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AUTOPIPE ®

P I P E S T R E S S AN A L Y S I S V8 i (SELECTseries 3)

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC.

WWW.BENTLEY.COM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 1-2

FEATURE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. 1-2PROPERTIES AND COMPONENT LIBRARIES ............................................. 1-2HANGER DESIGN .......................................................................................... 1-2

STRUCTURAL MODELING IN AUTOPIPE ..................................................... 1-2NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS OPTIONS ............................................................... 1-3LOCAL STRESS CALCULATIONS ................................................................. 1-3FINITE ELEMENT THEORY ........................................................................... 1-3DYNAMIC ANALYSIS ..................................................................................... 1-4POST PROCESSING ...................................................................................... 1-4PIPING CODE COMPLIANCE......................................................................... 1-4CAD INTERFACES ......................................................................................... 1-5ADVANCED CAPABILITIES FOR VARIED PIPING ENVIRONMENTS ........... 1-5

NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE V8I (SELECTSERIES 3) .......................................... 1-5ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................... 1-5

MODELING ..................................................................................................... 1-6GRAPHICS...................................................................................................... 1-6IMPORT / EXPORT ......................................................................................... 1-7INPUT GRIDS ................................................................................................. 1-7INTEROPERABILITY ...................................................................................... 1-7LIBRARIES...................................................................................................... 1-7PIPING CODES ............................................................................................... 1-7POST PROCESSING ...................................................................................... 1-8REPORTS ....................................................................................................... 1-8STRESSISO .................................................................................................... 1-8GENERAL ....................................................................................................... 1-8

AUTOPIPE VS. AUTOPIPE PLUS VS. AUTOPIPE NUCLEAR .................................... 1-9MAXIMUM DEFINED STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOAD CASES ...................... 1-10ADDITIONAL CAE INTEGRATED ANALYSIS & DESIGN ANCILLARY PRODUCTS .................................................................................................. 1-11

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 1-11

RELEASE NOTES ..................................................................................................... 1-12

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES ................................................................. 1-12


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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................ 1-12SELECT SERVICES ONLINE ........................................................................ 1-12SELECT PRIVILEGES ................................................................................... 1-13

PRODUCT UPDATES AND UPGRADES ................................................ 1-13

AROUND-THE-CLOCK TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................... 1-13SERVICES..................................................................................................... 1-13BENTLEY SELECT ........................................................................................ 1-13TRAINING ..................................................................................................... 1-14ENTERPRISE LICENSE SUBSCRIPTIONS .................................................. 1-14BENTLEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ....................................................... 1-14

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS......................................................................... 1-15

CHAPTER 2:

USING THE ON-LINE HELP ........................................................................................ 2-2

BASIC CONCEPTS OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 2-3

STARTING AUTOPIPE ................................................................................................ 2-4

LOADING A MODEL .................................................................................................... 2-5DEFINING A NEW MODEL .............................................................................. 2-5LOADING AN EXISTING MODEL .................................................................... 2-8

INTERFACE ................................................................................................................. 2-9SCREEN LAYOUT ........................................................................................... 2-9DIALOGS ....................................................................................................... 2-10

KEYBOARD EQUIVALENTS ................................................................... 2-10

UNITS FORMAT...................................................................................... 2-11MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 2-12TOOLBARS ................................................................................................... 2-12HOTKEYS ..................................................................................................... 2-12

AUTOPIPE MODELING CONCEPTS ......................................................................... 2-12UNDERSTANDING PIPE SEGMENTS .......................................................... 2-13

RULES FOR DEFINING SEGMENTS ..................................................... 2-15GRAPHICAL TEE ELEMENT ........................................................................ 2-16UNDERSTANDING THE ACTIVE POINT ...................................................... 2-16

CONTROLLING THE ACTIVE POINT WITH THE KEYBOARD .............. 2-17MODIFICATION OF PIPING GEOMETRY .................................................... 2-17

BASIC TASKS ............................................................................................................ 2-18EXECUTING A COMMAND ........................................................................... 2-18SELECTING POINTS AND COMPONENTS ................................................. 2-19INSERTING A POINT OR COMPONENT ...................................................... 2-19MODIFYING POINTS OR COMPONENTS.................................................... 2-19DELETING POINTS OR COMPONENTS ...................................................... 2-20SELECTING A RANGE (CREATING A SELECTION SET) ............................ 2-20


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PART I: CREATING THE FIRST AUTOPIPE TUTORIAL MODEL

CHAPTER 3:

OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 2

CREATING A NEW SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 3

ROUTING SEGMENT A .................................................................................................. 8ROUTING FROM THE ANCHOR TO THE TEE .................................................. 8ADDING A TEE ................................................................................................ 16ADJUSTING THE VIEW AND COMPLETING THE SEGMENT ........................ 19

ROUTING SEGMENT B ................................................................................................ 23ROUTING FROM THE BRANCH AND CONVERTING A POINT ...................... 23EDITING CONTROLS ...................................................................................... 26

CREATING NEW POINTS AND USING THE COPY/PASTE COMMANDS ..... 30SCALING, MOVING, AND STRETCHING ........................................................ 34INSERTING A SUPPORT ................................................................................ 39

CHAPTER REVIEW ...................................................................................................... 42WHAT’S NEXT? ............................................................................................... 43

CHAPTER 4:

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 4-2

USING THE MENU METHOD TO MODIFY PIPE PROPERTIES ................................. 4-2MODIFYING AN EXISTING PIPE IDENTIFIER ............................................... 4-3SELECTING A RANGE BY PIPE IDENTIFIER ................................................ 4-3MODIFYING PIPE PROPERTIES ACROSS A RANGE ................................... 4-4MODIFYING PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE LOADS .................................... 4-6

USING THE INPUT GRIDS TO MODIFY PIPE PROPERTIES ..................................... 4-8MODIFYING AN EXISTING PIPE IDENTIFIER (INPUT GRIDS) ..................... 4-8SELECTING A RANGE BY PIPE IDENTIFIER (INPUT GRIDS) ...................... 4-9MODIFYING PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE LOADS (INPUT GRIDS) ....... 4-11

GRAPHICALLY REVIEWING PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE LOADS ............... 4-13

REVIEWING POINT PROPERTIES ........................................................................... 4-17

CHAPTER REVIEW ................................................................................................... 4-20WHAT’S NEXT? ............................................................................................ 4-20


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CHAPTER 5:

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 5-2

ASSIGNING LOADS .................................................................................................... 5-2DRAG & DROP INSERTION OF CONCENTRATED LOAD ............................. 5-2ASSIGNING THERMAL DISPLACEMENTS TO THE ANCHORS ................... 5-5ASSIGNING STATIC EARTHQUAKE LOADS ................................................. 5-6

PERFORM A STATIC ANALYSIS ................................................................................ 5-7

GRAPHICAL REVIEW OF CODE STRESSES ............................................................. 5-9

DISPLAYING LOAD COMBINATIONS ....................................................................... 5-13

USER DEFINED LOAD COMBINATIONS .................................................................. 5-14

MORE NON-CODE COMBINATIONS ........................................................................ 5-15

INTERACTIVE REVIEW ............................................................................................. 5-18

DESIGN CHANGE ..................................................................................................... 5-20

CHAPTER REVIEW ................................................................................................... 5-25

CHAPTER 6:

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 6-2

SELECTION OF OUTPUT RESULTS .......................................................................... 6-2

GENERATING THE REPORT ...................................................................................... 6-3

REVIEWING THE REPORT ......................................................................................... 6-4CLOSING THE REPORT ............................................................................................. 6-4

CHAPTER REVIEW ..................................................................................................... 6-5WHAT’S NEXT?............................................................................................... 6-5

PART II: CREATING THE SECOND AUTOPIPE TUTORIAL MODEL

CHAPTER 7:

IMPORTING A PXF FILE .............................................................................................. 7-2REVIEWING AUTOPLANT DATA ................................................................................ 7-6

CONVERTING A RUN POINT TO A TEE ..................................................................... 7-8

NOZZLE/VESSEL FLEXIBILITY .................................................................................. 7-9

CREATING A NEW DISCONNECTED SEGMENT ..................................................... 7-10

CONNECTING TO ANOTHER SEGMENT ................................................................. 7-13

CHAPTER REVIEW ................................................................................................... 7-15


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WHAT’S NEXT? ............................................................................................ 7-15

CHAPTER 8:

VIEW CONTROLS OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 8-2SOLID MODEL VIEW ................................................................................................... 8-2

VECTOR VIEW ............................................................................................................ 8-3

CHAPTER REVIEW ..................................................................................................... 8-6WHAT’S NEXT? .............................................................................................. 8-6

CHAPTER 9:

FRAME OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 9-2

CREATING A NEW AUTOPIPE FRAME MODEL ........................................................ 9-2

ADDING ANCHORS TO THE FRAME ....................................................................... 9-10

VIEWING THE FRAME MODEL................................................................................. 9-11

INSERTING THE FRAME INTO A MODEL ................................................................ 9-12OPENING THE PIPING SYSTEM ................................................................. 9-12INSERTING MULTIPLE RUN POINTS .......................................................... 9-13AUTOMATIC RENUMBERING ..................................................................... 9-15SELECTING SUPPORT POINTS .................................................................. 9-15INSERTING AN AUTOPIPE MODEL ............................................................. 9-16

CONNECTING THE FRAME TO PIPE ....................................................................... 9-19

CHAPTER REVIEW ................................................................................................... 9-23WHAT’S NEXT? ............................................................................................ 9-23

CHAPTER 10:

PERFORM A STATIC ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 10-2

CODE COMBINATIONS OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 10-4

DEFINING COMBINATION OPTIONS ....................................................................... 10-4

REVIEWING INTERACTIVE DISPLACEMENT RESULTS ........................................ 10-6

REVIEWING DISPLACEMENT RESULTS (RESULT GRIDS) ................................... 10-7

APPLYING RESULT FILTER CRITERIA ................................................................... 10-9

SELECTING COMBINATIONS ................................................................................ 10-10

ROTATING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE ................................................................ 10-12

REVIEWING CODE STRESS RESULTS ................................................................. 10-14

REVIEWING CODE STRESS RESULTS (RESULT GRIDS).................................... 10-16

CHAPTER REVIEW ................................................................................................. 10-20


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INTRODUCTION

AutoPIPE is a stand-alone computer aided engineering (CAE) program for

calculation of piping stresses, flange analysis, pipe support design, and

equipment nozzle loading analysis under static and dynamic loading conditions.

In addition to 30 piping codes, AutoPIPE incorporates ASME, European, British

Standard, API, NEMA, ANSI, ASCE, AISC, UBC, and WRC guidelines and

design limits to provide a comprehensive analysis of the entire system.

AutoPIPE V8i is available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 and can be

licensed across networks.

There are three editions of AutoPIPE: Standard, Plus, and Nuclear. The Plus

version offers several advanced analysis capabilities not available in the standard

version which are detailed later in this chapter. The nuclear edition includes all

Plus features and nuclear ASME in class 1,2,3 and thermal transient analysis. A

KHK2 add-on option is also available for the Plus version that allows use of the

Japanese KHK Level 2 piping code in addition to all the features of the Plus

version. AutoPIPE is a proven, well-established program that has been

commercially available since 1986. AutoPIPE’s rigorous quality assurance

practices have withstood numerous on-site audits, making AutoPIPE one of the

few PC based piping programs approved for use in nuclear safety applications.

OVERVIEW 1-2

FEATURE SUMMARY 1-2

NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE V8I (SELECTSERIES 3) 1-5

AUTOPIPE VS. AUTOPIPE PLUS VS. AUTOPIPE NUCLEAR 1-9

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1-11

RELEASE NOTES 1-12

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES 1-12

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS 1-15

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OVERVIEW

Developed to meet the needs of companies involved in industrial piping system design, AutoPIPEutilizes Windows-standard commands, object oriented graphics technology, and CAD interfaces t

enable users to create, modify, and review piping and structural models and their results quickly a

easily.

A graphical representation of the model is displayed as it is being developed, providing instant vi

feedback. AutoPIPE performs extensive error checking as the data is being entered and alerts the

if the model does not comply with the regulatory standards of piping design.

Using AutoPIPE’s object oriented graphical select options, users can insert, delete, or modify pip

properties, supports, or offsets across an entire range of points with one command. Graphical sele

of ranges is also used for cut, copy, & paste operations.

EATURE SUMMARY

The following is a partial list of the features and capabilities of AutoPIPE. Refer to the on-line he

a complete reference of features and functionality.

PROPERTIES AND COMPONENT LIBRARIES

AutoPIPE contains a comprehensive and extensible library of material properties and piping &

structural components including pipes, reducers, tees, valves, flanges, beams, flexible connectorsother items. Supports include: anchors, spring and constant force hangers, one-way restraints, lim

stops, guides, snubbers and tie-rods.

The material library includes temperature dependent properties and code dependent allowables.

AutoPIPE provides component libraries for ASME/ANSI, JIS, DIN, and Nordic standards.

HANGER DESIGN

AutoPIPE performs spring hanger design for one or more operating conditions. The program sele

hangers from a customizable manufacturer's library, which includes: Grinnell, Bergen-Patterson,

Lisega, NPS, and others.

STRUCTURAL MODELING IN AUTOPIPE

AutoPIPE provides built-in structural analysis with beam elements to enable users to consider the

mass and flexibility of structural supports as part of their piping analysis. AutoPIPE provides

structural modeling options for user specified beta angles to orient beam local cross-section axes

global axes, rigid end lengths to account for the connectivity of end points to other members in th


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structural system, and end releases to model pinned connections. AutoPIPE’s unique two point

elements allow the user to define the connection between pipe and structural steel using gaps a

friction at the same point if required.

The AISC structural library with cross sectional properties and a database of properties of comused structural steel materials is included within AutoPIPE. Users can easily define their own b

elements and steel materials to model beam elements not included in the AutoPIPE’s database

Frame structures are created and modified in interactive mode using AutoPIPE’s graphical inte

In this manner, users can graphically copy, paste, or modify structures with one operation usin

AutoPIPE’s graphical select options or by clicking on a particular beam element.

NON-LINEAR ANALYSIS OPTIONS

AutoPIPE provides directional supports, gaps, friction, bilinear spring supports and nonlinear

pipeline analysis. Users can specify both gaps and friction at a support point to simulate real w

boundary conditions. AutoPIPE provides 2-point restraint functionality to define tie rods with

pipe/structure interaction, and other connectivity between any 2 points in the system.

AutoPIPE provides unique capabilities for nonlinear load sequencing. Users can, for example,

that wind, seismic, or other occasional loads are analyzed in sequence immediately after the gr

load or specify that the occasional loads are analyzed after thermal. In this manner, users can

accurately calculate loads and stresses for occasional loads acting on the operating position of

piping or the ambient position of the piping. Load sequencing options also allow the user to ca

gravity and thermal loads using nonlinear analysis and seismic loads using linear analysis (as

recommended by UBC and other design standards) in the same run.

LOCAL STRESS CALCULATIONS

AutoPIPE provides a link to WinNOZL for calculations of local shell stresses per British Stan

5500, Welding Research Council bulletin 107, 297, and 368, using stress allowables and load

combinations as specified by ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 and 2. Various piping load combination

tanks can be examined in accordance with the API 650 code.

Further, AutoPIPE provides unique options for hillside nozzles and reinforcing pad calculation

These are available for cylinders, spheres, cones, semi-ellipses, and torispheres. The automatic

importing of AutoPIPE piping loads saves time and minimizes user errors.

FINITE ELEMENT THEORY

AutoPIPE is a finite element program used to analyze piping and structural systems subjected

and dynamic loads. Use of intelligent defaults allows the user to analyze complex systems with

depth knowledge of finite element theory.


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DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

Dynamic analysis capabilities include mode shapes and natural frequencies, response spectra, pha

harmonic load analysis, time history dynamic analysis and force spectra analysis. For modal analy

AutoPIPE can automatically insert mass points along elements. Missing mass and zero period

acceleration may be applied in dynamic analysis. AutoPIPE satisfies NUREG/CR-1677 benchma

problems and provides built-in NRC spectra, seismic anchor movements, and code case N411

capability.

AutoPIPE provides built-in fluid transient synthesizers for calculation of waterhammer, steamham

and relief valve forces, which are integrated with time history dynamic analysis, and special therm

bowing analysis for partially hot filled liquid pipelines. Utilizing the Bentley PULS program, use

calculate flow induced vibrations, or pulsations associated with reciprocating equipment, and

automatically transfer those harmonic loads directly into AutoPIPE to calculate dynamic piping

responses.

POST PROCESSING

After analyzing a system, users can click on the graphics model to instantly view stresses, loads,

deflections, or mode shapes at any point. Color coded stresses, animated vibrations, and pop-up

windows enable the engineer to more quickly identify and investigate critical areas without havin

review a voluminous amount of batch output data.

Output report options allow users to pick and choose which reports to generate, with or without f

for on-screen review or printing. Code stress combinations are performed automatically. Unique

options allow the user to generate custom output reports based on user-defined stress, deflection,

load criteria. AutoPIPE enables users to analyze multiple thermal, wind, seismic, wave, and dynaloads all in one analysis with Min/Max load summaries.

Using AutoPIPE’s graphical select options, users can graphically select points to be included in t

output report. As an example, a user could generate an output report for only 2 points in a 1,000 p

model.

PIPING CODE COMPLIANCE

AutoPIPE checks and generates code compliance reports for the following piping codes:

ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8

ASME Section III Class 1, 2, 3

European EN13480

Canadian CAN/CSA – Z662

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B31.8 Offshore

CSA-Z662 Offshore

British Standards BS 806 and BS 7159 (GRP Piping Code)

Swedish Piping Code (SPC), Method 2

Norwegian Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and TBK 5-6

Dutch Stoomwezen D1101

Japanese MITI 501, Class 3 piping, Japanese General Fire Protection code and JapanKHK

French RCC-M and SNCT

CAD INTERFACES

AutoPIPE V8i (Select series 3) can import CAD piping models from Bentley AutoPLANT, Be

PlantSpace and Intergraph PDS plant design systems.

AutoPIPE can export models back into AutoPLANT or export models in DXF format into Aut

or MicroStation. Import and export of piping models between CAD and AutoPIPE can save m

hours in the creation and checking of piping and structural models and prevent errors associate

manual entry of piping models.

ADVANCED CAPABILITIES FOR VARIED PIPING ENVIRONMENTS

AutoPIPE provides unique capabilities for underground and subsea pipeline analysis, dynamic

loading, nonlinear restraints, and orthotropic piping analysis. Following is a summary of advan

AutoPIPE capabilities:

Built-in wave loading, buried pipeline analysis, pipe/structure interaction, calculation of local

thermal bowing analysis, time history dynamic analysis, fluid transient synthesizers, gaps & fri

relief valve load calculator, FRP/GRP pipe analysis, jacketed piping, 30 piping codes.

NEW FEATURES IN AUTOPIPE V8I (SELECTSERIES 3)

The following is a list of new significant features and updates in Bentley AutoPIPE:

ANALYSIS

Retain inclusion of Cut short in analysis dialog

Add option to perform flange analysis to ASME VIII Division 1 or 2

Add Thermal Bowing by Segment


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Provide option to create multiple analysis set for all piping codes

Create multiple analysis sets based on hot modulus for Euro Code by default

MODELING Add weight of insulation cladding to pipe

Implement an automatic soil property generator, per Appx B

Ability to perform simple design checks on the model

Add feature to automatically insert flanges with a flanged valve

Apply Fatigue Range Reduction Factor by material

Add option to graphically show Pipe Insulation

Input Grids for Static & Member Earthquake factors

Increase max number of flange/valve pres. ratings picked by program to 20

Option to include a factor of the flange weight for bolt/nut weight

Add an option to select connected segments

Option to display flanged flexible joint

Option to automatically insert flanges with a flanged flexible joint

Find a node based on entering coordinates

Add Valve Tag

Update distributed load data on insert/delete point(s) across distributed load.

Correct corrupted distributed loads in older models

Add a tag field to flange

Add a line class to pipe properties

Add Apply button in Soil Properties dialog

Default input grid to Press & Temp grid and reduce the horizontal slider

Allow reference point to be defined in any equipment dialog

View > Show thermal anchor displacement with imposed displacements

GRAPHICS

Improve performance of window selection operation


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IMPORT / EXPORT

PXF Export should retain original supports class and properties as imported

Import GUID from NTL for piping, supports, beams etc

Add a dialog to link AutoPIPE components fields with pcf attributes

Export reference point loads to AP Nozzle

NTL: Add support for import/export of Time history data to NTL format

Import CAESAR v.5.3 neutral files

INPUT GRIDS

Add input grid for distributed loads

Add input grid for Reference node

Inadequate no# of significant digits for design strain on input grid

Input Grid: add Xtra data Hydrodynamic Data tab

INTEROPERABILITY

Export JSM data, graphics and deflect plot

LIBRARIES

Add new valve type library for ball valve

Update Pipe Supports Spring Hanger (Comet) to match the updated catalog

PIPING CODES

Add an option to apply corrosion allowance to the Hoop stress only

Add Russian SNiP 2.05.06-85 Oil & gas code

Add back ASME B31.3 - 2004 into AutoPIPE V8i

Add B31.8 : 2010 code Add B31.1 2010 edition

Enable circum. weld w factor for B31.3-2008 and B31.1-2009 codes

Add B31.3 : 2010 code

Add EN13480 : 2010 piping code update


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POST PROCESSING

Add manufacturer multiplier for NEMA SM23 and API 617

Preserve user descriptions for non-code combinations

Add option to hide non printed combinations on combinations dialog

Add a new option in result menu to show lift-off supports

Add option to import Combination CMB file information between models

REPORTS

Add center of gravity (COG) calculations for Structure & Piping

Allow print preview to work for LOG file to view nonlinear iterations

Add Flow Rate, Pressure Rise and Sound Speed to Fluid Transient report

STRESSISO

Externalize stress iso data table titles and column titles to .tst file

Stress ISO: Create Bore equivalence file for nominal units mapping

Update to latest ISOGEN (ver 10.2.0 - build 18)

GENERAL

Retain window/toolbar/file size/location settings in next program session

Reset window size and loc for input grid, results grid & APIPE viewer

Archive associated files with the AutoPIPE input file

RSS Feed: Show only recent news by default

Show thumbnail preview in open dialog and explorer

Increase number of string groups limit from 500 to 800 in autopipe.tst

Save as version 9.3 DAT files from 9.4

Program version and documentation updates

Update program title to SELECTseries 3

StressISO: Add an option to show/hide bend information.

Move MFC resources into a separate DLL


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AUTOPIPE VS. AUTOPIPE PLUS VS. AUTOPIPE NUCLEAR

The following table shows differences between AutoPIPE Standard, Plus and Nuclear Editions

Feature AutoPIPE AutoPIPE Plus AutoPIPE Nuclear

Hanger

Static Linear

Static Nonlinear

Modal Response Spectrum (Uniform & Multiple Support)(SRSS combination method standard version only)

Note 1

Harmonic Force Spectrum Time History

SAM Buried pipe NUREG combinations andCode case 411 spectrum

Static correction -Missing mass correction and ZPA

50 Response Spectrum load cases Static earthquake Wind - ASCE, UBC and User Profile Thermal Bowing

Wave loading and buoyancy Fluid Transient Loads Relief Valve Loads Thermal Transient Analysis Fatigue Analysis (class 1) High Energy Leakage and Crack Criteria (ASMEClass 1, 2, 3)

ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8

(multiple years – Note 2)

European piping code EN13480

B31.4 Offshore, A31.8 Offshore & CSA_Z662Offshore codes ASME III Class I, 2 and 3 (multiple years) JSME S NC1-PPC ASME B31.1-1967 Canadian piping codes International piping codes

KHK Level 2 piping code Note 3


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Feature AutoPIPE AutoPIPE Plus AutoPIPE NuclearAnalysis Sets for multiple static analyses General piping code Rotating Equipment reports

Large model size Beam elements for modeling frames and supports Material and Component Library utilities STAAD Structural Libraries

Note 1: Multiple support response spectrum analysis only available in Plus and Nuclear editions.

Note 2: Multiple years are available in Plus and Nuclear editions. Standard edition only supports code year.

Note 3: A KHK2 add-on option is required to access this feature.

MAXIMUM DEFINED STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOAD CASES

Load Cases Standard 6.3 Plus 6.3 Standard 9.4 Plus 9.4 Nuclear 9.4

Gravity 1 1 1 1 1

Hydrotest 1 1 1 1 1

Thermal 3 3 5 100 100

Pressure 3 3 5 100 100

Static Earthquake 3 3 5 10 10

Wind 3 3 5 10 10

User 3 3 5 140 140

Response Spectrum 3 10 5 50 50

Harmonic N/A 3 N/A 10 10

Seismic Anch or Movement N/A 3 N/A 10 10

Force Spectrum N/A 3 N/A 10 10

Time History N/A 3 N/A 50 50

Static Analysis Cases 12 12 27 [Note 2] 82 [Note 2] 82 [Note 2]

Note 2: Maximum number of load cases that can be analyzed in a single analysis set during a statianalysis run in v9.1 and later . However an unlimited number of analysis sets can be run in a singl

analysis in v9.1 and later .

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

Wind (10) + User (20)

= 82 cases for Plus & Nuclear (27 for Standard)

Up to 100 different thermal loadings can be defined and analyzed in a single static analy

Only 20 thermal load cases per analysis set e.g. if want to run 50 thermal cases then defi


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across 3 analysis sets. Since each analysis set can have analyze up to 82 static cases, s

literally 100’s of loads can be analyzed in different scenarios with different options, li

non-linear , hot or cold modulus etc in the same static analysis run.

ADDITIONAL CAE INTEGRATED ANALYSIS & DESIGN ANCILLARY PRODUCTS

CAE Integrated Analysis & Design AncillaryProducts

Standard9.4

Plus 9.4 Nuclear 9.4

PipeLink (Advanced structural model/piping dataexchange with STAAD.Pro structural analysis)

Included Included Included

StessISO (Customizable dimensioned digital stressisometric)

Add License Add License Add License

AutoPIPE Nozzle (local stresses calculations atnozzle/vessel junctions per WRC 107/297/368,PD500, API650 and KHK


PlantFlow (Network flow analysis) Add License Add License Add License

Puls (Acoustic and pulsation similutaions per API618)


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following prerequisites are required to run each of the modules included within the applic

Processor: Intel Pentium III or higher Operating System:

Windows XP Professional SP2 or later OR,

Windows Vista Business edition

Windows 7 Professional or higher

Internet: Microsoft Internet Explorer6 or greater

Memory: 256 MB

Hard disk: 250 MB minimum free hard disk space

Input Device: Any industry-standard input device supported by Windows

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The latest program release information and changes to the program that are not included in the manu

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AutoPIPE Readme option in AutoPIPE for Windows menu in the taskbar.

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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

A number of conventions are maintained throughout this Tutorial to make the information pres

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 normaloperating 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 fromnormal body text.Example: After selecting the File menu, press the OK button in the dialog.

DialogsField_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 acommand will be explicitly defined in the text, while the associated toolbar button ispresented in the left margin.



BASIC CONCEPTS

This section introduces you to some of the basic concepts and modeling

practices employed by AutoPIPE. You are also introduced to the interface and

guided through some basic procedures.

USING THE ON-LINE HELP 2-2

BASIC CONCEPTS OVERVIEW 2-3

STARTING AUTOPIPE 2-4

LOADING A MODEL 2-5

INTERFACE 2-9

AUTOPIPE MODELING CONCEPTS 2-12

BASIC TASKS 2-18

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SING THE ON-LINE HELP

The intent of this document is to familiarize you with the features and interface of AutoPIPE. It is

a comprehensive User’s Guide or Command Reference. For a complete listing of all AutoPIPE

commands and features, as well as for a list of reference topics and other useful information, refe

the extensive on-line help system that has been provided with your software. Bentley Help has be

designed to provide you access to a variety of different types of help. 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 availableWhen a field has the focus, you can press the F1 key to obtain field-specific information. Yo

also press the ? key in the title bar of the dialog, then select any of the fields in the dialog. Th

second method has the advantage of being able to access help related to grayed-out (disabled

items. Additionally, from within a dialog you can always press the Help button to access ove

information related to that dialog.

Menu Level Help: A variety of techniques are provided for gaining access to menu command You can highlight any of the AutoPIPE menu commands then press F1 to jump directly to

command-specific help. You can also interactively navigate through the help system by selec

the Help/Menu command.

Help Topics: You can view a “book layout” i.e. Contents of the help system at any time by

pressing the toolbar button.

Index: An extensive index of help topics has been provided. Press the Help button on any diaselect Help/Contents from the menu, then click on the Index tab and type in a topic in the fie

provided. The index list will filter as you type.

Relationship between Command Reference and Reference Information: A link exists between of the help topics in the Menu Command Reference section and supplemental reference

information which explains code compliance calculations, available component and material

libraries, etc. After reviewing general help for a particular topic, check if there are additional

displayed at the bottom of the main topic window.

Related Topics: Some Help Topics are logically linked. In these instances, pressing a RelatedTopics button will present a list of topics related to the open item. Highlight a selection in this

to open a related topic.

Examples: An extensive on-line workbook has been provided which contains procedures for common AutoPIPE tasks. You can get to this area from the main help page, through the table

contents, or by links provided within one of the topics themselves.


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Considerations and Notes: Some topics have supplemental considerations and notes availaThese features explain additional design considerations and requirements of which you sh

aware.

Printing: It is very easy to produce hard copies of help documentation. To print the currensimply press Print from the topic 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. A

Print Topic will display on screen with the options “Print the selected topic” or “Print the

selected heading and all sub topics”.

Additional information on Help: For more information on using Windows Help Systems, prwhile in any help topic. The Windows Help file is opened, which contains specific inform

maximizing the power of windows help systems.

BASIC CONCEPTS OVERVIEW

This chapter provides you with a tour of the AutoPIPE interface, and walks you through severa

most basic tasks from opening a model and defining a new system to placing a few component

are a new user, you should carefully review the discussions of selecting points, specifying rang

inserting components. Veteran users who are switching from DOS to the Windows edition of

AutoPIPE should also note that the new interface allows for many tasks to be performed graph

rather than through a series of keystrokes.

This Chapter introduces you to the most basic AutoPIPE tasks, including:

Starting AutoPIPE: Double-click on the AutoPIPE icon (or select it from a taskbar)

Loading a system model: The first step in every AutoPIPE session is either to define a newmodel or load an existing one.

Navigating the interface: This section covers basic interface navigation techniques and intryou to the program interface, menu structure, and command techniques.

AutoPIPE Modeling Concepts: When modeling in AutoPIPE it is important to understand sthe concepts and techniques the designers have built into the interface. This section briefly

describes modeling concepts and principles.

Each of these topics is covered briefly in this chapter. The intention is to give you a general

understanding of these concepts. For more detailed information regarding a particular comman

activity, refer to the appropriate section of the AutoPIPE on-line help. Chapter 3 of this Gettin

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Note Before you can begin working with AutoPIPE, the software must be installed and configuredfor your system.

TARTING AUTOPIPE

The procedure for starting AutoPIPE is provided below:

1. From the Windows’ Start menu, select the AutoPIPE icon from the Bentley AutoPIPE programgroup.

2. The AutoPIPE application opens. The starting screen is shown below.


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LOADING A MODEL

After opening AutoPIPE, the next step is to either create/define a new system or to load an exi

one. Both procedures are provided below.

DEFINING A NEW MODEL

The first step in creating a new model is to name and define the model as described below:

1. Select File > New to open the New dialog shown below.

2. Indicate the path where the file will be stored using standard Windows file selection techn(i.e., highlight the appropriate drive, then the directory where the file will be stored).

3. After the path information is specified, type the name of the model in the File name field, then press Save.

Note The next several steps will present a series of dialogs for the definition of the model and operating parameters. Each of these dialogs is discussed briefly below for the purpose odemonstrating the sequence of steps required to create a new model. In the next chapte

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4. The General Model Options dialog is displayed as shown below.

Complete each of the fields to adequately describe your model. Of particular note is the Pipi

Code selection list, which allows you to choose from a variety of pre-defined piping codes. A

completing the dialog, press OK.

Note You can set SI units to be your default units by copying the SI.UNT file in the program foldeinto AUTOPIPE.UNT file. You can also use DIN sizes by selecting AUTODIN as thecomponent library.

5. The Segment dialog is displayed for the definition of the initial segment that will be used as t

starting point of your model. Define the starting point name, any offset values, and a pipeidentifier that will be associated with all components that belong to that segment. As compon

are placed on the line, point names are generated. The default point names always begin with

segment name (“A” in the example below) to which they belong. After completing the dialog

press OK.


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6. The Pipe Properties dialog is displayed. From this location you define the initial pipe propof the model. This dialog will be explained in the next chapter. After completing the dialo

OK.

7. The Pressure & Temperature dialog is displayed for the definition of operating loads. Entvalues in each of the fields as required by the demands of your system, then press OK to cl

dialog.

8. The setup of the new model is complete. You can now add a component to the first point (the system (or insert an offset distance from this point). In the next chapter, we’ll create a

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LOADING AN EXISTING MODEL

1. Select File > Open > AutoPIPE Database (*.dat). A dialog like the one shown below is displaye

2. Navigate to the directory where the file is stored. Select the desired filename from the Files lthen press OK. The previously saved model and its data are now available for editing or repogeneration.


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INTERFACE

The AutoPIPE interface is designed to simplify the task of creating, modifying, and reviewing

of any complexity.

SCREEN LAYOUT

Take some time to familiarize yourself with AutoPIPE’s interface by examining the areas of th

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DIALOGS

Dialogs present and request information.

Press OK to accept the values in a dialog

Some fields have an associated list of options from which the user can select. For example, this a limited set of piping codes, and the user can always select the appropriate code from a lis

when the cursor is in the Piping Code field. This list is contained inside the dialog itself, and iopened by pressing on the adjacent to that field.

The units that apply to a particular field are displayed in the status bar in the bottom right hacorner of the screen.

To advance from field to field in a dialog, press the Tab key. Pressing Enter from the dialog i

equivalent of pressing OK. You can also advance the cursor by simply using the mouse to selthe desired location.

Options which are toggled ON are indicated by a . Positioning the cursor in that field and tpressing 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 “picture” dialog help, press the Help button.

K EYBOARD E QUIVALENTS

As you begin creating a model, you’ll soon become familiar with AutoPIPE’s use of dialogs to ga

information from the user. Although the mouse can be used to navigate through the fields of a dia

many users prefer the keyboard alternatives. Refer to the table below.

TASK KEYBOARD

Advance to next field

Return to previous field

Accept values and close dialog

Cancel values and close dialog


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U NITS FORMAT

As you move from field to field in a dialog, the units that apply to that field are listed in the sta

in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. To accommodate the varied needs of our users

AutoPIPE allows special characters to be used to decipher the field format and convert these todecimal equivalents. The types of input which are allowed when inputting English units are illu

in the table below:

DECIMAL FEET FEET-INCHES

2.2708 2’3.25”

2’3.25

2’3”1/4

2-3-1/4

1.0417 1’.5”

1’.5

1’0”1/2

1-0.5

1-0-1/2

0.0625 0.75”

0’.75

0’0”3/4

0-0.75

0-0-3/4

1.0833 1’1”

1’1

13”

0’13

1-1

1-1-0

Note Only the coordinates in “Offset” fields (i.e., “Length”,“DX/DY/DZ”) use architectural units.can have AutoPIPE display ft-in units by setting “Use feet-inches display format” in ToolsModel Options > Edit. Note that the feet-inches only works when the length unit is ft.


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MENU STRUCTURE

All AutoPIPE 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 On-line Help Menu

Reference. The top menu that is displayed above the drawing area depends on the current mode o

program:

The standard Menu is displayed when building or editing a model

AutoPIPE can be placed in a Worksheet Mode, which displays a model’s data in spreadsheetformat.

Note that each of these menus has a toolbar associated with it.

TOOLBARS

AutoPIPE has three types of toolbars: command, view and components. Command toolbars are al

docked directly beneath the main menu, and cannot be moved from this location. The component

view toolbar, on the other hand, can be moved from its position along the right and left side of th

screen respectively and positioned as a “floating toolbar” in the modeling area of the screen. To

reposition it, simply “drag” the title bar of the toolbar into the screen area. The toolbar will resize

Hint If you forget the use of a particular button, position your cursor over it and wait a second ortwo. A ToolTip description is displayed beneath the button.

HOTKEYSA number of AutoPIPE commands can be accessed directly from the keyboard using hotkeys. In

AutoPIPE hotkeys are executed by holding down the control and then pressing a letter key.

Additionally, AutoPIPE also uses the function keys for some operations. Note that these hotkeys

displayed in the AutoPIPE pull-down menus next to the item it executes.

AUTOPIPE MODELING CONCEPTS

Experienced users of AutoPIPE have come to appreciate the speed and efficiency with which deta

data-rich models can be created, modified, and reviewed. If you are a novice user, it is important

understand some basic concepts of the program.

Models are created from individual pipe segments

Components are attached to the active point (cursor location)

The piping system geometry and properties can be modified


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UNDERSTANDING PIPE SEGMENTS

Each piping system is divided into a number of segments. As an example, the sample model sh

below contains five segments labeled A through E. Piping models are entered into the program

segment by segment. They may be extended or modified at any time by either adding more segor changing existing ones. The segments are labeled automatically (A through E in the example

more than twenty-six segments are entered, the additional ones are labeled AA, AB, AC and so

Although most of the piping segment definition is handled automatically with AutoPIPE, in so

circumstances it is advantageous to plan the model in advance and divide it into logical “segme

before creating the system (see ‘Rules for defining Pipe Segments’). Typically, a segment wou

and end at anchor points or a branch connection. However, as shown in Figure 2-1 on the facin

at point D02, a pipeline may be divided into two or more contiguous segments. Whenever a te

is inserted, AutoPIPE automatically assigns a new segment identifier. Each new segment begin

different alpha character, making it easier for node numbering and easier to keep track of segm

when reviewing input listings or output results.

When defining a new system, AutoPIPE automatically displays the first Segment screen (the fi

segment is segment A). In this screen, the user must specify starting X,Y, Z coordinates of the

Segment and input a Pipe identifier name. A Pipe identifier is used to assign properties. The P

identifier can be any name that the user wishes to use. It is a good idea to choose a meaningful

such as the first few letters of a line ID or something like 8”std (indicating 8” nominal diamete

standard schedule wall thickness) to help you keep track of pipe properties when reviewing the

These properties will be applied to all components attached to that pipe identifier until otherw

specified by inputting a new pipe identifier name in one of the component dialogue screens. A

inputting a new Pipe identifier name, the Pipe properties dialogue screen will automatically bedisplayed for input. For example, if you define a Pipe identifier as a 4-inch line, then all follow

components will default to those same properties until the user types in a new Pipe identifier n

a component dialogue. A segment can be made up of multiple pipe identifiers.

Existing Pipe properties can be easily modified using either Modify/Properties of Pipe Identifier (wmodifies that Pipe Identifier throughout the entire model, wherever it was used) or by graphica

selection of a range of points and Modify/Pipe Properties Over Range.

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R ULES FOR D EFINING S EGMENTS

A number of rules govern the definition of piping segments; they are listed as follows:

1. Each segment has a forward and backward direction and is entered as a sequence of pointAutoPIPE automatically keeps track of the local axis of the segment, making it convenientinsert intermediate points or components using the Length field. These points are automat

assigned alphanumeric names (which the user can override), with a maximum of four char

each. For example, in Figure 2-1, segment B is defined by points A03, B01, B02, B03, B0

B05, all of which have default names. The default increment in point names is 1. This incr

can be changed under Tools/Model Options/Edit. AutoPIPE can automatically renumber p

names after editing using the Renumber button or Edit/Renumber.

2. Wind loads and Hydrotest can be turned on and off on a segment by segment basis, so keemind when creating your model. Also, AutoPIPE provides options to view the model, grap

select, delete, or view output results on a segment by segment basis.

3. Global coordinates must be entered for the first point of the first segment (default globalcoordinates of Segment A is 0,0,0). AutoPIPE automatically displays the first segment scr

the user. This is point A00 in the example. Then, each point along the segment is typically

located by offsets from the preceding point, until the whole segment has been defined (e.g

A00 to A06 for segment A).

4. Subsequent segments typically begin at points which have been defined previously (point segment B is an example). These points are either branch points or continuation points (s

below). Since these points have already been defined, entering coordinate data for them i

necessary.

5. Although Subsequent segments typically begin or end at an existing point, this is not necethe program to function correctly. It is often more convenient to start a disconnected segm

space using Insert/Segment or clicking on the Segment button, typing in the name of the firs(in this case, make sure that the name of the first point on the segment is not the name of a

previously defined point), and assigning the starting X,Y,Z coordinates of that new Segme

example, it may be more convenient to define suction and discharge sections as disconnec

segments without having to model the equipment (see Pump Modeling Example in AutoP

line help). Also, the ability to handle disconnected segments is a big advantage when impo

sections from a CAD model.

6. A continuation point is established when a new segment is defined to begin at the end poinexisting segment (see point D02 in the Figure 2-1). This is typically done to divide a long

of pipe into shorter segments or to turn on and off wind loads or hydrotest on a segment b

segment basis.

7. A tee branch connection point is any point which joins two or more pipe segments, and remultiple pipe connection (see points A03, and B05 in the Figure 2-1) such as a tee or cros

continuation point can be made into a branch point using Modify/Convert Point to/Tee.

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When defining a segment, proceed from point to point along the segment. Check that everything

the current point has been specified before moving on to the next point.

GRAPHICAL TEE ELEMENT

In previous versions of AutoPIPE, users would have to insert a new segment at an existing run po

order to insert a tee branch connection. With the new Tee element, this procedure is no longer req

(although users can still input a tee branch by inserting a segment at a run point if desired).

The Tee element automates the insertion of tees and includes the offset distance from the previou

point. For example, if a user wishes to insert a tee point on a header 5 feet away from his current

(active point), he clicks on the Tee button or Insert/Tee and inputs an offset of 5 feet as well as thetype information for stress intensification purposes. The Tee element will automatically assign a n

segment once the user begins to input the branch. AutoPIPE will keep this point a tee for stress

intensification, even if the user does not create a branch. In some cases, users may choose not to i

small diameter vent or drain pipe branches, but still want the stress intensification factor at the teeconnection point. AutoPIPE displays a graphical symbol at Tee points enabling users to visually

review tee locations. Users can also click on Tee arrows to easily switch between the header and

branch side of the tee.

Users can convert an existing run point to a Tee using Modify/Convert point to/Tee command.

UNDERSTANDING THE ACTIVE POINT

After defining and inserting a segment, you’ll notice that a small crosshair appears in the drawing

This crosshair represents the currently active point. The active point is also displayed in the statu

immediately below the drawing area.

When placing components, you should remain aware of the active point. After selecting a compon

type for insertion, AutoPIPE will automatically assume that you want the starting point of the

component to be inserted at the active point. By default, AutoPIPE will increment the point to the

value and concatenate this with the letter that defines the current segment. For example, if you are

inserting a run point on Segment A that contains nothing but an anchor point, the Run Point dialo

will contain the value A01 in the Name of Point field.

To designate an existing point as the active point, simply click on it with the mouse. The crosshai

should redisplay over that point and the Active Point status area should reflect the new point as w

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location. You can also use the arrow keys to control the location of the active point as describe

below.

It is important to note that a given point may have two or more different segments. For exampl

Figure 2-1, point A03 is a tee connection point, and is made up of point A03 segment A and pA03 segment B. The active point name and segment location is displayed in the bottom right h

corner of your screen. In order to toggle between multiple segments on the same Point location

usually more convenient to use the up and down arrow keys (see following section on keyboar

commands).

C ONTROLLING THE ACTIVE POINT WITH THE KEYBOARD

As an alternative to the mouse, the “Active Point” crosshairs can be controlled using the keybo

KEY TASK

Move to the next point in the current segment (forward segmentdirection).

Move to the previous point in the current segment (backward segmentdirection).

When at a segment junction, move to the next segment that connectsto the current point (more than 2 segments are possible).

When at a segment junction, move to the previous segment thatconnects to the current point (more than 2 segments are possible).

Move to the first point of the next segment.

Move to the last point of the previous segment.

Move to the next intermediate soil point for the current soil region.

Move to the previous intermediate soil point for the current soil region.

MODIFICATION OF PIPING GEOMETRY

It is not necessary for a piping system to be defined completely in a single AutoPIPE session, b

AutoPIPE allows a wide variety of additions, deletions, and changes to be made. In particular:

1. New segments can be added at any time.

2. Previously defined segments can be extended at any time.

3. Existing segments can be modified, or can be deleted and replaced.

4. A complete system, or sections of a system, can be copied within the same job or betweenseparate jobs with automatic renumbering.

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Warning As noted in the following sections, changes in data can lead to a variety of inconsistencies.AutoPIPE will detect most inconsistencies, and will display warning or error messages.However, AutoPIPE may not detect all of the possible inconsistencies. Users must take carein making changes, and must review the changes carefully, to insure that the modified

geometry and properties are correct.

ASIC TASKS

This section lists simple techniques for accomplishing the following:

Executing a command

Selecting a component

Inserting a component

Modifying a component

Deleting a component

Selecting a range of components (creating a selection set)

EXECUTING A COMMAND

Commands can be executed in one of three ways:

Click on one of the buttons in a toolbar.

Select a command from the menu system

Key-in the command. The hotkey for each command is underlined in the menu system. As anexample, to insert a bend, simply type I to go into insert mode, then B. The key-in commandoption requires memorization of certain hotkeys, but is an extremely efficient method of inpu


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SELECTING POINTS AND COMPONENTS

Click on it with the mouse. By clicking on the outer edge of a component, the component tred to indicate that it is selected. If it is a two-point component such as a valve or flexible

the red indicates that the beginning point and end point of a two-point component have beselected.

Graphically select a range of points (see following ‘Selecting a Range of Points’ section)

INSERTING A POINT OR COMPONENT

Position the cursor on the desired point by clicking on it, then click on one of the componbuttons from the toolbar. To insert an intermediate run point, or multiple run points, click

pipe run button.

Position the cursor on the insertion point, and then select the desired component from themenu.

Users can graphically select a range to insert across ranges of points with one command (s‘Selecting a Range’)

Place the cursor on the desired point, then use the keyboard equivalent menu commands tothe insertion

Position the cursor over the desired button, press and hold the left mouse button, then “drabutton off the toolbar and “drop” it onto the desired point by releasing the mouse button. Tknown as the “drag and drop” technique.

MODIFYING POINTS OR COMPONENTS

Use one of the techniques below to modify points or components.

Using the mouse, double click on the graphical representation of the component to open itassociated dialog. Double click on a point to modify point offsets.

Position the cursor on one of the points, or select a range of points, then right-click the coto be modified from the toolbar.

Click on one of the points associated with the component, then select the component namethe Modify menu.

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Display the Input grids then select the appropriate grid tab and modify the value in the cell(sDouble clicking a row in the Input grids will display the Modify dialog. Note: Ctrl+Enter,

Copy/Paste or Copy Down can be used to change values over multiple cells.

DELETING POINTS OR COMPONENTS

Use one of the techniques below to delete existing points or components:

Select the unwanted component with the mouse then press the Delete key on the keyboard.

Select the unwanted component then press the Delete button on the command toolbar.

Position the cursor on one of the points, or select a range of points, then hold down the [Shiftright-click the component to be deleted from the toolbar.

Graphically select a range, then select the corresponding component name from the Delete mto delete across an entire range of points with one command (see Selecting a Range).

Select the unwanted component then select the Edit/Delete menu command.

Select it with the mouse or position the active point at that location, then select the corresponcomponent name from the Delete menu.

Select the appropriate row in the Input Grids and Press the Delete key on the keyboard. NMultiple rows can be deleted at time.

SELECTING A RANGE (CREATING A SELECTION SET)

Selection of ranges is a powerful tool within AutoPIPE that users should become familiar with. B

graphically selecting ranges of points, users can insert, modify, or delete components, properties,

loads, and other data across ranges of points with one command or graphically select points to be

included in the output reports. Also, selection of ranges is required in order to graphically cut, co

paste.

There are several methods available to graphically select ranges of points. By using buttons or th

Select menu or Input Grids, users can select by a number of different criteria such as by segment, names, component type, pipe diameter and other parameters. In addition, users can create a mous

zoom box Window and click on the Select all points in Window button to select a range. Anothercommon method used to select a range is to click on the first point in the range, press and hold th

[Shift] key, then click on the last point in the range. The selection set will highlight in red. This issame technique used to select ranges in Word, Excel, and other popular Windows programs.

To create a selection set that includes components that are not part of a contiguous run, use the [Ckey as follows: To add more components to this set, or delete points from this set press and hold


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[Ctrl] key and select additional elements. The [Ctrl] selection method allows you to select a set components that are not continuous. Alternatively, Select/Point enables buttons that can add orsubtract from the selection set on a point by point basis.

The Select/Range command, another method of creating a selection set, allows the user to inpu“From” and “To” points inside a dialog.

In any Input Grid Tab, select a group of rows or cells (same column) using [Ctrl] or [Shift] keyshighlight the selected points in red on the graphic. Note: The point symbol and names will be

highlighted when selecting from the Points or Pres/Temp/PipeID Tabs. These two tabs enable

selection of all points in the model. The Pres/Temp/PipeID Tab also provides a range selection

and including the bend near or far points. All other grid Tabs will highlight the component sym

the thermal anchor movements tab will highlight the anchor symbol on the graphic.


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CREATING THE FIRST AUTOPIPE

TUTORIAL MODEL

The following chapters in this Tutorial guide you through the creation of a

sample AutoPIPE model. After the model is created, you will learn how to

define loads, analyze the system, and produce output reports.

CHAPTER 3: CREATING A NEW MODEL

CHAPTER 4: MODIFYING PROPERTIES

CHAPTER 5: LOADS, ANALYSIS, AND RESULTS

CHAPTER 6: OUTPUT REPORTS

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CREATING A NEW MODEL

In this chapter you will create the first tutorial model. Before placing

components in a model, you must define the associated piping code, pressure

and temperature loads, starting coordinates, and other factors. These values are

used after the model is constructed in the analysis of stress, operating loads, code

compliance, etc. After the model properties are defined, you will route two

segments and experiment with AutoPIPE’s Undo and Redo features.

OVERVIEW 2

CREATING A NEW SYSTEM 3

ROUTING SEGMENT A 8

ROUTING SEGMENT B 23

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OVERVIEW

In this chapter, you will build the first of two tutorial models. Each step of the model creation pro

is discussed, and various model construction techniques are introduced. At the completion of this

chapter, you will have built the model shown below:


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CREATING A NEW SYSTEM

When a new system is created, AutoPIPE automatically presents a series of dialogs that allow y

establish the piping code, pressure and temperature loads, pipe materials, and other factors. Th

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 whthe tutorial model can be saved.

1. Select File > New.

2. The New dialog is displayed. Navigate to the Examples directory, type TUTOR1 in the Filefield, then press Save.

Note By default, the file is saved in the same directory where AutoPIPE is installed. If you’d prsave the tutorial model in a separate directory.

3. The General Model Options dialog is automatically displayed. For the first tutorial modeldiscuss some of these areas in detail. First, input the following values:

Project ID: AutoPIPE Tutorial 1

Prepared by: {your initials}

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4. AutoPIPE filters many of its dialogs based on the Piping Code to ensure code compliance andhelp you properly identify various elements of the system. Select B31.3 Process from the PipCode selection list (press the down arrow next to the field to open a list of the available code

5. Notice the Vertical Axis field. AutoPIPE models are constructed in three-dimensional space, wmeans that you must be aware of three direction vectors. By default, the vertical axis will be

the Y-axis. However, if you’d like to customize the vector that is considered to run in the vertplane, you could change this value. For our model, accept the Y-axis default.

6. The next field of interest is the Number of Thermal/Pressure Cases. In order to define twothermal/pressure cases for analysis, input a value of 2 in this field.

7. There are several methods for navigating within AutoPIPE dialogs. You can use the mouse tposition the cursor in a field, or press Tab to jump to the next field in sequence. For examplepress Tab now to jump to the Ambient Temperature field, which contains a value of 70°F {21.1°After this field is highlighted, examine the status bar at the bottom of the AutoPIPE applicati

window. The lower right hand corner will always display the units associated with the active

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always help you to confirm the units associated with the active field. Accept the default A

Temperature value of 70 {21.1}.

8. Press OK to close the General Model Options dialog.

9. The Segment dialog is automatically displayed.

The Segment dialog allows you to assign a name and star

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