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Bentley AutoPIPE V8i(This table shows differences between AutoPIPE vs. AutoPIPE Advanced vs. AutoPIPE Nuclear Editions)

AutoPIPE provides a comprehensive & advanced software tool specialized in pipe stress analysis. The intuitive modelingenvironment and advanced analysis features provides the most productive & highest quality pipe stress tool for 25+ years

resulting in increased productivity & improved quality control. Proven data collaboration obtained through the

integration of structural and mechanical models providing an environment for increased business growth & design

efficiency.

Feature Core Functions AutoPIPE AutoPIPE

Advanced

AutoPIPE

NuclearStatic (Linear & Non-Linear)

Hanger

Modal (dynamic properties of structures undervibrationalexcitation)

Response Spectrum

(Multiple Support Response & Independent Support Motion)1

Harmonic

Force Spectrum

Time History

Seismic Anchor Movement (SAM)

Buried Pipe w/Automatic Soil Calculator

Advanced Soil Loading & Stress: Seismic wave, building settlement,

overburden traffic, & soil pressure loadings

NUREG Combinations & Code Case 411 Spectrum

Static Correction Missing Mass Correction & Zero Period Acceleration

Response Spectrum Data (IBC-06, Euro (EC8)-04, IS 1893-02,

ALA/ASCE-02/10, GB50011-01, AIJ-06, & Mexican CFE-08)

Static Earthquake (Sg)

Wind Loadings: (ASCE, ASCE 2002 & 2010, UBC & User Profile)

Thermal Bowing

Wave Loading & Buoyancy

Fluid Transient Load Generator (Any Valve Closure Time)

Steam Relief Valve Load Generator

Thermal Transient Analysis

Fatigue Analysis (Class 1)

High Energy Leakage and Crack Criteria (ASME class 1, 2, 3)

Flange Design (ASME VIII Div 1 & 2, ASME III Appendix XI)

ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8 (multiple years 2012-19672

)

ASME B31.1 1967

European Piping Code EN13480 (multiple years2)

B31.4 Offshore, A31.8 Offshore & CSA_Z662 Offshore Codes

ASME Section III Class 1, Class 2, & Class 3 (multiple years)

JSME S NC1-PPC (2005 & 2008)

Ring Mains

Canadian Piping Codes

Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas

ISO 14692 FRP code

International Piping Codes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibration

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Feature Core Functions AutoPIPE AutoPIPE

Advanced

AutoPIPE

Nuclear

KHK Level 1 & 2 Piping Codes (2006)3

Load Sets for Multiple Static Analyses

General Piping Code

Rotating Equipment Reports (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps, & User)4

Reference Point to evaluate equipment & Vessel

Nozzle manufacturer limits.

Large Model Size

Beam Elements for Modeling Frames/Supports

Material & Component Library Utilities

STAAD Structural Section Profile/Properties Libraries (17 Countries)

CAE Integrated Analysis & Design plus Ancillary Products AutoPIPE AutoPIPE

Advanced

AutoPIPE

Nuclear

AutoPIPE Nozzle (local stresses calculations at nozzle/vessel

junctions per WRC 107/297/368, PD500, API650, & KHK)

Included included

Hot Clash Detection (Evaluate Interference of 3D rendered

insulated models in undeflected & deflected states

against any 3D CAD using Bentley Navigator)

included Included included

Integration & Interoperability:AutoPLANT, PlantSpace,

OpenPlant, Plant 3D, PDS, PDMS, SmartPlant, CATIA,

Inventor, SolidWorks, LISEGA, CADWORX , ACAD6, & MicroStation

6

included Included included

Batch Automation (Create ASCII neutral file models &

batch run with different analyses & output options)

included Included included

Export Input & Result Data to MDB included Included included

PipeLink (Advanced structural model/piping bi-directional data

exchange with STAAD.Pro for structural analysis)

included Included included

StressISO (customizable dimensioned digital stress isometric) add license add license add license

PlantFlow (Network Flow Analysis) add license add license add license

PULS (Acoustic & Pulsation Simulations per API 618) add license add license add license

Maximum Defined Static & Dynamic Load Cases AutoPIPE AutoPIPE

Advanced

AutoPIPE

Nuclear

Gravity 1 1 1

Hydrotest 1 1 1

Thermal 5 100 100

Pressure 5 100 100

Static Earthquake 5 10 10

Wind 5 10 10

User 5 140 140

Response Spectrum 5 50 50

Harmonic Not available 10 10

Seismic Anchor Movement Not available 10 10

Force Spectrum Not available 10 10

Time History Not available 50 50

Static Analysis Case Set (total) 275 82

5 82

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Notes:1SRSS Combination Method available in AutoPIPE Version only

2Multiple code years are available in AutoPIPE Advanced & Nucleareditions. AutoPIPE edition supports latest code year only.3A KHK 2 Add-On option is required to access this feature.

4 NEMA 23 for Turbines, API 617 for Compressors, & API 610 for Pumps

5Maximum number of load cases that can be analyzed in a single static load set analysis run (V9.1 or later). However, an unlimited number ofanalysis sets can be run in a single static analysis (V9.1 or later).

= Gravity (1) + Hydrotest (1) + Thermal (20) + Pressure (20) + Static Earthquake (10) + Wind (10) + User (20)

= 82 cases forAdvanced& Nuclear (27 for Standard)

Up to 100 different thermal loadings can be defined & analyzed in a single static analysis. Only 20 thermal load cases per analysis set e.g. if want torun 50 thermal cases then define across 3 analysis sets. Since each analysis set can analyze up to 82 static cases, so literally 100s of loads can be

analyzed in different scenarios with different options, linear, non-linear, hot or cold modulus etc in the same static analysis run.6Enhancement to import centerline coordinates data from Excel to Auto PIPE.