Wiki Page: 02. How do I download, install, and license AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: install Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How do I download, install, and...
View ArticleWiki Page: 01. Download, Install, and License AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx and...
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Install Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How to Download, Install, License, and...
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Thank you, Mike. This was a great help for me.
View ArticleComment on 06. How do I model Flex / Braided hose in AutoPIPE?
Hi Mike, Why do you set pressure area to zero. Isn't a flexible hose the same as a bellows, i.e. there will be a net unbalanced pressure thrust force on the pipe? Even if the hose is capable of...
View ArticleComment on 06. How do I model Flex / Braided hose in AutoPIPE?
A braid hose is not the same as an expansion joint. It is more like a Tied bellows where the tie-rods absorb the pressure thrust. The pressure thrust will be resisted by the braids and would not be...
View ArticleWiki Page: Post Processing - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Post Processing Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Topics under the heading should be...
View ArticleBlog Post: Tubebundle and Tubesheet Design for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers...
29 September 2015 30 September 2015 01 October 2015 Accelerate the design of shell and tube heat exchangers with AutoPIPE Vessel’s set of comprehensive international design codes, ability to import...
View ArticleWiki Page: 03d. "Sam" (Seismic Anchor Analysis) - AutoPIPE load case
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE 09.06.01.10 Comments, Questions, and...
View ArticleWiki Page: 01a. Model Different Types of PIPING in AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What are some typical modeling...
View ArticleWiki Page: 02. How to model a short, long (1.5D), 3D, or 5D Sweep Elbows in...
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 Mar. 2015 09.06.01.10...
View ArticleWiki Page: a. Bend & Miter Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips,...
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...
View ArticleWiki Page: 05. How to add multiple points on a bend or very large radius...
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 Mar. 2015 09.06.01.10...
View ArticleWiki Page: Specifying Circular Weld
Q. How to specify circular weld in AutoPIPE Vessel? Ans. The only way to specify circular weld location is by splitting the shell into required number of shells of required length. The circular weld...
View ArticleWiki Page: Specifying Longitudinal Weld?
Q. How do you specify longitudinal weld orientation in AutoPIPE Vessel? Ans: The longitudinal weld orientation angles can be specified as follows:
View ArticleWiki Page: Design Temperature zones
Q. Can you specify different temperature zones for a vessel in AutoPIPE Vessel? Ans; Yes, this can be done by first splitting the vessel into the number of different temperature zones by split shell...
View ArticleWiki Page: "Code Comb" tab Questions
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group The "Code Compliance" grid displays the combination set...
View ArticleWiki Page: How to automatically find the MAX load case from a group of load...
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Combinations Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: In order to evaluate the total...
View ArticleWiki Page: Seismic Eurocode
Q. Are load combinations considered for EN 1998-1 Eurocode seismic calculations for vertical vessels? Ans: Regarding the verification of vertical vessel (column) according to Eurocode EN 1998-1: APV...
View ArticleWiki Page: 02. For ASME B31.4, why are the fields "Use nominal thickness" and...
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Calculations Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2015 09.06.02.06...
View ArticleWiki Page: 05. How to correctly consider Von Mises (maximum distortion energy...
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Calculations Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2015...
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