Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Error / Defect Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: AutoPIPE & STAAD.Pro Error Reports (Published Defect Report) Additional FAQ about access to the AutoPIPE & STAAD.Pro Error Reports. TR Number: none Product: AutoPIPE Version: n/a Area: General Problem ID#: 77491 solution 500000092419 Answer: How can I access the error reports? There are 2 locations to look: 1. See the following file installed with each version of AutoPIPE: AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.xx and lower: C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\readme_autopipe.htm After the file is open, see the "QA Reporting Notices" section for details. or AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and higher: C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\autopipe_readme.chm After the file is open, see the "Error History" section for details. Note: This option provides a a small amount of details about reported issues. For complete details about a published error and a complete list of errors, recommend jointing the QA&R program . Only users that belong to this group have privileges to see details about published issues and more. Or 2. If you belong to the QA&R program, see the following web page for complete access to error reports: http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/Support/Support+Tools/AutoPLANT+Error+Reports/ Note: In general, options #1 above provides limited information about selected issues that are available to the general public. From Nov 2014 to now, the AutoPIPE Product Manager, Luke Andrew, will issue an RSS news feed about Major and Critical issues. However, one of the many advantages about becoming a QA&R member is the ability to have 24 / 7 access to a detailed list of published errors and notifications sent by the QA&R manager when new Major / Critical issues occur. Why I cannot access AutoPIPE's error reports TR Number: 51552 Product: AutoPIPE V8i Version: 09.03.02.05 Area: General, Problem ID#: 51552, TROUBLEREPORT Solution 500000075188 QA&R users pay an extra fee each year for additional benefits (i.e. upgraded service in documentation, right to perform an on site audit, programming assurance, etc..). Most QA&R users are in the nuclear industry, and by Federal requirement must have full access to software's published errors (see C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\readme_autopipe.htm> QA Reporting Notices section). Therefore, AutoPIPE's error reports service was developed and posted on our web site for easy access for our QA&R users. This site was supposed to be restricted to only QA&R users from the beginning, but our IT web site designers allowed access to all users. Over the years, everyone has had access to this extra service without paying for it. As you may or may not know, the rights to access this site has been restricted, as intended, to QA&R users only. If you would like more information about the QA&R program or would like to become a member please contact us and ask for Joanie Mayberry. Otherwise see the following link: What is QA&R? If you are a QA&R user who does not have access the to the AutoPIPE error reports, please contact your account manager and ask that they add your name & user logon to the list of accepted user who can access the site. This process may take a few days, because the account manager will verify your personal & company credentials to be a valid QA&R registered user is good standing. Then a email is sent to the website admin department to add your login details. Finally, this new information must be compiled and uploaded to the website, which occurs 1-2 times per a week. Thank you for your understanding. Can I Identify open issues against a version of AutoPIPE (ex.9.2.3.2)? After accessing the AutoPIPE reports web site (see C:\Bentley\AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries\readme_autopipe.htm> QA Reporting Notices section), select the Error reports tab, must select a time frame to review. This will generate a report for all open/closed issues during the time period indicated. Notice the "Corrected Version" and "1st Affected Version" columns. Corrected Version = The AutoPIPE version in which this error was fixed. 1st Affected Version = The first AutoPIPE version that carried this error (subsequent versions were also carrying it until it got fixed) For an error to affect 9.2.3.2 both the following conditions should be true: 1. The corrected version is later than 9.2.3 i.e. 9.3.0, 9.3.1, 9.3.2 2. The 1st affected version is 9.2.3 or older i.e. 9.2.3, 9.2.1, 9.2.0, 8.9.0,….. The Open Error list is dynamic and displays current status of errors. Consequently, any errors that were Open at the release time of 9.2.3.2 may now have a Closed status after being fixed in a later release. Consequently, the View Open Items: option will create a list of Open items for the current commercial release only (v 9.3.2.5). To make sorting and reviewing easier, highlight and copy / paste all the information into MS Excel, where the data can be sorted as needed. Is there a way to export the report to Excel? Yes. Use Select All and then Copy/Paste to Excel. Some cleaning up may be required. What does Action Status - Tested OK and Evaluated mean? Tested OK = Defect has been fixed and passed testing. Evaluated Fix, Scheduled = Fix is in progress What do the Severity levels mean? Each reported issue is give a 1 of 4 severity levels, see the following definitions: Critical – an error is classified as “Critical” if either the following apply: A) Software operations and/or function are severely faulted that the software is “ unusable” or B) Analytically software module produces unconservative results which have been further evaluated in accordance with Quality Service Procedures as being reportable under 10CFR21. Major – a “Major” error is one which prevents the use of primary section(s) or feature(s) of the software and for which no feasible avoidance exists. Intermediate –an “Intermediate” error is either a) Any error which prevents the use of a primary function(s) and for which an avoidance exists, or b) Any error which prevents the completion of a secondary function and for which no avoidance exists. Minor – all miscellaneous error of any type not included in the above categories See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 01. What does the [xx%] mean in AutoPIPE's code compliance report?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: What does the [xx%] mean in AutoPIPE's code compliance report? Answer: In short, see AutoPIPE Tools> Model Options> Results> Intermediate stress points, refer to the online help fro details. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02. SIF values in Code Compliance report of AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Calculation Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers with SIF calculations in AutoPIPE Item #1: The program does not seem to be using the correct SIF for an elbow, why? Answer : The SIF may not have been the highest SIF at that node location. Please review your model input listing report for exactly what SIF values are entered at the node points and output report for values being used for the calculation. There may have been an override, see AutoPIPE online help for Insert/Modify XtraData> Joint Type and User SIF> "Override all other SIFs at this point". Item #2: In a model where the pipe and elbow have a different pipe ID that includes different wall thickness. As shown below: The SIF and stress were calculated to: In an effort to reduce the code stress on the elbow, a 2.34 user SIF with override SIF option enabled was added to the elbow: However now the stress are calculated as: how is it possible to apply the user SIFs(2.34 only to override SIF=2.92) in AutoPipe models for bends without affecting the default SIF(1.00) value at A15N- and A15+? Answer: This a limitation of the programs ability to apply the user SIF to the node point. Currently, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx and lower applies the user SIF to both the +ve and -ve side of a node point. A new enhancement ( TFS-E79346 : Add option to apply an SIF to one or both sides of a node point) has been logged to apply the USER SIF value a specific side / face (i.e. +ve and /or -ve) of a node point . Item #3: when I look at the component data listing for an elbow the SIF are: COMPONENT DATA (Bend, TIP= B03, Near= B03 N, Far= B03 F): Long Elbow, Radius= 3.000 inch, Bend angle= 90.00 deg, End flanges= 1, Flex= Auto, SIFI= 1.47, SIFO= 1.23 However, when I review the Bend Data listing report sub section, the SIF values are: Why are the SIF values different for the same elbow ? Answer: The calculated SIF is affected by the pressure case setting used in the Load> Static Analysis set. In the above example, see that Pressure Case = P1. If Pressure Case = None the SIF values would match exactly with the value in the Component Data Listing sub-report as indicated below: See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 03. What does the [TR] mean in AutoPIPE's code compliance report?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: What does the [TR] mean in the code compliance report below: ASME B31.3 (2006) CODE COMPLIANCE (Moments in ft-lb , Force in lbf Point Load Axial name combination Force ------ ---------------------- ------- A04 N+ Max P GR + Max P 17003 TR:T2 to T3 2768 Amb to T1 1383 Amb to T2 367 Amb to T3 2401 T1 to T2 1750 T1 to T3 1018 T2 to T3 2768 What does TR: T2 to T3? Answer: The TR is the In short, see AutoPIPE Tools> Model Options> Results> Intermediate stress points, refer to the online help fro details. In the Code Compliance report, the Max Range combination is printed as "TR:"" followed by the thermal range that produces the maximum stress, e.g. "TR:T1-T3", where "TR:" is the abbreviation for (T)hermal (R)ange. Using the Max Range option provides the maximum stress range without printing the results for every thermal range combination explicitly. The setting is controlled by Tools>Model Options> "Include Max Range comb". See the online help for full details on this setting. In addition, review the Tools> Model Options> "No. of thermal ranges" settings, again see the online help for details on this setting. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 04. Why is the ‘Max P’ load-case a default AutoPIPE Code combination?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: AutoPIPE shows a code combination labeled ‘Max P’ as a hoop stress case…why is this included as a code case? Does not the Sustained case of GR+Max P properly account for hoop stress per the code? Answer: With the model open in AutoPIPE, select Tools> Combinations> non-code comb. tab> Highlight the row for "Gr+Map P" in the grid and press the Modify button at the top of the dialog screen. A new dialog will appear showing the settings used by the program for that combination. Press OK button to close the dialog screen. Perform the same steps but for " Max P " code combination. Notice that they are different? To better understand the difference, please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "Combinations Overview" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information. Also, refer to the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code Compliance Calculations> See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 05. AutoPIPE results does not seem to consider the pipe properties wall thickness with regards to Corrosion Allow. or Mill tolerance, only the Hoop Stress changed, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: AutoPIPE results does not seem to consider the pipe properties wall thickness with regards to Corrosion Allow. or Mill tolerance, only the Hoop Stress changed, why? Answer: With AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and lower, check your setting for Tools> Model Options> Results> "Use nominal thickness" check box. This would control what wall thickness is being used in your calculations. Review the online help for details on this setting. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 06. How to get stresses results for gravity load-case only in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to get stresses results for gravity load-case only in AutoPIPE? Answer: Stress results are only produced for code combinations. Depending on your piping code selected in the model, the answer to this question can be slightly different: ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Codes: Review the online help for these codes, "Stresses Due to Sustained Loads". The pressure term can be removed by changing the following Tools> Model Options> Results options: i. "Include Axial, Pcase in Sustained", unchecked ii. "Longitudinal Pressure", set to "N" As a result of the above settings modification, only the gravity term should be calculated for GR+MaxP code combination. See the results in the "CODE COMPLIANCE" section of the output report. Nuclear codes; NB, NC and ND: Sustain stress is calculated by Eq. #9 for NB code, and Eq. #8 for both NC & ND codes. In all 3 codes, reviewing the equations, the pressure term is dependent upon the internal Design Pressure. To remove the pressure term from the calculation, set the Design Pressure for the entire model = 0.00. See the results in the "PRE-VERIFICATION STRESS REPORT" section of the output report. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 07. Thermal loading does not seem to be applied in the axial direction in AutoPIPE model, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Settings Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: In my simple model with an Rigid Anchor - Pipe - Rigid Anchor, with when a thermal load case is applied should expect high Code Stresses for Max Range at the anchors, however it appears that AutoPIPE's is not calculating the results correctly, why? Answer: Most of the time this is because of an AutoPIPE setting, see the following: For AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and lower: See Tools> Model Options> Results> Include axial force, enable this check-box option (see online help for details about this setting). Results with this Setting Turned On: See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 08. Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Hoop code combination
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Hoop code combination Item #1: Why are the hoop stress results different under these circumstances? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: "Code Compliance" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: report Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers: Item #1: What does the [xx%] mean in the code compliance report? Item #2: Comments, Questions and Answers about SIF issues in Code Compliance report Item #3: What does the [TR] mean in the code compliance report Item #4: AutoPIPE shows a code combination labeled ‘Max P’ as a hoop stress case…why is this included as a code case? Item #5: The results does not seem to consider the pipe properties wall thickness with regards to Corrosion Allow. or Mill tolerance, only the Hoop Stress changed, why? Item #6: How to get stresses results for gravity load-case only in AutoPIPE? Item #7: Thermal loading does not seem to be applied in the axial direction in AutoPIPE model, why? Item #8: Comments, Questions, and Answers about Hoop code combination See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 11. How to model a support for a valve actuator in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a support for a valve actuator in AutoPIPE? Answer: On the Valve dialog screen enable check-box for Actuator Symbol (#1), actuator weight (#2), and centroid location of the actuator (#3), as seen below: Typically a valve is made up of 3 node points: Start Point (A02), Mid point (A02M), and End point (A03). However when an actuator Symbol is enabled, a 4th node point is added, Actuator node point (A02D). AutoPIPE has 9 different types of supports. After selecting the actuator node point (A02D), 7 of the 9 supports can be connected directly to the actuator: Constant, Spring, V-stop, Incline, Rotational, Damper, and Tie/link (other end must be connected to another node point). The other 2 support types (Guide and Incline) cannot be connected directly to a actuator. However, they can be created by combining multiple supports that can be added to an actuator. Example: a guide can be created by modeling 2 incline supports at the same Actuator node point but each bearing spring is set for a different axis direction. Same goes for a Line stop, mode as a single Incline on the correct axis and spring stiffness. In addition to supports, beam elements can be connected to an actuator. Therefore, almost any type of support can be modeled with one or multiple support / beam elements. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques used in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Attention: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> This help has been provided in order to give users ideas for modeling typical piping arrangements. The steps shown in each example should not be taken as the only method available to create models. In addition, the intent of the examples is to present ways to create adequate models of specific piping components for analytic purposes. Anchors Bends Cuts Flexible Joints Frames Hangers Nozzles Pipes Reducers Rotating Equipment Supports Tees Valves Vessels Comments, Questions, and Answers: Item #1: How to model a 3-way valve? Answer: Inputting three way valves in AutoPIPE is a bit convoluted at this time. AutoPIPE does not allow users to branch from a valve, see the following procedure: Start modeling from center connection point of the valve: Start from the connection point, insert a small pipe run (ex. 1 inch) Insert a valve Length = "measure from the center of the valve to the actual pipe connection" - "small pipe run in step A" Weight = 1/3 of the total valve weight from manufacture literature Insert pipe run for actual connected piping to the valve continue modeling piping system. Select the small pipe run from Step A, and Insert> Rigid Properties over Range> do not enable "Include weight" check-box, but check ON "Include Thermal Expansion" check-box Make the origin point of the small run the current node point, repeat steps A and D to create the other two legs. Note: before adding the 3rd leg, recommend to convert the intersecting junction point to a Tee using the "convert run to tee" icon / button. and then add 3rd leg. See image below for finish modeling approach. Insert 3-way valve on existing pipe run header At the end of a pipe run Insert a valve . Length = "measure from the center of the valve to the actual pipe connection" - "small pipe run in step B" Weight = 1/3 of the total valve weight from manufacture literature Insert a small pipe run (ex. 1 inch). Insert another small pipe run same as above (ex. 1 inch). Insert another valve with the same properties as above, Step A. Select both small pipe runs from Step B & C, and Insert> Rigid Properties over Range> do not enable "Include weight" check-box, but check ON "Include Thermal Expansion" check-box Make the node point shard by both small runs from Step B and C the current node point, convert the intersecting junction point to a Tee using the "convert run to tee" icon / button. On the branch of the Tee, add 3rd short pipe run and valve with same properties as above. Item #2: Valve Pressure rating drop-down list only shows NS (Non-Standard) Answer : Per the screen shot below, left Valve dialog is on 8" pipe, right Valve is on a 60 inch pipe. Note the image has only NS for Pipe Rating. the reason is because the pipe size is beyond that found in the current equipment library. Therefore only option available is to select a Pressure Rating = NS, and manually update the valve length. Item #3: How to model a complex valve such as a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve in AutoPIPE? Answer : Modeling any type of valve in AutoPIPE is easy after the user understands some simple concepts. A valve component is modeled as a rigid pipe with additional properties and nice graphics. When modeling a valve of any complexity, model the functionality; i.e. rigid pipe properties, weight, type of end connections, offset weights (operator), and physical structure (additional rigid pipe or beams as needed). The following is an image of a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve: Suggest modeling as a normal valve component with the correct length and weight. If concerned about the offset weight due to the body construction, insert valve's actuator to the correct location with an assumed weight, but be carefully not to double dip on weight. Another words, distribute the total valve weight between the following valve dialog fields: Valve Weight & Actuator Weight. Item #4: If I have a 90 deg angle valve or relief valve with the inlet pipe size smaller than the outlet pipe size, is it correct to model the pipe coming out of the valve as a different size than the pipe going into the valve? A warning message is given stating that the pipe diameter has changed without a reducer. Is it ok to ignore this warning in this case? Answer: Generally the vent pipe will always be bigger. There is currently 2 modeling approaches for an angle valve or relief valve: A. Model as a single valve on an incline: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Valves> Relief and Angle Valves Note: Although AutoPIPE cannot model a C.G. that is not outside the valve, AutoPIPE 9.1.1. can model a valve actuator at any orientation you wish and if that location corresponds to the location of the CG that would give a similar response. B. Modeled as two valves: model part of the valve in one direction with one pipe size and model the 2nd valve at 90 degrees with second pipe size. Note that the valves would be modeled as non-standard so that the weight is not automatically assigned. You can proportion the weight as you wish, Difference between the two model approaches: Not to be concerned, but analysis does show a very small difference in the results. This is due to the different type of construction, center of gravity; 1 valve at an angle vs 2 valves perpendicular. The following warning may appear in the model consistency check: W726-7: Pipe diameter change without a reducer at point XXX However, this is an acceptable warning to ignore because in order to model this component different pipe sizes were used without a reducer in both cases. The following enhancement has been logged, CAE-CR-11056, Add new valve type library for Press Safety / Relief Valve (PSV or PRV). Item #5: How do I analyze for a air high pressure relief valve? Answer: See AutoPIPE/Help/Workbook/Example Systems/ Water Hammer and simply change the fluid to steam or NS (non standard). Item #6: When inserting a valve with flanged end connections on both side, the wrong weight is automatically applied to the flanges. example: add a GateF Class 300 valve and tick the insert flanges option the flanges by default are the same weight as the valve. Answer: This is a known issue and has been logged under CAE-TR-10614 Using insert flange on both ends copies the weight of valve to flange and was fixed in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.07 and higher. Item #7: How do I model a Fire hose valve? Answer: There are a few different varieties of Fire Hose Valves: angle type, in-line type, Wye type, etc.. When modeling a valve in AutoPIPE, the most important information is valve configuration, and end type connections. In the background, a valve is just a graphical image of rigid pipe with known weight and the correct SIF values for end connections. Therefore, model the geometric shape of the custom valve with piping components, add Rigid Pipe Properties as needed over this piping, insert added weight as needed, and insert the correct SIF values for all en connections. Note: 1. Caution, try not to double count weight from all components used in your custom valve (i.e. rigid properties, valve components, reducer components, added weight, etc.). 2. Model the Wye using the same general modeling approach as see in 3-Valve procedure above. 3. AutoPIPE's SIF calculations are all based on Piping codes. Locate a source to help calculate the correct SIF values for Fire hose connections to be used in AutoPIPE. Suggest contacting the valve manufacture for assistance. Item #8: Can you suggest a modeling approach for the following valve + actuator where the supplier only provides info on the combined unit weight and CG but no individual component (valve weight, actuator weight, etc..) details? Answer: Insert the actuator at the CG location and enter the combined valve and actuator weight on the actuator Enter valve weight = 0 Item #9: Logged Nov 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 How to model a Butterfly valve? Answer: At this time there is no valve library exclusively for butterfly valves. Therefore, mode the valve using Valve type = NS (Non-Standard) and then enter the correct values for the rest of the dialog screen as needed. Select OK button to close the Valve dialog. Item #10: Logged Jan 2015, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 How to model a Large double offset valve Answer: Assuming the valve is installed vertically up as shown above. 1. Model piping to the inlet BW location (A00). From this point model the same size piping to the center-line of the valve (A01). 2. Model from center-line of inlet valve vertically down to center-line of exit piping (A02). 3. Change to Exit Pipe Properties size. Model horizontally from center-line of exit piping to exit flange location (A03) and insert a flange component. Flange weight - 0.00 lbs. 4. Highlight all the piping that represent the equipment (A00 - A03) and insert "Rigid options over range" with "include weight" checked OFF and "Include thermal expansion" checked ON. 5. Next need to account for the weight of the equipment. You have options here. Choose one of the following: a. select from A00 to A03, insert distributed load, combine with load case = GR, determine the weight of the equipment and spread it out evenly across the selected pipe. OR b. Insert all weight at one location, Insert> Extra Data> Weight = total weight of equipment. 6. Done. Issue #11: Logged Jan 2015, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 How to model Valve actuator and support? Answer: See link here See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU! If I add a valve e/g/GateF Class 300 and tick the insert flanges option the flanges by default are the same weight as the flange, hence not the correct flange. I stopped using this option because of this and instead I would just add the valve, then I would highlight thevalve and click insert flange, click insert mating flange and everything looks fins but when I checked things later I found that two flanges has been inserted at each end (4 flanges in total for one valve). Have newer versions fixed this?
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Forum Post: B31.1 Piping Code, For A53 Grade B, allowable Stress is 14600 PSi Allowable stress is Autopipe for A53 Grade B is set to 17100 PSI Why is that?
B31.1 Piping Code for A53B is 14600 PSI, however in the Autopipe Library is set to 17100 PSI, Autopipe Library does not differentiate between the two materials allowable 14600 psi is for ERW, and 17100 psi is for Seamless pipe. Also the Weld Reduction factor for A53B is .85 and should not be 1.00 for A53B, 1.00 is for Seamless Please Clarify
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Wiki Page: 01. Troubleshooting access to Bentley on-demand courses
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 For our on-demand courses please make sure you update the Adobe Flash Player plug-in ( www.adobe.com ) and change your security settings in Internet Explorer. 1) In Internet Explorer, navigate to the Bentley LEARNserver, http://learn.bentley.com and sign in. 2) In the browser select Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level. 3) Scroll down to the settings category named "ActiveX controls and plug-ins". 4) Set the "Allow Scriplets" setting to "Enable". 5) Set the "Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls" setting to "Enable". 6) Set the “Binary and script behaviors” setting to “Enable” 7) Set the "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" setting to "Enable". 8) Set the "Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting" to "Enable". 9) Under the Downloads category, “Automatic prompting for file downloads” and “File downloads” must be enabled. 10) Click ok to accept the change and then go to the Advanced tab. 11) Under the Browsing category, “Use Passive FTP” should have the checkmark enabling it. Click ok to accept the change. 12) If datasets are not downloading, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking the Download button. 13) Third-party software, such as Norton I nternet Security, can also cause interference with the hands-on courses in the LEARNserver. That software must also be set to allow “script behaviors” to run. Note: a. Make sure you are using Internet Explorer. If on Windows 8 or later, you must launch it from the Desktop only (not in the modern UI screen). b. If you receive an "API not set" error, please set your browser to “Compatibility View” for the Bentley LEARN Server web site. For IE10: Navigate to the Bentley LEARN Server first, then Tools->Compatibility View Settings->Add ‘Bentley.com’->Close. For IE11: You should only need to enable the Compatibility View to view any course in the Bentley LEARNserver. c. Some company networks might disable the Flash player for security reasons, so you should check that and enable it if it is disabled. You can find this in Settings (the Gear icon) > Manage Add-ons in recent versions of IE. Look for “Adobe Systems, Incorporated” and the “Shockwave Flash Object” and make sure the Status column shows “Enabled”. If it does not appear, you might need to change the list to Show All add-ons (it defaults to Currently Loaded add-ons). d. Check the streaming media protocols that Windows Media Player is set to receive (in WMP, Tools menu, Options, Network tab). i. RTSP/UDP should be disabled. ii. RTSP/TCP should be enabled. iii. HTTP should be enabled. If these setting still do not work, try disabling RTSP/TCP. This forces the connection to use HTTP, which might be somewhat slower, but should not be blocked. To ensure the changes take place, log out of all Bentley websites, open a new window, go to Tools > Internet Options, under section for Browsing History, click on Delete, make sure the below are checked, and then click on Delete, OK. Temporary Internet files Cookies History Download History See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: Training - Webinar - Seminar - Conference - Learning - On Demand Learning - Product Training
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE family of products Version(s): Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Bentley Video Library: Date Aired Description 2013 - Jan How to Handle the Nozzle Loads with AutoPIPE 2011 - Nov. Bentley AutoPIPE and STAAD.Pro 2011 - Nov. AutoPIPE Nuclear Powered by ADLPipe 2011 - July AutoPIPE: Using Bentley Navigator for Hot Clash Detection to Avoid Costly Design and Construction Mistakes 2010 - Sept. Current STAAD AutoPIPE Integration - Part 1 2009 - Sept. Bentley AutoPIPE Sign Up for Upcoming: Bentley Events - Webinars - Seminars - Conferences - Learning - On demand Videos A. Click Here to sign up for Bentley Events - Webinars - Seminars - Conferences - Learning - On demand Videos B. On Demand Videos Note: Troubleshooting access to Bentley on-demand courses Data Aired Description 2014 - Nov. Understanding Piping Loads on Rotating Equipment Including Vibration Using AutoPIPE 2014 - Oct. The Benefits of Using AutoPIPE for Piping Design with Fiberglass FRP 2014 - Sept. AutoPIPE's Built-In Fluid Transient Analysis Can Easily Define and Solve Difficult Fluid Shock Loadings 2014 - Sept. AutoPIPE Vessel – Cost Savings using Design Optimization and New Advanced Loadings 2014 - Aug. The Benefits of Bentley's AutoPIPE Nonlinear Analysis Engine 2014 - July Vessel Nozzles/Flange Design using AutoPIPE and AutoPIPE Vessel 2014 - July Anwenderbericht zu AutoPIPE Vessel 2014 - June AutoPIPE Advanced Buried Pipeline Design Webinar w/ Bonus General B31 Code Major Changes for 2012 2014 - May Solving Real-World Industry Pipestress Problems using AutoPIPE 2014 - Jan. How to Handle the Nozzle Loads with AutoPIPE Find a AutoPIPE Product Trainng class on the Bentley Learn Server All training courses are presented in learning paths. Learning paths provide the recommended sequences of courses for your products, solutions, or role to optimize your training experience. Use the learning paths to find live training and on-demand training, view course descriptions, and register. AutoPIPE Designer ( V8i - English - Fundamental) The Bentley AutoPIPE V8i Designer learning path is the recommended progression of professional development for Designer who use Bentley's piping analysis software AutoPIPE. Users accrue one Learning Unit for each hour of AutoPIPE training they complete. These Learning Units are Bentley Institute’s equivalent to Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and are added to a personal online transcript that demonstrates professional growth over time. The LIVE training and OnDemand eLearning options in the Learning Path are all based on V8i. AutoPIPE Nuclear Designer » ( V8i - English - Intermediate) The Bentley AutoPIPE V8i Nuclear Designer learning path is the recommended progression of professional development for Nuclear Designers who use Bentley's piping analysis software AutoPIPE and AutoPIPE Nuclear. Users accrue one Learning Unit for each hour of AutoPIPE training they complete. These Learning Units are Bentley Institute’s equivalent to Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and are added to a personal online transcript that demonstrates professional growth over time. The LIVE training and OnDemand eLearning otptions in the Learning Path are all based on V8i Courses: AutoPIPE Fundamentals AutoPIPE Advanced AutoPIPE Nuclear AutoPIPE Vessel Fundamentals AutoPIPE - Ask the Instructor Live Courses: See Website link here for details on next Live training classes schedule. On demand Courses: 1. AutoPIPE Fundamentals (SELECTseries 1) In this course, you will model and solve pipe stress analysis problems. Skills Taught Understanding the basic capabilities of AutoPIPE and the new enhancements Modeling piping segments, bends, tees, and length units Creating anchors, supports, and expansion loops Defining pumps and hangers Applying wind and earthquake loads,performing a nonlinear analysis, and showing nozzle thermal movement and support lift-off Modeling nozzle flexibility, cut shorts, and trunnion supports 2. AutoPIPE Advanced (SELECTseries 1) In this course, you will determine the stress level and interaction of pressure loads on a pipe after adding various components. Live training courses are very interactive. Students will continually engage with the instructor to ensure a successful learning outcome that includes a course assessment. Skills Taught Modeling the following components: vessels, nozzles, valves, expansion joints, spacer supports, reducer components, elbows, miters, bends, tees, frames, pipe supports Performing a nonlinear analysis and analyzing load sequences Performing a dynamic analysis to capture pipe and structural interaction Analyzing fluid transients on a single pipeline due to valve closures, pump shutdowns, flow changes, etc. Analyzing submerged pipe and determining the force on piping systems due to water interaction 3. Test Problem In this course, you will model a piping system and identify the causes for overstress. Skills Taught Reviewing a model that does not satisfy the given piping code Identifying the causes of overstress and adding supports or loops to fix the problem 4. Nozzle Flexibility In this course, you will model nozzle flexibility, cut shorts, and trunnion supports. Skills Taught Modeling nozzle flexibility, cut shorts, and trunnion supports 5. Earthquake, Wind and Nonlinear Analysis In this course, you will define earthquake and wind loading and perform a nonlinear analysis. Skills Taught Applying wind and earthquake loads,performing a nonlinear analysis, and showing nozzle thermal movement and support lift-off 6. Hanger Design and Equipment In this course, you will define pumps and hangers. Skills Taught Defining pumps and hangers 7. Expansion Loop and Frame In this course, you will create anchors, supports, and expansion loops. Skills Taught Creating anchors, supports, and expansion loops 8. Basic Concepts This module introduces the AutoPIPE interface and the concept of piping segments. This lecture also covers some basic tools and modifying the piping system. 9. Getting to Know AutoPIPE This module introduces AutoPIPE capabilities and V8i enhancements, supported piping codes, and the differences between the three different version of the program. AutoPIPE's Modeling Approaches, Example Systems, and Tutorials Click here for details on AutoPIPE's Modeling Approaches, Example Systems, and Tutorials Video Gallery for AutoPIPE Features Click here for AutoPIPE Feature Video Gallery See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. 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Forum Post: Reports: Allowable Stress With Sustain Load Margin
Alowable stress with load sustain Margin is shown below when disp.stress exceed 19146 Then is adds the difference to allowable stress Can this report be generated without over stress of DISP and instead show result with SUS.LOAD Margin?. Several reviewers think system fails B31.1 Also, please explain how Allowable stress increased from 19146 psi to 31010 psi? Also, how can I generate this report and not taking credit to "SUS.Load Margin?
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Forum Post: RE: Reports: Allowable Stress With Sustain Load Margin
Hello P_Pipe. Please see the following setting for AutoPIPE 9.6.xx.xx and lower: Tools> Model Options> Results> Sustain Margin (Y/N/E). See online help for complete details on this subject. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Technical Support Analyst
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Wiki Page: EN13480 Piping Code Calculation Issues
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about EN 13480 Piping Code Calculation Issues Item #1: Hoop Stress Allowable is 0.00 (zero) for a piping system analyzed per En 13480, why? Answer: In AutoPIPE 09.05.00.14 and higher, a new feature was added CAE-CR-10281: Tools> Model Options>Result... "Use min(f;fcr) for Hoop". As mentioned in the online help: This option is only available for EN13480 European code. A. When this option is checked, the program will use the minimum of time independent design stress f and time dependent stress fcr to calculated design stress for hoop. B. When this option is unchecked, the program will use time independent design stress f as design stress for hoop. See AutoPIPE online help for complete details on this feature : Help > Contents> Search Tab> enter "Creep (fcr)" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information. In some models, an allowable value will only be calculated when this option is turned OFF.. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02-03.g: Can AutoPIPE V8i Import / Export Bentley HAMMER loads?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: import Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: Can AutoPIPE V8i Import / Export Bentley HAMMER loads? Answer: We appologiz for the inconvenience, however at this time (Nov 2013), AutoPIPE V8i cannot directly import/export loads with Bentley HAMMER. This has been logged under the following enhancement, CAE-CR-4560: Add the ability to import time history load file from Bentley HAMMER. Note: if an enhancement has not already been added to the program, log an enhancement request with the respective CAE number. The more requests per an enhancement, the quicker the CAE development team will add that feature to the program. See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 02-03.i1: Example 1 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Import Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: I have a piping system that spans multiple AutoPIPE models where more that one pipe connections is shared between the models, when I use Import or copy & paste technique, not all of the shared node points are connected correctly except the one where the import / paste command was performed. Example: I have these 2 models, Pump Piping.DAT & Header Piping. DAT, that need to be connected at the common flange node points: B02 connects to A00 D02 connects to B00 F02 connects to C00 What is the proper procedure to import / copy & paste one model into the other? Answer: Recommend the following steps: 1. Open Header Piping. DAT model in AutoPIPE. 2. Select Node point A00 as the current point. 3. Select File> Insert Model> AutoPIPE model (*.DAT). 4. Select the 2nd model, Pump Piping.DAT, " Select base point " = enter "B02", and press OK, press OK again to accept the note message. 5. On the paste dialog screen, use " Connect to selected points " = checked ON, and press OK button. 6. Select Tools> " Coincident Node Check" command. The following should appear --------------------------- Confirm --------------------------- Co-incident nodes detected in model. Review warning messages. --------------------------- Yes No Cancel --------------------------- Press, Yes button: If the following appeared: --------------------------- Note --------------------------- N2154-12: Coincident node tolerance is zero, check disabled. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Use Tools> Model options> Edit> " Coincident Node Tolerance (0- no check) ", enter a value (see online help for complete details on this command. 7. AutoPIPE Report Viewer should appear displaying the results of the coincident node check, Here one can clearly see that both B00 and C00 of the original Header Piping.DAT was not correctly connected to the adjoining piping when the Pump Piping.DAT model was imported. Only the original point A00, was correctly connected as it was the base point. 8. How to fix the issue? Let us consider only one joint up close, B00 connected to H02. Note: A. when the Pump Piping was imported into the Header Piping model all the node points of the Pump Piping model were update to the Header Piping model numbering system. Another words node point D02 was renamed to H02. B. Closer look at the piping provide another method to tell when there is a problem in a model: i. Notice how the node names B00 and H02 are directly on top of one another. ii. Select a node point any where on segment H, example H01, use the Left / Right keyboard arrow to move the current point Up / Down the segment, in order to switch between connected segments, use the Up / Down arrows once and then again left / right arrows on the keyboard. However, because the segments are not connected, one can not use the keyboard arrows to jump to a disconnected system. So a disconnect must exist. Try the same technique on a segment that is already correctly connected between segments to get a feel for the key stokes. iii. Another method to see disconnected systems, press Select> Connected Systems , see online help for complete details on this command. 9. Select H02 as the current node point, press the Delete key to delete this node point. 10. With node point H01 as the current point, press Insert> Run : specify " Name of Point" = B00 and press the keyboard TAB key once to accept the value and use the mouse to select the OK button to close the Run dialog screen. The node points are correctly connected: 11. Repeat as necessary for other node points specified in the coincident report above. 12. As a final check, run the Tools> " Coincident Check command " again, if everything was done correctly the following should be shown: --------------------------- Note --------------------------- N2154-11: No Coincident nodes found. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Otherwise, review the report and continue to fix the problem areas until all have been fixed and the above message is displayed. See attached document for more information on Correct an Incorrectly Modeled Tee . See Also Example 2 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected? Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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