Units and Units in Banc.
TANKS
Tanks can be designed according to API 650 with a supported or self-supported roof (dome or
conical). Wind, snow load, and earthquake considerations are also supported. You can also define the
structure supporting the roof and automatically generate engineering drawings. The software can also
perform checks to determine whether or not a roof is frangible.
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BASIC CONCEPTS

The procedure for starting AutoPIPE Vessel is provided below:
1. From the Windows Start menu, select the AutoPIPE Vessel icon from the AutoPIPE Vessel
program group.
2. The AutoPIPE Vessel application opens to display the AutoPIPE Vessel Licensing dialog, which
allows you to select the type of license to use.
3. Press OK. The Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel News Feed dialog displays, which provides information
about Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel, Bentley General, Bentley Education, and Bentley Release.
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4. Close this dialog. The Tip of the Day dialog displays, which displays a helpful tip related to the
use of AutoPIPE Vessel.
5. Press Close. The Converter dialog displays, which is used for unit conversions. Values from one
unit system can be converted in another unit system using this dialog.
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LOADING A MODEL
6. Press Close.
LOADING A MODEL
After opening AutoPIPE Vessel, the next step is to either create/define a new model or to load an
existing one.
DEFINING A NEW MODEL

Exercises provided in subsequent chapters provide hands-on exercises to create a variety of models.
LOADING AN EXISTING MODEL

1. Select File > Open to display the Open dialog.
2. Navigate to the directory where the file is stored (i.e., C:\Users\Public\Public
Documents\AutoPIPE Vessel_33.3.0.13\Examples\Vessel Example Models\Horizontal), select the
desired file from the Files list (i.e., beu ASME VIII div1.emvd), then press OK. The previously saved
model and its data are now available for editing or report generation.
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BASIC CONCEPTS

The AutoPIPE Vessel interface is designed to simplify the task of creating, modifying, and reviewing
models of any complexity.
SCREEN LAYOUT
Take some time to familiarize yourself with AutoPIPE Vessels interface by examining the areas of the
screen annotated below.
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BASIC CONCEPTS
COMMAND TOOLBAR
The AutoPIPE Vessel Command Toolbar is always docked directly beneath the main menu, and
cannot be moved from this location.
Hint
If you forget the use of a particular button, position your cursor over it and wait a second or
two. A ToolTip description is displayed beneath the button.
MENU STRUCTURE
Most AutoPIPE Vessel commands can be accessed from the menu system. For a detailed description
of the capabilities and functionality of a specific command, refer to the AutoPIPE Vessel On-line Help
Menu Command Reference.
COMPONENTS LIST
The Components List displays all components used in the current model. To modify the properties of
any component, simply double-click on the appropriate component in the list.
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RESULTS WINDOW
After a calculation analysis has been performed, the Results window displays the analysis results for
each group of components.
SKETCHER WINDOW
The Sketcher window displays a 2D graphical representation of all components in the current model.
Clicking anywhere on a component selects it, as represented by four small, shaded
circles at the components corners.
Double-clicking on a component enables you to edit the component properties. This is

the same action as double-clicking on an item in the Components List.
Double-clicking in the white space outside the model edits the general model properties.
After selecting an item, pressing the right mouse button displays a pop-up context menu.
Adding a component always adds it after the last component (i.e., top or right, depending
on the Vessel orientation).
Moving a selection has different actions, dependent on the selection:
When a Skirt, Shell, or Cone is selected, the length is changed.
When other components are selected, the location is changed.
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3D VIEW WINDOW
The 3D View window displays a 3D representation of the current model.
Only the mouse can be used for input.
Pressing the right mouse button displays a pop-up context menu when a component is
selected.
Rotation can be performed by moving the mouse (horizontal or vertical.)
Zoom functions are available by rolling the mouse.
Default colors can be customized using the Preference Properties dialog.
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DIALOGS
Dialogs present and request information.
The default field colors indicate the following:

Dialog fields shaded Red: Mandatory, a value must be entered.
Dialog fields shaded Green: The default value is provided by AutoPIPE Vessel.
Dialog fields shaded Yellow: Optional, unless specifically requested.
Press OK accepts the values in a dialog.
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PREFERENCES
To advance from field to field in a dialog, press the Tab key. Pressing Enter from the
dialog is the equivalent of pressing OK. You can also advance the cursor by simply using
the mouse to select the desired location.
Options which are toggled ON are indicated by a . Positioning the cursor in that field
and then pressing the left mouse button toggles the ON/OFF state.
Press F1 key on any dialog field to obtain help on a particular field or parameter. To
obtain big picture dialog help, press the Help button.
PREFERENCES
AutoPIPE Vessel properties are maintained in the Windows registry database. To view the default
preference settings, select File > Preference to display the Preference Properties dialog.
Preferences such as the default editor, system units, language, CAD software, report style, and
drawing options can be defined.
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PREFERENCES
DEFAULT PATH TAB

The Customizable Database Files Path field enables you to store your customizable files. You can
create a custom configuration for each specific project.
Note
AutoPIPE Vessel initially attempts to open the file in the same directory of the actual Vessel
data before using the default.
To set the CAD Software used by AutoPIPE Vessel when processing drawings, select your CAD
software from the CAD Software Name drop-down pick-list, then use the Browse button to specify the
executable file. When using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MicroSation, automatic drawing generation
launches the software locally.
SET DEFAULT DATA TAB
The Set Default Data tab provides settings to define miscellaneous default settings (i.e., units of input
and output, default color values, custom company information, etc.).
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PREFERENCES
DRAWING TAB
The Drawing tab provides settings for automatic drawing default preferences, which can be
individually changed upon each new drawing creation.
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CREATING A NEW PRESSURE VESSEL
In this chapter you will create the first tutorial model (Pressure Vessel), add
Nozzles, perform a strength calculation and review the results. You will then
create a new drawing and create a Bill of Material.
OVERVIEW
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ADDING NOZZLES
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PERFORMING A STRENGTH CALCULATION AND REVIEW
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CREATING A DRAWING
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CREATING A BILL OF MATERIAL/COST ESTIMATE
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
In this chapter, you will build a new horizontal Pressure Vessel. The revision specification will be
Issue A. ID 1500 mm, and the length will be 7000 mm. The Saddle will be located at 500 mm from the
tangent line on both sides. A Manhole will be located centered in the elliptical head on both sides of
the Vessel. Nozzle flanges will be the welding neck type. You will use carbon steel SA105 for forged
components, SA516GR60 for Plates, and SA106GRB for seamless Pipe.
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When a new model is created, AutoPIPE Vessel automatically presents a series of dialogs and tabs
that allow you to establish the codes, pressure and temperature loads, materials, and other factors. This
section guides you through the completion of each of these dialogs.
Note
Before beginning this exercise, you may want to create a directory on your local drive where
the tutorial model can be saved.
1. Select File > New to display the Specification dialog.
2. Select Pressure Vessel from the drop-down pick-list, then enable the No radio button within the
Use a Formal Specification group-box, then press OK.
3. The Pressure Vessel dialog displays as shown below.
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4. Select Vessel on Saddles, then press OK.
5. The Vessel Properties dialog displays.
6. The orientation reference can be set in the Orientation Reference group-box. The 0 degree
Position can be set from the drop-down pick-list to the Right, Bottom, Left or Top. The default
value is Right, which is maintained in this exercise. The North orientation can also be changed;
however, the default value (0 degree) is used in this exercise.
7. Ensure the Customizable Database Files Path field is empty because no special customization
applies to this model.
8. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Design Conditions tab.
9. As shown below, input the following values:
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Internal Pressure: 0.8
Internal Design Temperature: 210

Insulation Supports: SA36
Note
The Safety Factor group-box options are intended for material not covered by the
allowable stress value in the Pressure Vessel Code. It is calculated from the Yield
point and Strength. The User Defined option enables you to modify the default
safety factors.
10. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Operating Conditions tab.
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11. If you input an MDMT, AutoPIPE Vessel will automatically calculate the impact test
requirement. AutoPIPE Vessel will also notify you for post-weld heat treatment (if the code
requires this for the input conditions, even if unchecked). PWHT and MDMT are not requested in
this exercise.
12. Select the Geometry tab.
13. This vessel will use an elliptical head with an axis ratio of 2/1. Ensure Elliptical head is selected
from the Head Type drop-down pick-list, then select 2/1 from the Axis Ratio drop-down pick-list.
14. AutoPIPE Vessel can perform a collision check between component welding lines. Enable the
Collision Check check-box, then ensure 50 mm is entered in the Distance Between Welds field.
15. To set AutoPIPE Vessel to define the barrel length from the shell length with a maximum rolling
plate width, enable the Maximum Plate Width radio button (3000 mm is the default value and the
common industry standard Rolling Mill width).
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16. Specify the round-up thickness to the upper mm and set AutoPIPE Vessel to perform the
thickness alignment between the head and connected barrel by enabling the Upper mm (1/16 in)
radio button.
17. The Geometry tab should now appear as shown below.
18. Select the Report tab.

19. Define the language in which the Calculation Report will be printed by selecting EN English
from the Language drop-down pick-list.
20. Optionally, you can reorder the report contents by moving the lines up or down using the mouse
(or select the line and drag-and-drop in the preferred order). You can also fill in the Revision
History fields if you prefer. You may also enable the Summarized Report option to generate a
more concise report.
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21. Select the Materials tab.
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22. There are two ways to define the materials. The first (and fastest) is to apply the default material
(default values are customizable). The second is to manually select the materials by defining:
Material Origin
Material Class
Norm
Symbolic Name
23. To define the gaskets, close the Soft Flat group with a double-click to provide access to other
groups of gaskets. Gaskets and materials can be changed for specific components and flanges later
in the design process.
24. For this exercise, you will use the default material. Press Apply Default Data. You can also select
other applicable material groups as appropriate (i.e., Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, etc.).
25. Press OK.
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26. AutoPIPE Vessel displays the new Pressure Vessel as shown below.
27. The Sketcher and 3D View panes are true-to-scale. The image of the welder shown to the left of
the vessel provides a scale to provide a better idea of the actual vessel size. You can drag the
welder when pressing the left mouse button, or you can use the View menu to toggle the welder on
and off (View > Show Welder). Notice the saddles have been created using the default standards.
Default settings are customizable, as is the standard. User-defined saddles are also possible.
28. Note also that the components that comprise the vessel (Components List) are
displayed in the top-left window. Because you have not performed calcuations
on the new model, the Results Tree view is empty.
29. Save your model by selecting File > Save As to display the Save As dialog.
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30. Type MyFirstVessel in the File name field, then press Save.
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ADDING NOZZLES
ADDING NOZZLES
You will now add Nozzle components to the Vessel by first defining a Manhole.
1. Select Insert > Nozzle to display the Nozzles Properties dialog.
2. Select Manhole from the Nozzle Type group-box.
3. Enable the Nominal radio button from the Diameter group-box, then select 20 from the drop-down
pick-list. You also have the option to enter the Nozzle size based on the internal/external
diameter. The schedule or thickness may be entered but is not necessary since AutoPIPE Vessel
calculates the required Nozzle thickness and pipe schedule.
4. In the Location field, type -100 mm. The Location field specifies the distance to the right of the
reference line or Ref[1]:0 which is the left Head-to-Shell weld joint in the case of a Horizontal
Vessel (the case in this exercise). A negative value places the Nozzle at the center of the left Head
directly on the axis. Likewise, any value greater than the length of the straight shell portion (6000
mm in this case) locates the Nozzle on the right Head at the center on the axis. Entering -100 mm
places the Nozzle on the left head at the center. The Offset, Orientation and Inclination can also
be specified (in this exercise they are all left blank and hence default to 0 values).
5. Type N1 in the Tag field, then select Manhole from the Designation drop-down pick-list. You may
also enter information in the Notes field and enter a description in the Designation field.
6. By not specifying Reinforcement Size values, AutoPIPE Vessel will automatically calculate them;
however, you may specify the width and thickness of the pad and also select the reinforcement
type. Additionally, options are provided for limiting the length of the Nozzle and Shell for a more
conservative design.
7. The Nozzle Neck tab should now appear as shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
8. You will now specify the Flange to use on the Manhole. Select the Standard Flange tab.
9. Select the With Flange radio button, select Welding neck WN from the Type drop-down pick-list,
then select Nozzle Flange from the middle Material drop-down pick-list (within the Apply Default
Material group-box) and press Apply Default Data as shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
Note
If no value appears in the Rating field, this indicates the material is not listed in the table of
the rating definition standard. You can still manually enter a value in this field.
10. Select the Material tab, which is used to specify the Nozzle material.
11. For this exercise, you will use a rolled barrel for the nozzle neck as you are using a 20 Manhole.
Specify the Materials as shown below:
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Product: Plate
Class: Carbon Steel
Norm: ASME II
Symbolic Name: SA516GR60
Numeric Name/UNS No.: K02100

ADDING NOZZLES
Note
Only use the Pad Material tab if it differs from the Shell material. The Bolt Material tab is
available only for Manholes or Blind Flange types.
12. Press OK.

13. Within the 2D View, select the Nozzle you just created and press the right mouse
button to display the context menu as shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
14. Select Insert a copy to display the Nozzles Properties dialog.

15. As shown below, change the Tag to N2 and the Location over the Vessel length to 7000 mm.
Because you are creating a copy of an existing Nozzle, all other information is filled in the
database.
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ADDING NOZZLES
16. Press OK.

17. Your model should appear similar to the image shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
18. The Saddles are defined using default standards. You can double-click on a saddle to change to a
specific standard. If no standard applies, you can select User Defined to make all geometry fields
editable to enter your own values.
19. Double-click on the first Saddle in the Components List to display the Support Properties dialog.
20. As shown below, change the Design Method to ASME VIII div 2.
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21. Now you will add Lifting Lugs. Select the Lifting Accessories tab.
22. Define the Lifting Lugs as shown below:
Distance/TL 1st: 500 mm
Dist. Apart: 5000 mm
Orientation 1: 270
Angle [A]: 45
Length [L]: 200 mm
Thickness [TLE]: 12 mm
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Height [H]: 180 mm
Hole Location [d]: 90 mm
Hole Location [d2]: 60 mm
Hole Diameter [O]: 80 mm
Wear Plate: Rectangular
Length/Diam. [PD]: 300 mm
Width/Rib Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 12 mm

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23. Press OK.

24. Experiment with the rotation options in the 3D View pane (located within the View menu) until
your model appears as shown below.
Note
Lifting accessories are only shown on the 3D view.
25. Save your model by selecting File > Save.
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1.
Start the calculation process by selecting Execute > Calculate Strength.
2.
You can follow the calculation progress at the bottom of the dialog. Once
the calculation is complete, your model should appear as shown below.

3.
Before browsing the detailed calculation, you can take advantage of the
Results pane (in the lower left-hand window) for a quick look at the main
results. Clicking on any of the items within the tree view displays a pop-up
window with the main calculation results.
4.
Click on the Geometry entry within the Results pane.
5.
Review the calculation results, then click on the Nozzles entry within the
Results pane.
In the 3D View window, notice that the fully designed Vessel appears
brown in color and that the reinforcement pad on the Nozzle has been added
following the calculation. Also notice that the Saddle design appears more
detailed. You can use the Toggle Between Input Mode and Designed Mode
toolbar button to toggle between the initial 3D view and the designed and
optimized Vessel 3D view.
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6.
The Show Selected Report Calculation Detail button enables you to display
a detailed calculation report only showing that specific part of the report.
7.
To generate a full calculation report for all parts, select Execute > View
Calculation Results.
8.
A full calculation report is generated using the Word Processing Software

Executable defined in the Preference Properties dialog (in this example,
Microsoft Word).

Hint
9.
To conveniently navigate the report, enable the Document Map field within the View
tab in the Microsoft Word report.
After you are finished reviewing the full calculation report, close the report
(or you can save the file) and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
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CREATING A DRAWING
CREATING A DRAWING
1. Before creating a CAD drawing, you must define the default CAD software for drawing
generation. Select File > Preference to display the Preference Properties dialog.
2. Select the Default Path tab, then select the appropriate CAD software from the CAD Software
Name drop-down pick-list. Microstation V8i is used for this exercise.
3. Press OK to save the changes and exit the Preference Properties dialog.
4. Select Execute > Generate Drawing to display the Drawing dialog.
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CREATING A DRAWING
5. Enable the Setting Plan and Initial Flat View radio button.
Hint
Detailed component drawings can be generated by enabling the Component Drawings radio
button).
6. Select EN English from the Language drop-down pick-list

7. Select A4 from the Format drop-down pick-list to assign the A4 format to all components.
8. Press OK.
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CREATING A DRAWING
9. You can follow the report generation progress at the bottom of the dialog. Once
the drawing is complete, you will return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
10. To view your drawing, select Execute > View Drawing to display the Project Explorer.
Note
The default CAD application is defined in the Preference Properties dialog (in this example,
Microstation V8i).
11. Experiment with the drawing. Zoom, Navigate, Create Markup comments and Print the drawings if
you desire. Once you are finished reviewing the drawings, exit the Project Explorer and return to
AutoPIPE Vessel.
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1. Start the Cost Estimate module by selecting Execute > Cost Estimation to display the AutoPIPE
Vessel (Microprotol) Estimate interface.
2. Select File > New to display the Bill of Material dialog.
3. Enable the From existing AutoPIPE Vessel file (emvd) radio button, then press OK
to display the Open dialog.
4. Navigate to your MyFirstVessel.emvd file, then press Open.
5. The AutoPIPE Vessel (Microprotol) Estimate interface displays populated with the components
list and a Bill of Material. The Components Code List displays all components in the database.
The Bill of Material list displays all item tags imported from the .emvd file of the designed model.
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Note
Material costs can be verified or modified by pressing the Default Materials Rate toolbar icon.
6. Select File > Compute to calculate and export the Bill of Material and Cost
Estimate to an external file (in this case, Microsoft Excel).
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Note
The Nomenclature worksheet contains the cost summary calculated from the Bill of Material.
7. Save the file, then exit the Bill of Material and Cost Estimate and return to the AutoPIPE Vessel
(Microprotol) Estimate interface.
8. Select File > Save to display the Save As dialog.
9. Name your Bill of Material file (.emed), then press Save.

10. Select File > Exit to return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
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Note
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More detailed information regarding the Cost Estimate module is provided in the next
chapter.
CREATING A NEW SHELL AND TUBE

HEAT EXCHANGER
In this chapter, you will learn now to design a new Shell and Tube Heat
Exchanger.
OVERVIEW
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CREATING A SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER
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CREATING A DRAWING
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CREATING A BILL OF MATERIAL
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CREATING A NEW SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
In this chapter, you will build a new horizontal Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. The revision
specification will be Issue 1. You will create at least 450 holes, meaning 225 spins OD 19.05 mm
and Gage 14, with a straight length of 6000 mm, and square tubes pattern of 25.4 mm. The baffle
cut will be 25% vertical and the space is 300 mm. The shell inlet and outlet nozzles will be 10-in
and the channel inlet and outlet nozzles will be 8-in. Nozzle flanges will be the welding neck type.
You will use carbon steel SA105 for forged components, SA516GR60 for Plates, SA106GRB for
seamless Pipe, SA179 for Tubes, and SA193GRB7 for Bolting.
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1. Before creating the new model, define the default CAD software (Microstation in this
exercise) for drawing generation by selecting File > Preference to display the Preference
Properties dialog.
2. Select the Default Path tab, then select Microstation V8i from the CAD Software Name dropdown pick-list.
3. Select the Set Default Data tab, then set the units (Input and Output) to SI, then press OK.
5. As shown below, select Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger from the drop-down pick-list.
6. Press OK to display the Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger dialog.

7. As shown below, select Channel Type B, Shell Type E, Single Pass, and Rear End Type U.
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8. Press OK to display the Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Properties dialog.
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9. Accept the default values, then select the Design Conditions tab. Specify the values as shown
below:
Internal Pressure Shellside: 0.8 MPa
Internal Pressure Tubeside: 1.5 MPa
Internal Design Temperature Shellside: 210 C
Internal Design Temperature Tubeside: 250 C
Internal Fluid Specific Gravity Shellside: 1
Internal Fluid Specific Gravity Tubeside: 1
Test Fluid Specific Gravity Shellside: 1
Test Fluid Specific Gravity Tubeside: 1
Insulation Thickness Shellside: 50 mm

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Insulation Thickness Tubeside: 80 mm
Insulation Weight by Volume Shellside: 35 kg/m3
Insulation Weight by Volume Tubeside: 35 kg/m3
Note
The Safety Factor group-box is intended for material not covered by the allowable
stresses value in the Pressure Vessel Code, so it is calculated from the Yield point and
Strength.
10. Select the Operating Conditions tab, then accept the default values.
11. Select the Geometry tab, then specify the values as shown below:
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Axis Ratio: 2/1
Nozzles: Nominal Diameter
Nozzles Inlet Shells: 10

Nozzles Inlet Tube: 8
Nozzles Outlet Shells: 10
Nozzles Outlet Tube: 8
Nozzles Flange Type Shells: Welding Neck
Nozzles Flange Type Tube: Welding Neck
12. Select the Bundle tab, then specify the values as shown below:
Baffles/Support Plates Type: Segmental
Baffle Cut: Horizontal
Baffle Cut Of: 25%
Baffles/Support Plates Spacing: 300 mm
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Baffles/Support Plates Material: SA516GR60
Tubes Pitch: Triangular
Tubes Value: 25 mm
Tubes Diam.: 20 mm
Tubes Straight tube length: 3000 mm
13. The Invert Exchanger Geometry button may be used when creating or
modifying the Shell and Tube to define the channel side on the left rather
than the right (default).
14. Select the Tubesheet Layout tab.
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15. You will now select the partition plate disposal, enter the number of passes,
enter the number of tubes required, and select your options such as sliding
rails, tie rods, etc.
16. Select Crossed Pass (Horizontal Bend) from the drop-down pick-list.
17. Select 4 from the No. Tubeside Pass drop-down pick-list.
18. Type 450 in the Tube Number field.
19. Press Compute. The Tubesheet Layout tab will display as shown below.
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20. Add an Impingement Plate by selecting Impingement Baffle Plate from the drop-down pick-list,
then enable the Include Sliding Rails check-box.
21. Press Compute.
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22. Select the Report tab to define the calculation report content.
23. As shown below, set the report to print in English by selecting EN English from the Style
Language drop-down pick-list.
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24. Select the Materials Shellside tab.

25. Apply the default material data by pressing Apply Default Data.
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26. Select the Materials Tubeside tab.

27. Again, use the default material data by pressing Apply Default Data.
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28. Press OK.

Note
If the 2D Sketcher and 3D View windows display on top of each other, select View >
Switch 2D and 3D views orientation to change to a side-by-side display.
29. Use the rotation options in the 3D View pane (located within the View menu) until your model
appears as shown below.
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30. To complete the model description, you will update the Tubesheet design
information. Double-click the Tubesheet from the Component List (or
double-click on the Tubesheet in the Sketcher view) to display the Tubesheet
Properties dialog.
31. Select the Supplementary Design Data tab, then set the Tube-to-Tubesheet
Joint by enabling the Relative Length radio button, then type 80% in the
adjacent field.
32. Select 2 & + from the Number of grooves drop-down pick-list.
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33. Select the Design Conditions tab.
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34. Study cases are based on Design Conditions and may be added for Double-Fixed Tubesheets
Heat Exchangers. Review the study cases you have already prepared, then select the Geometry
tab.
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35. No changes are necessary at this point. Press OK.

36. To review or edit the Saddle standard, double-click the second Saddle in the
Component List to display the Support Properties dialog.
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37. No changes are necessary at this point. Press OK.

38. Save the current model by selecting File > Save As to display the Save As dialog.
39. Type HeatExchanger1.emvd in the File name field, then press Save.
40. Review the internal components by pressing the right mouse button within the 3D View to
display the context menu.
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41. Select Transparent Wall. Your model will now appear as shown below.
42. Notice that all tubes are not shown in the model. Press the right mouse button within the 3D
View to display the context menu, then disable the Dont show all tubes option.
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43. The complete tube bundle with all tubes can now be seen. You will now correct the Nozzles
eccentricity on the Channel to avoid the Central Partition Plate. Double-click on the N4 Nozzle
in the Components List to display the Nozzles Properties dialog.
44. Set the Location Offset to -150 mm as shown below.
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45. Press OK to save the changes and return to the model.

46. Repeat this procedure for the N3 Nozzle and set the Location Offset to 150 mm. The Heat
Exchanger channel side with N3 and N4 Nozzles should now appear as shown below:
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47. Save the model by selecting File > Save.

48. You will now design the Tube Bundle by specifying the Shell internal diameter (instead of by
the number of Tubes). Double-click the Bundle in the Component List to display the
Tubesheet Layout dialog.
49. As shown below, set the Internal Diameter to 690 mm, delete the Tube Number and keep it
blank, then enable the Do not offset Bundle and Tie Rod Location check-boxes.
50. Press Compute.
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Hint
You can resize the window or expand it to full screen for convenience.
51. Check the Bundle Report dialog and notice that the Shell Internal Diameter is now 690 mm,
but the Number of Tubes increased from 450 to 478.
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52. You can either enter the Number of Tubes and AutoPIPE Vessel will automatically calculate
the shell Internal Diameter, or if you specify the Shell internal diameter, AutoPIPE Vessel
maintains the internal diameter and calculates the number of tubes it can fit.
53. Press OK to accept the current values.
54. To review the Longitudinal Bundle, enable the Longitudinal View radio button to display the
Longitudinal View dialog.
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55. Notice that the Impingement Plate below Nozzle N1 is clashing with the Support Plate SP1.
Enable the Cross View radio button to return to the Tubesheet Layout tab, then press OK.
56. The clashing of the Impingement Baffle and Support Plate is also clear from the 3D View as
shown below.
57. You will now adust the location of Nozzle N1. Double-click on Nozzle N1 in the Sketcher
Window to display the Nozzles Properties dialog.
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58. Type 550 mm in the Location field, then press OK. Notice that the position of the Impingement
Plate has now been rectified.
59. AutoPIPE Vessel enables you to measure dimensions in the Longitudinal View. Double-click
the Bundle in the Component List to display the Tubesheet Layout dialog.
60. Enable the Longitudinal View radio button to display the Longitudinal View dialog.
61. Click the Dimension toobar button and subsequently click on Support Plate SP1 and the first
Baffle B1. The distance between the first Baffle and Support Plate is displayed as shown
below:
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62. Press Cancel to exit the Longitudunal View dialog and return to the model.
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1.
2.
You can follow the calculation progress at the bottom of the dialog.
During the strength calculation, an error message will display as shown
below.
3.
This error message indicates that the tube thickness has not been defined
and the strength calculation cannot be completed until the error is
corrected. Press OK.
4.
Notice that the error displays within the Results Window. Click on the
Error entry within the Results Window to display the Error(s) dialog.
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5.
Press OK to close the Error(s) dialog.
6.
To correct the tube thickness error, double-click anywhere around the

model in the 2D Sketcher to display the Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Properties dialog.
7.
Select the Bundle tab, then enable the Thickness radio button (within the
Gage or Thickness group-box), then type 2 mm in the Bundle field.

8.
Press OK to save the changes and return to the model.
9.
Double-click on the first Body Flange in the Components List to display

the Body Flange and Cover Properties dialog.
10. Select the Gasket tab, then double-click on the Soft Flat gasket group,
then double-click on the Flat Metal gasket group to expand the entries in
this group.
11. Select Soft Aluminum.
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12. Press OK to save the changes and return to the model.

14. Start the strength calculation process by selecting Execute > Calculate
Strength.
15. Once the calculation is complete, your model should appear as shown
below.
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Note
To see the Heat Exchanger complete with the reinforcement pad and other optimized
design features, right-click within the 3D View to display the context menu and disable
the Transparent Wall option.
16. Notice the tube thickness error has now been corrected and no longer
appears within the Results Window.
17. Within the Results Window, expand the Geometry entry, then click on
the Body Flange entry.
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18. Review the pop-up window displaying the main calculation results.
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CREATING A DRAWING
CREATING A DRAWING
1.
Select Execute > Generate Drawing to display the Drawing dialog.
2.
Accept the default settings, then press OK.
3.
You can follow the report generation progress at the bottom of the
dialog. Once the drawing is complete, you will return to AutoPIPE
Vessel.
4.
To view your drawing, select Execute > View Drawing to display the Project Explorer.
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CREATING A DRAWING
Note
5.
Experiment with the drawing. Zoom, Navigate, Create Markup comments

and Print the drawings if you desire. Once you are finished reviewing the
drawings, exit the Project Explorer and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
Note
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The default CAD application is defined in the Preference Properties dialog (in this
example, Microstation V8i).
If AutoCAD is defined as the Default CAD Application, 3D drawings are also available.


OVERVIEW
The principle of the Cost Estimate module is based on the computation of the Bill of Material
where each line uses a manufacturing schedule table including one or more tasks. Raw weight and
Freight weight are calculated as a task through the manufacturing schedule for each component.
The customizable database enables you to specify material rates, specific gravity, rate of hours per
task, machining factor depending on material classification, etc. Hours are added according to the
task code specified in the manufacturing schedule. Item numbers, variables lists, and
manufacturing schedules are fully customizable. When using a multi-site shop, a manufacturing
schedule for each site can be produced before performing the calculation.

1. Start the Cost Estimate module by selecting Execute > Cost Estimation to display the
AutoPIPE Vessel (Microprotol) Estimate interface.
2. Select File > New to display the Bill of Material dialog.
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3. Enable the From existing AutoPIPE Vessel file (emvd) radio button, then press
OK to display the Open dialog.
4. Navigate to your HeatExchanger1.emvd file, then press Open.
The Components Code List displays all available components in the current
model. Double-clicking a component adds it to the Bill of Material list. To
delete a component from the Bill of Material list, select the appropriate
component, then press <Del>.
5. To display the properties of a component, double-click on the Stationary
Tubesheet component in the Bill of Material list to display the Stationary
Tubesheet dialog.
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The Selection Properties area of this dialog is populated from the AutoPIPE Vessel database.
These values can be modified for the selected component by entering the appropriate values.
The Tasks to be carried out area of this dialog is populated using the values defined in the
customizable database. Double-clicking on a task in the Tasks to be carried out list moves it to
the top of the list. Clicking on a task in the Tasks to be carried out list displays the available
options in the adjacent window. The Cost area of this dialog is populated from the default rate
of the material class.
6. Press OK to close the Stationary Tubesheet dialog.
Note
You can use the Default Material Rate toolbar button to review/update the material unit
cost. You can also review and modify the material rate for a particular project by using
this toolbar button.
7. Select File > Compute to calculate and export the Bill of Material to an
external file (in this case, Microsoft Excel).
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8. Save the file, then exit the Bill of Material and Cost Estimate and return to the AutoPIPE
Vessel (Microprotol) Estimate interface.
9. Select File > Save to display the Save As dialog.
10. Save your Bill of Material file (.emed), then press Save.
Note
The Bill of Material file extension is .emed (Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel Estimate Data).
11. Select File > Exit to return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
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CREATING A NEW AIR COOLER
In this chapter you will learn how to design a new Air Cooler.
OVERVIEW
5-2
CREATING AN AIR COOLER
5-3
ADDING NOZZLES
5-15
PERFORMING A STRENGTH CALCULATION
5-22
CREATING A DRAWING
5-24
5-1

OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
In this chapter you will create an Air Cooler following the same rules and procedures as the
Pressure Vessel. The only difference is that multiple Bundles constitute a Bay and multiple Bays
constitute a Bank that can be saved to an external file.
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2. As shown below, select Air Cooler from the drop-down pick-list.
3. Press OK to display the Air Cooler Properties dialog.

4. As shown below, select the Design Code, Flange Standard, Pipe Standard, Material Year and
Specific Gravity. Also specify the Thickness round-up, Ladders weight, and Platforms weight
per unit area:
Design Code: ASME VIII July 2013
Flange Standard: ASME
Pipe Standard: ASME
Shape Standard: NF
Design Conditions: Optimized Design
Safety Factor: Code Values
Thickness round-up: Upper mm (1/16 in)
Construction Standard: Apply API 661
Material Year: 2013
Specific Gravity Default Value: 8
Ladders: 40 kg/m
Platforms: 240 kg/m
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5. Select the Bay tab.

6. As shown below, enter the following values:
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Air Cooler Type: Forced Draft
Foundation Layout Width [W]: 3650 mm
Foundation Layout Depth [D]: 5500 mm
Fans Quantity: 2
Fans N. Blades: 5
Fans Diameter: 2458 mm
The Bundle Disposal area allows you to enter up to four Bundles per Bay. Populating the
Item Tag field automatically fills the Item Selection combo box. Type 10-E-2704 in the
First Left Item Tag field, then type 0 mm in the adjacent Dist./Ref. or Gap/Previous field.
Type 10-E-2704 in the Second Item Tag field, then type 100.000 mm in the adjacent
Dist./Ref. or Gap/Previous field.

In the Columns Height field, type 4960 mm, then select HEB180 from the Columns Type
drop-down pick-list and enable the Left and Right check-boxes.
Cross Beams Auxiliary Type: IPE330
Cross Beams Main Type: IPE330
Steel Structure Knee Braces: HEB100
Header Walkway Front P: 800 mm
Header Walkway Back P: 1800 mm
Header Walkway Front L: 1350 mm
Header Walkway Back L: 2350 mm
Header Walkway Front Cross: IPE200
Header Walkway Back Cross: HEB100
Header Walkway Front H: 4400 mm
Header Walkway Back Longit: HEB100
Ladder Left Front: Inside
Ladder Left Back: Front
Ladder Crinoline Diameter: 700 mm
Ladder Starting at Level: 1 mm
Motor Diameter: 300 mm
Motor Height: 450 mm
Special Reducer Type: Gear Drive
Speed Reducer Location: Bottom
The Bay tab should now appear as shown below.
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7. You will now define the Bundle. Select 10-E-2704 from the Bundle Disposal Item Selection
drop-down pick-list, then press Add/Edit Bundle to display the Bundle dialog.
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8. As shown below, enter the Design Conditions, Bundle Frame, Tube, and Header values:
Design Conditions Pressure: .5 MPa
Design Conditions Design Temperature: 240 C
Design Conditions Corrosion Allowance: 3 mm
Bundle Frame: Short
Bundle Frame Height [H]: 600 mm
Bundle Frame Bottom Ref. [R]: 150 mm
Bundle Frame Thickness: 15 mm
Tube Diameter: 25.4 mm
Tube Length: 5700 mm
Tube Horizontal Pitch: 63.5 mm
Tube Vertical Pitch: 54.993 mm
Tube Thickness: 2.108 mm
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Tube Number/Bundle: 220
Tube Number of Rows: 4
Tube Fin Diameter: 58 mm
Tube Alu. Tube Thk.: 2 mm
Header Type: Plugs
Header No. of Passes: 4
Header Internal Width [W[: 150 mm
Header Weld Joint Efficiency: 1
9. Press Apply Default Material.

10. Within the Tube group-box, press Material to display the Material dialog.
11. Select Bundle Tube from the middle Material Request drop-down pick-list (located within the
Apply Default Material group-box), then press Apply Default Data.
12. The Material dialog should now appear as shown below.
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13. Press OK to save the changes and return to the Bundle dialog.
14. Press Compute. Notice that all fields within the Calculated/Requested Values section are now
populated as shown below.
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15. This completes the Bundle design. Press OK to close the Bundle dialog and return to the Bay
tab of the Air Cooler Properties dialog.
16. Within the Bay Management group-box, press Add Bay to add a new Bay, then assign the
values as shown below:
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Air Cooler Type: Forced Draft
Foundation Layout Width [W]: 7124 mm
Foundation Layout Depth [D]: 600 mm
Fans Quantity: 2
Fans Diameter: 2300 mm
Fans N. Blades: 5
Plenum Type: Pyramidal Transition
Plenum Height: 1200 mm
Plenum Thickness: 10 mm
Plenum Fan Ring Height: 500 mm

Plenum Fan Ring Edge: 0 mm
Bundle Disposal First Left Item Tag: 10-E-2704
Bundle Disposal Second Item Tag: 10-E-2704
Bundle Disposal Second Dist./Ref. or Gap/Previous: 50 mm
Steel Structure: Type 1
Steel Structure Longi. Beam: IPE300
Steel Structure Knee Braces: L100x10
Columns Height: 4960 mm
Columns Type: HEB180
Columns Left: Enabled
Columns Right: Enabled
Cross Beams Span No.: 1
Cross Beams Main Type: IPE400
Cross Beams Auxiliary Type: IPE330
Header Walkway Front: Enabled
Header Walkway Back: Enabled
Header Walkway Front P: 800 mm
Header Walkway Back P: 1800 mm
Header Walkway Front L: 1350 mm
Header Walkway Back L: 2350 mm
Header Walkway Front Cross: IPE200
Header Walkway Back Cross: HEB100
Header Walkway Front H: 4400 mm
Header Walkway Back Longit: HEB100
Ladder Left Front: Without
Ladder Left Back: Without
Ladder Right Front: Without
Ladder Right Back: Without
Ladder Crinoline Diameter: 700 mm
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Ladder Starting at Level: 1 mm
Motor Diameter: 400 mm
Motor Height: 450 mm
Motor Weight: 300 Kg
Special Reducer Type: Gear Drive
Speed Reducer Location: Bottom
17. Select the Units tab, then complete all fields as shown below:
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Unit Management Number of Units: 1
Unit Management Select Unit No.: 1
Longitudinal Walkway Left: Enabled
Longitudinal Walkway Right: Enabled
Longitudinal Walkway Left P: 800 mm

Longitudinal Walkway Right P: 800 mm
Longitudinal Walkway Left L: 1200 mm
Longitudinal Walkway Right L: 1200 mm
Longitudinal Walkway Left Cross: HEB100
Longitudinal Walkway Right Cross: HEB100
Longitudinal Walkway Left H: 4400 mm
Longitudinal Walkway Right Longit.: HEB100
Stair Front Left: Without
Stair Front Right: Outside
Stair Back Left: Outside
Stair Back Right: Without
Stair Landing Every Step No: 10
Stair Width: 800 mm
Stair Step Height: 200 mm
Stair Step Width: 260 mm
Stair Landing Length: 1000 mm
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18. Press OK.

Your model should appear similar to the image shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
ADDING NOZZLES
You will now add Nozzles to the model. You will define two Nozzles on the top, and two Nozzles
on the bottom of the Header for a total of four Nozzles per Header. The top and bottom Nozzles
will be used for the Inlet and Outlet, respectively.
1. Select Insert > Nozzle to display the Nozzles Properties dialog.
2. Select the Nozzle Neck tab, then assign the following values for Nozzle N1 as shown below:
Nozzle Type: Back Header
Identification Tag: N1
Characteristics Diameter: NPS
Characteristics Diameter: 6 mm
Location: 300 mm
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ADDING NOZZLES
3. Select the Material tab, then assign the values as shown below:
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Material Request Product: Plate
Material Request Class: Carbon Steel
Material Request Norm: ASME II
Material Request Symbolic Name: SA515GR60
Material Request Numeric Name/UNS No.: K02401

ADDING NOZZLES
4. Select the Pad Material tab, then assign the values as shown below:
Material Request Product: Plate
Material Request Class: Carbon Steel
Material Request Norm: ASME II
Material Request Symbolic Name: SA515GR60
Material Request Numeric Name/UNS No.: K02401
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ADDING NOZZLES
5. Press OK.
6. Select the N1 Nozzle from the Components List, then select Edit > Insert a Copy to display the
Nozzles Properties dialog.
7. Select the Nozzle Neck tab, then type N2 in the Tag field, then type 3237 mm in the Location
field as shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
8. Press OK to create the N2 Nozzle.

9. Select the N2 Nozzle from the Components List, then select Edit > Insert a Copy to display the
10. Select the Nozzle Neck tab, then type 01 in the Tag field, then type 300 mm in the Location
field.
11. Type 180 in the Orientation field to locate the Nozzle at the bottom of the Header as shown
below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
12. Press OK to create the 01 Nozzle.

13. Select the 01 Nozzle from the Components List, then select Edit > Insert a Copy to display the
14. Select the Nozzle Neck tab, then type 02 in the Tag field, then type 3237 mm in the Location
field.
15. Press OK to create the 02 Nozzle.
The Air Cooler design is now complete. Your model should appear similar to the image
shown below.
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ADDING NOZZLES
16. Save your new model by selecting File > Save As to display the Save As dialog.
17. Type NewAirCooler.emvd in the File name field, then press Save.
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1.
2.
During the strength calculation, an error message will display as shown
below.
3.
This error message indicates that the chamber number used to define the
safety factors has not been defined and that the factors for chamber no. 1
will be used. In some cases, AutoPIPE Vessel can use default values and
allows you to continue with a strength calculation. Press OK.
4.
Notice that the error displays within the Results Window.

5.
View the Strength Calculations Report by selecting Execute > View

Calculations Results.
6.
A full calculation report is generated using the Word Processing

Software Executable defined in the Preference Properties dialog (in this
example, Microsoft Word). Review the report.
Note
The Bundle design calculation portion of the report is shown below.
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CREATING A DRAWING
7.
After you are finished reviewing the full calculation report, close the
report (or you can save the file) and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
CREATING A DRAWING
1. Select Execute > Generate Drawing to display the Drawing dialog.
2. Enable the Setting Plan and Initial Flat View radio button.
Hint
Detailed component drawings can be generated by enabling the Component Drawings

radio button).
3. Select EN English from the Language drop-down pick-list

4. Select A4 from the Format drop-down pick-list to assign the A4 format to all components.
5. Press OK.
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CREATING A DRAWING
6. You can follow the report generation progress at the bottom of the dialog.
Once the drawing is complete, you will return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
7. To view your drawing, select Execute > View Drawing to display the Project Explorer.
Note
The default CAD application is defined in the Preference Properties dialog (in this
example, Microstation V8i).
8. Experiment with the drawing. Zoom, Navigate, Create Markup comments and Print the
drawings if you desire. Once you are finished reviewing the drawings, exit the Project
Explorer and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
In this chapter you will be introduced to some of the more advanced features
of AutoPIPE Vessel.
OVERVIEW
6-2
CREATING A PRESSURE VESSEL
6-3
SPLITTING A SHELL
6-4
ADJUSTING SADDLES
6-5
INSERTING A CONE
6-7
INSERTING A FLANGE
6-8
6-15
INSERTING A FATIGUE ANALYSIS
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6-1
ADVANCED EXERCISES
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
In this chapter you will create a Pressure Vessel using similar rules and procedures as in a previous
chapter; however, you will then split the Shell, adjust the Saddles, insert a Cone, insert a Flange,
and perform a strength calculation on the model. You will also learn how to perform a Fatigue
Analysis, and generate a weld map.
6-2
ADVANCED EXERCISES

2. Select Pressure Vessel from the drop-down pick-list, then enable the No radio button within
the Use a Formal Specification group-box, then press OK to display the Pressure Vessel
dialog.
3. Select Vessel on Saddles, then press OK to display the Vessel Properties dialog.
4. Select the Design Parameters tab, then select PD 5500 2013 G2:09-2013 from the Local Load
Method drop-down pick-list.
5. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Design Conditions tab.
6. Type 1 MPa in the Internal Pressure field, then type 200 C in the Internal Design
Temperature field.
7. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Operating Conditions tab.
8. Type -10 C in the MDMT Requested field.
9. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Geometry tab.
10. Specify the geometry by selecting 2/1 from the Axis Ratio drop-down pick-list.
11. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Report tab.
12. Type PV EXERCISE in the Vessel Identification Job Tag field, then type PV01 in the Vessel
Identification Vessel Tag field.
13. Accept the remaining default values, then select the Materials tab.
14. Press Apply Default Data to conveniently apply the default material.
15. Press OK. AutoPIPE Vessel displays the new Pressure Vessel as shown below.
6-3
ADVANCED EXERCISES
SPLITTING A SHELL
1. Within the 2D Sketcher window, select a point along the edge of the Vessel shell, then select
Edit > Split Shell to display the Split Shell dialog.
Hint
This command is also available by pressing the right mouse button to display the context
menu.
2. Enter the split lengths of the shell by typing 2000 mm in the first field. Notice that the adjacent
field automatically adjusts to the maximum available value (in this case, 4000 mm). Type 2000
mm in the adjacent field so that the Split Shell dialog appears as shown below.
3. Press OK. The Vessel has now been split into three equal sections as shown below.
6-4
ADVANCED EXERCISES
ADJUSTING SADDLES
ADJUSTING SADDLES
Saddles can be adjusted and modified at any point in the design process.
1. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the left Saddle to display the Support Properties
dialog.
2. As shown below, change the Saddle location by typing 500 in the first Dist. mm field. This
changes the distance of the first Saddle from the left reference line to 500 mm.
3. Type 5000 in the second Dist. mm field. This changes the distance between the first and
second Saddle to 5000 mm.
6-5
ADVANCED EXERCISES
ADJUSTING SADDLES
4. Press OK.
6-6
ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A CONE
INSERTING A CONE
1. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the right Shell section to display the Component
Properties dialog.
2. As shown below, increase the diameter of the Shell by typing 1800 mm in the Size field.
3. Press OK.
4. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the right Elliptical Head to display the
Component Properties dialog.
5. Increase the diameter of the Head by typing 1800 mm in the Size field, then press OK.
6. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the center Shell section to display the
Component Properties dialog.
7. Select Cone from the Identification drop-down pick-list, then press OK.
8. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the Cone to display the Component Properties
dialog.
9. Apply the axis offset by enabling the Axis Offset check-box, then press OK.
6-7
ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
10. Within the Sketcher window, double-click on the Cone to display the Component Properties
dialog.
11. Apply the Knuckle radii by typing 25 mm in the Small Base Knuckle Rd. field, then type 50
mm in the Large Base Knuckle Rd. field, then press OK.
The Cone has now been defined as shown below.
INSERTING A FLANGE
1. Within the Sketcher window, select the right Shell section, then select Edit > Split Shell to
display the Split Shell dialog.
2. Enter the split lengths of the shell by typing 1000 mm in the first field. Notice that the adjacent
field automatically adjusts to the maximum available value (in this case, 1000 mm).
3. Press OK.
4. Within the Sketcher window, select the left Shell section you just created (to the immediate
right of the Cone), then press the right mouse button to display the context menu.
5. Select Insert a copy to display the Component Properties dialog.
6. Enable the After Selection radio button within the Insert a copy group-box, then select Body
Flange from the Identification drop-down pick-list, then press OK to display the Body Flange
and Cover Properties dialog.
7. Select Integral with hub from the Body Flange pick-list.
6-8
ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
8. Select the optimization method by selecting Short hub and optimization of the Gasket Circle
Reaction from the Optimization drop-down pick-list, then select Design Bolt Load from the
adjacent drop-down pick-list.
9. Select the Gasket joint type by selecting Male-Female Semi-Confined from the Joint and Face
Detail drop-down pick-list.
10. Specify the bolting diameter by selecting 16 from the Diameter drop-down pick-list within the
Bolting group-box.
11. Select the Gasket tab.

12. Define the Gasket type by double-clicking on Flat metal jacketed to expand the pick-list, then
select Iron or Soft Steel with non asbestos filler.
6-9
ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
13. Select the Flange Material tab.

14. Define the Flange material details by selecting Body Flange from the middle Apply Default
Material drop-down pick-list, then press Apply Default Data.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
15. Select the Bolt Material tab.

16. Define the Bolt material details by selecting Bolting from the middle Apply Default Material
drop-down pick-list, then press Apply Default Data.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
17. Press OK. Your model should now appear as shown below.
6-12
ADVANCED EXERCISES
INSERTING A FLANGE
18. Now you will insert a Mating Flange Pair. Select the Body Flange from the Components List
then select Edit > Insert a copy to display the Component Properties dialog.
19. Press OK to display the Body Flange and Cover Properties dialog.
20. Enable the Male radio button from the Joint and Face Detail group-box.
21. Select the Flange Material and Bolt Material tabs to notice that the Gasket material details are
imported automatically.
22. Press OK. The Body Flange design is now complete. Zoom into your model to gain a better
perspective of the 3D model.
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INSERTING A FLANGE
23. Save your model by selecting File > Save As as to display the Save As dialog.
24. Type ConeFlangeEtc.emvd in the File name field, then press Save.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES

1.
2.
Once the calculation is complete, the designed and optimized model
should appear as shown below.
3.
The final geometry details can be displayed by selecting expanding the

Geometry entry, then expanding the Body Flange entry, and selecting the
Gasket and Bolting entries within the Results Window as shown below.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
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4.
Select Execute > View Calculations Results.
5.
A full calculation report is generated using the Word Processing

example, Microsoft Word). Select the View tab, then enable the
Document Map check-box (or Navigation Pane check-box, depending on
your version of Microsoft Word).
6.
From the Document Map (or Navigation Pane), select Body flange(s)
and cover(s) > Flange 30.04 in operation to display the detailed
calculation report.
ADVANCED EXERCISES
7.
After you are finished reviewing the full calculation report, close the report (or you can
save the file) and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.

1.
Double-click anywhere within the Sketcher window (away from the

model) to display the Vessel Properties dialog.
2.
Enable the Div. 2 check-box within the Code and Standards group-box.
The Calculation Code dialog will display.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
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3.
Press OK.
4.
Select the Report tab.
5.
Scroll down the list of options and ensure the Fatigue Analysis checkbox is enabled.
6.
Press OK.
ADVANCED EXERCISES
7.
Select Insert > Fatigue Analysis to display the Fatigue Analysis

Properties dialog.
8.
Select Day from the Time scale drop-down pick-list, then type 10 Year in
the Life duration field, then press Apply Rainfall method.
9.
Now you will insert a vertex. Select the second vertex, then press the
right mouse button to display the context menu as shown below.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
10. Select Insert Vertex to display the Vertex grid.
11. Type .5 MPa in the Pressure field, then type 175 C in the Design
Temperature field, then type 2 Day in the Duration field.
12. Press OK. Notice that the Fatigue Analysis Properties dialog is now
updated with an additional vertex.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
13. Select the third vertex, then press the right mouse button to display the
context menu, then select Insert Vertex to display the Vertex grid.
14. Type .8 MPa in the Pressure field, then type 200 C in the Design
Temperature field, then type 2 Day in the Duration field.
15. Press OK. Notice that the Fatigue Analysis Properties dialog is now
updated with an additional vertex.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
16. You can quickly remove any vertex added in the Fatigue Analysis
Properties dialog. Select the vertex you added in the previous step, then
press the right mouse button to display the context menu, and select
Erase Vertex.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
17. Likewise, modifying the vertex temperature and pressure can be done quickly. Doubleclick on the third vertex to display the Vertex grid, then type 12 Day in the Length field,
then press OK.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
18. Press Apply Rainfall method.

19. Select the Default Weld Joint tab. This tab displays all weld types. You can modify them
by selecting the appropriate value from any of the drop-down pick-lists.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
20. Select the Weld Map tab.

21. Before generating the weld map, AutoPIPE Vessel automatically performs a tag
comparison. In this case, duplicate Body Flange tags are found and the following error
message is displayed:
22. To quickly resolve this conflict, press Apply Default Data. A map of welds for the Vessel is
displayed.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
23. You can quickly display and modify individual weld seam details and joint types. Doubleclick on the W5 Weld Joint to display the Joint grid.
24. Press OK to close the grid.

25. The weld list can also be quickly displayed. Press the Show Welded Joints List toolbar
button to display the Weld List dialog.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
26. Once you are through reviewing the Weld List, press OK to close the dialog.
27. Press OK to close the Fatigue Analysis Properties dialog.
28. Save the file by selecting File > Save.
29. Start the calculation process by selecting Execute > Calculate Strength.
30. You can follow the calculation progress at the bottom of the dialog.
31. Select Execute > View Calculations Results.
32. A full calculation report is generated using the Word Processing
example, Microsoft Word). Select the View tab, then enable the
Document Map check-box (or Navigation Pane check-box, depending on
your version of Microsoft Word).
33. From the Document Map (or Navigation Pane), select Fatigue Analysis to display the
detailed fatigue calculation report.
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ADVANCED EXERCISES
34. After you are finished reviewing the full calculation report, close the report (or you can
save the file) and return to AutoPIPE Vessel.
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