FEPipe v10.0 ● NozzlePRO v12.

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Released: December 2017

NEW FEATURES LIST

GENERAL FEATURES

Support for ASME VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Analysis Features

FEPipe, NozzlePRO
 PRG has invested upwards of 8 person-years of software development and laboratory real-world testing for results
validation and correlation. QA/QC for this new capability to be available in NozzlePRO™ and FEPipe™. This marks a
MAJOR new capability for all PRG FEA-based applications.
 Automatic Twice Elastic Slope Calculation
 Automatic Collapse Calculation Load Stepping
 Large Rotation, Multi-Linear Elastic Plastic Material, Arc Length Solution with First Order Large Strain
 Nonlinear Ratcheting Determination using Reinhardt Method
 Branch and Run Side Sustained Stress Index Calculation
 Ratcheting for various load combinations
 Plastic Unloading to determine permanent deformed shapes
 Substructure analysis of piping system to determine primary or secondary characteristic of nozzle loading

Large Rotation – To Scale Cylinder Collapse Plots

Plastic Deformation Over Pipe Shoe

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Point Cloud Scanning Software
FEPipe
Point Cloud capability has been added to the 3D Output Processor in FEPipe. This allows the end user to validate their “as built”
piping models and PV models. The program combines plant scan data (point cloud data) processing capabilities and 3D
modeling utilities to give any plant staff member the ability to quickly and accurately compare computer model estimates of
what is in the field to what physically exists. Both high and low resolution editing is provided.

Point Cloud with CAESAR Model and Cloud Editing and Measurement Tools

Interactive Output Processing - MiMOut

FEPipe and NozzlePRO
Multiple models can be reviewed simultaneously on a region-by-region basis. Stresses for all models are presented in colorized
tables. All reports can be sent to Word or Excel.

MIMOut Output Processor Lets the user simultaneously review point clouds, finite
element models, CAESAR or PCL piping stress results, NozzlePRO, or FEPipe results.

For more information on this, please refer to MimOutUsersManual.pdf in the new program documentation.

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New Drawing Tools
FEPipe and NozzlePRO
The New Drawing Tools allow for graphical “CAD-like” modification of shell model details and addition of model components.
Add or delete elements. Extract curves and generate elements in between two curves. Add restraints graphically and change
thicknesses.

Complex Lifting Lug Boundary Defined

Lug is Auto-Meshed

Structural Beam Attached to Lug Via Nodal Space Coupling (Different parts of the
model are meshed separately and then the Nodes “Space Coupled” as if they are at
the same geometric location.)

Once Drawing Entities are created, the Model can be interactively run from the Drawing Tool Panel.

For more information on this, please refer to V1DrawingTools.pdf in the new program documentation.

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BOS B31
FEPipe
Dynaflow Research Group and PRG have co-developed BOS B31. Fluid-Structure Interaction Using Frequency Domain Analysis
of Piping Systems is used to comply with the B31.3 Loading Requirements in Para. 301.5

BOS B31 Output BOS B31 Input – CAESAR II or PCL File Input

Output Includes Displacement and Stresses

Log of Life Chart Gives Number of Cycles before Failure Waterhammer Wave Logic

For more information on this, please refer to BOSB31.pdf in the new program documentation.

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FEPipe version10.0
New Modules
BOS B31 analyses the fluid-structure interaction using Frequency Domain Analysis of piping systems to comply with
the B31.3 Loading Requirements in Para. 301.5.
Point Cloud Scanning Software allows users to take measurements of FEA models of pipe or vessels, or to compare
FEA models to the actual scanned model of images. High and low resolution editing is provided.

Interactive Output Processing - MiMOut

Model Generation
New Drawing Tools allow for graphical “CAD-like” modification of shell model details and addition of model
components. Add or delete elements. Extract curves and generate elements in between two curves. Add restraints
graphically and change thickness.
Automated Skirt Added to Nozzles-Plates-Shells-Vessel Heads Template
Weld sizing using structural stress load calculation
Translation with Rotate Database Command – PCL-Gold
Compact Spar Command – used in non-integral pad modeling
DEFORM_ALL_MODEL command - progress of nonlinear deflection to scale
Region proximity command - applies regions to nodes in a certain geometric area. This is an advanced feature for
modifying the model after initially being created by the template; can modify thicknesses, material properties, loads,
temperatures.
Surface-to-Surface Spar – put double acting spars between two surfaces

Analysis & the Codes

MultiCore SuperNode Solver (4-to-8 times faster)
Automatic Generation of B31.d SSIs or B31.1 replacement for .75i per B31J
Pressure stiffened SIFs and k-factors for supports on bends
ASME B31J Nozzle Stress Calculations (STP-PT-074) – PRGiK Calculator
Guidelines for Multiple Olet Model Types for Pipe Stress
Support for ASME VIII-w Part 5 Nonlinear Analysis
Option to Deactivate Fatigue Analysis when not required
Updated Allowable Load Algorithm for Pipe Shoes & Saddles
Single Bolt Unloading Analysis in AxiPRO
Directives for EN13445 Local Stress Analysis

Plasticity Solution
Reinhart Elastic-Plastic Ratcheting Evaluation
Twice Yield Fatigue Evaluation
Automatic Nonlinear Calculation of ASME VIII-2 Para 5.3.3.1 ep/eL ratio
Automatic Collapse & Twice Elastic Analysis
All shell templates can be analyzed using the VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Solver.

Fitness for Service

Latest Version of API-579 / FFS-1 & Enhanced Local Thickness Modeling
J Integral Calculations
RSF Factor for Elastic FFS

Miscellaneous
Updated CAESAR II Interface supporting CAESAR II v10
Pipe Shoe Library provided by Piping Technology & Products

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NozzlePRO version12.0
Interactive Output Processing - MimOut

Model Generation
New Drawing Tools allow for graphical “CAD-like” modification of shell model details and addition of model
components.
Weld sizing using structural stress load calculation
Compact Spar Command – used in non-integral pad modeling
DEFORM_ALL_MODEL command - progress of nonlinear deflection to scale
Region proximity command - applies regions to nodes in a certain geometric area. This is an advanced feature for
modifying the model after initially being created by the template; can modify thicknesses, material properties, loads,
temperatures.
Non-integral reinforcement pads for pipe shoes and saddles
Clamp-Type pipe shoes – can built in FEPipe but is now easier in NozzlePRO
Head Boundary Condition Types at Free Ends

Analysis & the Codes

MultiCore SuperNode Solver (4-to-8 times faster)
Automatic Generation of B31.d SSIs or B31.1 replacement for .75i per B31J
ASME B31J Nozzle Stress Calculations (STP-PT-074) – use PRGiK module
Support for ASME VIII-w Part 5 Nonlinear Analysis
Updated Allowable Load Algorithm for Pipe Shoes & Saddles
Directives for EN13445 Local Stress Analysis
Steady State & Transient Thermal Gradient of Pipe Shoes, Saddles and Structural Attachments
Automatic Nonlinear Calculation of ASME VIII

Plasticity Solution
Reinhart Elastic-Plastic Ratcheting Evaluation
Twice Yield Fatigue Evaluation
Automatic Nonlinear Calculation of ASME VIII-2 Para 5.3.3.1 ep/eL ratio
Automatic Collapse & Twice Elastic Analysis
All shell templates can be analyzed using the VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Solver.

Fitness for Service

Latest Version of API-579 / FFS-1 & Enhanced Local Thickness Modeling
J Integral Calculations
RSF Factor for Elastic FFS

Embedded or Surface Cracks and J-integral Path

Miscellaneous
Pipe Shoe Library provided by Piping Technology & Products

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AxiPRO version3.6
Directives for EN13445 Local Stress Analysis
Single Bolt Unloading Analysis in AxiPRO

661PRO version2.1
Interactive Output Processing - MiMOut

PCLGold version5.1.2
Frequency Cutoff Added to PCL (piping) to support high mode extraction
Updated PCL Eignesolver – computes more modes (eigenpairs) for beam models
Guidelines for Multiple Olet Model Types for Pipe Stress
Translation with Rotate Database Command
Updated CAESAR II Interface supporting CAESAR II v10

FEBend version2.0
Steady State and Transient Thermal Gradient for Structural Steel and Round Attachments
Pressure Stiffened SIFs and k-factors for support on bends
Interactive Output Processing - MiMOut

FESIF version2.7 & FE107 version2.7

Minor fixes.

FETee version1.5
Interactive Output Processing - MiMOut

BOS B31 version2.5

Fluid-Structure Interaction Using Frequency Domain Analysis of Piping System to comply with the B31.3 Loading Requirements
in Para. 301.5

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 FEPipe & NozzlePRO – Included Module Summary

FEPipe v10.0 Program Description / Included Modules

FEPipe includes a comprehensive set of standard templates for finite element analysis of piping, pressure vessels
and structural support systems. Sophisticated models are built using basic inputs; diameter, length, thickness,
loads, etc. Interpretation of the results is simplified via comparison against ASME Section VIII, Div. 2 limits.
Advanced analysis options include linear-elastic, plasticity, fitness-for-service, high temperature creep, buckling
and harmonic convergence.

FEPipe v10.0 Standard Shell Templates: FEPipe v10.0 Standard Brick Templates:
 Unreinforced Fabricated Tee  Unreinforced Fabricated Tee
 Reinforced Fabricated Tee  Reinforced Fabricated Tee
 Hillside Tee  Olet Intersection
 Welding Tee  Axi-Symmetric Flange Modeler
 Y-Fitting Tee
 Bend with Staunchion (or Beam Supports)
 Tank Settlement
 Low Tank Nozzle
 Shell-To Head Nozzle
 Pipe Supports
 String Modeler (Advanced Template)
 Nozzles/Plates/Shells (Advanced Template)

Additionally, PRG has developed specialized programs which address specific engineering analysis needs. This set
of Added Modules is included with FEPipev10.0. The Service Plan Modules are only included with FEPipe if the
client has an active support contract.

FEPipe v10.0 Added Modules: FEPipe v10.0 Service Plan Modules:

 Standard Templates (shell, brick and  FE107
axisymmetric)  FESIF
 NozzlePRO  FETee
 MatPRO  FEBend
 AxiPRO  PCL-Gold pipe stress module
 661PRO  BOS B31
 StressPLOT  Point Cloud Scanning Software
 PlasTEX

NozzlePRO v12.0 Program Description / Included Modules

NozzlePRO offers component analysis capabilities of nozzles, supports or saddles on piping and pressure vessels.
NozzlePRO includes a set of specialized programs which address specific engineering analysis needs. This set of
Added Modules is included with NozzlePRO v12.0. The Service Plan Modules are only included with NozzlePRO if
the client has an active support contract.

NozzlePRO v12.0 Added Modules: NozzlePRO v12.0 Service Plan Modules:

 NozzlePRO  FE107
 MatPRO  FESIF
 Fitness for Service & NH Reporting  FETee

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