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Visual Vessel
Design
Frequently Asked
Questions
Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................... i
1. About Intergraph ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Who Uses Intergraph Software? ..................................................................................................... 1
6. Licensing ................................................................................................................... 7
6.1. Can I Purchase or Lease VVD? ...................................................................................................... 7
6.2. Which Software Security Systems Are Available? .......................................................................... 7
6.3. Are VVD Licenses Perpetual? ......................................................................................................... 7
6.4. Can Licenses Be Purchased for a Single User? ............................................................................. 7
6.5. Can Multi-seat Licenses Be Purchased? ........................................................................................ 7
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1. About Intergraph
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) is the leading global provider of engineering software for the
design, construction, and operation of plants, ships, and offshore facilities. Intergraph PP&M is one of two
divisions of Intergraph Corporation. Intergraph is part of Hexagon.
2.1. What Are the Main Benefits and Capabilities of Visual Vessel
Design?
3D drawing utility.
The Integrated Database includes more than 4,000 materials and dimensions for flanges, pipes,
and bolts. With the Report Generator, the user may choose any of the following sections:
History of revisions
Drawings
Center of gravity
Test pressure
Nozzle list
Nozzle loads
Utilization charts
NDT requirements
Surface area
Bill of material
External Loads Module Calculates the loading on the support and the foundation loading for all
load cases and for all types of support, including skirt, leg, bracket, and saddle support. External
loads can include seismic loads, wind loads, dead loads, live loads on platforms, acceleration
loads, nozzle loads, and blast/explosion loads.
The loads, shear forces, moments, and deflection can also be plotted alongside the length of the
vessel. Below is a plot of shear forces and moments for a horizontal vessel supported on two saddles
subjected to three different load cases.
Tall Tower Analysis is used to determine the total stress level in each component along the axis
of the vessel that is caused by a combination of internal/external pressure and external loads.
This module also includes the requirements of the new section EN13445-3:2014 Section 22,
Static Analysis of Tall Vertical Vessels. This new section provides all necessary design rules to
perform a complete analysis of tall vertical vessels/columns (with the definition of columns as
vessels with a total height h < 10 m and with a ratio of total height to outside diameter h/d > 6.5,
and vessels with h > 10 m and with a ratio h/d > 4). This new section of the standard also gives
the requirements for:
Dead loads
Live loads
Wind loads
Seismic loads
Load cases
Load-weighing factors
Detailed design of skirt base including base ring, gussets, chairs, and top ring
Almost any type of vessel geometry can be accommodated, including tall towers, rectangular
and spherical vessels, and multi-chamber jacketed vessels and shell and tube heat exchangers.
Includes the alternative method for flange calculation to EN1591 and EN13445 Annex G,
which can give significant savings compared with the Taylor Forge method. This method can
accommodate almost any flange geometry and considers the effect of external loads, thermal
expansion, and deflection of the flange.
The EN13445 module includes the alternative method for tubesheet calculation to Annex J,
which can give significant reduction in tubesheet thickness for fixed tubesheet designs.
Includes a PED classification tool to determine the required category and applicable modules
that can be applied for the vessel.
Includes a link via STEP files to export 3D solid models to other 3D CAD systems.
The software includes an error handler which provides valuable feedback to the user with regard
to the cause of the error/problem. Below is an example of a cylindrical shell subjected to external
pressure. The value for the unsupported length L was incorrectly set to zero by the user. In this
case, a division by zero is encountered for the calculation of parameter Z. A reference to the
formula in the standard is provided. The formula along with the values are displayed so that
the problem can easily be identified and corrected.
The software has a long track record the first license was sold in 1982.
Vessel Codes
AD 2000 Merkblatt
Others
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
VVD is localizable into multiple languages. Currently the product is available in the following languages:
Bulgarian
Czech
English
Finnish
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
Turkish
VVD input can be performed in any selected language and the printout can be in a different language.
Processor: 3.0 GHz Intel Pentium IV or higher AMD Athlon dual-core processor or higher
Video Card: 256 MB or greater video RAM, OpenGL 1.1 or later, DirectX 9.0 or later, drivers
updated with the latest manufacturer's drivers (Motherboard-integrated video cards not
recommended for desktop systems)
6. Licensing
6.1. Can I Purchase or Lease VVD?
Yes. VVD is offered in both purchase and lease license options.
8. Product Enhancements
8.1. Will VVD Continue to Be Updated and Maintained?
All users with current maintenance contracts have access to the latest updates. VVD will be updated and
maintained. Customer feedback will be important in shaping how the solutions evolve. Check back with
us from time to time for more information on product cross-compatibility.
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12. Appendix
12.1. What Are the Detailed Descriptions of the Included Codes?
12.1.1. EN 13480 Metallic Industrial Piping
Sections include:
Section
Description
6.1
Straight pipes
6.2
6.3
Mitre bends
6.4
Reducers
6.6
7.1
Dished ends
7.2
12.1.2. EN 1591 AND EN 13445 ANNEX G Alternative Design Rules for Flanges
The new rules, known as the Alternative Method (EN 1591/EN 13445 Annex G), are based on a method
used successfully in East Germany for many years. While most aspects of flange design were considered
afresh by the authors of this method, the most notable features must be the use of limit analysis, the
recognition that the bolt load has its own tolerance, the calculation of the way the bolt load changes as
pressure (or other loads) are applied, and the detailed analysis of gasket behavior.
The Alternative Method is the only method for taking into account the leak tightness requirements. By
using the Alternative Method and careful bolt tensioning, the design becomes more reliable and
economical than by the more traditional Taylor Forge method.
Some advantages of using the Alternative Method include:
Includes effect of thermal expansion effects due to differences in bolt temperature and/or
materials
The flange can be attached to a conical shell or a domed end, not only a cylinder
The range of the allowable bolt forces for installation can be determined
Even though the method itself is quite complex, the input and the use of the VVD software is quite
simple.
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Section
Description
B1
B2
B3
B5
B6
B8
Flanges (EN1591)
B9
B10
S1
S 3/1
Skirt support
S 3/2
S 3/4
S 3/5
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Section
Description
7.4
7.5
Dished ends
7.6
7.7
8.5
8.6
Conical shells
8.7
Spherical shells
8.8
OPENINGS IN SHELLS
9.5
9.6
9.7
10
FLAT ENDS
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
12
11
FLANGES
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
12
12.5
12.6
13
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8
13.9
13.10
14
EXPANSION BELLOWS
14
15
16
16.4
16.5
16.6
Line loads
13
16.7
Lifting eyes
16.8
16.9
16.10
16.11
16.12
16.13
16.14
Global loads, tall tower analysis including any combinations of external loads
(wind, blast, seismic, internal and external pressure, weight, etc.)
17
17
18
18
19
CREEP DESIGN
20
21
22
Annex E
Procedure for calculating the departure from the true circle of cylinders and
cones
Annex F
Annex G
Annex H
Annex I
Annex J
Annex M
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Annex O
Annex S
UG-27
UG-28
UG-29
UG-30
UG-31
UG-32
UG-33
UG-34
UG-35
UG-36
UG-37
UG-38
UG-39
UG-40
Limits of Reinforcement
UG-41
Strength of Reinforcement
UG-42
UG-43
UG-44
UG-45
UG-46
Inspection Openings
UG-53
Ligaments
App.2
UG-98
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UG-99
App.1-1
App.1-2
App.1-3
App.1-4
App.1-5
Rules for Conical Reducer Sections and Conical Heads Under Internal Pressure
App.1-6
App.1-7
App.1-8
Part UHX
App.13
App.26
Expansion Bellows
UCS-66
UHA-51
UW
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Design
Fabrication
Vessels and Pressure Parts Constructed from Spheroidal Graphite Cast Iron
12.1.6. PD 5500
Section
Description
2.1-2.3
3.4
3.5.1
3.5.2
Domed ends
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.5.6
Spherically domed and bolted ends of the form shown in fig. 3.5-36
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
Spherical shells
3.6.5
Hemispherical ends
3.6.6
Torispherical ends
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3.6.7
Ellipsoidal ends
3.6.8
Procedure by which the departure from the mean circle may be obtained
3.6.4
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.8.5
3.8.6
3.8.7
3.8.8
3.9.2
3.9.3
3.9.4
3.9.5
3.9.6
5.8.5
Annexes
Enq.Cas 5500/122
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Section
Description
8.2
Stiffening rings
10
11
12
15
16
Strength factors
17
18
Flanges
19
Composite flanges
20
21
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