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- Fatigue Analysis Screening, Method B according to ASME Section VIII div 2 Clause 5.5.2.4
The fatigue screening allows to determine if a fatigue analysis is required as part of the vessel design. If the screening is satisfied, then a fatigue analysis is not required as part of the vessel design. - How to import an ASME VIII material from Division 1 to Division 2 or vice-versa
To import any material from Division 1 into the ASME VIII Division 2 material database or vice versa, simply follow these instructions - ASME Code Case 2901, Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
Implementation in NextGen of ASME Code Case 2901 and subsequent paragraphs Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12 - What changes in the calculation of heat exchangers in the 2023 edition of the ASME BPVC?
A summary of the changes that ASME BPVC 2023 makes to the chapters related to the calculation of heat exchangers - EN 1092-1 flanges rating with ASME/ASTM materials
Why does an EN flange made from ASME material, if calculated by rating, have lower performance than what is tabulated in Annex G? - Validation error in the verification of large openings on cylinders, with a ratio between the nozzle radius and the cylinder radius greater than 0.7
In version 2023.2 of NextGen we have introduced a change regarding openings according to ASME VIII Division 1 with an opening/shell ratio > 0.7 - Forming Strains in ASME
Equations for Calculating Forming Strains in ASME VIII Div-1 and Div-2 - How to visualize the test cases report of ASME PTB
Description of the steps to visualize the test cases reports of ASME VIII PTB - NextGen 2022.2 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.2 - PED compliance for equipments designed according to ASME
NextGen supports the calculation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers according to the American ASME standards in accordance with the European PED standard - NextGen 2023.2 is now available
Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.2 - Why is an ASME material unusable at a certain temperature despite having the allowable and yield strength values?
Within ASME, it can happen to receive an error when selecting a material due to too high a temperature - Why do some ASME materials lack the yield strength, tensile strength, elasticity or thermal expansion values?
An explanation on the lack of some values in the NextGen ASME databases that are instead present in the ASME II Part D tables - When the latest edition of ASME BPVC becomes effective?
Information about when a new edition of the ASME BPVC code can or must be used - NextGen 2022.1 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.1 - NextGen 2022.0 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.0 - How to submit a request for interpretation to ASME
How to submit a request for interpretation to ASME regarding their standards - Why are allowable stresses in the WRC calculation under AD 2000 so low?
Analysis of the reasons that lead to having low admissible loads in the calculation of localized WRC loads in the AD 2000 context - Recording of our NextGen 2023 webinar is now available
Thursday, July the 6th, we hosted a webinar to present NextGen 2023 along with what's been added during the past year. - Importing HTRI files
Specifications concerning the data import procedure for a heat exchanger starting from the thermal calculation with HTRI - NextGen 2021.2 is now available
NextGen 2021.2 is now available - Clamp connections
How to calculate flanges and covers having screw clamps, hinged or eye-bolts - Latest Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version changelog
Release notes for the latest version of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen - NextGen changelog archive
History of changes made to NextGen - How to create a custom material
A guide on how to create a custom reusable material, to complete missing features of an existing material or to insert a completely new material into the NextGen database - Version 2022.0.412 "Hotfix" released
We've released an hotfix update to NextGen, including a few fixes - Sant'Ambrogio NextGen - Getting started
A guide for those approaching NextGen for the first time, aimed to discover the user interface and create the first simple vessel - Expansion joints
Expansion joints - Report configuration
In this article we will analyze the windows that allow us to modify the report's configuration - The components design window
The new component design window - External actions for the vessel support calculation
It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support - Is it possible to use network licenses in a mixed configuration with single seat licenses?
In more complex use scenarios, for companies that need to have different methods of accessing NextGen licenses and different configurations of the same, it is possible to take advantage of the use of a mix of network licenses and single station licenses - Material characteristics customization
Find out how to modify on-the-fly one or more material characteristics for a specific component - NextGen 2022.3 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2022.3 - Structural calculation of supports using load combinations
Structural calculation of supports using load combinations - Cladding and weld overlay management
NextGen supports automatic calculation of lining overthicknesses and can consider part of the cladding for the overall pressure resistance - NextGen 2023.0 is now available
Information about the publication of Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.0 - NextGen 2023.1 is now available
Information about the new Sant'Ambrogio NextGen version 2023.1 - Error starting Nextgen, "Sentinel License Manager version too old (H0042)"
How to solve start-up problems related to error H0042 - NextGen 2023 user interface guide
NextGen 2023 introduces a new type of user interface for its main window. This article explains the differences with previous versions. - Updates to simplified fatigue assessment in Clause 17 according to EN 13445-3 2014, Amendment 5
An overview of the fatigue calculation changes introduced in Amendment 5 to EN 13445-3 2014 Edition - How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297
How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297 - Recording of our NextGen 2022.1 webinar is now available
Watch NextGen 2022.1 webinar on YouTube - Version 2019.3, WRC module updates
We've updated the WRC module in version 2019.3; in this article we take a look at what's changed. - Vortex shedding calculation according to EN13445 Clause 22.10
It is possible to calculate the effect of the vortex shedding on the column according to clause 22.10 of EN13445 - NextGen 2022.1 webinar
Invitation to attend the NextGen 2022.1 presentation webinar - How to design a double tubesheet heat exchanger
By following the TEMA RCB-7.1.2 requirements it is possible to calculate heat exchangers equipped with double tubesheets. - What types of licenses are available for NextGen?
NextGen comes with three different license types. In this article we will see the characteristics of each of them. - Considerations on the verification of saddles according to the Zick method
This article expresses our position regarding the dimensions b and b1 in the calculation of saddles according to the Zick method - Heat Exchanger Wizard
How to design a heat exchanger using NextGen's Heat Exchanger Wizard - Local loads transformation
Local loads transformation - How to design an hairpin or double pipe heat exchanger
Following this guide, you'll be able to design two different types of uncommon heat exchangers: hairpin and double-pipe - Erection of vertical vessels
Erection of vertical vessels - How to quickly reuse material or gasket that have already been set in the item
You can save time and avoid mistakes with this simple tip - Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code
Standard flanges and flanges according to calculation code - The values printed in the materials properties summary appear to be incorrect
Among the summary pages of the calculation report there is the summary of the characteristics of the materials. Let's see together why these characteristics may differ in the calculation of the individual components. - Files management with Projects Browser
Projects Browser is the component used to manage and organize files and projects within NextGen. It's been overhauled in version 2022 of the software: in this article, we take a look in detail at all its functions. - Greater prominence for the options relating to the reduction of the allowable in EN 13445 openings
In version 2022.2, greater visibility is given to two important options in the calculation of openings in EN calculations. - How to manage geometric relationships between components
NextGen takes care of keeping the geometry of the designed components consistent. In some contexts, it is necessary to disable this behavior and separate the dimensions between the various components. - Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17
Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 - How to obtain NextGen software validation certificates
Find out where you can download quality certificates for NextGen software validation - How to set item service according to UG-16
Set the type of service according to UG-16 so as to verify the minimum thicknesses in relation to that service - The item properties window
A recap of all the options and settings available under the "Item properties" window, to define a vessel or heat exchanger - How to update your license
Instructions about how to update both software and hardware NextGen licenses - Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP)
Running the NextGen program via Remote Desktop (RDP) - VPN configuration for NextGen with Sentinel HASP network dongle
How to use NextGen on a remote computer connected to the main office via VPN - Installation guide
Step by step procedure for installing NextGen - Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings
Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings - Use of customized Excel files to define the WRC loads on nozzles
An Excel file can be used to define custom nozzle loads - How to create a reinforced ring opening (studding outlet flange)
Creation of a reinforced ring (studding outlet) along with eventual connection to a blind flange - Pass partition definition for heat exchangers
Pass partition definition and calculation in the channels of an heat exchanger and their effect on adjacent flanges - Integration of external calculations into the NextGen report
How to integrate calculations performed externally, for example using Excel spreadsheets, into the NextGen calculation report - How to design a stiffening ring against external pressure using NextGen
NextGen supports different configuration of rings to act as stiffeners against external pressure. In this article we detail how to configure them. - How to backup customized elements
NextGen allows the creation of various custom elements, such as materials, bolts and gaskets. In this article we illustrate how to save and restore it. - How to set different pressures on adjacent components
Components belonging to the same calculation can be defined with different pressures and temperatures, following the instructions given in this document - How to recover backup copies of NextGen items
How to recover backup copies of NextGen items - Sant'Ambrogio NextGen installation packages archive
A list of links to download past version of NextGen - How to create an additional component
Definition of components outside the 3D modeller - Item revision system
NextGen manages calculation revisions, maintaining the original file and the calculation report relating to each revision and adding the relevant information to the report cover page - Materials set feature and its usage
The material sets enable faster prototyping and design of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, as well as minimizing possible input problems - NextGen shows a "subscription expired" message when trying to ask for support
How to re-enable your NextGen installation to receive technical support when the "subscription expired" message is shown - Run a FEM analysis of a nozzle with NozzlePRO from NextGen
The positioning of some nozzles can be critical with an approach based solely on Design By Formulae: NozzlePRO offers an easily approachable Design By Analysis approach - Set liquid level
Set liquid level - Permanent transfer of a software based license
This article explains how to transfer a software based license from one PC to another - Design of adjacent VSR openings beyond 0.8 De of a formed head
How to overcome the limit in the VSR norm that defines a method to calculate adjacent openings only when they are entirely in the spherical portion of a formed head - How to install the program from the command line
It is also possible to install the program from the command line using some parameters - Weight management
In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately. - How to create a jacketed vessel
A quick guide to help you started with a jacketed vessel - Thread calculation according to EN14359 Clause 5.5.6
The thread calculation procedure allows to determine the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining compressive stresses and the minimum length of thread engagement for sustaining shear stresses - Limits on thickness for tubes and cylindrical shells in the VSR standard
The VSR standard provides for different lower limits on the thickness of the walls of pipes and cylindrical shells. NextGen checks these limits on the basis of the criteria imposed by the standard, this article summarizes this process. - Using the Usage Factor function to calculate the percentage of component utilization
How to perform a quantitative analysis on pressure parts with the Usage Factor function - File storage in real-time synchronized folders (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive)
Why we suggest not to store NextGen files inside folders monitored by real-time synchronization software - NextGen software release cycle and "beta" version
How often NextGen is released, what each update contains and what's the "beta" version available between each official release - Startup or runtime problems due to antivirus
In some contexts, the presence of antivirus, antispyware or antimalware programs in general can interfere with the normal functioning of the program - Error updating NextGen license, "Error updating hardware key RemoteCommErr"
How to resolve issues with installing a hardware license update that leads to the message "Error updating hardware key: RemoteCommErr" - List of keyboard shortcuts
In NextGen it is possible to quickly activate some commands, using keyboard shortcuts; here's a list of available commands. - How to ask for technical support
NextGen has an integrated function for sending technical support requests. To access this function, simply click on the “Ask for support” button on the top bar of the program - Formulas for calculating maximum pressures (MAWP, MAP)
Considerations regarding the calculation of the maximum pressures for a component - Download center
Useful resources for Sant'Ambrogio NextGen - How to design a gas cylinder with NextGen
In this article we illustrate the precautions to be taken when calculating a gas cylinder