NextGen changelog archive

Changelog of the current NextGen version is available here. Following are the changelogs of previous NextGen versions.

NextGen 2023.1 (5 September 2023)

New features

  • Added the possibility to indicate a custom stress ratio to be used in the calculation of the hydraulic test pressure (#14565)
  • It is now possible to define LWN flanges with reinforcement plate (#1459)
  • Special - Supports: Added the possibility to define a custom use coefficient for seism calculation according to NTC (#14559)

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Disabled the check of the maximum bolt pitch of B8 2.3.1.1 in case of O-Ring (#14994)
  • AD 2000: It is now possible to select the type of non-perforated area for fixed tubesheets (#14916)
  • AD 2000: The calculation of loose flanges as additional components using EN1591-1 is now possible (#14546)
  • AD 2000: The software now shows an error when the specified lifetime is 200'000 hours and the material is missing creep properties at 200'000 hours (#14740)
  • AD 2000: Update to B 5 03-2023 (#14870)
  • AD 2000: Update to B 9 03-2023 (#14868)
  • AD 2000: When calculating the minimum weight Gz of the vessel in S 3/3 and S 3/4, any weight of the liquid is now subtracted (#15004)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue that could lead to problems opening multiple Division 1 calculations at the same time (#14955)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The indication of the component limiting the maximum hydraulic test pressure has been removed because in the presence of components validated by rating (e.g. standard flanges) it could provide a misleading indication (#14833)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The value of the eccentric cone angle α is now correctly substituted in the numerical formulas (#14679)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added verification of the minimum length of the cylinder-head taper according to table 4.5.2 (#14857)
  • EN 13445: Added some contextual help topics in the calculation of saddles in EN context (#14748)
  • EN 13445: Added verification of heat treatment requirement for plate expansion joints according to EN 13445-4 Table 10.4-1 (#14934)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a bug that didn't allow a correct update of the brackets' 3D model when passing from configuration D to another (#14915)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem that caused some additional, secondary components set as determinants for the calculation of the hydraulic test to not be considered (#14835)
  • EN 13445: Updated references to EN 13445-4 Table 6.4-3 (#14924)
  • Special - Supports: Components excluded from a load combination are now also excluded in the transposition of forces and moments (#14959)
  • Special - Supports: The automatic calculation of the load percentage acting on the lifting lugs now considers the position of each lug with respect to the center of gravity (#14548)
  • Special - Supports: The lift calculation now excludes all lugs excluded from the LoadCombination (#15013)
  • Special - WRC: Added implementation of version 2022 of WRC 537 (#14605)
  • TEMA: For TEMA calculation of tubesheets, the validation errors of one design condition appeared also on the report of other design conditions (#14880)
  • Added a validation error when the net minimum hub thickness of a flange is negative (#14923)
  • Added support for HTRI Exchanger Suite Version 9.1 (#14716)
  • Added the "custom" label for customized material in the find-as-you-type list (#14571)
  • All pass partition configurations are now available if the component is an additional component (#14736)
  • Corrected a problem with the recalculation of the Usage Factor when invoked by the modification of the maximum loads according to WRC (#14979)
  • Improved the conversion of units of measure when switching from input in metric to customary units and vice-versa (#14619)
  • Introduced the circular reinforcing pad for circular attachments and revised their the preliminary report (#14824)
  • Restored the ability to export a 3D model image from the ribbon bar (#14885)
  • The "Minimize" button of the Project Browser now works correctly (#14905)
  • The numerical values substituted in the formulas are now in the calculation code default units (#14687)
  • Undertolerance related properties are not displayed as essentials anymore for flanges (#14800)
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the effective area Aw of tensile strength for pipes expanded according to formulas (47) and (48) in B 5 (#14964)
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the equivalent pressure for fixed tubesheet heat exchangers with expansion joints (#14931)
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the temperature delta according to S 3/7 with negative operating temperatures (#14686)
  • AD 2000: Fixed a bug in the automatic calculation of design factor C for tubesheets (#15043)
  • AD 2000: Fixed flange deflection calculation for flanges of type 1, 2 and 3 in B8 - Table 4 (#14998)
  • AD 2000: Fixed the allowable calculation for copper alloys (#14701)
  • AD 2000: Fixed the calculation of the coefficient CA for flat heads according to figure 26 of B 5 (#15014)
  • AD 2000: For custom materials, the calculation of the material characteristic has been modified if temperature values between 50°C and 100°C are specified, interpolating between this temperature and 100°C; previously the interpolation always took place between 20°C and 100°C (#14723)
  • AD 2000: The calculation of the cross section AF of the floating flange with clamps has been corrected (#14997)
  • AD 2000: The effective nozzle thickness to B9 4.4.2 is now considered also when checking adjacent openings (#15001)
  • AD 2000: The external hydraulic test safety factor for elastic buckling of cylinders was previously overestimated and has now been corrected (#14951)
  • AD 2000: The tensile force on the brackets in S 3/4 is now no longer considered when it is negative (#15006)
  • AD 2000: When condition 8.1.2 in B 5 is checked, the check in 8.1.1 is now also performed (#14914)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a bug in the external pressure calculation of elliptical and torispherical heads using Code Case 2286 (#15026)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem in calculating the distances of a nozzle on a flat cover designed as an additional component (#14927)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem that could lead to not considering the verification of the flange rigidity in the calculation of the maximum pressures (#14884)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error that in some circumstances led to the calculation of an incorrect minimum required thickness for the cone component in the opening reinforcement (#14698)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: For nozzles positioned in rectangular flat heads, removed the error message related to the off center offset (#14689)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Some properties were mistakenly requested in the calculation of a rectangular flat bolted head (#14708)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The software now performs a check for the distance between the centroid of the stiffening ring section and the edge of the cone according to 1-5(d)(1), 1-5(e)(1), 1-8(b)(1), 1-8(c)(1) (#14926)
  • ASME: Fixed an issue making it impossible to change the reference publication for ASME calculations (#14816)
  • ASME: In UW-20/4.21 fillet and groove weld strengths Ff and Fg values are now limited by Ft (#15008)
  • EN 13445: Corrected an issue that could lead to an error being displayed when checking tubesheets according to Annex J (#14809)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a bug in the calculation of coefficient Fi from table 13.5.6-1 (#14693)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a bug in the calculation of the effect of the local loads in the pad edge (#14975)
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of undertolerance according to EN 10029 for thicknesses equal to 3 mm in A and D classes (#14848)
  • Special - Supports: Fixed the assignment of the wind zone for vessels in the Veneto region (#14796)
  • Special - WRC: Fixed a bug in the opening of items built with previous versions containing brackets (#14892)
  • VSR: Fixed an error in the calculation of the MAWP of the flanges with external loads (#15041)
  • VSR: Fixed the calculation of the stays area when used as reinforcements for flat heads (#14973)
  • Corrected the calculation of the stress ratio to determine the hydraulic test in the presence of multiple design conditions which is shown when opening a component. The values calculated in the final report were always correct (#14886)
  • Corrected the hydrostatic head that is set on the LWN flanges by clicking on the "Fill" button (#14721)
  • Fixed a bug that didn't allow the user to choose a standard EN 10216-5 tube with outside diameter greater than 711 mm (#14752)
  • Fixed an issue that caused the print item button to remain disabled in the event of an error during component validation before printing (#14676)
  • Fixed a minor bug that could lead to the calculation report not being generated (#14750)
  • Fixed the possibility to connect a flange lug to its flange (#14743)
  • Fixed the temperature used in verifying some supports when a different set of conditions is enforced for a specific load combination (#14713)
  • Now when a nozzle is added in an half pipe, the software automatically sets the design conditions of the half pipe (#14791)
  • Minor fixes

NextGen 2023 (June 13th, 2023)

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added an option that allows the user to use the paragraphs UG-39(d) and UG-39(e) when calculating openings in a flat head (#13900)
  • EN 13445: Added a check for the distance from an opening center to the nearest shell discontinuity butt weld according to point 9.4.8 (#14318)
  • EN 13445: Added evaluation of the tightening torque according to Annex G.8.4 (#7727)
  • European: Z0 and Z1 coefficients in support rings calculation are now extracted from the graphs (more precise and less conservative calculation compared to the tables) (#13926)
  • VSR: Added the possibility to use a custom hydraulic test pressure lower than the one calculated by the calculation code, in order to cover cases for integrity verification and/or repair (#14266)
  • Added some options for installing the program from the command line (#14031)
  • Introduced the possibility to set a custom value for the area exposed to snow (#14345)
  • It is now possible to define forces and moments acting anywhere on the vessel for the support calculation. https://nextgen.sant-ambrogio.it/en/KB629525 (#14052)
  • Update user interface in the item design window. A guide to the new interface is available here: https://nextgen.sant-ambrogio.it/en/KB998165 (#2698)

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: A validation error is now shown when the user adds an opening on a rectangular vessel, due to lack of a calculation method within AD 2000. On the same note, a warning is emitted when an opening is added on a non-circular flat end, to notify the user that the calculation is performed following the method for circular ends and plates (#14584)
  • AD 2000: Added the check that prevents entering null values of the parameters y1 and y2 for the calculation of flanges with O-rings (#14561)
  • AD 2000: Added the indication in the report of the hydrostatic heads (#14130)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added an option to select the calculation method to determine the minimum thickness of a single face of a rectangular vessel when checking openings (#14377)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved management of m,n,o sketches of figure UG-34 for welded flat covers (#14254)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Previous limitations to the size of the shell in a half-pipe calculation are no longer applied when the calculation is according to Division 2, since they are only applicable to Division 1 (#14384)
  • ASME: Added an option to exclude the execution of the elastic-plastic calculation in the tubesheet check (#14240)
  • EN 13445: Added an error message in the design window of the tubesheet when the conditions of applicability of paragraph 13.10 are not respected (#14126)
  • EN 13445: Added the possibility to perform the simplified fatigue assessment for the spherical part of the floating flange (#12499)
  • EN 13445: Added the verification of the equation (16.14-15) which allows to increase the allowable longitudinal compressive stress (#14059)
  • EN 13445: An error is now shown if the necessary data for calculating the maximum equivalent structural stress in a fatigue analysis according to Clause 18 have not been provided (#14020)
  • EN 13445: It is now possible to use custom bolts in the skirt check to "16.12.5.2 - Anchor bolt and concrete forces" (#14021)
  • EN 13445: The Annex G.8.1 requirement is now always considered instead of G.4.1.1(b) (#14312)
  • Special - Supports: Added the possibility to insert screw clamps closing devices for rectangular flanges (#13944)
  • Special - Supports: Corrected the value of the Ev coefficient printed for information in the ASCE report (#14088)
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to customize the modular ratio in the Moss verification of the saddles (#14457)
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to modify the factor q in the calculation of the vertical seismic acceleration according to NTC (#14368)
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to specify a weld size between lifting lug and shell equal to zero. Depending validations are consequently disabled (#14389)
  • Special - Supports: Updated the method for calculating the pressure coefficient in wind verification according to NTC 2018 (#14186)
  • Special - WRC: Fixed an error that may have occurred when searching for the maximum WRC loads when many nozzles are present on the same component (#14220)
  • Special - WRC: The moments in the definition of WRC loads are now entered by default in newton meters (#14154)
  • Special - WRC: When in WRC the user requires to repeat the calculation also for inverted axial force, also the Roark calculation is repeated (#13459)
  • Special - WRC: WRC 537 version number updated to year 2013. Update 2022 is expected to be published in the next software release (#14608)
  • VSR: Added the possibility to limit to 100 mm the straight cylindrical flange length of domed ends if the welded joint between the cylinder and the domed end is 100% controlled by radiography with class 1 defect applicability according to VSR.1.E.2.6 (#14016)
  • VSR: Fixed calculation of unsupported lengths for cylinders and cones when both components are present in the same vessel (#14077)
  • Improved the creation of the 3D model of flat heads (#14271)
  • Inserted an option to allow the user to select for the report the default calculation code units (#14195)
  • It is now possible to define the pitch of custom bolts (#14283)
  • It is now possible to overlap a stiffening ring with a nozzle. The software asks with a warning to check if this configuration is desired (#14101)
  • Optimized the calculation report in order to reduce the total number of pages (#13391)
  • Reinforcing pad diameter must now be larger than its nozzle's outside diameter (#14423)
  • The Usage Factor is now correctly updated when multiple related components are open at the same time and the user switches from one component to another (#14078)
  • Updated some EN 10217-7 2021 materials (#14180)
  • Updated the Usage Factor chart, that now includes the maximum pressures of a component measured "on bottom", to have an homogeneous comparison with the total design pressure which includes the hydrostatic head (#14173)
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the C1 coefficient for U-tube tubesheets with peripheral moment (#14433)
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the MAWP of standard flat covers verified by rating (#14225)
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the temperature delta in S 3/7 with negative operating temperature (#14408)
  • AD 2000: Fixed a bug in the calculation of the additional bolt load of flanges in operating conditions (#14305)
  • AD 2000: Fixed some pressure and stress units in reports (#14136)
  • AD 2000: The minimum thickness of the flanged extension of the tubesheets is now compared to the required minimum thickness of the plate, not the adopted one (#14500)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: An error has been corrected which involved inverting the use of the diameter values DL with DLs and Ds with Dss (outside diameters of the cone at different points) in the calculation at external pressure. The previously used values led to a more conservative figure (#14338)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a bug in the calculation of openings in rectangular vessels in corroded conditions (#14369)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a bug in the check of the condition 26-2(g) for expansion bellows (#14440)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a bug in the comparison between test pressure calculated with PED and test pressure calculated with calculation code for vertical items tested horizontally (#14585)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in the calculation of the minimum thickness of the "threaded coupling" nozzles under external pressure, the required thickness was overestimated (#14593)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed the calculation of the neutral axis position of a flat rectangular plate containing multidiameter holes in corroded conditions (#14394)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of the equivalent pressure in hydraulic test of dished heads with test pressure according to PED (#14639)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: The item test pressure is now the maximum between the test pressure calculated by the calculation code and the test pressure calculated with PED when the option "Calculate PED test pressure" is active (#14421)
  • ASME: Corrected a problem that caused the calculation report not to be generated for vessels according to ASME in compliance with the PED having one or more half-pipe jackets (#14062)
  • ASME: Fixed a bug in the calculation of axial stresses in the junction between a U-Tube Tubesheet and a shell with increased thickness in the junction (#14472)
  • ASME: Fixed a bug when calculating the MAWP of an item containing a connection of type flued opening (#14425)
  • EN 13445: Corrected the maximum allowable temperature for group 1.1 materials when used in Testing Group 4 calculations (previously limited to 200°C, now corrected to 300°C) (#14622)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a bug in the calculation of the maximum allowable pressure of the nozzle to be used in point 16.5.5.3 (#14141)
  • EN 13480: Fixed a bug in the calculation of standard elbows (#14426)
  • European: Corrected an error where corrosion and tolerance could not be considered in the calculation according to EN 1591-1 (#14498)
  • Special - Supports: Corrected the calculation of some lengths used in the verification of the saddles with flat covers (#14370)
  • Special - Supports: Fixed a bug in the calculation of the total seism vertical force for saddles (#14326)
  • Special - Supports: Fixed a bug in the stress calculation of saddles with custom loads (#14410)
  • Special - Supports: Fixed a bug in the transposition of local loads from nozzles to saddles (#14105)
  • Special - WRC: Eventual lining presence now reduces the net thickness considered by the WRC calculation. Both weld overlay and cladding do not contribute to the overall resistance in a WRC calculation (#14213)
  • Special - WRC: Fixed a bug that blocked the user interface if SNAM loads for nozzles were selected (#14066)
  • Special - WRC: Fixed an error occurring when determining loads according to API 660 (#14418)
  • TEMA: Fixed a bug in the assessment of tube longitudinal stresses (#14407)
  • VSR: Fixed an error in the calculation of the coefficient k when calculating under external pressure the opening reinforcements in cylinders (#14202)
  • Added missing ISO 15608 group number for some EN 10216-4 materials (#14453)
  • Corrected an error in the reading of the MAWP "as cylinder" of extruded nozzles during the calculation of the usage factor (#14442)
  • Corrected an error that could lead to not considering the floating heads in the calculation of the PED test pressure (#14335)
  • Corrected selection from EN 10217 tube database (#14250)
  • Corrected the 3D positioning of the nozzles at the end of half-pipe channels on dished ends (#14509)
  • Corrected the calculation of the PED test pressure when one or more components have pressures different from those set for the item (#14334)
  • Fixed a bug that made it impossible to calculate a support when an additional component was present and structural analysis was enabled in hydraulic test conditions (#14119)
  • Fixed a bug when considering the position of nozzles relative to the gasket of bolted flat heads (#14280)
  • Fixed a minor issue where the open item button in the Projects Browser was not enabled (#14430)
  • Fixed a problem saving and restoring custom bolts associated with a support (#14570)
  • Fixed an error that could appear on the screen when removing all the tubesheets of a heat exchanger (#14009)
  • Fixed an issue in the 3D model creation of a rectangular welded flat cover (#14581)
  • Fixed an issue in the calculation of MAWP on top for flanges (#14216)
  • Fixed an issue in the visualization of the usage factor (#14142)
  • Fixed an issue when exporting WRC loads to NozzlePRO, for loads applied to Long Welding Neck flanges (#14610)
  • Fixed some internal errors that caused errors to be displayed when opening files (#14256)
  • Previously, when the user changed the global Joint Efficiency value, the LWN flanges and flat ends kept a value of 1. This behavior has been changed and now a global change in the Joint Efficiency leads to a change for the LWN and flat ends components as well (#14569)
  • Solved some issues related to the windows dimensions occurring after the first program start (#14427)
  • Minor fixes

NextGen 2022.3 (8 February 2023)

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added calculation of externally reinforced rectangular vessels according to sketches (4) and (5) of Figure 13-2(a) (#2890)
  • ASME: Added the calculation of threads according to EN 14359 also for ASME (#13570)
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to connect lifting lugs to flat heads (#12941)
  • Special - Supports: The horizontal action applied at the legs is now distributed in each leg according to D.Moss - Pressure Vessel Design Manual, 4th Ed. Procedure 4-4 (#3351)
  • Special - WRC: Added the set of nozzle loads according to API 660 (#13527)
  • VSR: Added calculation of spherical shells according to VSR.1.G (#13597)
  • Added an option to force a component to be covered by an outer jacket or chamber (#12317)
  • Added the possibility of connecting nozzles to the ends of half pipe jackets (#4603)
  • In the report a section dedicated to the load transposition from the nozzles to the base of the support was added (#12837)
  • It is now possible to define custom nozzle load sets in an Excel file (#13517)

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added an option to exclude instability check according to 6.2.2 for expansion joints with one element only (#13960)
  • AD 2000: Added an option to skip the reduction of the static head according to B0 4.1 (#12646)
  • AD 2000: Improved calculation report of saddles, which now includes previously non printed information (#13599)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The warning for the hub length of WN flanges having slope greater than 1/3 has been revised (#13721)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Updated tests according to ASME PTB 3-2022 (#13389)
  • ASME: Added lines related to jacket closures in the hydrostatic test summary (#13869)
  • ASME: Calculation report for standard flanges now displays the correct code reference (UG-44 or 4.1.11) (#13636)
  • ASME: Disabled the option to calculate a reinforced expansion bellow according to ASME, since the calculation method is not available in the software. A validation error is now displayed (#13714)
  • ASME: Increased the accuracy when calculating the MAWP of rectangular vessels (#13828)
  • EN 13445: Added a note to the report when checking adjacent openings is not required (#13700)
  • EN 13445: Added a warning that warns the user of the non-applicability of the code in the case of legs placed on heads subjected to external pressure (#13949)
  • EN 13445: Added an option in torispherical ends to force the calculation of eb even if the condition of note 3 in 7.5.3.2 allows to exclude it (#13775)
  • EN 13445: Introduced support for exception 7.5.3.4 concerning the minimum thickness of formed heads' straight flange thickness (#13826)
  • EN 13445: Made some changes to the iterative calculation according to Annex J (#13533)
  • EN 13445: Modified the printed equation for the calculation of eb of torospherical heads. The calculated value was and remains correct (#13588)
  • EN 13445: Removed the check for a cylinder connected to one end of a cone if the connected component is actually another cone (#13567)
  • EN 13445: Renamed "maximum notch stress" to "maximum equivalent stress range" in detailed fatigue assessment, to reflect the real meaning of the input (#13881)
  • European: The rating of standard EN 1092 flanges is now recalculated also at external pressure (#13742)
  • Special - Supports: Added radial stress check of top head lugs (#10122)
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to connect "flange lug" type lifting components to nozzle configured with bolt holes (#13848)
  • TEMA: The bolt verification according to RCB 11 now only applies to main flanges (#13895)
  • VSR: Some adjustments have been made to the calculation of reinforced nozzles (#13621)
  • Added 13CrMoV9-10 EN 10028-2 (#13646)
  • Added the possibility to create a section in the report that summarizes all validation messages in a tabular form (#13762)
  • Added the print section for the complete hydraulic test of the cylindrical section of long welding neck flanges (#13893)
  • Added vibration period value to seism report when acceleration is specified manually (#13835)
  • Applied some corrections to the Projects Browser, including the correct recovering of an automatically saved copy of an item (#13478)
  • Fixed some wrong column headers in the report for the list of components (#13757)
  • Gasket size update to ASME B16.20 2017 (#13530)
  • Improved performance of the component design window (#9264)
  • In certain cases, material properties printed in the summary were calculated at 0°C (#13446)
  • In the report a section that summarizes the main item properties chosen by the user was added (#13035)
  • In the report a section that summarizes the main load combinations' properties was added (#13620)
  • Optimized the behavior of Project Browser in listing files located on the network (#13892)
  • The jacket test pressure table in the calculation report now shows external pressure data for those components that are underneath the jacket (#13747)
  • The PED categorization tool was improved (#13525)
  • The report section dedicated to weights was improved, additional tables for each load combination were added (#9408)
  • The selection of the facing of the EN 1092 flanges is now saved and shown in case of reopening the database (#13612)
  • Updates to target torque calculation according to ASME PCC-1 2022 (#13531)
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Added the calculation of the MAEWP also for standard flanges (#13743)
  • AD 2000: Corrected buckling calculation of brackets according to S 3/4 (#13670)
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the maximum allowable pressures for openings on flat heads and added the verification of openings on welded rectangular flat heads (#13735)
  • AD 2000: Fixed a bug in the calculation of the distance between two openings in a head (#13703)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the MAP as opening of the nozzles limited by the WRC calculation (#13890)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the formula pronted on the report of the minimum circumferential thickness in hydraulic test for cylinders according to Appendix 1.1(a) (#13772)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the net numerical value of the cylinder thickness indicated in the external pressure report (#13793)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error leading to a wrong evaluation of UG-39(b)(2) criteria (#13630)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the indication in the report of the maximum test pressure for welded flat heads (#13603)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of hydrostatic test at external pressure for shells (#13610)
  • ASME: Corrected in UHX the calculation of the allowable SPS under operating conditions when the option for verification of radial thermal stresses is deactivated (#13576)
  • ASME: Saving a custom material now correctly recalculates the minimum yield and tensile strengths for that material (#13733)
  • EN 13445: A problem preventing the visibility of properties related to the thermal stresses in a simplified fatigue assessment, only for components on the tube side, has been fixed (#13499)
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of openings on floating flanges (#13667)
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the mean shell radius in the verification of the local loads of nozzles on torospherical heads according to 16.4 (#13866)
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of χ2 in Annex J (#13528)
  • EN 13445: Diameter subject to pressure property was not showed for reinforced flat covers with ribs when calculated as additional components (#13536)
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem with the calculation of pneumatic test pressure for tubesheets when that pressure is specified by the user (#13615)
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error in printing the lowest stress ratio for the tube bundle (#13777)
  • EN 13445: Fixed an issue that made it impossible to specify a custom pneumatic test pressure on the tube side (#13592)
  • EN 13445: Fixed maximum permissible buckling stress of tubes to 13.9 (#13692)
  • EN 13445: Reversed the previously erroneous behavior of the option to consider the torispherical heads radii after forming (#13659)
  • EN 13480: Fixed some errors that could occur while calculating standard flanges (#13669)
  • European: Fixed some calculations not using the material tensile stress value customized by the user (#13856)
  • Special - WRC: The calculation according to WRC of connections applied to a cone could behave erroneously considering the main component as a head, instead of a cylinder (#13526)
  • VSR: Corrected a problem that could lead to perform external hydraulic test for some flanges even when not necessary (#13585)
  • VSR: Fixed an error in the calculation of the allowable value of copper materials (#13760)
  • VSR: The printout of the summary of the hydraulic test pressure for heat exchangers listed all the components, regardless of their importance for the determination of the lowest stress ratio (#13548)
  • Corrected the calculation of the area exposed to the wind with half pipe jackets (#13924)
  • Fixed calculation of diameter and thickness of the shell for nozzles located on the reinforced part of another nozzle (#13712)
  • Fixed some issues related to the addition of jacket closures (#13839)
  • Fixed the hydrostatic height of torispherical heads when the option to draw 3D models in BRep is active (#13555)
  • It is now possible to change the font of the existing text in the report header (#11143)
  • Minor fixes

NextGen 2022.2 (4 October 2022)

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added the calculation of the bolt torque according to ASME PCC-1 for the electric immersion heater support plates
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added fatigue screening procedure (method B) according to ASME VIII div 2 clause 5.5.2.4
  • EN 13445: Added thread calculation according to EN14359 clause 5.5.6
  • European: Added the dimensions of the EN 1514/6-8 gaskets
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to individually enable if and how the WRC limits the maximum pressures of each opening
  • Special - Supports: Added wind profile calculation using Indian Standard 875
  • Special - Supports: Added seismic acceleration calculation using Indian Standard 1893
  • Calculation of sight glass according to the Italian VSR code is now available in all calculation codes
  • It is now possible to modify the tensile stress area of custom bolts

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: More conservative calculation of the minimum bolt diameter to B 7 when the user changes the safety factor
  • AD 2000: Fatigue equivalent cycles calculation, not applicable to an AD 2000 calculation, has been removed; instead, a warning has been added regarding the conditions of applicability of the calculation, according to S 1 1.4
  • AD 2000: Some improvements have been made to the fatigue calculation report
  • AD 2000: Applied the latest 2022 updates in B 7, W 2, W 7/1, W 7/2 and W 10
  • ASME: It is now possible to specify a value for an ASME material MDMT, by customizing its characteristics
  • ASME: The verification of the flanged extension of the tubesheet is now also performed with the bolt load in the hydraulic test
  • ASME: It is now possible to manually define the bolt load under test conditions for the tubesheets
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: In UG-44(b) the calculation pressure is now used instead of the MAWP when the user selects the test pressure calculation according to UG-99(b)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The stiffener rings are now checked according to Chapter 6 of Code Case 2286-6 when this is selected
  • EN 13445: Fatigue calculation warnings related to different components are no longer shown in the warnings list for the current component
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of tubesheets according to Annex J
  • EN 13445: Removed a warning related to joint efficiency for non-welded components
  • EN 13445: It is now suggested to the user to reduce the allowable stress of the nozzle and/or shell when the pipe has a joint efficiency lower than 1 or the opening is located on a governing weld. Furthermore, the admissible amount is automatically reduced for nozzles with an efficiency lower than 1 positioned on heads
  • EN 13445: The verification of the flanged extension is now excluded in the calculation of tubesheets according to Annex J when dF = d2
  • EN 13445: In the calculation of adjacent openings with set-on nozzles, an increased area on the shell is now considered since the distance is from hole to hole: previously, the distance was taken from the outer edge of one nozzle to the outer edge of the other nozzle
  • European: No EN 1591-2 gasket is now considered as flat metallic ring
  • European: Some ASME PMA materials were not provided with yield strength values for operating temperatures and have been completed
  • Special - Supports: The additional shear and bending moment due to the inclination of the leg on formed heads are now considered
  • TEMA: Verification of the flanged extension of the tubesheet in configuration d) with two flanges is now performed only if the user has enabled the bolt load
  • TEMA: Corrosion on the tube side and shell side is no longer considered when checking the flanged extension of the tubesheet
  • VSR: It is now possible to convert models to and from the VSR code, preserving their materials when they are compatible
  • It is now possible to choose the facing when selecting a standard EN 1092-1 flange
  • The congruence check of the internal length of the nozzle has been added
  • The value of g1 of B16.5 standard flanges is now recalculated when the value of B does not coincide with the one in the table
  • Improved the calculation of the internal volume of the cones that make up the jacket
  • Added the possibility to define the position of an opening on the skirt
  • Added some materials to the database
  • In some conditions, the information printed about the limiting components for MAWP and MAP in the calculation of the hydraulic test of the jacket was incorrect: the calculation report has been fixed, while the test pressure value was already correct
  • It is now possible to select the property subject to a validation error by clicking on the validation message
  • Improved the creation of some 3D BRep models for export
  • The usage factor functionality has been revised and improved, integrating it into the component designer
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: The mean gasket diameter for the floating tubesheet, which was previously oversized, has been corrected
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error when calculating the minim required crown wall thickness of torispherical heads
  • AD 2000: Fixed tubesheet report when multiple design conditions are enabled
  • ASME: Corrected the Ysm coefficient for nickel materials in the verification of the ASME and EJMA expansion joints
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed the numerical values of the variables printed in the extruded openings report
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: A correction has been made to the calculation of the coincident ratio for the MDMT of long welding neck flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of the minimum thickness at external pressure of the spherical head of the floating flange
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed double printing of WRC tables
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem with the first validation when opening a vessel having a flat head with nozzles
  • EN 13445: Fixed joint efficiency value printed in report when ligament check is enabled
  • EN 13445: Fixed allowable stress in test for ISO 3506 bolts according to Clause 11
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem with the positioning of reinforcement rings in the presence of elements of type attachment
  • Special - Supporti: Fixed automatic calculation of shell length when checking saddles with integral welded tubesheets
  • Special - Supporti: The shear force is now also evaluated in the section of the hole of the lifting lug when the angle γ is greater than zero
  • TEMA: Corrected the calculation of the floating tubesheet according to TEMA, which reported incorrect bolt loads in some configurations
  • TEMA: Fixed bolt load used in the verification according to Appendix A of tubesheets of heat exchangers calculated according to EN 13445
  • VSR: Fixed calculation of bolt loads for tubesheets
  • VSR: Corrosion and undertolerance are now applied to the tube and shell side internal diameters of the tubesheets
  • Fixed some unexpected page breaks in the calculation report
  • European: The verification of the nozzle loads according to Roark now considers all the loads defined according to paragraphs 16.4 or 16.5 of EN 13445
  • European: Removed some duplicate material database entries for P305GH
  • Fixed an issue that could lead to changing the wind area of additional weights when calculating the center of gravity
  • Fixed an issue related to the duplication of items with the projects browser
  • Minor fixes

NextGen 2022.1 (9 June 2022)

New features

  • ASME: Added the option to print the report equations with numerical values in ASME VIII Div. 1 and Div. 2
  • European: The transposition of localized loads at the base of the supports is now also available for loads verified according to chapter 16 of EN 13445-3
  • VSR: External loads in the verification of the flanges are now considered using the "Kellogg equivalent pressure" method

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: When a tubesheet is coupled to a flange in which there is a raised face for the gasket, the mean gasket diameter adopted now takes the raised face into account
  • AD 2000: Undertolerance is no longer considered on flat heads and tubesheets thicker than 25mm
  • AD 2000: Updated B 5 03.2022
  • AD 2000: Thermal expansion can now be considered in the calculation of fixed tubesheets without expansion joint
  • AD 2000: Added check of flanged extension thickness of tubesheets according to figures 2 and 3 in B5
  • AD 2000: Materials with specified characteristics only at 20° C can now be used up to 50° C
  • ASME: The calculation of the MAWP of standard flanges not subject to UG44(b) now also takes into account external loads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed print of horizontal limit of reinforcement for Appendix 1-7 if said appendix is not applied
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the report of flat bolted heads
  • European codes: In the calculation according to EN 1591-1, all DIN 1514 gaskets are no longer considered as "flat metallic ring gaskets with rectangular cross section"
  • European codes: The "dt" value relating to the mean contact diameter in the calculation of the bolt torque is now constantly aligned with the bolt size
  • European codes: Updated gaskets to CEN TR 1591-2:2020
  • Special - Supports: Corrosion and undertolerance are now considered in the calculation of the tubular profile legs
  • Special - Supports: Added an option to select the spherical radius of elliptical heads when checking saddles
  • Special - Supports: It is now possible to manually indicate the shell external diameter for the calculation that suggests the verification of the vortex shedding
  • Special - Supports: The tensile check of foundation bolts is now always performed considering the vertical seismic acceleration acting upwards
  • Special - WRC: The Roark calculation at the nozzle-to-flange junction now uses the non-reduced allowable based on the ratio of design pressure to maximum allowable pressure, in an AD 2000 project
  • VSR: Fixed hydraulic test pressure limiting component indication for VSR when highest stress ratio is adopted
  • The saddle web length can now be customized by user
  • The calculation now shows an error if the allowable of one of the materials in use by the component is zero at the design temperature
  • The pass partition is now automatically added by the heat exchanger wizard also on the floating flanges
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: When calculating tubesheets, the program now uses the corrosion values specified for the tubesheet if these are different from the general values for shell and tubes side
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error opening the gasket database
  • ASME: Fixed calculation of the fullface gasket for bolted covers used as channels of an heat exchanger
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed the maximum external pressure printed on the report for bolted and welded flat heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The calculation of the MA(W)P of the nozzle now includes the verifications in UG-45 even when the opening check is disabled according to UG-36(c)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of the maximum test pressure when the MAWP is limited by the WRC calculation
  • EN 13445: A critical problem in calculating the junction of cones with cylinders at the large end has been corrected. A previously missing check for the thickness of the cylinder at the junction with the cone has been added. Joints designed using the same plate thickness for both the cone and the cylinder are not affected by this problem; problems can arise for joints where the cylinder on the large side uses a lower thickness than that of the cone
  • EN 13480: Correction of the calculation of the equivalent pressure of standard flanges with external loads (6.6.2-1)
  • Special - WRC: Correction of the MAP calculation when it is limited by the WRC calculation
  • Special - WRC: Corrected the calculation of the saddle web length according to Moss
  • VSR: The calculation of the tightening torque of the flanges now also takes into account the load in test condition
  • Fixed an issue related to the opening and import of items having revisions
  • Fixed jacket MAWP and MAP printed on the report when they are limited by components subject to external pressure
  • Fixed the positioning of lifting lugs on vertical topdown items
  • Fixed an error in the Projects Browser scanning a folder if it contains corrupt files
  • Minor fixes

Hotfix 2022.0.412 (12 April 2022)

Bugs

  • Fixed an error preventing the correct save of files with revisions stored on a network location
  • Restored the view of the "Description" field in the Project Browser
  • Fixed calculation of the maximum allowable pressure of openings limited by the verification according to WRC with hydrostatic head
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Correction in the report of the MAEP (maximum external pressure new & cold) for some openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The available length on the shell for openings according to Appendix 1-7 now respects the limits imposed by the user

NextGen 2022.0 (5 April 2022)

New features

  • ASME: Added the calculation of the assembly bolt stress according to the "joint component approach" of the Appendix O, ASME PCC-1 2019
  • ASME: Added the generation of ASME U form (Manufacturer's Data Report) in Excel format
  • EN 13445: Added the option to print the report equations with numerical values in EN13445 and EN13480
  • Special - Supports: Added verification of skirt beams for tension and compression during lifting according to Moss
  • The program now runs at 64bit
  • Added support for HTRI XchangerSuite version 9.0
  • Project Browser has been reorganized, to better manage NextGen's projects and items

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Update to the 2021 version of the AD2000 B3 standard on domed ends
  • ASME: It is now possible to insert a joint efficiency of the skirt different from the item's one
  • ASME: The calculation of the bolt load is now done with the external pressure value instead of the internal one, during the external pressure validation
  • ASME: In the verification according to UG-44 (b) / 4.16.12 the vessel MAWP is now used instead of the design pressure
  • ASME: Updated the ASME PCC-1 H-1 table to the 2019 version
  • ASME: Some errors and warnings related to optional flanges have been corrected
  • ASME: Added the validation of threaded openings
  • ASME: Updated ASME B16.21 2021 gaskets
  • ASME: The references of code B31.3 have been updated to the 2020 edition
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the calculation report of cones when they are added as additional components
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the report of the validation of saddles
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Updated calculation of Δ for cones according to edition 2021 of the Code
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Updated the PTB-4 cases to 2021 version
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Solved an inconsistency in MAWP values for bolted flat covers, printed differently between pressures summary and component report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Maximum hydrostatic test pressure for flanges is now based on the lowest between flange and bolts MAWP. Global calculation of hydrostatic test pressure is not affected
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to skip an opening compensation for a standard threaded coupling by checking the "Fitting according to UW-16(f)(3)(a)" option
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the geometry validation of openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added complete external hydrostatic test for exchanger tubes
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added the value of the bolt load under test condition for electric immersion heater plates calculated as additional components
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Updated the calculation according to paragraph 4.3.10 to the latest version of the standard
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: For the calculation of the MDMT of the SA-350 LF2 the class 1 is now selected by default, since the table 5A in the ASME IID does not specify the class
  • EN 13445: The minimum bolt load WA according to Clause 11 is now also considered for self-energizing gaskets when y> 0
  • EN 13445: Improved the calculation of the equivalent number of fatigue cycles in heat exchangers
  • EN 13445: Improvements to the reinforcing rings on cones
  • EN 13445: Improved the calculation of a coupling between an Annex G flange and an Annex J tubesheet
  • EN 13480: Added the possibility to verify non-radial nozzles if they do not interact with other openings
  • EN 13480: Added the EN 13480-3:2017 Issue2 (2021-10) code
  • Special - Supports: The overturning moment is now considered in the compression check of the legs according to Eurocodes
  • Special - Supports: The cylinder is now considered as unreinforced when checking saddles if a formed head is not available
  • Special - Supports: Improved the calculation of the loads on saddles when wind and seism are enabled
  • Special - Supports: Improved the validation of the welds of the lifting lugs
  • Special - Supports: Improved the input of the data of the base plate of legs
  • Special - Supports: The verification of the longitudinal force on the saddle bolts due to thermal expansion now considers the actual load on the fixed saddle
  • Special - WRC: Added a warning stating that using WRC 297 alone could be insufficient, since WRC 297 is a supplement to WRC 107/537
  • TEMA: Added shell compression check in the tubesheet calculation according to Appendix A
  • TEMA: Fixed channel nominal diameter for bolted covers defined as additional components
  • VSR: Corrected the calculation of the allowable stress of copper cylinders welded to an integral flange
  • VSR: Enabled the validation according to TEMA Appendix A for VSR heat exchangers
  • VSR: Flat ends, either welded or bolted, now display a check box to consider or exclude them in the determination of hydrostatic test pressure. Previously they were always included
  • VSR: Added the possibility to input a corrosion thickness for the flange face
  • The tubesheet plating is no longer considered in the calculation of the Lowest Stress Ratio of the exchanger tubes
  • Improved the calculation of the distance between a nozzle and the edge of the formed head on which it is welded
  • Improved the geometric validation of eccentric cones
  • Solved a warning related to liquid level greater that nozzle diameter
  • The mean gasket diameter used in the calculations now considers any reduction due to the raised face of the flange
  • Verification of tube-to-tubesheet joints is now performed at the highest design temperature between tube and tubesheet
  • Backing rings are now checked as lap flanges by default. This check can be disabled
  • Added the possibility to use the local loads as external loads for flanges
  • Various updates to the european materials database
  • Yield and tensile strength at temperature for SA 479 316 e 316L have been restored
  • API 5L materials have been updated to the 2020 version of the standard
  • Better differentiation of the units of measurement between stress and pressures
  • Print format for PTB examples available within the software has been updated from Letter to A4
  • Improved the printing of bolts in the bill of materials
  • Calculation notes for a component are now printed at the beginning of its report
  • Fixed user notes printing in rectangular vessels calculation
  • Type of support that can be connected to a vessel or heat exchanger are now contextual to its orientation
  • Improved the visualization of half pipes on formed heads
  • Users will now be warned whenever they are opening and saving a file created with a newer version of the software
  • Improved 3D drawing of nozzle's reinforcing pad
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: The maximum angle of inclination for openings in cylindrical and conical shells to 9.1(6) is now checked only in longitudinal direction
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of the effective width of the reinforcement ring lm
  • AD 2000: Fixed value of W printed on report for split rings and double split rings
  • AD 2000: Inside diameters of adjacent openings are now correctly used, in lieu of previously used outside diameters, when validating minimum ligament between those openings
  • ASME: Corrected the calculation temperature of the allowable shear stresses of tubesheets in hydrostatic test condition
  • ASME: Fixed a problem occurring when saving a custom ASME material
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of factor F for axial, non integrally reinforced nozzles on cylinders and cones
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of lenght available along the shell wall for openings according to Appendix 1-7(a)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The MAWP calculation of elliptical heads now also takes into account the thickness of the straight flange
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness for flued openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The verification of adjacent openings is now always considered in the calculation of the MAWP
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of the allowable stress in hydrotest for bolt materials that do not have yield values indicated in table Y-1
  • EN 13445: Corrected an error in the calculation of the test pressure in testing group 4 with openings without nozzle
  • EN 13445: Fixed the use of differential pressure for floating heads in hydraulic test
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of g1 value for EN 1092 flanges loaded from database
  • EN 13445: Corrected the verification of the thicknesses of the openings in creep condition
  • EN 13445: Corrected an issue that prevented the validation of flat ends in pneumatic test condition
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error in calculation of σT(P) stress for tubesheets according to Annex J
  • Special - Supports: The torsional moment of the trunnion is now automatically read from the WRC calculation
  • Special - WRC: In some circumstances, the transposition of the WRC loads on the flange face for the calculation of the equivalent pressure used an incorrect distance, less than the real one. The calculation has been corrected, but the resulting stresses may be higher than previously calculated
  • VSR: Fixed an error when calculating rating for nickel alloy ANSI flanges using the VSR code
  • VSR: Corrected the misalignment of the values of g1 and g0 in the calculation of the clamp connections
  • VSR: Fixed an issue that resulted in the inability to print the correct tubesheet report when multiple design conditions were present
  • VSR: Corrected the allowable value used in the opening check of reinforcing rings
  • Fixed internal diameters of LWN B16.5 flanges from rating 150 to 600
  • Actual bolt diameter for tightening torque is now automatically updated when the bolt is selected after the pitch has been defined
  • Corrected the display of the properties related to the additional loads on the flanges converted from EN to ASME
  • Bolts weight was not calculated and printed under certain circumstances
  • Corrected the calculation of the internal volume of components with protruding nozzles or LWNs
  • For vessels jacketed with an half pipe, the only components concurring for the half pipe test pressure are now the half pipe itself and the component to which it is applied
  • Fixed 3D drawing of trunnions on top down items
  • Minor fixes

NextGen 2021.2

New features

  • ASME: It is now possible to consider or exclude WRC calculation from opening maximum pressure determination; setting is available between Item properties
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: BPVC Edition 2021
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: BPVC Edition 2021
  • EN 13445: Added EN13445:2021
  • EN 13480: Added the validation of a single opening on flat heads
  • EN 13480: The expansion joints can now be calculated with the EN 13445 method
  • Special - Supports: Added the possibility to calculate according to EN1991-1-4 using different National Annexes
  • VSR: Added external pressure calculation for opening
  • VSR: Added the validation of flat head reinforcements (stays, ribs, gussets) according to VSG.1.T
  • In the additional weights it is now also possible to specify a wind exposed surface
  • It's now possible to set a custom center of gravity for every component, including additional components
  • Added database of welded steel tubes for pressure purposes according to EN 10217
  • ASME materials available in EN 13445, EN 13480 and VSR databases have been updated to the 2021 edition of the norm

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Modified conditions of applicability in cones calculation, range is now referred to nominal thickness instead of minimum required thickness
  • AD 2000: Correction of a unit of measurement problem in the output of the calculation of local loads according to EN 13445 used in AD 2000 context
  • AD 2000: Added the calculation of bolting for flat head without the opposite flange
  • AD 2000: Minor corrections to the report of the calculation of the wind pressure
  • AD 2000: Stud bolts can now be used on tubesheets
  • AD 2000: Improved EN 13445 local loads calculation report when this method is adopted within an AD 2000 calculation
  • AD 2000: The 100° C allowable is now used for design temperatures up to 120° C where allowed by code
  • AD 2000: Half pipe jackets are now checked as cylinders for hydraulic test
  • AD 2000: Updated allowable stress calculation of Cu-DHP R200 and R220 to W 6/2 12.2020
  • ASME: The allowable stress value of welded tubes in the tube-to-tubesheet joints check according to Appendix A / 4.21.3 is now divided by 0.85
  • ASME: Hidden external loads on flanges not supporting them, e.g. those with metal-to-metal contact
  • ASME: Solved a problem with calculation of support lines when a stiffening ring overlaps with a tubesheet
  • ASME: ASME B16.5 2017 standard flange updates
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: For flat, bolted, non-circular covers it has been clarified that short and long span refers to the gasket reaction perimeter
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added a warning and a note in openings calculation when undertolerance is excluded from calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added a warning to notify the user that the length of a cylinder connected to a cone is sufficient to satisfy Appendix 1-5 criteria only in corroded condition
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The request by the program to associate an elasticity group with the material was not correctly highlighted for certain configurations of dished ends
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to directly insert values for g1 and h when calculating large, centrally located openings on flat ends
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improved printing of MA(W)P values for cylinder and opening in nozzle report
  • EN 13445: The flanged extension of the tubesheet is now also checked in the test condition
  • EN 13445: Applied exception to conditions of applicability for fixed tubesheets as per 13.5.10.2 (full-face gasket)
  • EN 13445: Calculation of maximum pressure of torispherical head has been modified to make it more precise. In some cases, the maximum pressure can result lower than previously printed. Internal pressure calculation and therefore the head validation remains identical
  • EN 13445: In simplified fatigue evaluation according to EN, nozzle pad weld detail has been removed since the reference sketch W1 should be referred to supports reinforcing pads
  • EN 13445: Added management of undertolerance according to EN 10217 and EN 10051
  • EN 13480: Added the calculation of pneumatic test for openings
  • Special - Supports: Improved the calculation of the force applied to the lifting lugs in horizontal position
  • Special - Supports: Improved the verification of the contact pressure between lifting lug and pin
  • Special - WRC: WRC calculation pressure takes now into account the hydrostatic head
  • Special - WRC: The temperature for the validation according to WRC for lifting components is now by default 20°C
  • Special - WRC: The internal pressure of the vessel is now always automatically considered in the WRC calculation of external supports
  • VSR: Corrected the calculation of some net dimensions of welded flat heads
  • VSR: It is now possible to limit the length available on the bottom in pairs of openings not entirely positioned on the spherical part so as not to consider them adjacent and to overcome the limitation present in the standard. Additional info are available in this article: https://nextgen.sant-ambrogio.it/en/docs/design-of-adjacent-vsr-openings-beyond-08-de-of-a-formed-head
  • VSR: Removed the validation in hydraulic test condition for stiffener rings without the presence of a jacket
  • VSR: Improved the calculation of the distance between an opening and a discontinuity of the shell
  • VSR: Fixed an issue with position evaluation of a reinforcing ring on a formed head, leading to a non-existant error
  • Hidden MAWP summary row previously printed in the test pressure summary for calculations outside ASME context
  • Improved the validation of the flange hub as cylinder with a customized material
  • The WRC loads defined on the nozzles are now transposed by default to the (new) connected flanges
  • Corrected the position of some components on vertical top-down heat exchangers
  • The item transversal area exposed to the wind is now recalculated for every load combination
  • Fixed a misalignment between percentage undertolerance calculation and calculation of the straight flange of heads
  • Consideration of the hydraulic test pressure during the structural verification is subject to the presence of actual design pressure
  • Fixed an issue preventing the items to be opened under certain circumstances
  • Check of nozzle material thickness has been reintroduced
  • Under certain circumstances, particularly on expansion joints, input for undertolerance was displayed even if the value wasn't used. Input has been hidden
  • Some properties related to the expansion joint were displayed on cylinders not connected to tubesheets, this behavior has been corrected
  • Restored absolute value input for undertolerance on tubesheets
  • It is now possible to connect a skirt with a diameter equal to the cylindrical shell
  • Yield strength values > 20°C have been removed for API 5L materials
  • Fixed a mismatch between the selected report language and the language in which the list of applicable loads was printed
  • The customization of the center of gravity of the vessel by the user is now more clearly indicated in the report
  • Added notes visualization in PED categorization tool

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed an error when calculating cylinders with reduced outside diameter to satisfy B 1 1 and B 10 1 requirements in terms of diameters ratio
  • AD 2000: Maximum pressure value for thick cylinder may result too high for particularly thick components
  • AD 2000: Corrected the validation of openings with reinforcing ring
  • ASME: Fixed an error when calculating distance from two tubesheets of different thickness
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Changed calculation of W when the complete calculation in hydraulic test of bolted flat heads is requested by the user
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the use of the external corrosion thickness in the calculation of cylinder MAWP
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the reinforcing area of the openings without nozzle with pad
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of cylinders' MA(W)P when lining is present
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the shear stress for flange with laps in seating conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation according to UG-16 when lining overthickness is present. This also affects and fixes UG-45 calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Calculation of LWN flanges MAP N&C has been modified, it was previously wrongly taking corrosion allowance into account
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of rectangular vessels under external pressures: correction of vessel cross section moment of inertia and coefficients KA and KB
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem that caused the calculation according to UG-45 not to limit the MA(W)P of the openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the thickness of the reinforcing pad in the validation of the welds of a nozzle
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the allowable compression stress of skirts
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error occurring in complete hydrostatic test on heater support plates
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem in the calculation of the cones, which led to carry out the evaluations of appendix 1-5 concerning length of connected cylinder in two different ways, once in corroded conditions and one in non-corroded conditions. Now the evaluation is always in corroded condition, when applicable
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the stresses in rectangular vessels and the allowable stress of the bolting of rectangular flat ends
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness for rectangular flat ends adding the undertolerance and the corrosion
  • EN 13445: Removed multiplication by minimum stress ratio in calculation of reduced pneumatic test pressure (both EN 13445 and EN 13480)
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the allowable stress in test condition for rectangular flat heads
  • EN 13445: Disabled fatigue calculation for aluminum and its alloys as per paragraph 6.5 of EN 13445-8 when required cycles are more than 500
  • EN 1591: Corrected the iterative calculation of the EN 1591 gasket width
  • Special - Supports: Increased the maximum test pressure due to the instability of the expansion joints according to EJMA and ASME VIII
  • Special - Supports: Fixed an error in the transposition of the WRC moments at the base of the supports
  • Special - WRC: Corrected the calculation of the dimensions of a rectangular pad in the WRC validation
  • VSR: Corrected the validation of the reinforcements (ribs) of flat heads
  • VSR: Fixed an error previously shown to the user when calculating allowable stress in creep range for austenitic steels
  • VSR: Fixed the calculation of the external test pressure for reinforcing rings
  • VSR: Fixed an error previously showing up while performing external pressure calculation of long welding neck flanges
  • VSR: Calculation of stress ratio for external hydrostatic test now uses the correct temperature
  • Fixed a file corruption error due to a change of type on a formed head having an half pipe jacket
  • Copy of a nozzle from shell to jacket now applies jacket's design conditions to the newly created component, and viceversa
  • Fixed the positioning of the additional weights referred to the origin of the axes for vertical vessels
  • Fixed channel definition for integral floating tubesheets
  • Under certain circumstance, non-pressure components could have been considered when determining the maximum pressure of an heat exchanger side
  • Solved a visibility problem with saddles' "bolt hole diameter" property
  • Fixed an error in calculation of nozzle projection inclusive of flange height
  • Fixed the display of selectable welding classes for a given fatigue check sketch of a welded flat cover
  • Fixed a problem leading to the display of error message stating "Property 'UnsupportedStandardFlangesCalculationMethod' has no set value"
  • Corrected the calculation of the weight of the liquid of components connected to curves
  • Correction of the B factor calculation of external pressure charts for custom metric materials used in customary units and vice versa
  • Fixed an error while loading a custom material not having elastic moduli values

NextGen 2021.1

New features

  • AD 2000: Added support for titanium and addition of materials from VdTÜV 230/1, 230/2 e 230/3 standards
  • AD 2000: Added the ability to validate local loads according the the EN 13445 method, as allowed by S 3/6 in its April 2020 update
  • AD 2000: It is now possible to customize the characteristics of the material, changing its safety factor in design and test
  • EN 13445: Implemented the calculation of bolt loads for flat heads according to PD5500:2021 Enquiry Case 5500/133
  • EN 13445: The possibility of specifying the creep factor gC of the gasket for the calculation according to Annex G has been added
  • VSR: The structural analysis of the columns according to Eurocodes is now available
  • In the EN 1591 calculation it is now possible to automatically import the gasket data from the gasketdata.org website
  • Added the validation of rectangular flanges according to PD5500:2021 Enquiry Case 5500/133
  • It is now possible to display in the 3D model the components for which WRC loads are enabled

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Improved the calculation of allowable stresses for custom materials
  • AD 2000: In the calculation of fixed tubesheets with expansion joint, an input field for the top radius relative to the expansion joint wave has been added. The input related to the diameter D3 has been converted to the maximum internal diameter of the expansion joint. The diameter D3 is now calculated as the inside diameter minus twice the top radius of the wave
  • AD 2000: Improved the calculation of flange with clamp bolts
  • AD 2000: The positioning of saddles on multiple cylindrical shells is now handled correctly
  • AD 2000: Simplified fatigue assessment has been corrected, using maximum allowable pressure at room temperature instead of at design temperature
  • AD 2000: Corrected a problem leading to the input field for unperforated area diameter not to be displayed
  • AD 2000: The verification of the skirt is now performed by possibly excluding the junction with the shell when not supported by the code
  • ASME: Added a warning in case of vacuum in the verification of the half-pipe jackets
  • ASME: Automatic switch to the NFN-2 external pressure chart according to notes G29/G33 of table 1B in ASME IID customary/metric
  • ASME: Added the possibility to set the tubeside operating temperature
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Enabled lining on flat bolted and welded ends
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The calculation of the equivalent radius of elliptical heads has been changed. Previously, the value of L was calculated using a diameter D that included the undertolerance; the undertolerance value has been removed. The minimum required thickness for the head can be lower, the difference is in the order of tenths of millimeter
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: When calculating an opening, minimum required thickness of a cone is now calculated at the conjunction point with the nozzle. The general, larger minimum required thickness was previously used
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Reference diameter for UG-39(b)(3) validation is now always the internal diameter. External diameter was previously used (for all but set-on nozzles), resulting in an overly-conservative design
  • EN 13445: To perform fatigue evaluation of expansion joints it is no more necessary to enable simplified fatigue assessment according to clause 17
  • EN 13445: All variants of aluminum alloys EN AW 5083 and 5086 according to EN 13445-8 Annex A have been added and revised
  • EN 13445: Added calculation of deformation for components made from aluminium and its alloys
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of nickel and nickel alloys allowable stress when tensile strength is not available at design temperature
  • EN 13445: The allowable stress value at 20°C is now used automatically up to 50°C as indicated in paragraph 4.2.2.1 of EN 13445-2
  • EN 13445: Allowable stresses of ISO 3506-1 bolts in table EN 13445-2 F.2.1 are now applied only for flanges calculated according to Annex G or EN 1591
  • EN 13445: Fixed lost syncronization of fatigue properties when a jacked was added or removed
  • EN 13445: The nominal design stress fexp for the LC6, LC7 and LC8 loading cases is now calculated as an exceptional case according to Table 6-1
  • EN 13480: Updated to version 2017/A1:2021
  • Special -- Supports: Improved the calculation of values inside report tables of foundation loads of saddles
  • Special -- Supports: Added the geometric information of leg section in the report
  • Special -- Supports: Printing of WRC calculation is now allowed for lifting lugs even if the lifting lug can't be checked
  • Special -- Supports: Improved the validation of brackets according to the Bednar Handbook
  • Special -- WRC: The option to choose to which loads combination to apply WRC loads to consider them in supports validation is now visible without enabling the advanced options
  • Special -- WRC: The stress due to pressure in openings with reinforcing ring is now considered
  • Special -- WRC: Creep conditions are now considered in the allowable stress calculation
  • TEMA: Corrected the cases when the calculation according to TEMA was performed even if disabled
  • TEMA: Updated metric bolting data of the D-5M table according to TEMA tenth edition
  • TEMA: The verification of the tubesheets according to Appendix A is now repeated twice in case of vacuum
  • VSR: Corrected some misprinted calculation values for VSR openings; values adopted in calculation were right but there was a mismatch with printed formulae
  • VSR: Minimum joint efficiency for flat ends is now set to 1 according to VSR.1.L
  • VSR: Added a mandatory option asking how to validate standard flanges
  • Updated standard spiral wound gaskets to EN 1514-2:2014
  • Updated the formula for calculating the tightening torque according to ASME PCC-1 Appendix J 2013
  • Enabled the calculation of bolt torque for standard flanges in AD2000 and VSR
  • Enabled the calculation of half-pipe channels on elliptical heads
  • It is now possibile to neglet the shell contribution to an opening reinforcement
  • The automatic calculation of the hydrostatic head of the protruding nozzles has been improved
  • Improved the calculation of the unsupported length of the external pressure calculation for vessels with cones
  • There were duplicates in the European databases for material P355. The duplicates have been removed, for projects that use this material a message warns the user of the consolidation and invites to verify the correct assignment of the new material
  • Corrected the saddle vibration period formula printed in the report
  • Fixed a problem leading to hidden warning messages being reshown after changing the calculation report output language
  • Improvements to the nozzle connections table
  • Adjusted zoom factor for exported images in Word report
  • Some abnormal page breaks have been removed from calculation report
  • Added option to disable the USB dongle driver installation during setup
  • The tridimensional model of the half-pipe channels on formed heads is now drawn correctly
  • A message announcing the disposal of previous component design window starting from 2022 is shown to users still using it
  • When a design condition value is modified for a component to something different than what's been set for the entire item, an icon is shown beside its property
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected the assignement of internal pressure to components that are part of the jacket
  • AD 2000: N100 value printed in simplified fatigue assessment has been corrected, it was wrong by an order of magnitude
  • ASME: Fixed tube allowable stress in hydrotest for tube-to-tubesheet joints
  • ASME: Fixed two minor issues with floating flanges calculation: error while reading custom bolts allowable and gasket properties under particular circumstances
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed some problems occurring when positioning a nozzle on another protruding nozzle
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the maximum external working pressure for bolted flat heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem leading to a wrong external maximum pressure for flat bolted ends under certain circumstances
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed yield and tensile strength values for SB-161 Annealed N02200
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of allowable stress of tube bundle in hydraulic test
  • EN 13445: Correction of an error in the calculation of the ligament Lb between openings in the case of multiple pairs of openings
  • EN 13445: Corrected an error during the opening of heat exchangers with floating tubesheet
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of the external diameter Dex to be used in the verification of the flanged extension of the tubesheet in configuration b) and e)
  • EN 13445: Corrected an issue occurred while saving the customization of the material used for a flat end reinforcement
  • EN 13445: Tubesheet calculation to Annex J now correctly skips loading cases excluded by the user
  • TEMA: Corrected and error that prevended the calculation of backing rings of flanges in VSR according to TEMA
  • VSR: Corrected the calculation of corroded geometry of openings on flat heads
  • VSR: Fixed a problem with the calculation of copper nozzles
  • VSR: Corrections to the calculation of copper components
  • VSR: When calculating tubesheet the adopted corrosion allowances was previously taken by the tubesheet itself. They're now correctly taken from shell and channel
  • The verification of the minimum joint efficiency that can be used in the calculation code has been restored. If the user has specified a joint efficiency that is not allowed by the calculation code used, an error will be returned. Minumum efficiencies are as follows: AD2000 0.85; ASME VIII Div. 1 0.3; ASME VIII Div. 2 0.85; EN 13445 0.7; EN 13480 0.7; VSR 0.7
  • Corrected the automatic calculation of the weight of the saddles
  • The custom additional load of the pass partition is now correctly considered also in the additional flanges
  • Fixed calculation of the volume of the liquid contained in an eccentric cone
  • Corrected the calculation of the position of reinforcing rings on cones
  • Fixed an error that could prevent printing the report when the equations in numeric format were enabled
  • Fixed a problem leading to the display of error message stating "ActionManager.RecordActionDirectly: the ActionManager is currently running or undoing an action"
  • Minor fixes

Version 2021.0

New features

  • Added the option to specify an external hydrostatic height in jacketed vessels
  • Added an option to consider bolts material in the determination of lowest stress ratio for European codes
  • EN 13445: Added calculation of pneumatic test pressure according to EN 13445-5 10.2.3.4
  • Security factor for "cast steel" in AD 2000 and EN 13445
  • VSR: Enabled the possibility to print the equations of the report with numeric values
  • VSR: Differential pressure calculation for VSR heat exchangers
  • VSR: Added the possibility to create sight glasses as additional components
  • VSR: Added pneumatic test according to Clause 35 of Raccolta E

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added validation of thickness at the transition point between cylinder and hemispherical head
  • AD 2000: Implemented an alternative calculation for the validation at external pressure of cylinders
  • AD 2000: Removed the ability to create ellipsoidal heads in the heat exchanger wizard when not supported by the calculation code
  • AD 2000: Calculation of stiffening rings has been updated to B 6 01.2020
  • AD 2000: Updated materials according to W 10 01.2020
  • ASME: The distance of a nozzle from a tubesheet is not checked when placed on a head
  • ASME: Corrected the printing of the allowable stresses in the check of the joint between tubes and tubesheet
  • ASME: Added a warning for forged austenitic steels with strain factor applied when used for flanges
  • ASME: Jacket closures are now checked also in hydrotest conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the flange weld size dimensions check to Figure 2-4
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Prevent the use of "Design mode" for not supported flanges, with fullface gasket o with metal-to-metal contact
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the value of the thickness of holes shown in the report of rectangular vessels
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added Appendix 1-7(a) section to preliminary report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the calculation of the limit of reinforcement on the vessel for integrally reinforced nozzles
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed the missing addition of vacuum on the opposite side when determining PED test pressure (in components' report; summary was correct)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected a problem in the calculation of tubesheets when the channel is not present
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: It is now possibile to use any customized material independendly from the vessel class
  • EN 13445: Enabled the calculation of the allowable for ISO 3506 bolts according to Annex A3, table F.2.1 for flat heads
  • EN 13445: Corrected the synchronization of the gasket parameters between two flanges validated according to Annex G
  • EN 13445: Added a warning that the parameters of the figures from 16.4-3 to 16.4-8 are out of limits
  • EN 13445: Added support for additional calculation according to Table 17-2, note 8 (simplified fatigue assessment)
  • EN 13445: Improved visualization of reverse flanges images
  • Special -- Supporti: Improved the validation of the skirt base during lifting
  • Special -- Supporti: Fixed a problem in activation and deactivation of additional validation for lifting lugs
  • Special -- Supporti: Improved the report of the validation of the legs in EN13445
  • Special -- Supporti: The verification of the need to consider vortex shedding is now done using the smaller diameter of the vessel
  • Special -- Supporti: Exclusion of non affected components from loads coming from lifting calculation
  • Special -- Supporti: Improvements to the report of the saddles
  • Special -- Supporti: Whenever possible, loads on supports are now calculated using the structural analysis of the vessel
  • Special -- Supporti: Unified calculation of allowable stress in brackets according to Bednar to 0.66*Sy
  • TEMA: Updated calculation of bent tube according to RCB-2.3.1
  • VSR: Clarified with a note the use of the highest stress ratio for the determination of the hydrostatic test pressure
  • VSR: Modified allowable calculation for titanium according to PdR 55-2019
  • VSR: Enabled the calculation of the bolting torque according to ASME PCC-1 in VSR
  • VSR: Two options have been added to explicitly allow user to exclude the validation of a knuckle or flare requirement on a cone
  • VSR: Enabled the validation of adjacent openings on cones
  • VSR: Enabled the possibility to create adjacent openings on nozzles
  • VSR: Improved the calculation of the bolt loads of tubesheets
  • VSR: Improved the calculation of openings without nozzle when corrosion is present
  • VSR: Fixed a problem in test pressure summary related to flanges
  • VSR: Improved the report of heat exchangers without expansion joint
  • Added an option to set the raised portion K for ANSI flanges with ring joints
  • Kettle type fixed tubesheet exchanger now correctly shows expansion bellow data in the cylinder which is connected to the left tubesheet
  • Improved precision of the weights calculation for some components; added an option to consider bolts weight when evaluating a flange
  • Improved the validation of the geometry of flat heads
  • Added warnings for the geometric positioning of nozzles on heat exchangers
  • Enabled the field for the undertolerance on tubesheets, long welding neck flanges, floating flanges and flat bolted heads
  • Optimizations to the exchanger wizard for slip on flanges
  • Improved the geometrical check of gaskets
  • Modified ASME material description to display exact Product Form
  • Fixed a minor issue when printing components from Desktop View
  • Unified reference images for WRC forces and moments between design window and calculation report
  • Fixed a printing issue for components having curly brackets in their name
  • List of materials' properties has been splitted according to their respective side, having each one a different design temperature
  • Improved connectivity check in License Manager
  • Added the ability to export 3D models of some components in B-Rep format
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Customized allowable stress wasn't properly considered in openings calculation
  • AD 2000: Corrected an error that did not allowed the calculation of austenitic steel flanges according to EN1591
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error in skirt calculation when junction with shell validation is enabled
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error in the external pressure calculation of blind flanges with full face gaskets
  • ASME: Fixed a problem preventing calculation of unflanged extension of tubesheets
  • ASME: Fixed calculation radius for ellipsoidal heads when calculating saddles
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Allowable stress of stays in rectangular, internally reinforced vessels was not correctly considered
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: PTB sample reports available with the software hadn't MAWP and MAP values printed
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem occurring when calculating an opening according to Division 1 in an item calculated according to Division 1
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error that may lead to a miscalculation of MAWPs for an heat exchanger after changing design conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness of a nozzle according to table 4.5.2
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of moments on saddles with loads on nozzles
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error occurring when lifting lug calculation in design and test conditions were enabled
  • EN 13445: Maximum pressure of an opening on the knuckle of a head was wrongly reduced of two times the hydrostatic head
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness of head's straight flange when the material has been customized
  • EN 13445: Fixed fs/f0 factor calculation in detailed fatigue assessment for required number of cycles over 2'000'000 (both EN 13445 and AD 2000)
  • EN 13445: Fixed an issue with the "Use maximum side,chamber or vessel pressure for the calculation of hydrostatic test pressure" option, which was previously ignored under some circumstances
  • EN 13480: Corrected the calculation at external pressure for cylinders
  • EN 13480: Corrected the calculation of the allowable stress for austenitic steels with elongation >= 35% if the value of Rm/T is not available
  • VSR: Fixed an error in calculation of cones connected to integral flanges or nozzles
  • VSR: Corrected an error that prevented the calculation of openings without nozzle
  • VSR: Corrected the calculation of the shell pressure loaded area of an opening on a cone
  • VSR: Corrected the calculation of the minimum distance of an opening from the edge of a cone
  • VSR: Fixed an error in calculation of lowest stress ratio with jacketed shells and additional components
  • VSR: Corrected an error that appears using o-ring gaskets
  • VSR: Corrected error that prevented a flat bolted head from being connected a tubesheet
  • Corrected an error where a nozzle cannot be added on a non-circular flat head
  • Fixed automatic calculation of static head pressure for blind flanges in design conditions
  • Materials of additional components not considered in the determination of item properties are now correctly excluded when calculating the lowest stress ratio
  • Fixed an issue potentially leading to a wrong jacket hydrostatic test pressure for AD2000 and VSR vessels
  • Corrected a geometrical error in the calculation of the distance between two openings
  • Fixed a problem that may lead to a file corruption
  • Fixed the compensation of hydrostatic head for vertical items tested horizontally, which was inconsinstent in some scenarios
  • Fixed group number for various product forms of 16Mo3
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected an error in the calculation of the lifting of a vessel
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected the calculation of the section area of the ribs and web of saddles
  • Fixed a problem preventing the right component to be selected in the 3D window
  • Minor fixes

Version 2020.1

New features

  • AD 2000: Added the possibility to choose between Rp1 and Rp02 for the calculation of the allowable stress for austenitic steel forgings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added option to set cladding and weld overlay as lining
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: External loads set on nozzles are now also checked according to paragraphs 4.3.10 and/or 4.4.12
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added structural analysis of colums with local loads
  • EN 13445: Added the possibility to define fatigue properties for the jacketed portion of a vessel
  • EN 13445: Added the validation of non-circular bolted flat heads
  • EN 13445: Added the optional validation of the welded joints of flanges according to table A-7
  • EJMA: Added check of reinforced bellows to EJMA paragraph 4.13.2
  • Special -- Supports: Added option to customize the calculation temperature for anchor bolts
  • TEMA: It is now possible to check the tubesheets according to TEMA Appendix A also when the EN 13445 code is selected
  • VSR: Enabled the calculation of skirts using calculation method defined in EN13445
  • VSR: Added support of allowable calculation for aluminium and copper alloys. Extendend the materials database to contain such materials
  • Added the ability to use a flat, hollow cover as the only component constituting an heat exchanger channel, bolted to the tubesheet. In the heat exchangers wizard, select a B/M channel and set a flat end as type of bonnet
  • Undertolerance on thickness can now be defined as an absolute value (like in previous versions), in percentage or according to different norms
  • The software can now be run on RDP remote desktop sessions
  • "Desktop View" list of components has been improved, it contains more data and can also be printed
  • It's now possible to export the 3D model of a single component

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: The calculation of the tapered connection of a hemispherical head is done with the allowable stress of the component welded to the head
  • AD 2000: Improved the calculation method of flat heads with multiple openings
  • AD 2000: Improved the calculation of flanges as additional components
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of openings on long welding neck flanges
  • AD 2000: The position of the openings on formed heads is now calculated using the internal diameter of the nozzle
  • ASME: Update to ASME B31.3 2018 calculation code
  • ASME: Added the option to specify additional loads on bolts for metal-to-metal contact flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The maximum allowable opening pressure is compared with the total pressure (design + static head)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: The list of applicable loads is now in accordance with Table 4.1.1 definitions
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added an option to disable welds check to be used in integrally forged vessels
  • EN 13445: Improved the report of the external actions acting on brackets
  • EN 13445: Lifting lug calculation wasn't correctly considering the type of the current load combination when determining shell's analysis thickness
  • EN 13445: The validation according to paragraph 10.6.1.3 now uses the equivalent diameter
  • EN 13445: Improved the calculation of the allowable strength according to EN13445-8
  • EN 13445: Added the possibility set the presence of a flare at the small end of the cone (AD 2000 and EN 13445) even if this is not verified by code, to get dimensions of the cone (length and angle) consistent with the drawing
  • EN 13445: Improved error messages for fatigue calculation of aluminum components
  • EN 13445: Improved preliminary report of tubesheets
  • EN 13445: Improved the input values for the calculation of line loads
  • EN 13445: The calculation of the diameter of the opening without nozzle now considers the corrosion
  • EN 13445: Added the ability to reduce the allowable stress of nozzle and shell using joint efficiency
  • EN 13445: Removed maximum test pressure column in maximum pressures table for European codes as the shown value was misleading (ASME MAP)
  • EN 13445: Corrections to the simplified assessment of fatigue life according to clause 17
  • EN 13480: Improvements to the report of mitre bends
  • Special -- Supports: Improvements to the calculation of leg with square section
  • Special -- Supports: In the lifting calculation the load T is now divided among all the tailing lugs
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possible to change the coefficients applied to the yield strength for the allowables of the devices used for vessel lifting
  • Special -- Supports: The reinforcing pad is now considered in the calculation of the weight of the legs
  • Special -- Supports: Improved the validation according to Zick method of saddles that support heat exchangers
  • Special -- Supports: Removed an error message during the creation of a saddle
  • Special -- WRC: An option has been added to keep WRC loads and stresses on support in sync
  • TEMA: Check of inversion area of the floating flanges is now carried out for all the codes only if a TEMA class for the exchanger is defined
  • VSR: Added the possibility to define stiffening rings on cones
  • VSR: Added some materials from the following norms, to support validation of previously constructed vessels: : UNI 5462, UNI 663, UNI 5869, UNI 7382, UNI 7500
  • VSR: Tube bundle and shell in tubesheets calculation (tubes check and shell check) are now calculated at their respective design temperatures. They where previously calculated at the higher temperature between shell and tubes side
  • VSR: Changed calculation of austenitic tubesheets allowable, assuming they do not behave like not flanges. Security coefficient on yield strength goes from 1.5 to 1.2
  • VSR: It is possible to avoid the code validation of ASME and EN standard flanges
  • VSR: Corrected nozzle geometrical calculations
  • VSR: Some duplicated ASME austenitic steels have been removed from the material database: in case of error while opening a file stating that a material is missing, said material should be re-selected from the database
  • Improved removal of a new liquid level
  • Added forming strain calculation to floating flange's head
  • Added the possibility to use the WRC loads as external loads for flanges
  • It's now possible to set both width and length of rectangular pads of attachments
  • Improved calculation of the distance of the point of application of the WRC loads
  • Fixed a problem occured when saving some of the printing options
  • Removed the check of the overlapping between hub and bolt hole in the case of screw clamp and hinged bolts
  • It is now possible again to use the ASME B36.10 pipe database for the vessel legs
  • Restored geometrical check of pad diameter that must be smaller than shell outside diameter
  • Added option to change bolt preload on ASME PCC-1 torque calculation
  • Improved calculation of inner volume of hemispherical heads with taper
  • Added possibility to import the WRC loads into a NozzlePRO analysis
  • Modified custom materials database interface to make it easier to use
  • Added various european materials
  • Aluminum and aluminum alloys have been grouped under a single material type in European codes (EN 13445, AD 2000, VSR)
  • A flange mated to a nozzle is now recognized and printed within connections summary even if pipes or curves are placed between the nozzle and the flange itself
  • Improved bill of materials for extruded nozzles and openings without nozzle
  • Added ability to insert a new cylinder between an existing nozzle and flange
  • Full material specification is now displayed in every material input field when enabled in options
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected an error in the creation of openings without nozzle
  • AD 2000: Corrected an error that prevented the validation of the minimum thickness of torispherical heads in hydraulic test conditions
  • ASME: Fixed calculation of unsupported length which was calculated incorrectly when the length of the tubes was different from the sum of the length of the shell with the thickness of the tubesheets
  • ASME: Fixed printing of Sj value in skirt-shell junction; calculation was already correct
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the MAWP of cones when the geometry of the connected cylinders changes
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the limit of the half-apex angle for kettle's cones
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of test pressure on some additional components being part of the jacket when an half pipe is present
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the diameter of the section 4-4 for conical skirts
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error preventing calculation of cast steels allowable
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the allowable ratio of flat bolted heads with austenitic steels with rupture elongation greater than 35%
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the thickness of the skirt bearing ring
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the shell thickness in operating condition in the brackets validation
  • EN 13445: Corrected the validation of an opening changed from protruding nozzle to set-in nozzle
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness of non circular welded flat heads with corrosion
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error in the calculation of the lowest stress ratio during external pressure validation of jacketed shells
  • Special -- Supports: Bending stress of trunnions with lug is now performed using the section modulus of the trunnion
  • Special -- WRC: Fixed a problem in WRC module, leading to the use a reinforcing pad having a larger size than the actual pad. This affected only support components having a rectangular pad, nozzles and circular pads were not affected
  • Special -- WRC: Fixed online lookup of italian wind zones to NTC
  • VSR: Fixed a problem in multiple openings calculation on a flat end when one of the openings does not have a nozzle attached
  • VSR: Fixed some errors when creating an hexchanger with the Heat Exchanger Wizard
  • VSR: Fixed conversion of materials when calculation code is changed from VSR to any ASME code
  • VSR: Fixed printing of undertolerance value for shell in opening report. Calculation is not affected
  • VSR: Fixed an error preventing calculation of P and Q type tubesheets as additional components
  • VSR: Fixed an error potentially leading to a wrong J value in fixed tubesheets heat exchangers
  • Fixed an issue occurring when trying to recover a corrupted autosaved file, which may lead to the removal of an item from a project. The latest available file version is now recovered
  • Fixed an error on pass partition creation with an odd number of heat exchanger passes
  • Fixed buttons resizing after closing the map form on desktops with DPI > 100%
  • Minor fixes

Version 2020

New features

  • AD 2000: Added check of tube bends to B1 Appendix 1
  • ASME: It is now possible to generate the ASME Division 1 and 2 reports in Italian
  • Special -- Supports: Added check of legs sections to Eurocodes (EC3 -- EN1993-1-1)
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possibile to set a coefficient for the external loads on nozzles/attachments in the load combination definition
  • Special -- Supports: Added the load due to snow to the forces and moments acting on saddles
  • TEMA: Added the possibility to add the pass partitions of the exchangers as components verified according to TEMA RCB-9.1.3. Details
  • VSR: Added the calculation of the deformation factor according to M.13.B
  • VSR: Calculation of tubesheets according to VSR.1.N
  • VSR: Added the calculation of expansion joints for VSR.1.P
  • VSR: Added the calculation of half pipes in VSR.1.Q
  • VSR: Added the possibility to create long welding neck flanges
  • VSR: Custom materials management
  • VSR: Added more ASME SB series materials to VSR database
  • VSR: Added the calculation of packing glands
  • VSR: Clamp connection calculation

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Upper and lower bound values from Figure 3.x are now used when cone angle is lower than minimum or higher than maximum available
  • AD 2000: The minimum thickness of cylinders to B1 6.1 is now shown as warning instead of error (see B 0 10.2)
  • AD 2000: Added ability to line up internal diameter instead of external to tubesheet holes
  • AD 2000: The summary of the hydraulic test does not include anymore components (e.g. nozzles) that do not participate in the determination of the test pressure
  • AD 2000: Fixed a problem leading to printintg MPa units when user specified N/mm²
  • AD 2000: It is now possible to manually set a value for gasket parameters KD and KDΘ
  • AD 2000: Improved the data input for conical shells
  • ASME: Enabled the calculation for external loads on standard flanges (UG-44) for high temperatures
  • ASME: Disabled Code Case 2547 for ASME codes released after 2017
  • ASME: The number of threads per inch is now automatically set when selecting threaded couplings according to ASME B16.11
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the report of formed heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Simplified the possibility of defining integral flanges to be calculated as optional
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Error changed to warning when checking minimum distance between opening and flat end's edge if Appendix 14 is applied
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the report of socket weld flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrections of the calculation of duplex steels MDMT
  • EN 13445: Minor improvements to simplified fatigue input
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of legs according to EN 13445: fixed position calculation on spherical part of a torispherical head and added stability check according to AD 2000 B 5
  • EN 13445: Improved the calculation of the geometry of flat welded ends
  • EN 13445: Improved the automatic assignment of the A/B/C configuration of the saddles in the case of cylinders divided into several parts
  • EN 13445: Improvements to saddles report
  • EN 13445: Offset value of a previously non radial nozzle was used after its transformation to radial
  • EN 13445: An error is now issued when a flange checked to Annex G is connected to a tubesheet without a flanged extension
  • EN 13445: Fixed an ambiguity in integral flange report related to flange standard
  • EN 13480: Added the possibility to avoid the opening calculation for standard tees
  • Special -- Supports: The allowable stresses for the saddle anchor bolts are now calculated according to AISC 360-16. It is possible to customize the applied coefficients
  • Special -- Supports: The check of bearing pressure on concrete for the base plate of the legs is now performed for all configurations
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possible to change the γMi coefficients used for legs verification according to NTC / Eurocodes
  • Special -- Supports: Aligned the printing of forces and moments at the base in the reports of supports
  • Special -- Supports: It's now possible to change the UBC seism reduction factor
  • Special -- Supports: The reduction coefficient of the nozzle loads transposed to the base of the vessel according to AD 2000 S3/0 now considers the actual number of loads on the nozzles enabled for a specific load combination
  • Special -- Supports: Added the ability to input the orientation (vertical or horizontal) of lifting lugs
  • Special -- Supports: The foundation loads now include also the loads defined on nozzles
  • Special -- Supports: Improvements of saddles reports
  • Special -- WRC: Improved calculation precision of loads between nozzle and flange according to Roark
  • TEMA: The minimum head thickness according to TEMA RCB-3.2 is now checked even when the user changes the head thickness as set by the heat exchanger wizard
  • VSR: Added the calculation of the shear stress for lap flanges
  • The dimensions of the tube profiles according to EN 10210 and 10219 for the support legs have been added
  • Changed the coefficient applied by default for the calculation of the blank diameter of the elliptical and torispherical heads
  • After the copy of a flange, now the new component form is shown
  • Removed the under-tolerance field for flanges, since it is not used in calculations
  • Fixed a problem where length of channels was added to the shell when unsupported length was calculated
  • Removed input of corrosion allowance on saddles, previously applied only on saddle's pad
  • Increased maximum calculable MAWP value over 100 MPa
  • Added a geometric check which warns when a net calculation thickness is zero or negative
  • Removed the possibility to create a loose lap flange as additional component
  • Maximum material temperature is now checked against temperatures actually specified for the component
  • Added seamless steel tubes materials to EN 10216-1
  • Added X1CrNiMoN25-22-2 and X2CrNiMo18-14-3 materials to EN and VSR databases
  • Nozzle welds table is not printed anymore for Calculation Codes where nozzle welds specification is not mandatory
  • Removed from summary table about test pressure columns "1.25-P-f0/f" and "1.43-P" for single components
  • Additional components are now omitted from the weights summary when requested by the use
  • Inserted a system to restore the position of the windows that had been previously used on a secondary monitor and are no longer reachable
  • Fixed a visualization problem in Desktop View when using "Details" mode
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the maximum allowable pressure for cones with joint efficiency less than one
  • AD 2000: Corrected the calculation of the pressure area of radial openings on heads
  • ASME: Fixed values of B factor for external pressure charts HA-1 and HA-2 at 815°C, previously too high (ASME 2019 materials database only)
  • ASME: The axial rigidity of the expansion bellow is now correctly taken from the EJMA calculation
  • ASME: Corrected the calculation of the position of the stiffening rings on cones
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in calculation of MAEWP of bolted covers according to Appendix Y-9
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of ArL and AeL areas for cones connected to "short" cylinders, the adopted formulae were more conservative
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Exclusion of large openings (>50% short span) on non-circular bolted flat ends
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem with external pressure calculation of electric immersion heaters
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed optional calculation of the maximum test pressure for flanges
  • Additional weights referred to the reference line are now correctly positioned
  • Corrected an error that prevented the creation of a floating head heat exchanger with the channel welded to the shell
  • Nozzles on jackets are no more considered in the determination of the lowest stress ratio for hydrostatic test (AD 2000 and EN 13445)
  • Corrected the calculation of the total available area of protruded nozzle openings
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error occurring while opening some EN 13445 files
  • EN 13445: Corrected the customization of bolting materials using the "Edit" button
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error that appeared in the component design window for some simplified fatigue calculation configurations
  • EN 13445: Solved an issue with calculation of LSR for duplicated items opened at the same time
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of lowest stress ratio for the determination of the jacket test pressure
  • The decimal and thousands separators set in the report options are now correctly used in single reports as well
  • Special -- Supports: Corrected the calculation that leads to excessive thickness of the reinforcing pad of lifting lugs
  • Special -- Supports: Corrected the calculation of the moments due to seism for saddles foundation loads
  • Special -- Supports: EJMA 10th, Fixed yield strength value used for hydraulic test
  • Special -- WRC: Corrected the calculation of the opening of oblique nozzles
  • Fixed an error that caused a cylindrical component to be shown in yellow after adding a nozzle even if not actually selected
  • Fixed an error that could appear when defining openings of equal diameter to that of the connected cylinder
  • Fixed 3D visualization of perpendicular nozzles on formed heads
  • VSR: Fixed calculation of minimum thickness of formed heads depending on C factor: calculation is now performed recursively to obtain a C factor corresponding to s0/Do instead of s/Do

Version 2019.3

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: ASME VIII Div.1 Edition 2019
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: ASME VIII Div.2 Edition 2019
  • EN13445: Added all updates released as amendments waiting for the official release of Edition 2019 Issue 1:
    • Added calculation of tubesheets according to the updated version of Annex J EN 13445-3:2014/A6:2019
    • Changes in chapters 16.4 and 16.5 concerning local loads on attachments
    • Simplified fatigue calculation according to Clause 17 has been updated to include EN 13445-3:2014/A5 modifications. Details are available here: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/version-2019-3-updates-to-simplified-fatigue-assessment-according-to-en-13445-3-clause-17-amendment-5/
    • Added the new Annex V to consider a buffer in the verification of the openings in case the external loads are not known
    • Calculation of bolting allowable for A2 to A5 materials has been updated according to EN 13445-2:2014/A3
    • Updated calculation of nominal elastic limit to EN 13445-3:2014/A8:2019
    • Updated calculation of lifting lugs to EN 13445-3:2014/A8:2019
    • Updated calculation of skirts to EN 13445-3:2014/A8:2019
    • Updated calculation of global longitudinal stress limits of paragraph 16.18.8 to EN 13445-3:2014/A8:2019
    • Updated Clause 22 Static analysis of tall vertical vessels to EN 13445-3:2014/A8:2019
  • TEMA: In Appendix A it is now possible to use the physical properties of the materials according to the calculation code instead of the TEMA ones
  • VSR: Openings on flat ends according to VSR.1.L
  • VSR: Added the flange validation according to VSR.1.U
  • VSR: Reinforcement of multiple openings
  • VSR: Added gasket data according to tabel 1.U.3.2
  • VSR: Added the validation of flat bolted heads according to VSR.1.L
  • VSR: Added the validation of reinforcing rings according to VSR.1.H
  • It is now possible to define custom gasket parameters according to EN 13555 for the calculation of EN 1591 flanges
  • Added an option allowing old calculation codes to be hidden, limiting the lenght of the relative lists. This option is available under Tools > Options > Codes

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Improvements to the detailed fatigue calculation AD 2000 and EN 13445: introduced factor 1/10 for the allowable cycles in AD in the case of embrittling fluid and added the choice of the load case to which the detailed analysis refers to
  • AD 2000: Calculation of bolt torque to ASME PCC-1 may now be used for AD 2000 flanges
  • AD 2000: Calculation using alternative equation 7.2.3 (3) is now optional and selectable by the user
  • AD 2000: The option to use S-4/3 for low temperatures calculations is now adopted also when calculating head's straight flange
  • AD 2000: Improved the calculation of the stability of saddles
  • AD 2000: Updated material characteristics to edition 07-2019 of Merkblatt W 10
  • AD 2000: Thermal load calculation according to S 3/7 has been updated to 05-2019 version of the code
  • ASME: Tube to tubesheet joint calculation now shows the temperature at which the calculation occurs (worst condition between design and room temperature)
  • ASME: Improvements in the report of expansion joints according to ASME and EJMA
  • ASME: Correction in the calculation of tubesheets not extended as flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: External pressure calculation of nozzles now discards internal protrusion length when determining the unsupported length
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added support for welding sketch UW-16.1 p-2
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Updated SA-105 MDMT calculation, particularly when used to produce standard flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Updated expansion joints module to include edition 2019 modifications
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem when calculing MAWP/MAP of cylinders according to Appensdix 1-2 and made application of said Appendix optional
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Calculation of minimum thickness according to UG-33(f)(1) for cones having α >= 60° without lines of support is now optional. It was previously forced by the software
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed calculation as standard cap for elliptical head having one or more openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added pneumatic test pressure value to test pressures table
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Validation of openings position on flat ends has been adapted to the clarifications introduced by the new edition of the Code
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed a report error in torispherical heads having different knuckle and crown thicknesses
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improvements in the applicability conditions of the openings calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of the maximum test pressure for cones, multiple connected cone with the same angle are considered as one regarding the length
  • EN 13445: The external hydraulic test for components with half-pipe channels is no longer performed since it is already included in the verification of the half-pipe
  • EN 13445: Corrected the data input for flat heads with ribs, created as additional components
  • EN 13445: Corrected the case where the validation errors of lap flanges do not appear in the component form
  • EN 13445: Added a warning in case of fixed tubesheets with different configuration to 13.5.2.1a)
  • EN 13445: Extended use of Rp0.2/T in lieu of missing Rp1/T to calculate rating of EN1092 standard flanges for materials having minimum rupture elongation over 35
  • EN 13445: Removed 0.9 coefficient on allowable stress for Testing Group 4 vessels
  • EN 13445: Condition stated in 9.6-1 it's now applied also to openings in regular pattern
  • EN 13445: Secondary components applied to the jacket are no longer considered by default as determinants in the calculation of the lowest stress ratio for the jacket test pressure
  • EN 13480: Added the calculation of the hydraulic test at external pressure for jacketed pipes
  • Special -- Supporti: Implemented calculation of alternative return period according to NTC 2018
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected the calculation of type II support rings
  • Special -- Supporti: It is now possible to set the erection load combination to use for the vessel lifting calculation
  • Special -- Supporti: Improved the report of saddles
  • Special -- Supporti: Added number of bolts on brackets' report
  • Special -- Supporti: Improved the calculation of the geometry of the saddles
  • Special -- Supporti: A warning is issued when lifting lugs calculation does not consider any load combination having a weight factor at least equal to 1
  • Special -- WRC: Optimization of the WRC module: it is now possible to show or hide the advanced properties; the default application distance is now "custom", forcing the user to explicitly choose this value; a button has been added to position the loads at the face of the flange or at the end of the nozzle; the inverted axial force calculation now changes sign P alone
  • Special -- WRC: Fixed an error leading to the adoption of corrosion allowance when validating according to WRC components without specified corrosion allowance
  • Special -- WRC: Improvements to WRC module. Detailed explanation is available here: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/versione-2019-3-wrc-module-updates/
  • TEMA: The differential pressure calculation of the W type floating tubesheet is now supported
  • VSR: Added calculation of maximum allowable pressure for nozzles
  • VSR: Added test pressure calculation tables to final report
  • When a flange is validated with EN 1591 for a temperature higher than those for which the values of EG0 are available, the value of EG0 is now taken at the highest available temperature
  • Updated ASME B16.47 flanges to edition 2017
  • Added creep ratings at temperatures greater than 570°C for some material groups of EN 1092-1 flanges
  • Previously, when the option "Screw clamp, hinged bolts or other closing devices" was active for a flange, if the diameter of the bolt circle C exceeded the outside diameter A, the value of C was set equal to A. This doesn't happen anymore, the calculation values of C and A are those entered by the user
  • Fixed custom design temperature reading in supports of heat exchangers
  • Added option to set effective gasket width bGe for ring joints to EN 13445 Annex G or EN 1591-1
  • Added a geometric check on the diameter of the raised face entered by the user
  • Added a field to specify hub joint efficiency when hub is calculated as cylinder
  • Added an option to exclude the external loads during the determination of the MAP of a flange
  • Changing a standard flange rating does not affect pipe's dimension anymore
  • The possibility of validating a standard size flange according to the rules of the current calculation code has been simplified
  • It's now possible to set a cofficient for insulation in the load combination properties
  • For backing rings created by the heat exchanger wizard, the highest temperature between the tube side and shell side is now set by default
  • Improved import of mean tube temperatures from a HTRI file
  • Added the automatic calculation of shell length in the Heat Exchanger Wizard
  • Corrected the calculation of the maximum fatigue life cycles according to EJMA
  • EN and VSR materials databases has been updated with material characteristics from edition 2019 of ASME
  • Added a legend for dimensions and loads used in load combinations definition
  • Added the details of the liquid level to the summary of weights on the report
  • Added rating and flange size to the bill of materials
  • Brackets, support rings and jacket closures have been added to the bill of materials
  • Fixed joint efficiency symbol in report cover
  • Updated the function for searching geographical coordinates
  • Various optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Corrected the coefficients for the calculation of C1 parameter according to chapter B 5 Figure 5
  • AD 2000: Corrected a problem causing an error when trying to generate a structural component calculation report
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of adjacent openings so that contribution from pad or reinforced ring is now considered
  • AD 2000: Corrected error for tubesheet created as additional components
  • AD 2000: Fixed two formulae for the calculation of hemispherical head. Differences are noticeable only with high thicknesses
  • AD 2000: Fixed a problem in calculation of maximum allowble pressure for a nozzle placed outside 80% of torispherical head when its joint efficiency is lower than head's
  • ASME: Fixed vacuum setting in the calculation of the test pressure on the tube side if the option to consider the greatest pressure of that side is selected
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of the minimum thickness of a nozzle when considering multiple openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation of external pressure for vessels of rectangular cross section
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected the calculation at external pressure for long welding neck flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Corrected the calculation of the opening radius of perpendicular nozzles on hemispherical heads
  • EN 13445: It has been modified the calculation to consider a knuckle encroaching the knuckle of an head: previously, a nozzle was considered encroaching the knuckle region when its opening was outside the 80%. Now it is considered encroaching the knuckle region if its reinforcing pad is outside the 80%
  • Fixed the automatic assignment of the design conditions for the components connected to the flange of a jacket
  • Correction of the assignment of the differential pressure to floating flanges
  • Some temperature related properties were hidden when changing an item from AD2000 to another calculation code
  • Fixed calculation of weight of ladders and platforms when total corroded weight of the item is requested. Previously, these components were not considered when calculating Dcorr
  • Fixed an error leading to a misplacement of some rows in the calculation report
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected the lifting lug base section verification (including welds)
  • Special -- Supporti: Fixed calculation of vortex shadding screening for items on brackets or support rings
  • Special -- Supporti: The transformation of the nozzle loads in the support plane now also considers the inclination of the nozzle
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected the torsional stress calculation for lifting trunnions
  • Special -- WRC: When multiple design conditions were validated using WRC, the displayed results in component design window could be outdated. Report data were always up to date
  • Fixed a problem afflicting some users when the new components design window is enabled
  • Fixed an error occurring when proxy server was set to a wrong value
  • Minor fixes

Version 2019.2

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added Code Case 2695 for nozzles and LWN
  • Special -- Supports: Added check of expansion joints to EJMA 10th Ed. (requires license key update)
  • Special -- Supports: Added to the structural analysis module the calculation of the maximum wind induced deflection
  • Special -- Supports: Added check of skirt base ring during vessel lifting
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possible to customize the lengths L2, L3 and L4 in the lifting calculation
  • VSR: Added support for italian VSR calculation code (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Added the calculation of cylinders and tubes according to VSR.1.D (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Calculation of heads according to VSR.1.E (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Cones calculation according to VSR.1.F/H (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Added the calculation of elbows according to VSR.1.M (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Added the calculation of welded ends for VSR.1.L (preliminary version for testing)
  • VSR: Openings according to VSR.1.K (preliminary version for testing)

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added calculation of flat heads (blank flanges) to EN 1591
  • AD 2000: Added requirement check of B8 8.4.8 for full face gaskets
  • AD 2000: Added materials calculation in creep range according to B 6
  • AD 2000: Improved the report of flanges geometrical data
  • AD 2000: Flange designer now gives results without warnings on the flange deflection
  • AD 2000: Improved the input for integral flanges without hub
  • AD 2000: When two hemispheres are connected to create a sphere, connection validation is now excluded
  • AD 2000: Remove minimum thickness according to B 1 6 for heat exchangers tubes
  • AD 2000: Improved set-up of low temperature values according to W 10
  • AD 2000: The buckling check of skirt section 1-1 now always uses the allowable for meridional load only according to EN 1993-1-6:2007/A1:2017
  • AD 2000: Added a field to set an allowable stress coefficient in creep range, according to S 6 Annex 4
  • AD 2000: Added the ability to set W10 safety factor for category II materials also to flanges
  • ASME: Improved the calculation report for brackets
  • ASME: Added a warning when tests are required to determine the tube joint efficiency fr according to Appendix A
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved the geometrical calculation of stiffener rings on cones
  • EN 13445: Improved the visualization of the position of the opening reinforcing rings
  • EN 13445: In the calculation of the areas of the reinforcing rings of the openings now the bolting are considered
  • EN 13445: Added in reports and user interface the indication of the year and month of issue of the calculation code
  • EN 13445: Added the bolting material in the report of brackets
  • EN 13445: Improved the geometric validation of flanges
  • EN 13445: Removed the calculation of the section of the bolts from bolted flat covers with full face gasket
  • EN 13445: Added a specific option to force the calculation of fixed and floating tubesheets when the conditions of applicability of the method are not satisfied. Previously, only a warning was issued without performing the calculation
  • EN 13445: Disabled calculation of loose lap flanges as additional components
  • EN 13445: Improved the calculation of long welding neck flanges according to EN13445 Annex G
  • EN 13480: The calculation of plastic deformation of cones and cylinders has been adjusted to the code
  • EN 13480: Improved the report for standard components
  • Special -- Supports: Improved the calculation speed of structural analysis
  • Special -- Supports: Improved properties descriptions for skits calculation at their connection point with the shell
  • Special -- Supports: The verification according to DIN 28086 of the reinforcing plate thickness is now verified only if the lug is welded directly to the plate
  • Special -- Supports: It's now possible to set a custom negative force for the foundation bolts check
  • Special -- Supports: Added the possibility to customize the coefficients z0 and zmin for wind calculation according to EN 1991-1-4
  • Special -- Supports: Added the possibility to manually define the parameters for the calculation of the seism action according to EN 1998-1
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed a problem in pre-report window when more than one erection load combinations are present and lifting calculation is active
  • Special -- WRC: Corrected the comparison of the minimum and maximum dimensions of Statoil and AD2000 WRC loads
  • Special -- WRC: Lifting calculation now automatically considers lifting lugs components
  • Updated EN 1092-1:2018 flanges
  • Added automatic calculation of bolt axial distance lB in the EN 1591-1 calculation
  • Added nickel coefficients for ASME B31.3 calculation
  • When calculating the rating according to Annex F of EN 1092 the value of Rp0,2t is now used when Rp1,0 t is not available, for example for ASTM materials
  • Disabled the possibility to couple long wielding neck flanges to other flanges
  • Added support for HTRI Exchanger Suite 8
  • Added the geometric verification of the overlap between the bolt circle of the tubesheet and the channel in configuration e)
  • Program memory consumption reduced
  • Added the possibility to test the exchanger at differential pressure considering the actual test pressure of each side
  • For the floating heads created by the wizard the highest temperature between the tube side and the shell side is now set on both sides
  • Improved the calculation of adjacent openings
  • The internal pressure used for the calculation of the hydraulic test pressure is now the greatest among those defined for the components belonging to the same exchanger side, jacketed vessel chamber or entire vessel. This option can be disabled
  • Default material for floating flanges bolting of heat exchangers is selected among internal bolts
  • Corrected a warning for the material of floating flange bolting
  • Added a warning that informs if the internal diameter or the floating flange of a heat exchanger is smaller than the outside tube limit diameter
  • Corrected the automatic design pressure of flanges connected to a jacket
  • Minor fixes to nozzle sketches
  • The weight of the vessel is now shown in the report without applying the load combination coefficients
  • Fixed management of non-standard characters on the report cover page
  • 3D view rotation is now based on the selected component
  • General improvements and problems fixes in the new components design window
  • Revised preliminary report for ASME VIII Div.2, EN 13445 and EN 13480 codes
  • Improved the centre of mass visualization in the 3D view for slender equipment
  • Fixed a problem occuring when reloading a loose flange with lap having a lap material different from shell's

Bugs

  • ASME: Fixed cylindrical shell length for heat exchangers in the calculation of saddles according to the Zick's method
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed displayed units in UW-30 calculation of stiffening rings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed check of standard elliptical caps used on the tube side of a heat exchanger
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed external pressure calculation of head's straight flange
  • Fixed error on opening a heat exchanger when components relationships are globally disabled
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the ligament between openings with reinforcing rings
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the axial flexibility modulus of EN13445 gasket
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of flange design bolt load for the assembly condition in the calculation of tubesheet flanged extension
  • EN 13445: Fatigue calculation of EN13445 expansion joints are performed in radians
  • Special -- Supporti: Fixed calculation of bending moment for top head lugs
  • Special -- Supporti: Corrected the calculation of skirt base ring according to AD2000 S3/1
  • Special -- Supporti: Fixed flange lug bolt load calculation
  • Corrected an error that prevented the creation of a tube bundle as additional component
  • Fixed a visualization error occurring when switching between different WRC load sets
  • Minor fixes

Version 2019.1

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: A warning is shown when the load on a gasket exceeds the maximum allowable
  • AD 2000: The calculation method of full-face gaskets (8.4.8) is no longer applied to O-rings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed some equations in ellipsoidal heads and complete hydrostatic test report sections
  • Improved wizard for type P floating exchangers
  • Improved calculation of period of vibration for vessels on skirts
  • Special -- Supports: Vertical load due to snow is now considered also in the structural analysis
  • Special -- Supports: The calculation of bending stress due to lifting now skips the end of the formed heads
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option to customize the width of the bolt hole in the base plate of the saddles
  • Special -- Supports: Added warning when enabling structural analysis and no vessel support defined
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed corrosion on inside diameter of flanges for hydraulic test and improved report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: MDMT fixes: bolts material is now discarted bolts are not present; exclusion from UHA-51(d)(3) now considers nominal thickness instead of governing thickness
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed error when applying Code case 2655
  • EN 13445: An opening without nozzle on a flat end wrongly takes into account a nozzle thickness if this value was previously set
  • EN 13445: Corrected the calculation of the cones' cylindrical ends
  • EN 13445: Fixed application of the CF coefficient for bolt spacing of flanges
  • Special -- Supports: Improved offset calculation for vessel lifting procedure
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed inverted forces fr and fL on tailing lug during lifting of vessel
  • Corrected an error in the selection of standard fittings from EN10216 tubes
  • Fixed material listing of flued openings on the report
  • Fixed conversion of ligament efficiency when converting from ASME to EN
  • Global preferences about printing component sketches are now persisted
  • Various fixes to the new components design windows
  • Fixed a resizing error occurring when changing a design condition value
  • Minor fixes

Version 2019.0

New features

  • AD 2000: Added rectangular flat ends
  • AD 2000: Updated calculation of skirts to S 3/1 2018-05
  • ASME: Added option to check tube-to-tubesheet welds in the cladding
  • ASME: Added check of minimum threaded length when using stud bolts
  • ASME: Added B16.9 standard reducers
  • EN 13445: Added Issue 5 edition of EN 13445 code, containing major revisions of rectangular vessels calculation and calculation of nozzles close to a formed head's knuckle
  • EN 13480: Added 10253-2 and 10253-4 standard fittings and materials
  • EN 13480: Added calculation of flat heads
  • EN 13480: Added external pressure calculation
  • EN 13480: Added possibility to make adjacent openings
  • Special -- Supports: Added trunnion validation according to Moss design manual
  • Special -- Supports: Added calculation of tailing lug to Moss Design manual
  • Special -- Supports: Added module for calculation of lifting of vertical vessels to Moss Design manual
  • Special -- Supports: Added calculation according to ASCE 7-16 for seism and wind
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option to set a vertical load due to the snow
  • Special -- Supports: Added calculation of flange lug to Moss Design manual
  • Special -- Supports: Added calculation of top head/cone lug to Moss Design manual
  • Special -- Supports: Implemented calculation according to International Building Code (IBC) 2018 for seism and wind
  • Special -- WRC: Added Statoil allowable nozzle loads
  • Revised preliminary report for ASME VIII Div.1 and AD2000 codes
  • Nozzle sketches are now printed along with opening calculation
  • It is now possible to print a sketch with dimensions in the opening report
  • Added shortcut key for common actions
  • Added support for long welding neck flanges in NozzlePRO interface

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added nozzle-to-wall fatigue calculation for long welding neck flanges
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of tubesheets at differential pressure
  • AD 2000: Added the right reference year for calculations according to chapter B 5
  • AD 2000: Improved base ring calculation of skirts
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of allowable stress for components made of copper
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of loose flanges with lap according to B 8
  • AD 2000: Improved structural analysis
  • ASME: Calculation according ASME B31.3 formulas in hydrostatic test with ASME Div1/2 allowable stresses
  • ASME: Added MDMT section printing to jacket closures
  • ASME: Added flange weld size dimensions check to Figure 2-4 / Table 4.2.9
  • ASME: Improved management of standard threaded fittings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added option to reduce hydrostatic test pressure for glass-lined vessels
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added check of nozzle neck length according to UW-9(c)(2)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Updated hydraulic test at differential pressure according to UG-99 (e) (2)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added an option to consider external corrosion allowance on nozzle welds
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added external pressure calculation to rectangular vessels with internal reinforcements
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: MDMT from specification is now used even if warmer than the calculated one if it's colder than required value
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added junction validation when adjacent cylinder is "short", as per 1-5(d)(2), (e)(2), 1-8(b)(2), (c)(2)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved openings report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved opening reinforcement calculation with external corrosion
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved calculation of nozzle welds
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Outside radius of spherical shells now considers forming undertolerance
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added a warning when opening diameters ratio is over 1.5 (4.5.2.1)
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improved calculation of tubesheets with Tema configuration D
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improved ASME PTB calculation examples
  • EN 13445: Since the code does not contain a specific method, when a nozzle is fitted in a rectangular vessel it is now suggested to calculate it separately, connected to a flat cover
  • EN 13445: Fixed conversion of hydrostatic test calculation method between ASME and EN13445
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of nozzle position on heads
  • EN 13445: Improved fatigue calculation for unwelded components
  • EN 13445: Improved applicability error for nozzle localized loads
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation on unsupported length for cylinders with reinforcing rings
  • EN 13480: Improved calculation of allowable stress for materials with different rupture elongation in longitudinal and transverse direction
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option to check skirt bolting and base ring at room temperature instead of design temperature
  • Special -- Supports: When calculating the foundation loads of the saddles, the height of the center of gravity is now considered for the effects of the earthquake
  • Special -- Supports: The calculation of the saddle foundation loads now also considers the nozzle loads
  • Special -- Supports: Increased number of configurations of base ring for skirts
  • Special -- Supports: Improved structural check of saddles
  • Special -- Supports: Improved visualization of skirt errors
  • Special -- Supports: Added check of lifting lug baseplate thickness and weld size according to DIN 28086
  • Special -- Supports: Improved support rings
  • Special -- Supports: Improved validation of skirts' base ring
  • Special -- Supports: Improved conical skirts in ASME
  • Special -- Supports: Improved calculation of brackets exposure to wind
  • Special -- WRC: Added images to improve the input of data for WRC calculation
  • Special -- WRC: Improved visualization of reinforcing pads
  • Special -- WRC: Improved NozzlePRO integration, add possibility to open analysis with NozzlePRO
  • Removed tubesheet MAWP from report in case of differential pressure calculation
  • Improved lifting lug positioning, by default thery are radial
  • It is now possible to set cone's sides dimension by looking up the standard pipes database
  • It is now possible to save a partial component, even when not every mandatory property has been assigned
  • Improved model and input of skirt base ring
  • Improved long welding neck flanges report
  • Added the possibility to set a material for the lap joint of a flange different from the tube one
  • Added check of minimum required hydrostatic test pressure of tubesheets and tube bundles for heat exchangers with differential pressure
  • Custom materials import now manages eventual errors without blocking file opening
  • Improved calculation of maximum opening diameter for some configurations
  • Added the possibility to specify on which side to apply the differential pressure in the heat exchangers
  • The test pressure of differential pressure heat exchangers is no longer increased in case of vacuum
  • Improved structural analysis for vertical vessels on legs
  • Option "Bolt circle over outside diameter" on flanges has been expanded to support different types of flanges with non-traditional bolts. It has been renamed to "Screw clamp, hinged bolt or other closing device"
  • Improved platform report
  • Improved management of heat exchanger conical front ends
  • Added check of overlapping between bolts and welds for flat flanges
  • Remove "joint efficiency" field for flanges
  • Improved geometric check of gaskets
  • Simplified stiffening rings data entry
  • Disable the possibility to connect cones directly to curves
  • Added field for transverse elongation in EN material database
  • Added some API5L materials to the EN materials database
  • Paired SA/EN materials with related yield strenghts
  • Updated EN 10222 materials to 2017 edition
  • Added material P250GH forging from EN 10222 to EN database
  • Added option to automatically update the report list of applied loads
  • Improved image on the first page of the report
  • Added components surrounded by the jacket to the test pressure calculation summary for the jacket itself
  • Improved integration with NozzlePro
  • Improved jacket report
  • Added the possibility to perform the calculation of the maximum cover deflection according to TEMA RCB 9.21 also for heads not created by the wizard. The check now considers the nominal diameter of the channel instead of the outside diameter of the flat head..
  • Fixed layout of PTB reports boundled with the software
  • Components design windows has been revisited, please find more information at the following link: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/the-new-component-design-window/
  • Improvements in the replace material form
  • Properties help window is now unbundled from the component's window, allowing copy-paste operations between the two
  • Improved project browser
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed which thickness to consider when performing simplified fatigue assessment of some nozzles and flanges
  • AD 2000: Improved jacket and opening on flat heads calculation
  • AD 2000: Fixed tube bundle external hydrostatic test pressure value
  • AD 2000: Corrected calculation of minimum thickness of floating flanges
  • AD 2000: Fixed automatic calculation of static head for tubesheets in hydrostatic test
  • AD 2000: Disabled the selection of reinforcements on flat heads, since the calculation does not take them into account
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of coefficient n for cylinders at external pressure
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error that could occur when an expansion joint was defined with a wrong geometry
  • AD 2000: Fixed an issue on floating tubesheet when simply supported
  • AD 2000: Fixed the determination of the lowest stress ratio for tubesheets and tubes bundle
  • ASME: Fixed flange null bolt load in the calculation of the lap stress in operating conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of test pressure based on MAP, without taking into consideration the LSR
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed undertolerance usage when calculating tr thickness in openings on ellipsoidal heads calculated as hemispherical
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error related to the selected hydrostatic test type for items originally according to Division 1, converted to another code and reconverted to Division 1
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error that could occur when a nozzle belonging to a cluster of multiple openings was removed
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Offset calculation between hemispherical head and cylinder mean diameters takes now into account the forming tolerance
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improved maximum test pressure calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed use of MAP for hydrostatic test pressure calculation when selected by user
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of maximum allowable test pressure for elliptical and torispherical heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of MDMT when 3.11.2.4 applies
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem that could lead to wrong values in slip-on flanges calculation
  • EN 13445: Fixed check of maximum tubesheet outside diameter with seal welded flanges
  • EN 13445: Updated external pressure calculation for cylinders to consider external corrosion
  • EN 13445: Improved load sets visualization in WRC calculation
  • EN 13445: Maximum pressures calculation was not performed when an alternative method was adopted
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of maximum allowable pressure for some configurations of rectangular vessels
  • EN 13445: Removed class 32, not applicable to nozzle-shell welds in fatigue calculation
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of the geometry of the skirts
  • EN 13445: Corrected moment calculation of tubesheets
  • EN 13445: Fixed LSR calculation for materials in creep range where a custom yield strength has been specified
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed activation of additional modules for supports calculation
  • Special -- WRC: Improved calculation according to WRC/Roark's of protruding nozzles
  • Special -- WRC: Fixed value of the moment M when reading the loads acting on the legs for the calculation according to WRC
  • Fix item names that contain spacesCorrected calculation of nozzle length of long welding neck flanges
  • Made an adjustment to better evaluate nozzles positioned tangentially to the shell
  • Improvements of heat exchangers conical channels
  • Fixed an error that may occur while searching for an ASME material
  • Corrected report generation of heat exchanger additional components
  • Fixed a problem locking component design window under certain circumstances
  • Minor fixes

Version 2018.3

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1 and 2: It is now possible to print calculation reports in Russian
  • Added support for long welding neck flanges in NozzlePRO interface

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: It is now possible to customize y1 and y2 values on metal contact flanges
  • AD 2000: Added new materials from EN norms to AD2000 database
  • AD 2000: Added a warning for stiffening rings with a height:width ratio over 8:1
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: External pressure calculation of conical section is now disabled when the sole large end junction is not a line of support. Previously, both junctions needed to be marked as non line of support.
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minimum thickness of hemispherical head in hydrostatic condition previously included corrosion allowance, now only includes it if required by user
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minimum ligament for openings on bolted flat heads to UG-39 (b)(3) is now checked also considering the outside diameter
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improved saddles report
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added a field to specify blank ratio on hemispherical head (plate diameter before forming) and calculation of forming strain
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added external corrosion allowance in printed A1 openings formulas
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 and 2: Improved reports of ASME PTB cases
  • EN 13445: Improvements of expansion joints
  • EN 13445: Removed from test pressures table components without material
  • TEMA: On the report of tubesheets only the active design conditions are now printed
  • Special -- Supports: improved skirts geometrical check
  • Corrected considerations on reinforcing rings corrosion
  • Added calculation of bolt load for tubesheets with stud bolts on both sides
  • Increased MAWP upper limit for high pressure vessels
  • It is now possible to specify that hemispherical head radii are considered after forming, therefore undertolerance is not deducted
  • Added a warning to suggest to calculate by code standard flanges used as main components
  • Added material 1.4539 to EN13445 and AD2000 databases
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of o-ring flanges having bolt circle over outside diameter
  • AD 2000: Fixed report value of item minimum stress ratio for jacket hydraulic test pressure calculation
  • AD 2000: Corrected thickness check with external pressure in formed heads
  • AD 2000: Corrected expanded joint type of tubesheets
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of MAP and MAWP of high pressure flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed automatic calculation of hydrostatic stress in test condition of elliptical heads checked as standard caps
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved calculation of nozzle on rectangular vessel at external pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed nozzles ligament calculation on cones
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of MAEP for torispherical heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed check of nozzle minimum thickness according to table 4.5.2 and added option to skip it
  • EN 13445: Fixed value of d0 for EN1591 and Annex G calculation of flat heads
  • EN 13445: Fixed error with metal to metal contact flanges without gasket
  • EN 13445: Fixed warning for design pressure for EN13445 testing group 4
  • Special -- Supporti Minor fix: corrected considerations for saddles without ribs
  • Fixed volume of jacket additional components
  • Fixed an error that may occur duplicating a flange
  • Minor fixes

Version 2018.2

New features

  • ASME VIII: Added an option to specify a different torispherical knuckle thickness
  • ASME VIII: It's now possible to calculate ANSI flanges rating with external loads according to Code Case 2901. For further info: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/asme-code-case-2901/
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added a new option to calculate maximum hydraulic test pressure
  • EN 13480: Straight pipes validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Bent pipes and elbows validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Mitre bends validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Cones and reducers validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Flanges validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Ends validation according to EN13480
  • EN 13480: Openings verification according to EN13480
  • Added design spectrum for seismic action according to EN1998
  • Local loads transformation to the base of the vessel is now available: Please read: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/transformation-of-local-loads/
  • NozzlePRO integration for FEM analysis of nozzles and attachments https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/run-a-fem-analysis-of-a-nozzle-with-nozzlepro-from-nextgen/
  • Added some navigation and error highlighting features in calculation report viewer
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option to check if the effect of vortex shedding on the column needs to be assessed
  • It is now possible to hide warning messages from validation results

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added a field to let the user set a custom maximum pressure for simplified fatigue assessment. Fixed maximum pressure used in bolts fatigue check.
  • AD 2000: Evaluation of thermal stresses in fixed tubesheets exchangers now uses operating temperatures
  • AD 2000: It is now possible to change default values of B7 gaskets
  • AD 2000: Poisson ratio in expansion joints equation 16 it is considered incorrect. It's been replaced with value 1.
  • AD 2000: Improved AD2000 tubesheet design with heat exchanger wizard
  • AD 2000: The whole tubesheet thickness is now used as expansion length during design
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of cylindrical portion of LWN flanges according to B10
  • ASME VIII: Added floating flange head to MDMT report
  • ASME VIII: Removed output of unnecessary external corrosion allowance
  • ASME VIII: Operating temperature is now used if requested also in the simply supported calculation of fixed tubesheets
  • ASME VIII: Minor fix: improved floating flanges report
  • ASME VIII: It is possible to calculate bolt torque only when bolts and gasket validation is enabled
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added a warning when a nozzle is on hemispherical head's taper
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved input for clamped connection in ASME VIII Div.1
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed some equations in ellipsoidal heads and complete hydrostatic test report sections
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minor fix: corrected opening reinforcement area formulas
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved performance of Division 1 openings validation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Correction of opening diameter calculation for hillside nozzles on cylinders, when F=0.5 (section perpendicular to shell axis)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: When cone junctions are not a line of support, external pressure calculation of conical section are based upon adjacent cylinders
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added an option to consider undertolerance in minimum weld thickness calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minimum thicknesses of rectangular vessel's faces are now calculated as flat, non-circular, welded covers when evaluating reinforcement of openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Reinforcement calculation is now omitted when cylinder attached to large end of cone is omitted or shorter than specified in Appendix 1-5 (1)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minor fix: improved error messages
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: PED test pressure is now used for flanges calculation when complete hydrostatic test is active
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: PED test pressure is now adopted in supports calculation if greater than ASME
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to apply Code Case 2547 concerning flanges rigidity check
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minor fix: corrected equation of rectangular vessel stays
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added forming strain calculation for dished heads
  • EN 13445: Clarified some geometrical validations in skirts calculation
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of flanges with full-face gaskets
  • EN 13445: Added flange group according to EN 1092 to some materials in EN database
  • EN 13445: Increased maximum test pressure coefficient from 1.43 to 1.5 for EN1092 and EN1759 standard flanges
  • EN 13445: Modified product type for some duplex steels in materials database
  • EN 13445: External hydrostatic test for stiffener rings is now disabled by default
  • EN 13445: When nozzle encroaches head's knuckle, opening maximum allowable external pressure now equals to head's one
  • EN 13445: Improved description in some fatigue calculation properties
  • EN 13445: Minor fix: floating flanges are correctly validate when the item is opened.
  • EN 13445: Minor fix: corrected equations visualization in report
  • EN 13445: Improved error messages when material is missing required properties
  • Special -- Supports: Stiffener rings on adjacent cylinders are now considered in saddles calculation
  • Special -- Supports: Validation according to Roark (nozzle-flange joint) is now optional in WRC module
  • Special -- Supports: Added a warning for structural analysis performed on vertical vessels on brackets or legs
  • Special -- Supports: Structural analysis now excludes components below the attachment point of the support
  • Special -- Supports: Minor fix: NTC standard improvements
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possible to set the thickness of the saddle cradle to zero when it is not present
  • Special -- Supports: Tubesheets thicknesses are now considered when calculating tangent-to-tangent length in saddles validation
  • Special -- Supports: Added bolts info to saddles report
  • Special -- Supports: It is now mandatory to manually enter the area exposed to the wind of the platforms
  • Special -- Supports: It is now possible to manually define the total transverse area exposed to the wind for the saddles calculation
  • Special -- WRC: Added the possibility to select the standard nozzle loads provided by AD 2000 code S 3/0 Annex 2
  • Special -- WRC: External loads on legs now consider also the effect of the horizontal force when manually loaded in the WRC calculation
  • Added dimensions of B16.5 SO flanges rating 400
  • Updated references to ASME B31.3 2016
  • Improved some flanges help topics
  • It is now possible to define a value for corrosion allowance to be used to reduce flange thickness
  • Added a warning when a floating tubesheet is larger than heat exchanger's shell
  • A note is now printed stating an high strength material shall be used on standard B16 flanges having disabled bolts validation
  • Added match check of bolt materials in a flange pair
  • Improved import of HTRI files
  • Improved messages for support ring errors
  • It is now possible to define a negative horizontal offset for the platforms
  • Added new materials to database
  • Improved report generation in Word format
  • Complete material name is now printed by default
  • Fixed WRC report image to have pair of forces and moments as per following table
  • Added more pressure units in reporting options
  • Test pressures are now rounded to upper value, 0.01 MPa or 1 psi, whichever applies
  • Fixed calculation of pages with errors when "Empty pages" sections are used
  • Improved ASME materials database, now similar to EN and AD counterpart
  • Corrections to icons colorization in components list
  • Fixed an error disabling update of components icons after a calculation code change
  • New form for the online item location search
  • Unlocked wind factor in load combination so it can be used to simulate blast load
  • Some themes have been removed while default application theme has been changed
  • Added a message when there is no internal design pressure
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Minor fixes to material properties customization
  • AD 2000: Various fixes in tubesheet calculation
  • AD 2000: Fixed allowable calculation for austenitic stainless steel bolting
  • ASME VIII: Cylinder minimum thickness according to B31.3 didn't take undertolerance into account
  • ASME VIII: Single components calculation didn't account for opposite side vacuum when calculating PED test pressure
  • ASME VIII: Corrected calculation of metal-to-metal coupling for long welding neck flanges
  • ASME VIII: When testing vertical items in horizontal position, hydrostatic head could have been considered twice under certain circumstances
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of minimum welds for long welding neck flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Solved a problem causing inconsistent results in openings validation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of minimum sum of welds of protruding nozzles
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of A3 area in protruding nozzles, previously wrong in some cases
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of hydrostatic test pressure of floating flange when used as cover in a vessel
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: External corrosion on shell and nozzle is now considered in opening calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected considerations for hillside openings calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrected net thickness for nozzle welding calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Calculation of trn value has been modified for hillside nozzles on cylinders as too conservative under certain circumstances
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Modified allowable compressive stress Fha for materials other than carbon and low alloy steels when code case 2286 is in use
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed formula of parameter fS printed on report for openings on formed heads
  • EN 13445: Fixed a calculation error in expansion joints
  • EN 13445: Fixed visualization of Annex H gaskets as default for EN standard flanges
  • EN 13445: Corrected allowable stress in creep with Fahrenheit temperatures
  • EN 13445: Fixed check of nozzle with negative offset on the knuckle region
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem leading to ignoring additional area to compensate due to nozzle tilt. This may lead to a larger area to be compensated.
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem leading to an higher bolt load in test condition when a flange gasket was switched from narrow face to metal-to-metal then again to narrow face. Problem was previously resolved by closing and reopening the item.
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of unsupported length for stepped cones
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed consideration on vibration period for brackets supported vessels
  • Special -- Supports: Corrected brackets 3D model
  • Special -- Supports: Horizontal forces due to wind and earthquake now consider the option not to sum them defined in the load combination
  • Special -- Supports: Corrected wind profile with negative reference lines
  • Special -- WRC: Corrected coefficient for SNAM loads
  • Fixed calculation of unsupported length of cylinders welded to tubesheets
  • Fixed a problem occurring when multiple design conditions are active on nozzles placed on bolted covers
  • Fixed a problem preventing tubes bundle allowable to be customized
  • Managed an error following cancellation of jacket definition
  • Fixed error "Could not establish trust relationship for the SSL/TLS secure channel."
  • Fixed nozzle height when defined as projection from shell axis with slip-on flanges
  • Minor fix: EN1092-1 flanges improvements
  • Corrosion was not taken into account while calculating stiffener ring second moment of area.
  • Corrected allowable compressive stress for brackets
  • Minor fixes

Version 2018.1

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Check of straight flange minimum and maximum length has been demoted to warning
  • AD 2000: Extended use of K0 (unwelded component) to all simplified fatigue details
  • AD 2000: Revised the iterative calculation of the minimum head thickness of floating flanges
  • AD 2000: Fixed safety factor calculation for supports in test condition
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 & 2: Changed application of TEMA and ASME correction factors in case of excessive bolt spacing
  • Special -- Supports: The minimum saddle angle check now reports a warning instead of an error
  • Special -- Supports: The calculation of saddle baseplate now also considers the contribute of the central web plate
  • Special -- Supports: The verification of the base ring of the skirts is now skipped if the vertical force is negative
  • Added calculation of legs' center of gravity
  • Added geographic location information to report
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed the assignment of the calculation conditions to the components of the jacket
  • AD 2000: fixed validation error for cones according to B 2
  • AD 2000: Added missing flange details in the test pressure calculation report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: PED test pressure for jackets is now increased in case of vacuum in the main shell
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Corrosion allowance and undertolerance where counted two times in reinforcement of multiple openings calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: fixed validation error for minimum thickness of electric immersion heater plates
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: fixed geometric considerations according to UG-36
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of MAP of heads with cylindrical straight flange
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem in hydrostatic test condition for nozzles converted in openings without nozzle
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of MAWP for torispherical heads
  • EN 13445: Cylindrical shells made of multiple courses are now correctly managed in the saddles calculation
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed interaction error between reinforcing ring and saddles
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed calculation of seismic acceleration according to UBC97
  • Special -- Supports: Restored the automatic calculation of the vibration period of vertical devices
  • Fixed a problem when saving items containing custom materials
  • Fixed an error occurring when more than one half-pipe jacket was added to the item
  • Minor fixes

Version 2018.0

New features

  • AD 2000: Added check of support rings to S 3/5
  • AD 2000: Rectangular vessels according to B 5/1
  • AD 2000: Detailed fatigue assessment according to S 2
  • AD 2000: Expansion joints calculation to B 13
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of fixed tubesheets heat exchangers having an expansion joint
  • AD 2000: Added column structural analysis to S 3/0 and EN 1993-1-6
  • AD 2000: Added "special case" to simplified fatigue assessment according to S 1
  • AD 2000: Added support for low temperatures according to W 10
  • AD 2000: Added option to insert elbows checked as straight pipes to HP 100 R
  • ASME: Calculation of rectangular vessels under external pressure
  • EN 13445: Detailed fatigue assessment according to Clause 18
  • Added detailed fatigue assessment module to all our EN13445 and AD2000 licensees
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option to check vessel supports using MAWP instead of design pressure
  • It's now possible to export the item in XML format
  • It's now possible to print calculation reports in german and italian for EN 13445 and AD 2000 codes
  • Added an option to set the input language (english/italian/german) when defining components properties

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Chapter S3/7 relative to thermal expansions is now considered in fixed tubesheets calculation
  • AD 2000: Bolt load is now multiplied by factor y1/y2 for O-ring gaskets
  • AD 2000: Fixed validation at large end connection of cones
  • ASME: Internal nozzle-to-wall weld size for protruding nozzles is now optional
  • ASME: Added check of minimum value for saddle angle θ
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: In some circumstances, an error occurred while validating a nozzle positioned on another nozzle
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added notes regarding nearest opening for nozzles on flat covers
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed the ability to import components from Classic version of our ASME software
  • EN 13445: Added calculation of tube bends deformation to EN 13445-4 9.2.4
  • EN 13445: ASTM materials included in EN13445 database have been updated to 2017 version of ASME II
  • EN 13445: It is now possible to evaluate an ellipsoidal head made of stainless steel as cold spun
  • EN 13445: In some circumstances an error could occur (missing material) on a loose flange with lap
  • EN 13445: It's now possible to calculate minimum flanged extension thickness of tubesheet calculate as additional component
  • EN 13445: Simplified fatigue solver as per EN13445: use Rp02 when Rp1 is not available for austenitic steels
  • EN 13445: Simplified fatigue solver EN13445: use Rp02 available in austenitic steels tables.
  • EN 13445: Improved descriptions and help topics for EN jacket closures
  • EN 13445: Improved cone calculation precision especially at high pressures. Minor differences may occur also at lower pressures.
  • Special -- Supports: Important changes to saddle wear plate calculation: See https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/considerations-on-saddle-to-zick-method/
  • Special -- Supports: The saddle structure check now considers the possible additional vertical load Wo
  • Special -- Supports: Improvements to ASCE/SEI 7-10 module
  • Special -- Supports: The vertical force set by the user is now used also in the F1 section of the skirts
  • Special -- WRC Added a warning for SNAM/SAIPEM loads on nozzles smaller than 3"
  • TEMA: Check of minimum TEMA RCB 7.1 thickness for tubesheets is now always performed even after the wizard has run
  • Added an option to specify forming tolerance on internal radii of torispherical head
  • The effective gasket width is now always limited by the raised face diameter when this is set
  • Changed calculation of flanges having bolt circle over outside diameter
  • Fixed a problem with geometric validation of multi-diameter holes on rectangular vessels
  • Disabled the ability to connect other components to a nozzle of type "opening only"
  • Added option to calculate bolt torque to ASME PCC-1 2013 Appendix O
  • Group numbers for ASME PMA materials have been imported from table QW/QB-422 of ASME IX
  • Minor adjustments to WRC report
  • Numerical value of all calculation conditions are now printed near text values on the reports
  • Uniformed material name in different parts of calculation report
  • General improvements on help request window
  • Fixed some minor issues in revisions management
  • User input generally improved
  • Performance improvements in EN13445 and AD2000 materials database window
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed the printed value of the elastic modulus on the calculation reports
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of buckling allowable value for short cylinders to DASt
  • AD 2000: Fixed displayed error for cones outside limits of B 2 1 (1)
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error occurring on some configurations of Korboggen heads
  • AD 2000: Fixed calculation of K value for austenitic steels between 100 and 120°C
  • ASME: When user selects horizontal test for a vertical vessel, increased hydrostatic head is now considered also for PED test pressure.
  • ASME: Solved an error in LSR determination occurring when a component is made of a bolting material
  • ASME: Fixed test pressure calculation when based on MAWP on jacketed vessels
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of required area of reinforcements for openings on flat covers
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of LSR considering bolting materials when needed
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error occurring when openings without reinforcements must be validated at external pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error when calculating moments of inertia of rectangular vessels in metric units
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem preventing the correct LWN flanges reports to be printed
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of diameter opening of nozzles having welds configuration v-1, v-2, w-1 or w-2
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed minimum thickness required by Table 4.5.2 for nozzles >= DN300
  • EN 13445: Fixed allowable calculation temperature for some support rings configurations
  • EN 13445: Fixed automatic calculation of tubeside test pressure with vacuum
  • EN 13445: Fixed check of reinforcement of rectangular vessel according to sketch c1
  • EN 13445: Fixed some errors in the lifting lug calculation
  • EN 13445: Flange calculation now considers the opposite flange bolt load in seating conditions if higher
  • EN 13445: Fixed expansion bellows calculation at external pressure
  • EN 13445: Fixed allowables ratio for certain materials in creep range
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of material allowable in creep range for supports in EN context
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of elastic limit for a material in creep range when a custom allowable is set
  • EN 13445: Fixed formula for nickel allowable with elongation smaller than 30%
  • EN 13445: Fixed some formulae of material allowables
  • Special -- Supports: Pressure coefficient from load combination is now correctly adopted by saddles calculation
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed width of contact surface "b" between saddle and cylinder
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed a problem preventing eR, eD, eP thicknesses validation to be printed
  • Maximum ANSI flanges test pressure is now correctly rounded off to the next higher 1 bar
  • Fixed automatic calculation of the static head when the user moves a child component
  • Fixed an error when calculating multiple openings on a nozzle
  • Fixed the visualization of the material name
  • Fixed check of minimum user defined external hydrostatic test pressure
  • Added a missing section to saddles calculation report
  • Minor fixes

Version 2017.3

New features

  • ASME: ASME VIII Div. 1 & 2 -- Edition 2017
  • ASME: It is now possible to validate cylinders (e.g. pipes) using B31.3 rules in addition to BPVC ones
  • AD 2000: Simplified fatigue assessment according to S 1
  • AD 2000: Check of horizontal vessels on saddles to S3/2 2004-02
  • AD 2000: Calculation of support legs to S 3/3 2001-09
  • Added database of bracket supports to DIN 28083

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Flange calculation to B7 now uses effective bolt diameter for ISO bolts
  • AD 2000: Added custom behavior to calculate thick and thin cylinders with diameter ratios outside code's limits
  • ASME: Applied modifications relative to MDMT paragraphs
  • ASME: Broadened expansion joint calculation to accomodate edition 2017 changes
  • ASME: Added internally attached bellows configuration (ASME 2017 14-1629)
  • ASME: Added calculation of eventually limiting distance from head's edge
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Revisited UG-34(d)(9) formula (16-2176)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed Appendix 1-10 option (11-907)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added fittings openings calculation according to UW-16(f)(3)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Stresses formulae are now displayed in rectangular vessels report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Cylinders marked as heat exchanger pipes having external pressure calculate now external hydrostatic test
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved applicability calculation of UG-36(3), skippable opening check, for those configurations falling in UG-36(c)(3)(-d)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed paragraph reference for metal-to-metal contact flat bolted heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Improved precision in distance to hemispherical head's edge calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to specify an available length on shell or nozzle larger than automatically calculated value
  • EN 13445: Improved EN13445 integrally reinforced nozzles and LWN input
  • EN 13445: Removed "Item maximum allowable test pressure" row in test pressures report page
  • Special -- Supports: Added an option do decide how to consider wind and seism moments
  • Raised face thickness f1 of welding neck flanges to EN 1092-1 is now automatically subtracted by the software
  • Minor improvements on legs' pad geometry
  • Custom material properties are now reset when component or component part material is changed
  • It's now possible to set a different material for the legs baseplate
  • Changes to the corrosions in the design condition form is now automatically applied to the tubesheets
  • Various UI optimizations and fixes
  • Optimized export of 3D models
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed some minor errors in the brackets calculation
  • AD 2000: Fixed an error in torispherical heads under external pressure
  • ASME: Fixed shear stress validation in flanges with lap
  • ASME: Fixed corrosion and undertolerance used in the calculation of shells with half pipe jackets
  • ASME: Fixed an error when creating report of a vessel, PED tested, containing a floating flange
  • ASME: Fixed a problem leading to PED test pressure calculation based on external design pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue when calculating oblique nozzle distance from cone's edge
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in openings calculation when nozzle has a corrosion value different from the shell it's applied to
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed an error preventing the calculation of flat heads as additional components
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed too conservative calculation of MAEWP for flat heads
  • Fixed calculation of hydrostatic test at external pressure incorrectly enabled for some components of the jacket
  • EN 13445: Reinforcement thickness is now considered, instead of neck thickness, when compensating an opening on flat covers
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of the bolt strength category for austenitic steels when Rp1,0 is not available for bolt and flange materials
  • EN 13445: Fixed base pressure calculation when determining hydrostatic test pressure, when vacuum is present in the opposite side
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error preventing more than one local loads set according to EN to be used
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of Φmax in annex G when χ > 2
  • Special -- Supports: Solved an error in calculation of values related to "Occupancy category", seism and wind according to UBC
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed saddle calculation with stiffener rings not acting as reinforcement
  • TEMA IX: Fixed tubesheet bending calculation at differential pressure
  • Minor fixes

Version 2017.2

New features

  • AD 2000: Extended WRC calculation on AD2000 nozzles, according to S 3/6
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Added optional validation of nozzle fillet welds according to UW-18(d)
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Added test pressure calculation based on MAP, according to UG-99(c)
  • It is now possible to manually specify item's center of gravity
  • It is now possible to add additional components to the jacket
  • Complete material name can now be displayed in component editing windows
  • Added automatic calculation of hydrostatic test at external pressure for components surrounded by jacket
  • It is now possible to sort the structural analysis section in the report and see the validation results preview

Optimizations

  • ASME VIII: Added check of lap shear for loose with lap flanges
  • ASME VIII: A warning is shown when a "high stress" material is in use on a PED tested item
  • ASME VIII: Removed calculation of moment Moe for reverse type flanges
  • ASME VIII: Added automatic undertolerance calculation in standard caps
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Minor change in fr formulae of openings
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Added images for ligament efficiency evaluation
  • EN 13445: The software shows a message asking the user to enable fatigue evaluation when calculating expansion joints
  • EN 13445: Fixed skirt calculation report
  • EN 13445: Optimizations to extruded openings calculation
  • EN 13445: Added a warning when it is not possibile to calculate parameter A of a flange
  • Added missing class 400 B16.5 WN flanges
  • Added a warning when the item MAWP is limited by an opening
  • Customary units in WRC and materials summary
  • Minor correction of flat ends bill of materials
  • Improved displayed formula in test pressures summary
  • Column "Test pressure" has been removed from test pressures summary table
  • Updated device drivers of USB dongles
  • Shape coefficient is now considered also on calculation of side area exposed to wind of horizontal vessels
  • Improved quick replacement of materials
  • Revised support request procedure
  • Fixed an issue with components editing window's scrollbar
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • AD 2000: Fixed gasket coefficient k1 used in test when vessel content is gas or vapour
  • AD 2000: Fixed allowable calculation of inox made bolts
  • AD 2000: Fixed maximum pressure calculation when hydrostatic head is present
  • AD 2000: Revised skirt calculation module to S 3/1
  • ASME VIII: Fixed a problem with missing gussets material on skirts
  • ASME VIII: Fixed an issue with calculation of heads' skirt when reference publication is changed
  • ASME VIII: Fixed flanges MAWP calculation when internal pressure is lower than 0.1 MPa
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Fixed a program error in flanges calculation when torque calculation is active
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Reverted bolts spacing correction factor formula to previous, right value, wrongly changed in 2017.1 version
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error occurring when cone is calculated as flat head at external pressure
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Fixed opening diameter calculation error in hydrotest when nozzle is hillside and tangent to shell
  • ASME VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue when calculating nozzle distance from cone's edge
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of nickel alloy steels elastic limit
  • EN 13445: Fixed opening diameter used to determine method applicability for set-on nozzles on flat heads
  • Fixed database thickness of B16.5 slip-on flanges (rating 150 and 300)
  • Fixed an error in saddles' weight calculation when its height is defined in feet
  • Fixed an error when saving files with revisions on network shares
  • Fixed an error that blocks complete report printing when item has a floating flange and PED calculation is active
  • Fixed a reporting error in PED test pressure when internal pressure is zero
  • Fixed an error preventing to print the report when revision system is active
  • Fixed visualization of some nozzles on cones
  • Minor fixes

Version 2017.1

New features

  • AD 2000: Added automatic flange design procedure
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of B-B section of welding neck flanges to DIN 2505:1986
  • AD 2000: Added skirts calculation module according to AD2000 S 3/1 (beta)
  • AD 2000: Fixed, floating and u-tube tubesheets according to AD2000 B5 (beta)
  • AD 2000: Added brackets calculation module according to AD2000 S 3/4 (beta)
  • AD 2000: Added DASt-013 compressive stress allowables calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added calculation of stiffening ring welds according to UG-30
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Calculation according to UG-45 is now available for flued openings
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added an option to consider the shell contribute along the set-in oblique nozzle axis
  • EN 13445: Added alternative check of adjacent openings in regular hole pattern according to 9.6.3.4.1
  • EN 13445: Flange calculation to EN 1591-1:2013
  • EN 13445: Added check of the engagement length of screws in threaded holes to 11.4.3.3
  • EN 13445: Added option to set linear loads to Clause 16.6
  • EN 13445: Added EN12952-3 ligament efficiency calculation procedure
  • EN 13445: Added calculation of allowable stress for aluminum and its alloys according to EN13445-8
  • Added ASME B16.11 threaded couplings database
  • Added option to set loose flanges as "socket welding"
  • It is now possible to customize calculation values of materials (allowables, yield, elasticity, etc.). Additional info: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/material-characteristics-customization/
  • New item revisions management system. Additional info: https://www.sant-ambrogio.it/en/gestione-delle-revisioni-degli-item/
  • Added an option to quickly duplicate stiffener rings in pattern
  • An new utility to categorize vessels according to PED directive 2014/68/EU is now available under Tools menu

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added default load combinations values
  • AD 2000: Added EN12952-3 ligament efficiency check
  • ASME VIII: Added skirt upper part (at shell junction) second material input user selection that may differ by components materials using Clause 16.12 procedure
  • ASME VIII: Check of WN hub as cylinder now considers higher allowable values for materials using low allowables to prevent deformation
  • ASME VIII: Added warning in case of excessive hub slope of WN flanges
  • ASME VIII: Fixed design pressure printed on PED report when there is vacuum in the heat exchanger
  • ASME VIII: Revised reference to test pressure based on design pressure, UG-99(b) note 36 instead of UG-99(c)
  • ASME VIII: Tubesheet flanged extension is now checked according to UHX-9.5(c) when the user doesn't set the tubesheet as loaded
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added ability to specify undertolerance on nozzle reinforcing pad
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Net thicknesses of openings calculation in complete hydrostatic test are now printed considering corrosion allowance. Areas calculation is not affected.
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Optimized LWN calculation at external pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added validation of applicability for large openings on non-circular welded covers
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added some warnings to UG-34 sketches adopted for flat ends calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added PTB 4 E4.18.9 -- Stationary Tubesheet Gasketed With Shell and Channel; Floating Tubesheet Integral
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Elliptical heads calculation now considers corrosion and undertolerance as shown in PTB-3 4.3.5 example
  • EN 13445: Added bolt dimension and material information in calculation report
  • EN 13445: Validation of stiffener rings in external hydraulic test conditions is now optional
  • EN 13445: Calculation of jacketed vessels test pressure now considers the highest design pressure in case of jacket vacuum
  • EN 13445: It is now possible to change the coefficient used to determine the head blank diameter in the calculation of the ratio of deformation
  • EN 13445: Updated fatigue cycles range interpretation for expansion joints according to clause 14.5.6-5
  • EN 13445: Fixed cone sketch and length and thicknesses input data symbols correspondance
  • EN 13445: Fixed jacket and jacket closure distance geometry calculation in case of shell connected to a cone
  • EN 13445: Calculation of floating flanges at external pressure is now performed even when shellside pressure is lower than tubeside pressure
  • Special -- Supports: Intermediate calculation procedures and values for saddles foundation loads have been clarified
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed "qz" value report print and added notes about "vb" quantity for wind calculation according to ASCE 7-10
  • Special -- WRC: Forces and moments are now calculated with a 1 N:1 N-mm ratio when maximum loads are requested
  • Special -- WRC: It is now possible to set allowable and yield strength factors used in nozzle neck validation at the junction with a flange according to Roark
  • TEMA IX: TEMA tubesheets calculation now automatically considers calculation code elastic modulus when those taken from TEMA table D10 is missing
  • TEMA IX: Internal and external corrosion allowance on backing device are now equal to shell side corrosion allowance
  • It is now possible to set for nozzles a projection from the shell axis that includes the integral flange length
  • Fixed default material for secondary flanges
  • Improved calculation of jacket inside volume
  • The software now uses the system default internet connection options
  • Improved skirt input data
  • Fixed issue regarding loose flange geometric verification and components relationships option enabled
  • Explicited missing thermal expansion data error for selected material
  • Updated properties of EN stainless steels with EN 10088-1:2014 values
  • Added a summary page with materials in use and their characteristics
  • Period of vibration calculation is now always printed
  • Minor fixes in rectangular vessels report
  • It is now possible to print material with full specification (name, product type and number) also in EN13445 and AD2000 projects
  • Lifting lug report improvements
  • Improved help for reinforcement rings
  • Visual improvement of components editing window
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • ASME VIII: Fixed maximum temperature calculation for inox bolts in ANSI flanges
  • ASME VIII: Governing thickness of slip-on flange is now the thinner between g0 and shell thickness
  • ASME VIII: Fixed printing of MAWP and MAP of tubesheet's sides, previously swapped in component report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in displayed value of minimum required thickness of flat bolted heads, while calculation is correct
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem causing duplicate lines in maximum pressures summary
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error when calculating moments of inertia of rectangular vessels in metric units
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed trn calculation for long welding neck flanges when complete hydrostatic test is enabled
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error causing external maximum allowable pressure drop to zero under certain conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in ta thickness calculation for flued openings according to UG-45
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added some missing material to table UCS-23
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in calculation of multiple openings on a cone occurring in some configurations
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of openings MAWP
  • EN 13445: Fixed w,min calculation for openings on nozzles
  • EN 13445: Opposite bolt load under seating condition is now correctly considered if greater than those of the current flange
  • EN 13445: Fixed plate deformation calculation in case of openings without nozzle
  • EN 13445: Fixed automatic calculation of tubeside hydrostatic test pressure with vacuum on shellside
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem preventing hydrostatic test report to be printed for standard flanges validated according to calculation code
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem with lifting lugs having angle β equal to 90°
  • EN 13445: Solved a recalculation issue with loose flanges with lap
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of Apr and Afr for openings with reinforcing ring
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of distance w from the edge of the nozzle on heads to 7.7.2
  • EN 13445: Some components were included in hydrostatic test pressure calculation even when excluded by user
  • EN 13445: Fixed fb factor calculation for heads in creep range
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed automatic calculation of saddles external actions when an origin offset is set by user
  • Special -- Supports: Fixed an error in base plate calculation when customary unit system is in use
  • TEMA IX: Fixed calculation of tubesheet moments when using customary publication
  • Fixed an issue regarding heat exchangers' tubesheet extended as flange in checking mode
  • Custom design conditions are now correctly assigned to every component when cloned in pattern
  • Fixed automatic calculation of side area for protruding nozzles
  • Fixed an error when converting gaskets between different calculation codes
  • Fixed handling thermal expansion value due to custom material ASME-EN copy procedure
  • Fixed a problem causing a mismatch between pressure units chosen by user and printed in report
  • Minor fixes

Version 2017.0

New features

  • AD 2000: Added calculation of conical shells externally reinforced by stiffening rings
  • AD 2000: Added welded flat cover calculation according to B5
  • AD 2000: Added bolted flat cover calculation according to B5
  • AD 2000: Added check of flanges according to B7 and B8
  • AD 2000: Added calculation of cylindrical shells externally reinforced by stiffening rings or half pipe jackets
  • AD 2000: Added jacket closure calculation module according to B5
  • AD 2000: Dished heads to B4
  • AD 2000: Long welding neck flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to specify a different circumferential joint efficiency on cylinders
  • EN 13445: Added jacket closure calculation as welded flat cover
  • EN 13445: Strain on curves according to 9.4.3
  • EN 13445: All applicable ASME II Part 2 (Metric) materials are now available to be used in EN13445 calculations, using PMA
  • EN 13445: Updated EN13445 calculation code to Edition 2014 Issue 3 (2016-07)
  • Added switch from AD2000 to other standards and viceversa
  • It is now possible to perform the hydraulic test of vertical vessels in horizontal position
  • MAWPs at external pressure are now listed in detail for openings and LWN flanges.
  • It is now possible to replace the axial force automatically calculated by the software for horizontal vessels
  • Added option to quickly define openings in pattern by duplicating the first one

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added torispherical head hub thickness check
  • AD 2000: New materials added to database
  • ASME VIII: Added a field to describe manually set MAWP. MAWP is automatically set equal to internal pressure when internal pressure is used as basis to calculate hydrostatic test pressure.
  • ASME VIII: Less input temperatures requested when radial differential themal expansion calculation of tubesheets is not required
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added check of weld strength for sketches v1, v2, w1 and w2
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: When complete hydrostatic test is enabled, maximum allowable hydrostatic pressure is now equal to test pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed printed thickness for alternative calculation according to Code Case 2286
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed neglectable undertolerance calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed lowest allowable ratio calculation to include bolting when needed
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added PTB example E4.15.1 Horizontal Vessel with Zick's Analysis
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed 6% undertolerance warning according to EN13445 when value is 0mm
  • EN 1092 flange rating is now calculated according to Annex F for materials not listed in Annex G
  • EN 13445: Changed calculation of bolts allowable in creep range using σ(100'000)/1.5
  • EN 13445: Fixed displayed formula 7.4.2 for cylindrical shells calculation
  • EN 13445: Added skirt upper part (at shell junction) second material input user selection that may differ by components materials according to Clause 16.12
  • EN 13445: Fixed lifting lugs sketches according to EN13445 validation
  • EN 13445: Improved legs requested properties naming
  • EN 13445: Modified some descriptions with ASME nomenclature to EN
  • EN 13445: Added an option to make thickness at cone's junctions the same as the one of conical section
  • EN 13445: Improved metal-to-metal contact flange report
  • EN 13445: Hub allowable is now based on flange's material
  • EN 13445: Saddles check according to Zick method is now performed even if the conditions of applicability in 16.8.3 are not satisfied
  • EN 13445: Test condition is now considered when calculating bolts required area
  • EN 13445: Bolting is now considered when maximum pressure is calculated. For some configurations this may lead to a lower maximum pressure.
  • EN 13445: Check of elbow according to EN 13480 is now enabled by default when using EN code
  • EN 13445: Fixed welded flat cover staybolts formula according to 20.5.2
  • EN 13445: Excessive deformation warning is now only displayed when material product form is plate
  • Special -- Supports: Added pad material custom selection (potentially different by component material) for legs and brackets
  • Special -- Supports: Added seismic importance factor custom input according to ASCE 7-10
  • Special -- Supports: Adjusted saddles mean radius (Rm) calculation according to ASME PTB 4 E4.15.1
  • Special -- WRC: Improvements on user interface
  • TEMA IX: Improved backing ring images and shear thickness check to TEMA RCB 5.141
  • Added check of gasket type and minimum required bolt design strength class for EN 1092-1 flanges
  • Enabled construction material selection for supports that use reinforcing pad
  • Added option to set the load due to pass partition in test condition
  • General improvements to default materials, added AD2000 sets
  • Improved attachment pad properties naming and help, added related sketch
  • Improved materials database form
  • Added center of gravity information to calculation report
  • Added report print of standard tubes information
  • Added MAWP/MAP values to single tubesheet report
  • Added information about standard flanges specifications to calculation report
  • MAWP column is hidden in test pressures table when MAWP is set by user. Maximum test pressure is hidden when complete hydrostatic test is active in Division 1. Maximum test pressure is now equal to design pressure when complete hydrostatic test is active in Division 1.
  • Added a link to technical articles section on Sant'Ambrogio website
  • Sorted some commands on main toolbar
  • Reinforcing pad is now drawn for legs connected to cylindrical shells
  • Fixed positioning of secondary windows on computers having multiple screens
  • Fixed component editing window position
  • Updated tubesheet usage factor to neutral color when item uses a differential pressure
  • Added 3D drawing of attachment's reinforcing pad
  • Minor optimizations

Version 2016.4

New features

  • ASME: B16.9 elliptical caps are now checked as for straight seamless pipe according to UG-44 and 4.1.11.2
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added bolt torque calculation for metal-to-metal contact flanges
  • It's now possible to connect EN 1092 flanges to EN 10216 pipes

Optimizations

  • AD 2000: Added missing properties to some materials
  • ASME: Improved tubesheet design of fixed tubesheets heat exchangers
  • ASME: Mean gasket diameter of the second fixed tubesheet is now considered when different from the first one
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Increased decimals precision of openings MAWP
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Paragraph UG-36(c)(3)(-d) is now considered when checking if an opening validation can be avoided
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed limited h/h0 ratio in flanges calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added error handling regarding missing material elasticity group on ellipsoidal head calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Changed formula of radius Rnc for hillside nozzles on hemispherical heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Improvements on openings report
  • EN 13445: Added a message that suggest heat treatment on excessively elongated components
  • EN 13445: Improved stiffener rings calculation report
  • EN 13445: Fixed pad size calculation when a new standard pipe is selected
  • EN 13445: Improved openings calculation report
  • EN 13445: Added information about calculation condition and formula regarding requested and actual loads comparison in leg calculation
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of adjacent openings
  • EN 13445: Fixed missing MAWP calculation according to Annex G for some configuration of flanges
  • EN 13445: Improved stiffening ring geometric input readability
  • EN 13445: Minimum ligament check to 9.6-1 is now performed considering the centre-to-centre distance Lb
  • Minor improvements in HTRI file import
  • Improved cone calculation report
  • Distance between nozzle openings is now always calculated along the mean shell diameter
  • Internal pressure of half pipes and jackets is now automatically increased when there is vacuum in the shell
  • Improved memory management
  • Improved maximum pressures report
  • Fixed issue related to saddles calculation when connected to a jacket and a jacket closure
  • Item properties about WRC and supports are now under a single "Loads" category
  • Improved checkbox "Enable different pressures between adjacent components" help
  • Improved center of gravity calculation for items supported by saddles
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in external maximum allowable pressure for some openings configurations
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed issue related to o-ring gasket when calculation code switch EN to ASME: is set
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation outside diameters for cones at external pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue regarding evaluation of ligament between LWN outer edge and cover edge
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue concerting material erroneously included in UCS-66(b)(3) exemptions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of minimum required thickness of a nozzle's shell in complete hydrostatic test
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem in comparison between test pressures specified by user and calculated
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added an error when test pressure is specified by user but maximum test pressure is lower than the one calculated according to ASME
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an error in UG-45 when complete hydrostatic test is active
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed MAEP N&C calculation of openings
  • EN 13445: Fixed unsupported length calculation on vessels with head having a straight flange
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem in custom definied hydrostatic test pressures of half pipe jackets
  • EN 13445: Maximum pressure is not calculated anymore for openings belonging to Clause 10.6
  • EN 13445: Fixed effective bolt diameter used in flange calculation according to Clause 11
  • EN 13445: Fixed nozzle local loads stress factor in sphere
  • EN 13445: Fixed an issue that caused an empty list of materials to be displayed within materials database
  • EN 13445: Fixed an allowable calculation error in creep range for some materials
  • EN 13445: Fixed a validation error about minimum thickness of cylindrical shell connected to cone's ends
  • EN 13445: Elbows are now considered in unsupported lenght calculation
  • EN 13445: Fixed values used in half pipes calculation
  • EN 13445: Removed an error in nozzles' welds validation
  • Fixed automatic calculation of tube bundle hydrostatic height in vertical heat exchangers
  • Fixed standard cap diameter-height ratio calculation
  • Fixed automatic calculation of jacket quota when there are elbows
  • Fixed import of some HTRI tube layouts.
  • Fixed issue related to save operation after calculation code switch and without selecting missing materials
  • Fixed an issue concerning Word export of wind profile calculation
  • Fixed seism datas visualization when a saved item using UBC97 code is reopened
  • Fixed automatic calculation of vessel weight on pneumatic test
  • Fixed properties not visible on bracket calculation according to Bednar's method
  • Fixed tensile stress calculation on NTC foundation bolts check
  • Minor fixes

Version 2016.3

New features

  • Added german code AD2000 calculation modules of cylinders, cones, dished heads and openings (beta)
  • ASME VIII: Added elbow check according to ASME B31.3
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added detailed calculation of minimum nozzle welds dimensions
  • EN 13445: Added check of elbows according to EN13480
  • Added an option to set a custom item MAWP
  • Added standard tubes according to EN 10216

Optimizations

  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Complete hydrostatic test uses now PED test pressure when greater than ASME test pressure
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: PED test pressure calculation table on report now considers vacuum on the opposite side
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Area contributed by ring close to cone-cylinder junction is now considered in external pressure calculation
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Minor improvements to self-reinforcing nozzle report
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed Le length calculation when junctions are not line of support
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added option to select the tangent modulus calculation method
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Added cylinders forming strain according to table 6.1
  • EN 13445: Added structural check sections to the saddles report
  • EN 13445: It is now possible to customize temperatures for custom materials properties
  • EN 13445: Removed the option to apply reinforcements on non-circular heads
  • EN 13445: Removed stress intensification factor for knuckle region in simplified fatigue assessment
  • EN 13445: Added multiple openings calculation report in test condition
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of minimum length of cylinders connected to a cone
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of nozzles encroaching knuckle area on dished heads
  • EN 13445: Differential pressure calculation is now available for U-tube and floating heat exchangers
  • Supports: The additional weight due to seism is now considered also in the structural check of the saddle
  • Supports: Updated foundation loads table on saddles report
  • Supports: Saddle calculation is now possible also when multiple cylinders are connected to each other
  • Updated LWN flange dimensions according to ASME B16.5 2013
  • Added option to define additional weight as percentage
  • Added automatic calculation of volume (inner and liquid) for rectangular vessels
  • It is now possible to change the jacket closure material
  • Added automatic calculation of jacket inner volume
  • Improved items' loading time
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • ASME VIII: Fixed ligament efficiency calculation applying UG-53-5 sketch
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue occurring when calculating minimum pad-to-wall fillet weld thickness
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The allowable stress used in the calculation of tube buckling now considers the allowable stress calculated according to UG23(a) instead of the ultimate tensile stress, as described in UG-23(b)
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed E1 value calculation for cones according to Appendix 1-5
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added print of primary allowable stress verifying condition according to ASME VIII Div. 1 Appendix 1-10
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed calculation of conical reinforcement height of self reinforcing LWN flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed an issue with MAP and MAWP of nozzles and LWN flanges
  • EN 13445: Check of nozzle maximum angle is now limited to nozzles oblique in the transverse cross section only
  • EN 13445: Fixed saddle offset calculation when there is an expansion joint
  • EN 13445: Fixed a problem that prevented a nozzle positioned on a dished head's knuckle to be calculated according clause 7.7
  • EN 13445: Fixed MAWP calculation of an opening located on a dished head's knuckle
  • EN 13445: Peripheral components are no more taken into account when determining hydraulic test pressure for Testing Group 4 vessels
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error that sometimes occurred when a user defined test pressure was set
  • EN 13445: Fixed circumferential stress due to pressure for espansion joints with intermediate convolutions
  • EN 13445: Fixed lambda parameter calculation in lifting lug validation
  • EN 13445: Fixed wrong calculation of stress in reinforced area on rectangular vessels
  • Supports: Fixed automatic calculation of saddles weight due to vertical seismic load
  • Supports: Fixed null hydrostatic test pressure in column structural analysis
  • Supports: The user set condition for allowable stress calculation for every load combination is now correctly applied
  • Fixed calculation of cones' and nozzles' MA(W)P previously printed as 100 MPa
  • Fixed automatic calculation of shell volume containing tubes in design conditions
  • Fixed MAWP and MAP values shown for LWN flanges
  • Fixed automatic calculation of static heads and weight on elbow due to liquid.
  • Fixed an error occurring while creating K type floating exchangers
  • Fixed automatic bolt material selection when adding a new flange to an existing one
  • Fixed bill of material for rectangular flat heads
  • Additional weight print was missing in the weights table summary
  • Fixed an issue preventing a report without summary pages to be printed
  • Minor fixes

Version 2016.2

New features

  • ASME VIII: Added ligament efficiency calculation on cone designed according to ASME UG-53
  • EN 13445: Added EN13445-10 for nickel and nickel alloys
  • EN 13445: Full face gaskets may now be used on loose and floating flanges

Optimizations

  • ASME VIII: Tubeside corrosion is now considered when calculating the tube length between inner tubesheet faces for floating tubesheets
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: It is now possible to calculate ligament efficiency according to UG-53 for flat heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: The need of a multiple openings calculation on flat heads according to UG-39(b)(2) is now evaluated in corroded conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: The MAWP calculation of cones now also considers the end junctions of the cone
  • EN 13445: Added allowable calculation for austenitic steels with minimum rupture elongation smaller than 30%
  • EN 13445: The complete flange report is now printed for ANSI flanges
  • EN 13445: Connecting cylinders to cone ends is no more mandatory: when missing, cylinders with same dimensions and material of cone ends will be assumed
  • TEMA IX: Fixed gasket seating load used in the backing ring calculation
  • It's now possible to create self reinforcing nozzles with a tapering angle up to 89°
  • Internal and external pressure of tube bundles are now automatically increased in case of vacuum on the opposite side
  • Improved calculation of floating head volume based on the head exact position
  • Fixed exception in liquid volume calculation of some torispherical head
  • It is now possible to directly connect a WN flange to a cone end
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • ASME VIII: Fixed calculation of diameter at location of gasket load reaction G for lap joint flanges
  • ASME VIII: Clamp Stress calculation fix, due to hub length equals to zero; minimum hub length required as Appendix 24-3 demands
  • ASME VIII: Fixed missing calculation of tubesheet PED test pressure on some configurations
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed a problem occurring when connecting two cones together
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed calculation of MAWP for ANSI blind flanges
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Added OpeningOnly/FluedOpening nozzle complete hydrostatic test
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed minor issues with openings according to Appendix 1-10
  • Asme VIII Div. 1: Fixed an issue in calculation of cones falling in in UG-33(f) Step 7
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed formula of coefficient F printed on the flange report
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: MAWP calculation of heads now also considers the straight flange
  • Asme VIII Div. 2: Fixed formula of lambda parameter printed on opening report
  • EN 13445: Bugfix EN expansion joint applicability condition, reference 14.5.8.2
  • EN 13445: Fixed automatic calculation of radial nozzle effective length, positioned on a conical shell
  • EN 13445: Minimum required thickness of cylinders adjacent to cone is now calculated correctly
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of gasket load diameter G when gasket width is set using inside and outside diameter
  • Solved an issue with nozzles connected to cone
  • Pass partition data are now correctly restored after loading the item
  • Fixed PED pressures table recap that didn't consider selected components
  • Fixed problem in half pipe 3D model generation
  • Minor fixes

Version 2016.1

New features

  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Added check of pipe threaded ends according to UG-31
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Added calculation of braced and stayed surfaces according to UG-47
  • EN 13445 Updated EN code to 2014 Issue 2 edition
  • EN 13445 Added calculation of extruded openings
  • EN 13445 Added calculation of rectangular vessels according to Clause 15
  • EN 13445 Added calculation of flanges according to Annex G
  • Nozzles may now be set on floating heads
  • Every component may now be excluded in the structural check based on the load combination
  • Undertolerance for cylindrical and conical shells may now be set before running the heat exchanger wizard
  • Added calculation of legs base plate
  • Added foundation load calculation for horizontal vessels on saddles
  • Added calculation of wind and seism according to ASCE 7-10
  • TEMA IX Added calculation of additional load due to pass partitions according to RCB-11.7

Optimizations

  • ASME External corrosion on flanges is now correctly subtracted from the neck thickness
  • ASME Skirt may now be connected to spherical heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Added maximum temperature check according to code case 2286
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 MDMT exemption according to UG-20(f) is now active only when hydraulic test is selected
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 External loads on flanges are now considered also to determine operating moments
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Added check of nozzles according to UG-45 when the user requires a complete recalculation in hydrotest conditions
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Added calculation of maximum shellside hydraulic test pressure for tube bundles
  • Asme VIII Div. 2 The calculation of nozzles without knuckle is now repeated considering both signs of moments ML and MS
  • Asme VIII Div. 2 Updated the units of measure of some variables on the cone transitions report
  • Asme VIII Div. 2 Flange neck thickness calculation is now optional
  • EN 13445 Added conditions of applicability of local loads on nozzles
  • EN 13445 Improved the MAWP calculation of flat heads
  • EN 13445 Cold spun for torispherical heads may now be set in the component properties
  • EN 13445 Added standard tube tolerance according to EN 10216
  • Wind and seism calculation according to various standards is now available for every type of support
  • Improved automatic calculation of static heads on tubesheets in vertical heat exchangers
  • The tubesheet is now considered when calculating the maximum unsupported length of vessels
  • The gasket dimensions may now be set by inner and outer diameter
  • Various report optimizations
  • Files required to export 3D models are now installed with the main software setup package
  • Axial wind area for saddles calculation may now be customized
  • When performing the structural analysis of column the seismic horizontal forces are now applied considering a triangular diagram based on the forces of inertia
  • Improved calculation of custom wind profile
  • The allowable value used for brackets baseplate calculation is now 1.5S instead of 0.6Sy
  • Updated 3D graphical interface
  • New item structure visualization
  • Minor optimizations

Bugs

  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed ligament calculation for openings on bolted flat heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed an error in the MAWP calculation of dished heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed an error in the MAWP calculation of cones
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed an error in the calculation of bolted flat heads with metal to metal contact
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed an error in the calculation of large openings without nozzle on welded flat heads
  • Asme VIII Div. 1 Fixed external pressure calculation of floating heads according to code case 2286
  • EN 13445 Fixed an error in the calculation of local loads on large nozzles
  • EN 13445 Fixed an issue with very small volumes and weights
  • EN 13445 Fixed an error in the formula used to calculate the hydrostatic test pressure for testing group 4 vessels
  • EN 13445 Fixed calculation of bolt area required for metal-to-metal flanges with bolt circle over flange outside diameter
  • EN 13445 Fixed calculation of self reinforcing nozzles outside diameter for standard tubes
  • EN 13445 Fixed checking of ratio e/De for cylinders
  • EN 13445 Fixed calculation of factor η for nozzles with pad
  • EN 13445 Opening reinforcement on elliptical and torispherical heads has been reduced according to 9.7.2.4
  • NTC 2008: Total load on leg bolts is now correctly divided by the number of legs
  • Fixed automatic calculation of shell side volume with expansion joints
  • Fixed Roark coefficient in the brackets baseplate calculation
  • Fixed an error in the membrane stress calculation on elliptical or torispherical heads according to Zick's method for saddles
  • Fixed bolt size for 20" SO flanges #150
  • Fixed visualization of nozzle length on elliptical or torispherical heads
  • Fixed an error occurring when adding an additional weight on a dished head
  • Fixed visualization of the radial nozzles offset on dished heads
  • Fixed units of measure printed for M value in the period of vibration section
  • Fixed an error occurring when inserting two components consecutively
  • Fixed an issue on stress lookup at temperature for some materials
  • Minor fixes

Version 2016.0

Bugs

  • ASME Fixed MDMT value when importing a custom material
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Fixed problem on inclined nozzles with negative angle
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 UG-16(b)(4) is now applied to all materials listed in table UCS-23
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Fixed error in the calculation of metal contact flanges when full hydraulic test calculation is required
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Fixed missing calculation of MAWP for very thick flat heads
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Fixed ligament efficiency calculation according to UG-53.5
  • ASME VIII Div. 2 Fixed application of undertolerance in the area calculation of protruding nozzles on shells
  • ASME VIII Div. 2 Fixed error when adding a LWN flange to a flat head
  • ANSI B16.5: Fixed temperature limit for low-strength carbon steel bolts
  • EN 13445 Fixed an error message on floating heads fatigue calculation
  • EN 13445 Fixed hydraulic test allowable on saddles shear stress calculation
  • EN 13445 The value of HG is now increased for tubesheets gasketed on both sides according to 11.5.3 d)
  • EN 13445 Fixed a problem in reverse flange calculation with full-face gasket
  • EN 13445 Fixed an error on fatigue calculation of circumferential welds on cones
  • EN 13445 Fixed a problem on stiffener rings with geometric ratio aoutside limits of tables 8.5-4 and 8.5-5
  • The weight of the fluid contained in the heat exchanger tubes is now correctly printed on the report
  • Fixed an issue occurring when closing the report viewer
  • Fixed a problem of bolting and falge material assignment that could occur when running the heat exchanger wizard
  • Fixed check of minimum distance between rectangular attachments and nozzles
  • Fixed automatic calculation of static head at internal pressure on welded flat heads
  • Fixed automatic calculation of nozzle height from reference line on spherical heads
  • Fixed errors on the Moss method for structural check of saddles
  • Fixed calculation of additional weight on saddles when additional components are added
  • Minor fixes

Optimizations

  • ASME Added reduction of UCS-66(g) for MDMT calculation.
  • ASME The elastic modulus at external pressure is now always taken from tables TM instead of external pressure charts
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Minimum thickness of rectangular vessels is no longer calculated, the software now only checks the allowable stresses
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 External corrosion of nozzle and shell are now printed on the openings report
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Added facing sketch selection to bolted flat heads
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Updated reference for CodeCase 2286-5
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Added suggestion to adopt Appendix 1-10 for openings when UG calculation is not verified
  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Excluded calculation of elongation for shells and heads not made from plate
  • EN 13445 The limit of applicability due to OTL for tubesheets is now a warning instead of an error
  • EN 13445 The limit of applicability set in 13.6.2.1(b) for floating tubesheets is now a warning instead of an error
  • EN 13445 All components are now automatically updated when changing the testing group of an item
  • EN 13445 Minimum required thickness at periphery eap is now calculated without corrosion
  • EN13445: Fixed external corrosion allowance on floating heads
  • WRC Maximum WRC loads are now calculated proportional to user input
  • Improved automatic design of AET heat exchangers
  • ISO bolts and EN1759-1 flanges may now be set as default for any item
  • Fixed automatic calculation of pressure for jacketed vessels with vacuum
  • Lifting lug calculation may now be perfromed for every load combination
  • The weight of the fluid is now automatically excluded on column buckling calculation
  • Fixed external pressure value for vessels with half-pipe channels
  • Custom materials created for Division 1 are now automatically imported in Division 2 (and viceversa) when changing the calculation code
  • Added opening maximum pressures to the openings report
  • Fixed formulas for the calculation of minimum thickness and width of saddle supporting plates
  • Calculation of stresses τ3 e σ5 on saddles is now performed on both sides of the vessel
  • Roark calculation has been added to pipes and LWN flanges
  • Materials are now grouped by material type when right clicking in the component form to select the material
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • ASME VIII Div. 1 Additional forces and moments on cone ends may now be defined and are automatically taken from the structural calculation
  • EN 13445 Half pipes may now be checked as "light stiffeners" at external pressure
  • Added foundation loads table for vertical vessels
  • Friction stresses due to thermal expansion may now be considered on saddles
  • Added visualization of components usage factor to estimate overdesign

Version 2015.3

Bugs

  • Div.1: Fixed error occurring when joint efficiency is greater than calculated ligament efficiency
  • Div.1: Fixed minimum required thickness calculation of rectangular vessels
  • Div.1: Fixed bolting allowable stress calculation when additional hydrostatic test calculation is requested
  • Div.1: Fixed minimum thickness calculation of openings at external pressure when undertolerance is not needed
  • Div.1: Undertolerance is now always considered in UG-45 calculation
  • Div.1: UG-45 calculation was printed twice on the report
  • Div.1: Fixed minimum thickness for cylinders according to Appendix 1.1(a) not considering corrosion and undertolerance when using outside diameter as reference diameter
  • Div.1: Added cone minimum thickness check at external pressure according to Fig. UG-28.1 Note 1
  • Div.1 & 2: Fixed error in calculation of jacket closures type f1, f2 and f3 when JacketType = 2
  • Div.2: Fixed value of external hydrostatic pressure for floating flanges
  • EN-13445: Fixed temperature used in hydrotest to check buckling of tube bundles
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of "Dex" for flanged extension of U-tube tubesheets, configuration type d2
  • EN-13445: Fixed an error in simplified fatigue calculation for thicknesses greater than 150mm
  • EN-13445: Highest allowable stress is now used in simplified fatigue calculation when more materials shall be considered
  • EN-13445: Fixed thickness considered for flanges in simplified fatigue calculation
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of "Length along cylinder (at large end)" for cones
  • WRC: Longitudinal and circumferential dimensions were printed inverted on the report
  • Fixed yield stress used for foundation bolting of skirts according to AD/2000 method
  • Fixed bolt set for 24" LWN flanges according to ASME B16.5
  • Fixed thickness set for 16" flange 1500 Lbs according to ASME B16.5
  • Fixed inside volume calculation of welded flat heads
  • Fixed volume printed on the report when using Customary units as input
  • Fixed problem occurring when adding more than one jacket on the same vessel
  • Fixed an error in the visualization of skirt on top-down heat exchangers
  • Minor fixes

Optimizations

  • Div.1: Changed formula used to calculate the external radius of floating heads
  • Div.1: Additional information are now always printed on the report about multiple openings check
  • Div.1: Hydraulic test pressure is now calculated also for openings without nozzle
  • EN-13445: Half-pipe jackets may now be considered as external pressure reinforcements
  • EN-13445: Added option to skip hub check as cylinder for WN flanges
  • EN-13445: Increased buckling allowable stress for heat exchanger tubes under hydrostatic test
  • EN-13445: Floating flanges calculation now considers external corrosion
  • EN-13445: Added new materials to the database
  • Improvements to the report Table Of Contents and bookmarks
  • TEMA class is now printed on the report cover
  • Revised additional materials according to Annex D of EN1092-1 flanges
  • Bolt load is now always calculated according to the internal pressure value
  • Heat exchanger wizard now adds a cylindrical flange to heads
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • Localized weights may now be added to the items
  • Div.1: Loose flange may now be calculated as optional according to Appendix 2.4(3)
  • Added wind and seism calculation according to UBC 97
  • Added wind and seism calculation according to Eurocodes EN1991-1-4 and EN1998-1
  • Div.2: hydrostatic test calculation of flanges may now be skipped
  • EN-13445: Expansion joints according to Clause 14
  • EN-13445: Nozzle loads according to Clause 16.4 and 16.5
  • EN-13445: Lifting lugs according to Clause 16.7
  • Added B16.9 caps database
  • It's now possible to add hydrostatic stress to jackets
  • Geometric relationships between components may now be individually enabled or disabled
  • Added structural check of saddles according to "Pressure Vessel Design Manual" Dennis Moss -- 4th Edition -- 4-11
  • New options for 3D rendering

Version 2015.2

Bugs

  • Fixed zero MAWP H&C printed on report for tubesheets with expansion joints
  • Tube bundle allowables ratio now limits shellside test pressure
  • Fixed automatic calculation of hydrostatic head for LWN flanges and some components on vertical heat exchangers
  • Fixed calculation of MAEWP for some components
  • Fixed bending calculation of legs according to NTC
  • Fixed calculation of brackets distance from center of gravity for topdown vertical items
  • Fixed formula of shear resistant section for I and H profiles
  • Fixed MAWP H&C of tubesheet printed on report when hydostatic head is defined
  • Fixed calculation of vertical force Fv for lifting lugs
  • User defined jacket test pressure is now correctly used for external pressure calculation of underneath components
  • Fixed formula (32) for calculation of skirt basering thickness according to AD2000 S3/1
  • ASME VIII Div.1: The report now shows correctly the closest nozzle opening
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed unit of measure used for weld path on reports
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Bolted flat heads, fixed automatic calculation of the allowable at design pressure when hotter than room temperature
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Openings, fixed calculation of trn when the external diameter is used as reference diameter
  • ASME VIII Div.2: Fixed a problem for shell calculation with ratios Do/t and L/Do outside tabulated values
  • EN13445: Fixed calculation of MAWP for floating tubesheets
  • EN-13445: Fixed automatic calculation of Wop bolt load of the opposite flange
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of stiffener ring line of support with integral flanges
  • EN-13445: Fixed value of Tx used instead of Tn on nozzles simplified fatigue calculation
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of circular flat heads minimum thickness with openings
  • EN-13445: Fixed eccentric cone angle reading
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of gasket width when checking minimum flanged extension of tubesheets
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of the buckling allowable value for torospherical head made of austenitic stainless steel
  • EN-13445: Fixed calculation of minimum allowables ratio printed on test pressure report
  • WRC: Fixed diameter used for inclined nozzle

Optimizations

  • Added to ASME database the impact test exemption temperatures according to UG-66(g)
  • Hydraulic test of shellside components is now increased when there is vacuum on tubeside
  • Vertical force on saddle calculation now considers the position of center of gravity
  • Updated ASME B16.5 database to Edition 2013
  • ASME: Added option to check fixed tubesheets also in corroded condition
  • EN-13445: Added check of minimum dimensions for manhole openings
  • TEMA IX: Added option to manually define the allowable value used to check tube-to-tubesheet joints

New features

  • ASME VIII Division 1 Edition 2015
  • ASME VIII Division 2 Edition 2015
  • New structural calculation of vertical vessels
  • Wind and earthquake calculation according to NTC 2008
  • Minimum neck thickness of WN flanges is now checked as cylinder
  • Automatic calculation of period of vibration
  • Bolt circle over outside diameter may now be defined for tubesheets
  • Added information on the geographical location of the vessel with online lookup
  • Added shape coefficient fow wind calculation
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div. 2: Ligament efficiency according to UG-53 and 4.10
  • EN-13445: Support rings according to Clause 16.13
  • EN-13445: Saddles according to Clause 16.8 and Zick method for earthquake and wind loads
  • EN-13445: Stiffener rings for saddles according to Clause 16.9
  • EN-13445: External pressure calculation of cylinders and cones according to 8.5.1.3 (circularity over 0.5% tolerance)
  • EN-13445: New materials added to database

Version 2015.1

Bugs

  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed use of UG-20(f) for MDMT calculation and added calculation of duplex steels
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Area of rings near cone-cylinder junction is now considered in the total available area
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed calculation of opening diameter on the knuckle of torispherical heads
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed calculation of minimum weld lengths for self reinforcing nozzles
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed use of Appendix 1 paragraph 1-2 for cylinders with large thicknesses or high pressure
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Changed governing thickness calculation for self reinforcing nozzles
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div. 2: Fixed calculation of factor Z for clamp connections
  • EN 13445: Fixed hydrostatic test at external pressure for tube bundles
  • EN 13445: Fixed error when creating custom materials
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of stainless steels allowable value when Rp at temperature is missing
  • EN 13445: Fixed an error occurring at external pressure for integral flanges
  • EN 13445: Spherical head thickness of floating flanges is now checked also when PExt < PInt
  • EN 13445: Fixed calculation of bolting for flat heads with full face gasket
  • EN 13445: Minimum shell thickness for half pipes is now correctly compared to actual shell thickness
  • EN 13445: Fixed check of phi coefficient >= 1 for integral flanges
  • TEMA IX: Fixed calculation of the "equivalent bolting pressure"
  • TEMA IX: Corrosion is now correctly considered in the backing device calculation
  • TEMA IX: Expansion bellows coefficient are new correctly considered
  • Fixed PED test pressure calculation and channel material assignment for floating tubesheets
  • Additional load due to pass partitions is now considered even when the flange is using self energizing gaskets
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • ASME VIII Div.1: Added welding sketch type W-1
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Perpendicular nozzles on elliptical heads may now be checked
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Optimized calculation of non circular bolted flat heads
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: Added option to select formula for bolt load calculation according to Appendix 2 (2.5-e)
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: Added option to select the flange diameter to be used for longitudinal stress calculation
  • EN 13445: Added check of minimum OTL required in 13.5.2.1 (f) e 13.6.2.1 (g) (Do < 0.85-De) for tubesheets
  • EN 13445: Improved calculation of creep temperature
  • EN 13445: Added calculation of stiffener tripping for ring profiles non shown in chapter 8.5.3.8 pictures
  • EN 13445: Use of testing group "b" materials is now allowed for correspondant groups "a"
  • TEMA IX: Tubesheet elastic modulus is now calculated at operating temperature instead of design temperature
  • Total vessel volume is now printed on the report
  • Added option to rotate leg profiles type C and type H
  • Improved automatic calculation of hydrostatic head and liquid weight
  • Nozzle pads may now be defined using pad diameter instead of length from nozzle outside diameter
  • Removed bolt area check when calculating the MAWP of the tubesheet
  • Added option to calculate loose flanges as double split rings
  • Added option to consider the flanged extension of the tubesheet as "loaded"
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • Vertical heat exchangers
  • Added option to define fully customizable load combinations for supports check
  • Ladder and platforms may now be added to vessels
  • Added bolt torque calculation according to ASME PCC-1
  • ASME VIII Div.2: Non circular flat heads -- clause 4.6.3
  • EN 13445: Circular flat ends with radial reinforcement ribs
  • EN 13445: Circular bolted ends with radial reinforcement ribs

Version 2015.0

Bugs

  • Fixed weight calculation of eccentric cones
  • Tubesheet weight now considers tube holes
  • ASME VIII Div.1: fixed unsupported length override for cones
  • ASME VIII Div.1: fixed calculation of moment of inertia for sections near cone/cylinder/ring junctions
  • ASME VIII Div.1: fixed calculation of areas according to Appendix 1-10
  • ASME VIII Div.2: fixed calculation of MAWP for torispherical heads
  • ASME VIII Div.2: fixed calculation of MAEP for elliptical heads
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed half pipe calculation in customary units
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed calculation of tangent modulus according to code case 2286-4 when coefficient A is smaller than minimum
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed check of MAEP on external hydrostatic test for floating flanges
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed zero MAWP on some flange configurations
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed an error message during the calculation of external pressure curves coefficients for some materials
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: unsupported length for tube bundle at external pressure changed
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: fixed calculation pressure used to determine bolt load on some configurations of (right) fixed tubesheets when tubeside pressure is greater than shellside pressure
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Heat exchanger tubes may now be set in metric units
  • Minimum corrosion allowance is now set automatically depending on selected TEMA class
  • Changed minimum TEMA thicknesses for tubes less than 6"
  • Improvements to lifting lugs calculation
  • Improvements to WRC module
  • New technical support request procedure
  • Added a message when the final report contains errors
  • Legs calculation may now be performed also for two legs only
  • Seismic acceleration may now be specified in multiple units
  • ASME VIII Div.1: it's now possible to define the available length h0 for the openings area calculation
  • ASME VIII Div.1: all sketches in UW-16.1 may now be selected
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: added external hydrostatic test calculation for floating flanges
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: half pipe check may now be performed on any diameter between 2" and 4"
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • EN-13445 Edition 2014 Issue 1 released
  • A custom or predefined set of materials may now applied to every item
  • New 2D drawing mode to produce simple quoted sketches of the vessels
  • Center of gravity calculation in hydrostatic test condition added
  • Heat exchanger tubes may now be defined for both MIN and AVG thicknesses
  • Added database of ANSI B16.5 and 16.47 flanges in customary units
  • Added database of ANSI B16 gaskets in customary units
  • Two hemispherical heads may now be connected to produce a spherical vessel
  • Standard flanges may now be easily added to standard tubes by right clicking on the tube
  • Different thicknesses may now be defined on cone ends
  • Heat exchanger side may now be manually changed for every standard component
  • Added a quick replace tool for gaskets
  • ASME VIII Div.1: added clamp connection check according to Appendix 24
  • ASME VIII Div.1: external pressure may now be performed according to code case 2286-4
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and Div.2: added skirt check according to PTB-4.15 method, using Division 2 formulas
  • ASME VIII Div.2: added clamp connection check according to chapter 4.17
  • ASME VIII Div.2: added PTB-3 2013 test cases

Version 2014.3

Bugs

  • ASME VIII Div.1: Integrally reinforced nozzles are now checked according to e-2 sketch when possible
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed calculation of D/h ratio according to UG-37 (a) tr (c)
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed calculation of adjacent nozzles when using negative offsets
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and 2: Fixed calculation of channel flange bolt load on configuration e)
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and 2: Fixed calculation of allowable Sn for welding neck flanges
  • Conical reductions may now be inverted when connected to a nozzle
  • TEMA IX: Gasket groove depth is now compared to tubeside corrosion allowance to determine the net thickness of the tubesheet
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Hemispherical channels may now be connected to tubesheets also for TEMA configuration C
  • Standard flanges EN1092: rating lookup is now performed using the material group only
  • Automatic bolt load calculation added for flat heads as additional components
  • Minor optimizations

Version 2014.2

Bugs

  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed vertical limit of reinfrocement limited by the nozzle height
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Elliptical heads, calculation according to Appendix 1-4(f) is now excluded if not necessary
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed calculation of length Lp for set-on nozzles
  • ASME VIII Div.2: Fixed calculation of angle θ for radial and hillside nozzles
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Fixed lowest allowables ratio determined by tubesheets for test pressure calculation
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Cylinder strain calculation now considers inner radius
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and 2: Fixed hydrostatic test calculation at differential pressure for tubesheets
  • ASME VIII Div.1 and 2: Fixed calculation af area Jg for floating flanges
  • ASME VIII Div.2: Fixed MDMT calculation, 100mm limit applies only to carbon and low alloy steels
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Added ASME B36.19 standard stainless steel tubes dimensions
  • Two or more cones may now be connected to reproduce different thicknesses
  • Nozzles height may now be inserted as projection on shell, cones, elliptical and hemispherical heads
  • ASME VIII Div.1: it is now possible to perform a complete hydrostatic test calculation using a percentage of the yield stress as allowable value
  • Tubesheets MAWP calculation now considers only user selected loading cases
  • Added ratings of ANSI B16.5 and 16.47 flanges in customary units
  • Improved report Word export
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • Jacketed vessels
  • Half pipes for ASME VIII Div.1 and EN13445
  • ASME VIII Div.1: Pneumatic test according to UG-100
  • It is now possible to import heat exchanger data from an HTRI Xist 7 file
  • Component area and volume used for supports calculation may now be customized
  • Added ASME B16.9 elbows database
  • Added EN1514-1 and EN1514-2 gaskets database
  • The list of the item materials may now be exported to Excel (.csv)

Version 2014.0

Bugs

  • ASME VIII Div1: External corrosion is now considered on reinforcing rings calculation
  • ASME VIII Div1: Fixed calculation of maximum available shell length
  • ASME VIII Div1: C-Factor may now be changed on additional bolted flat ends
  • ASME VIII Div1: Fixed calculation according to Appendix 1-7(b) for large openings
  • ASME VIII Div1: Fixed calculation of coefficients F, V and f for some types of flat heads according to Appendix 14
  • ASME VIII Div1: Internal corrosion allowance is not considered on external reinforcing rings calculation
  • ASME VIII Div1 and 2: Corrosion allowance is now considered in the loose reverse flanges calculation
  • ASME VIII Div1 and 2: Fixed thickness used for the MDMT calculation of reinforcing rings
  • ASME VIII Div2: Fixed calculation of Rnc for Perpendicular nozzles on spherical heads
  • TEMA IX: Fixed an error that may occur in the calculation of coefficient F for integral tubesheets
  • TEMA IX: Fixed unit of measure printed for torques in the report of tubesheets
  • ASME B16.5: Fixed some values of rating 300 blind flanges
  • Fixed allowable stresses ratio printed on the hydrostatic test summary of the report
  • Item weight is now correctly converted when using customary units in the lifting lugs calculation
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Updated report viewer
  • Material selection is not lost when sorting materials in the database
  • ASME VIII Div1: Added support for welding sketch a-2
  • ASME VIII Div1: Added option to skip opening check for LWN flanges
  • ASME VIII Div1: Appendix A: minimum value of the fr coefficient is now printed on the report
  • Gasket and bolts are now printed once for every flange pair in the bill of materials
  • Removed warning for "unfired steam boiler"
  • New intermediate report for standard flanges
  • Added option to print UNS code of materials in the report
  • ASME VIII Div1: weld check on opening reinforcement calculation is now performed even when A1 > A
  • Selected unit of measure for reporting is now applied to every page of the report
  • Added option to list cylinders in the nozzles table
  • Minor optimizations

New features

  • ASME VIII Div1 and 2: New Edition 2013
  • ASME VIII Div2: Added option to calculate factor A according to CodeCase 2286-4 for external pressure calculation
  • Added external hydrostatic check for tube bundles
  • Expansion joints may now be added for tubesheets created as additional components
  • ANSI B16.47 flanges updated to Edition 2011
  • User may now define a minimum bolt to be used in the heat exchanger wizard
  • User may now change the value of the vacuum pressure
  • Expansion joints may now be added in the heat exchanger wizard
  • Report cover and numbers visualization (decimals and thousands separator) may now be customized
  • Cones may now be connected to nozzles

Version 2013.2

Bugs

  • Additional components are now restored when running the heat exchanger wizard
  • Fixed conversion of TEMA thermal expansion coefficients to metric units
  • Fixed heat exchanger side assignment when converting a flange
  • Fixed error occurring when exporting to DWG format
  • Fixed an error occurring when creating tubesheets without flanged extension
  • ASME VIII Div1: Fixed calculation of bolted flat heads on nozzles with sketch P
  • Fixed calculation of bolt load when checking tubesheets with metal to metal contact
  • Fixed MDMT assignment for standard flanges
  • "Opening inspection only" option is now applied also to LWN flanges
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • TEMA RCB minimum values are now fully implemented in the heat exchanger wizard for cylindrical shells
  • Tube bundle is now taken in account for shellside test pressure calculation
  • Improved item test pressures reporting

New features

  • ASME VIII Div1 Appendix 41 -- Electric Immersion Heater Element Support Plates
  • Added visualization and printing of MAEWP
  • Leg profiles type L may now be rotated
  • Added elbows check as cylindrical shells
  • Added complete check of TEMA RCB for shells and heads
  • Legs may now be connected to heads
  • Lifting lug according to DIN 28086 and NTC 2008 4.2.70
  • Standard tubes may now be selected for shell and covers in the heat exchanger wizard
  • Standard databases may now be looked up without opening an item
  • Forces and moments of legs and brackets may now be automatically exported to WRC calculation
  • Loading cases selection may now be different for each design conditions
  • MDMT detail may now be excluded during report creation

Version 2013.1

Bugs

  • Fixed a problem that may occur when saving an item after removing a root component
  • Fixed missing offset on hillside LWN flanges
  • Fixed nozzle positioning on some particular torispherical heads
  • Fixed calculation of nozzle angle on some configurations
  • Fixed calculation of minimum peripherical thickness of flat heads with fullface gaskets
  • MDMT is now correctly shown for stainless steel bolting
  • ASME Div.1: Appendix 1-10 is now correctly disabled when not applicable
  • ASME Div.1: Fixed range of dimensions in Appendix 1-7(b) for customary units
  • ASME Div.2: Fixed calculation of M2 and σ6* for saddles
  • Fixed B16.5 and B16.47 standard flanges rating for hydraulic test
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • User set form sizes are now saved
  • The value of g0 may now be changed for standard WN flanges
  • Improved the heat exchanger wizard for floating configurations type W

New features

  • Added ASME B16.20 and B16.21 standard gaskets
  • Flued openings according to UG-38
  • Added EN1092-1:2007 and EN1759-1:2004 standard flanges
  • Added item insulation
  • Additional fixed and live weights may now be added to any component
  • Non-standard LWN flanges may now be added
  • Liquid level may now be excluded in any design condition
  • Raised face diameter may now be specified
  • Custom static heads may now be defined for tubesheets
  • Added kg/cm2 as pressure unit
  • The bolt type (ANSI or ISO) to be used for design may now be specified
  • User settings may now be imported and exported

Version 2013.0

Bugs

  • Div.1: Fixed a bug that may occurr when changing the nozzle connection from protruding to other type
  • Div.1: Cones, fixes in the calculation according to UG-33(f) for some configurations
  • Div.2: Elliptical and torispherical heads, errors due to L/t ratio are now correctly shown
  • Div.2: Fixed allowable value for MAP N&C calculation, in some cases design temperature was used instead of ambient temperature
  • Div.2: Openings on cones, fixed calculation of coefficients fS and fY when the nozzle is not radial
  • Div.2: Bolted flat heads, fixed gasket sketch assignment
  • Div.1&2: Intermediate report now shows the correct seating allowable
  • Div.1&2: Flanges, fixed calculation of Bsc coefficient (can't be less than 1)
  • Fixed a bug that may sporadically prevent the opening of an existing item
  • Fixed liquid level setting when cloning an existing component
  • Fixed a visualization problem on loose reverse flanges
  • ANSI B16.5: Fixed values of tf for WN flanges class 150 and 300
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Added 1/2" and 3/4" ANSI B16.5 LWN flanges
  • Div.1: Disabled calculation of Appendix 1-10 for openngs on heads and covers
  • Div.2: Bolted flat heads, added bolting section to report
  • Improved the resizing of the components forms
  • Div.1&2: Tubesheets, the calculation of h'g now uses the tubeside corrosion specified in the tubesheet form instead of the corrosion specified in the heat exchanger wizard for the channel

New features

  • Enabled calculation according to EN13445-3:2009 Issue 4 for vessel module (this feature is released as beta version to customers currently owning a Classic Edition EN license)
  • Added an option to exclude an additional component from the calculation of the item properties
  • A standard component may now be copied to the additional components group
  • Added check of flat heads dimensions when designing a nozzle with bolt holes
  • Standard flanges database now shows flanges that fit the selected component

Version 2012.5

Bugs

  • Div.1: Fixed a bug that may occur while searching the minimum thickness of cylindrical shells under external pressure
  • Div.1: Fixed printing of blank sections for multiple openings
  • Div.1: It's now possible to enable reinforcing pads for set-on nozzles on heads
  • Div.1: Fixed printing errors for some blind flange configurations
  • Div.1: Fixed missing C factor on flath heads when using the heat exchanger wizard
  • Div.1: Opening check may now be excluded for LWN flanges according to UG-36(c)(3)
  • Div.1 e 2: Fixed calcultion of bolt load W for some configurations of floating tubesheets
  • Div.1 e 2: Fixed some formulas on floating tubesheets report
  • Div.2: Fixed calculation of LR for adjacent integrally reinforced openings
  • Div.2: Fixed calculation of curvature radius for openings on elliptical head
  • Div.2: Fixed minor errors on reinforcing rings calculation
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Div.1: Added optional tolerance on openings compensation
  • Div.1: Improved sorting of variables on some calculation reports
  • Added MAWP N&C to general report
  • Added Minimum design temperature to general report
  • Disabled calculation of radial and thermal expansion for some tubesheet configurations
  • Improved opening of recent items on slow remote networks
  • Div.2: Fixed code references for external pressure opening reports
  • LWN flanges may now be connected to existing LWN flanges
  • Improved geometry check for LWN flanges on cylindrical shells
  • Shell and channel bolt load on tubesheets may now be customized for both design and seating conditions
  • Fixed output of external diameter on report of LWN flanges

New features

  • Div.1: Calculation of bolt load on blind flanges
  • WRC Bulletin 537
  • Nozzles table on the general report

Version 2012.4

Bugs

  • Added corrosion allowance in the calculation of minimum required thickness of flat heads (gasket seating)
  • Fixed intermediate report of openings with multiple WRC load cases
  • Fixed TEMA elastic moduli for material groups added by ASME edition 2010
  • Fixed LWN flanges report when WRC is enabled
  • Fixed nozzle-head intersection algorithm on very tall columns
  • Fixed shell length algorithm for AET exchangers
  • Div1: Fixed calculation of openings on elliptical head knuckles
  • Div1: Fixed full-face gasket setting for type p flat heads
  • Div1: Fixed calculation of variable Δ for the internal pressure calculation of cones
  • Div1: Fixed application of UG28-1 note 1
  • Div1: Added corrosion allowance on loose reverse flanges calculation
  • Div1: Fixed algorithm for the MAWP calculation of cylinders with very low allowable values
  • Div1: Fixed formulas of Appendix 1-6 and head radius for external pressure calculation
  • Fixed moment arms calculation for brackets
  • Fixed opposite flange bolt load recalculation when design pressure changes
  • Fixed missing yield strengths and elastic moduli association for some materials
  • Div2: Fixed check of large opening calculation requirement on flat heads (4.6.4)
  • Fixed heat exchanger tubes allowable calculation at operating temperature for floating tubesheets
  • Fixed calculation of bolt load Wc for tubesheets
  • Minor bugfixes

Optimizations

  • Improved the heat exchanger wizard
  • Improved some intermediate reports
  • Improved relationships management of flanged components
  • Div1: Openings check according to Appendix 1-10 or 1-7
  • Added gasket groove thickness for flat heads
  • Updated 3D graphical libraries

New features

  • Enabled WRC calculation for openings on cones
  • Added "Bill of materials" to the final report
  • External pressure unsupported length for cylinders may be changed by the user
  • Added possibility to quick change a material for a whole item
  • Added additional bolt load due to gasketing (pass partitions) on flanged components
  • Stationary tubesheets as single components
  • Hemispherical channels for heat exchangers
  • Perpendicular nozzles on elliptical and torispherical heads

Version 2012.3

Bugs

  • Div. 1: Bolted flat heads, corrosion is now removed from the flanged extension thickness
  • Div. 1: Openings report fixes
  • Div. 1: Elliptical heads, added check for Appendix 1 or UG-32
  • Div. 1: Stiffener rings, fixed calculation
  • Div. 2: Fixed corrosion allowance for stiffener rings on customary units when input is in metric units
  • Div. 2: Checks for type 2 welded flat heads
  • Div. 1 e 2: Fixed missing MDMT section in the tubesheets report
  • Fixed report logo selection
  • Fixed loose flanges connection on nozzles
  • Minor fixes

Optimizations

  • Div. 1: Added possibility to check openings without nozzle for welds type V-1 and W-1
  • Div. 2: Stiffener rings, axial and shear loads checks are now optional
  • WRC: Added improvements for supports
  • List of all item materials using mouse right click
  • Added possibility to check saddles for vessel not in accordance with Div 2 -- 4.15.3.2
  • Added single .spj project file opening in the Project Browser
  • Added intermediate reports for saddles, brackets and expansion joints
  • Added the external temperature in the report cover
  • Liquid levels are now restored after running again the heat exchanger wizard
  • Updated 3D graphic libraries

New features

  • New additional components procedure, to add components without the 3D graphical interface
  • Lapped flanges according to ANSI B16.5
  • Automatical calculation of termal expansion for expansion joints
  • External pressure and temperature customization for heat exchangers
  • Recent gaskets may be now recalled using a right click of the mouse
  • Added possibility to fully customize for each item the right side of the report heading with text and images

Version 2012.2

Bugs

  • Fixed missed execution of UG39 check under some particular configurations
  • Fixed calculation of MAWP New and Cold for tubesheets when limited by bolt allowable
  • Fixed shellside PED test pressure calculation on some heat exchangers
  • Div 2 Addenda 2011: Fixed opening reinforcement calculation for oblique nozzles with negative angle
  • Fixed expansion joint calculation with customary units according to Appendix 26

Optimizations

  • Div 2: Added paragraph 3.11.2.4(b) exemptions for MDMT calculation

New features

  • Integrally reinforced long welding neck flanges
  • Metal contact flanges
  • Added the possibility to connect child nozzles to long welding neck flanges

Version 2012.1

Bugs

  • Fixed calculation according to UG45
  • Fixed import of custom materials between different workstations
  • Cones with angle > 60°
  • Fixed nozzles import from classic edition
  • Bugfixing Div1, Div2 and WRC107/297

Optimizations

  • Improved the WRC calculation and reporting
  • Improved the MDMT calculation with impact test requirement warning
  • Improved the layout of some reports
  • Calculation of equivalent pressure for standard flanges with additional external loads

New features

  • Multiple design conditions for the same item
  • Full-face gasket flanges
  • Bolt circle over the flange outside diameter (eyebolts, clamped connections, etc)
  • Added the possibility to connect a bolted flat head to a nozzle

Version 2012.0

Bugs

  • Fixed some ASME B16.5 standard flanges values
  • Bugfixing Div1, Div2, TEMA and WRC107/297

Optimizations

  • WRC 107 calculation for supports
  • Empty "placeholder" pages may be added to the item report
  • Improved the gasket positioning algorithm in the flange designer
  • Better layout for some reports
  • New database file format, reduced setup package size

New features

  • ASME Division 1 and 2 Edition 2011 Addenda
  • TEMA tubesheets calculation
  • Internal stiffener rings

Version 2010.8

Bugs

  • Fixed assignment of heat exchanger side to some components

  • Check of shell limit for integrally reinforced nozzles

  • Div1, Div2 and WRC107/297 bugfixing

Optimizations

  • Added MDMT definition for custom materials
  • New PROJECT BROWSER
  • WRC calculation for attachments other than nozzles
  • PED Hydraulic test
  • Report: user notes may be added to any component
  • Div1: Added welding configurations v-1 and w-1 for nozzles
  • Report: added paragraph numbers to chapter headings
  • Rectangular vessel as aircoolers
  • Flat rectangular covers
  • Tube bundle check at differential pressure
  • Improved material assignment to ASME B16.5 flange groups

New features

  • Heat exchangers: components added after the wizard has run are now mantained
  • Center of gravity for empty vessels
  • Project and items may now be saved on NFS network shares
  • Added a geometric offset from origin for the vessel
  • WRC: Rigid plugs
  • Check of brackets according to "Bednar" method
  • Check of legs according to italian NTC
  • Export of the 3D model in STEP file format
  • Saddles calculation in Division 1 using Division 2 method
  • Added the possibility to select the flange type in the heat exchanger wizard
  • "Lethal service" for Division 1 vessels

Version 2010.7

  • Div1: fixed import errors from Classic Edition projects
  • Div1: fixed small errors in the openings check
  • Div1 and Div2: bugfixing

Version 2010.6

  • Checking of nozzle welds according to Div2 (4.2)
  • WRC calculation improvements
  • Improvements to report impagination. It is also now possible to add custom notes
  • Report preview on multiple windows (MDI)
  • Bugfixing

Version 2010.5

  • Expansion bellows according to Appendix 26 (Div 1) and 4.19 (Div 2)
  • Evaluation of stresses in cylindrical and spherical shells due to external loads according to WRC107/297
  • Automatic materials conversion from Customary to Metric Edition and viceversa
  • Custom temperature for external pressure calculation
  • External corrosion allowance
  • Added option to omit the total number of pages in the report
  • Automatic calculation of weight for stiffener rings and saddles
  • Fixed the thickness used in the opening report for LWN flanges
  • Fixed the inverted drawing of nozzles on elliptical and torispherical heads
  • General bugfixing

Version 2010.4

  • Import of Division 1 materials to Division 2 and viceversa
  • Improved graphical engine
  • Div1: Rectangular vessels (Appendix 13)
  • Div2: Stiffening rings for external pressure (4.4)
  • Bugfixing
Author: Matteo Bagattini
Permalink: KB444313
Published on: Dec 30, 2020
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