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• ASME code 2006 updates, including those to material properties, Yield Stress Table, UHX, Appendix 2, etc.
• The program can now perform load case factoring, i.e., 1.25WI + 1.1OW + IP. This helps comply with requests for combining Wind and Seismic in the same load case.
• Added Brazilian Wind Code, NBR 6123. 
• More Local Stress Analysis Options (Sustained, Expansion, Occasional). PV Elite can now use the global coordinate system for loadings on nozzles using WRC 107 and compare to defined allowables.
• The entire EN and PD:5500 databases were reconstructed using material specifications supplied by BSI. The database now contains listings of UTS and yield versus temperature. 
• There is now an option to import nozzle loads from CAESAR II output versions 4.5, 5.0, and 5.10. 
• PV Elite can also import nozzle loads from Excel.
• PV Elite now computes Heat Exchanger Shellside and Tubeside MAWP's and MAPnc's by iteration. 
• There are overrides for various Heat Exchanger Inputs, such as MAWP, MAPnc, and hydrotest pressures on the shell and channel side.
• The nozzle design pressures have been updated to go along with the new exchanger MAWP calculations. If the MAWP option is used for nozzle design in Exchangers, PV Elite has now separated these values out for the shell and channel sides.
• EN Skirt Analysis. The holes in skirt analysis now checks the additional requirements based on the EN-13445 design rules.
• The India Seismic Code was updated for the 2002 version of IS-1893.
• The Support Lug design now includes bolt area requirements and Bottom plate thickness requirements from AD-Merkblatt have also been added.
• There have been updates to the ASCE-98/02/IBC 03 Seismic Codes for vertical load considerations.
• The ASCE 7-05 Wind Code is now referenced (same as the previous code).
• User-defined section ring data is now stored in the input file. For custom section rings, the data can be easily recalled.
• Updated and improved Output processor, specially the export to MS Word.
• The Chinese Wind Code GB 50011 - 2001 has been added.
• The Chinese Seismic Code GB 50009 - 2001 has been added.
• A flip the entire model feature has now been incorporated. Models can be flipped from Vertical to Horizontal and vice versa.
• Added loose reverse flange type to flange calculations.
• Added a No Wind Loads Option.
• Added Saddle Supports loads summary to the output.
• Added the leg baseplate weight to leg weight.
• Added a user input for the leg Occasional Load Factor.
• Isometric option views added in the 3D graphics.
• Various Icons and bitmaps have been updated for 256 colors. This will help make PV Elite Vista ready.
• Vessels can now have both ANSI Flanges and Din Flanges in the same model.
• Flange ratings to ASME/ANSI B16.5 2003 edition are now included.
• For Division 2 Toriconical cone/shell junctions, there are more options for specifying the knuckle shape.
• Unity Check calculation for External Loadings on 5500 Cones with and without knuckles per B.7 has been added.
• Calculations for nozzles perpendicular to the vessel centerline on heads has been added. Use the direction pulldown to specify the direction.
• Use of the "Previous" and "Next" buttons on many of the dialogs has been clarified. 
• The ASME Ring dialog has been altered for increased functionality when the Add a Ring Group option is selected. 
• For ASME, the modulus of Elasticity for the material is shown in the materials property dialog. 
• For nozzles selected using the FVC button, the data is now stored and can be recalled.
• For hub nozzles, there is a new option to recompute the bevel angle to either 30 or 45 degrees when the hub thickness changes. Keeping the other values constant, PV Elite will change the hub height.
• PV Elite now computes the required thickness of elliptical and torispherical straight flanges per all Codes.

Component Analysis (CodeCalc) Enhancements in Version 2007

Description:

• ASME code 2006 updates including those to material properties, Yield Stress Table, UHX, Appendix 2, etc.
• CodeCalc now computes Tubesheet Shellside and Tubeside MAWP's and MAPnc's by iteration. 
• The floating head, floating head flange, and backing ring MAWP and MAPnc for the internal pressure are computed. 
• The program determines the MAWP and MAPnc for both the thick (flanged and flued) and thin (bellows) expansion joints. 
• Flange Ratings from ANSI B16.5 2003 have been added. 
• The option of a hemi-head channel welded to the tubesheet was added for the ASME tubesheet. 
• The entire PD:5500 databases were reconstructed using material specifications supplied by BSI. The database now contains listings of UTS and yield versus temperature. 
• Updated and improved Output processor, specially the export to MS Word.

• ASME VIII Division 1, 2, and Section II Part D updates. Includes new yield stress database.
• Other Code changes include those made to Appendix 1-4(f), Appendix 2 (rigidity is now mandatory), Appendix 26 (Expansion Joint Design).
• PV Elite has added calculations per ASME UG-39 for single/multiple openings on flat heads.
• Nozzles in Flat heads are now addressed for the PD:5500 and EN-13445 Codes.
• In the tubesheet input, there is now an option to enter Appendix 26 thin bellows expansion joint data. After typing in the data, the results can be reviewed immediately using the calculator button.
• ASME Code Case 2286 has been added as an option to PV Elite. These are alternate rules for determining allowable external pressure and allowable compressive stresses for combinations of stress due to weight, bending moment and external pressure as well as shear. Stiffening ring calculations on cylinders are also included, as well as cone/shell ring calculations.
• A new autosave feature has been added in this version.
• A new nozzle pressure design option which computes the MAWP of the vessel and adds the static pressure to the nozzle location has been added.
• The List feature now contains an option to switch between the ANSI Metric and ANSI Imperial Nozzle tables.
• There is now an alternate method for checking wide flange, channel type, and T-shaped legs. This method breaks down the load due to wind or seismic into its component directions and resolves the stresses around each axis using the Unity Check approach.
• For horizontal vessels on saddle supports, PV Elite now examines the rings over each saddle independently and uses the appropriate ring properties when computing the stresses in the ring and the shell at the stiffener.
• When hydrotesting large horizontal vessels, there is an option to add short-term intermediate (crib) supports to keep saddle stresses within computed allowables in some cases.
• The liquid dialog has a new button that clarifies the entry of liquid from the datum line. d to the vessel.
• The unit labels in the units files have been revised for consistency with international standards.
• In the material database selection dialogs, a "Search Again" feature has been added that allows repeat searching for the entered material.
• In the seismic code selection, the IBC 2003 Seismic design code has been added.
• Some extra logic has been added that updates the ring diameters for bar type rings. When the vessel diameter or thickness is changed, the ring diameters will automatically be changed as well.
• The "Nozzle Schedule" report has been updated to include nozzle cut length calculations.
• Rectangular platforms can now be added on horizontal vessels in the same manner as vertical vessels.
• Flange pressure ratings for several DIN specifications have been added.

Component Analysis Features in Version 2006

Description:

• ASME VIII Division 1, 2, and Section II Part D updates. Includes new yield stress database.
• Other Code changes include those made to Appendix 1-4(f), Appendix 2 (rigidity is now mandatory), Appendix 26 (Expansion Joint Design).
• New Wind codes have been made available for the Support Lug and Legs. The codes that were added are ASCE 7-2002/95/98 and UBC-1997.
• New Wind codes have been added in the horizontal vessel module. The codes that were added are ASCE 7-2002/95/98 and UBC-1997.
• The option of entering the loads in Sustained, Expansion and Occasional categories using the WRC-107 convention system is available now. Once, the loads are categorized, they can be combined per ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2 rules and compared with the allowables.
• In WRC-107 module the loads can be converted from one convention to another with a flip of a button from the input screen.
• A new autosave feature has been added this version.
• The variable names used in the input echo and output of the flange and floating head modules were made consistent with the ASME code's nomenclature.
• The recommendation for the minimum gasket width was added in floating head calculations.

• ASME Code 2004 Updates, including UHX and the Appendix 26 update
• All new Material Database Editor for ASME, PD:5500 and EN-13445
• EN-13445 Material Database
• PD:5500 Yield Stress Database
• Metric Bolts have been added per TEMA, British Standards and South African Standards
• Several Structural Steel Databases have been added including Korean/JIS, British, German, South African and Australian. These databases will be available for leg and stiffening ring design.
• ASME Steel Stack Design per STS-2000 has been implemented
• External Corrosion Allowance is accounted for
• Nominal Thickness Input is available
• Stress Analysis of Openings in Skirts
• Implemented editable Nozzle Databases. The program can now work in ANSI Imperial (inches), ANSI Metric Nominal Sizes, like 200, 250, 300 etc and user definable Metric sizes (DIN).
• Australian Wind Code
• European Wind Code
• Mexican Seismic Code
• Added Piping Detail Input with the Mass/Equipment Detail
• Thick Expansion Joint Analysis for UHX based Exchanger Designs
• Some enhancements were made to the tubesheet calculations such as suppressing the Elastic-Plastic calculation and printing out intermediate results for expansion joints.
• Added the option to skip the consideration of radial thermal expansion for fixed tubesheet heat exchangers per UHX-13.8.
• Added the option of specifying vacuum pressures for the tubesheet calculation.
• Low temperature design rules were added to EN-13445.
• Input for Additional Static Pressure

Enhancements in User Interface and Output:

• The Units and Design Code can be changed easily from the new Units toolbar
• Add option to import Heat exchanger data from the HTRI Xist software. Click here to find how.
• A feature to reset the interface pane layout was added.
• Sort able Nozzle Schedule Report with Weld and Pad sizes
• A button was added that allows nozzles to be entered from the datum line. When the button is pressed, this puts a preprocessor dialog on the nozzle input that allows the distance from the datum to be entered.
• In the input, General Tab, a toolbar with arrow buttons is available that allows users to switch between different elements.
• Increased the number of input points for India’s Response Spectrum Input
• Added Selection of Plate Densities for Platforms
• A database of gasket properties was added to the program. The values of m and y can be selected from an editable table.
• Added a new tabular printout option for the fixed ASME tubesheet, similar to that in the code.
• A leg centerline calculation facility has been added to the leg dialog.
• Added Flange Thickness Input field in the flange dialog
• Enhanced the Wind Analysis Output for several wind codes including ASCE-7 /93/95/98/02
• The basering output was enhanced with a few more equations and substitutions.
• Added extra equation printouts for ASME 1-7 large nozzle calcs.
• Updated Output Processor
• Enhanced Word Generation in the Output
   

Component Analysis Enhancements in Version 2005:

• ASME Ed. 2004 code updates, including UHX tubesheets, thin expansion joints (bellows kind) and the material databases.
• Appendix 9 Jackets in the Shell/Head module.
• Added thick expansion joints (flanged and flued type) into ASME UHX tubesheet module.
• Added analysis of a vessel on 2 support lugs.
• Added TEMA Metric and British Metric bolt look up tables in flange, basering, tubesheets, floating head and Leg-Lug modules.
• Added an option to use the full bolt load (W*ab) in the flange design.
• Added iteration to compute the converged value of MAWP/MAPnc for the Nozzle junction. The nozzle junction MAWP/MAPnc also considers the shell/head and nozzle neck.
• In the fitness for service (API-579), added the option to specify required thickness. This makes it possible to analyze components that are not per ASME Sec. VIII.
• Added inputs for the partition gasket thickness and the nubbin width. In earlier versions of the program, the gasket thickness and nubbin width of the main gasket was being used for partition gasket.
• Some enhancements were made to the tubesheet calculations such as suppressing the Elastic-Plastic calculation and printing out intermediate results for expansion joints.

Enhancements in User Interface and Output:

• Pressing the F5 key on the keyboard now refreshes the on-screen display of results.
• Added an option to disable the interactive calculation and display of results on screen.
• On-screen display of error messages, warnings and important results for the ASME UHX and TEMA tubesheets.
• Enhancements were made to the user interface for the Flange module including the on-screen display of results.
• Added the option to merge a TEMA tubesheet in to the ASME tubesheet module.
• In Annex-G module, added an option to print the membrane stress at nozzle edge.
• Improved Material database editor for ASME and British code.
• Added some unit files and modified the MakeUnit program for use in the Far East.
• Added a Cover page which will be printed along with the Title page in the output reports.
• Added the option to specify default folder for saving files.
• Updated Output processor.

• Added ASME A-2002 updates.
• Added option to model Sump Elements.
• Added Nozzle on Nozzle capability.
• Cyclic pressure fatigue analysis per Division 2 for nozzle intersections has been added.
• Added PD:5500 (British code) Annex C, fluctuating pressure fatigue analysis.
• Added PD5500 Annex G saddle calcs as an option. Can be set in "Misc" dialog.
• Added criterion of PD:5500 category C vessels.
• The British Wind Code BS-6399 and an associated inquiry code has been added.
• Requirements for Post Weld Heat Treatment per Div 1 and 2 have been added.
• Cones can now be taken as a line of support at the large end only, small end only, both ends, or not at all.
• The basic solvable problem size has been increased.
• Added bolting requirements for horizontal vessels.
• For the PD:5500 saddle calculations, double rings interior, and exterior are considered as are single rings.
• Enhancements to the load case combinations for longitudinal stress.
• Added weld sizes for basering chair caps.
• Some improvements were made in handling of vortex shedding.

Enhancements in Input:

• Added OD basis support for Division 1 vessels.
• Implemented export to ODBC database (MS Access).
• Added on-screen calculations for Nozzle weld sizes and a WRC 107 scratch pad.
• A section ring calculator has been added in the ring dialog.
• Added a coupling lookup table in the nozzle dialog.
• In the nozzle dialog, the nozzle distance can be specified by distance "from" or "segment elevation."
• Searching in the material database by UNS number has also been incorporated.
• Added some EN materials to the database.
• The basic MDMT calculation has been added in the material properties window.
• Normalized or non-normalized material can be selected directly from the material properties window.
• The ability to select a level of radiography from a pull down for Div 1 has been added.
• Added option for 0.90*Yield for hydro-test allowable (Div 1).
• Preheated welds for materials between 1.25 and 1.5 inches thick can be specified.
• When changing the "global" design pressure, the program will prompt to change the internal pressure for all elements.
• Added user-defined value of "Fo" in the IS 1893 response spectrum earthquake analysis.
• The program now allows a zero straight flange for Elliptical and Torispherical heads.

Enhancements in Graphics, Output, and Documentation:

• Integrated 3D graphics into Input.
• The 3D model information can be written to an HTML file.
• Added color syntax highlighting in the output, e.g., questionable results are shown in red color.
• The program can now graphically show diameter limits for Div 1 and 2 vessels.
• Some enhancements were made for translating platforms, nozzles, and rings in the 3D graphics with the mouse.
• Nozzle descriptions are now shown in the 3D model.
• A new function that highlights nozzles and allows editing has been added.
• Improvements to the MS Word report generation.
• Radial bolt/hub dimensions are compared in the flange printouts.
• Major update of the printed documentation.
• A quick start guide has been added as an aid for new users.
• Updated Help screens.

Component Analysis Features Version 5.0 with 8/2003 Build

• ASME A-2002 updates.
• Integrated Tubesheet and Expansion joint modules.
• Added PD:5500 (British) tubesheet rules for U-tube, floating tube and fixed tubesheets.
• Added Fitness For Service sections from API 579 to evaluate Local Thinning and General Metal Loss Levels 1 and 2.
• Added Floating and Stationary tubesheet calculations per ASME.
• Added Flange Merge option in the Tubesheet module.
• Added WRC-107 auto-calculation option for support lug.
• Added on-screen reporting of error messages for Shell, Nozzle, and Flange modules.
• Improvements in the Nozzle module.
• Added AISC method for design of the baseplate for the legs.
• British material database is now available in WRC 297/Annex G and Tubesheet modules.
• Added an option in the ASME tubesheet program to perform differential pressure design.
• There is now an option to perform multiple load cases for the U-Tube tubesheets in the ASME module.
• Radial bolt/hub dimensions are compared in the flange printouts.
• Added option to have both a knuckle and a stiffening ring on Cone-Cylinder junction.

Enhancements in Graphics, Output, and Documentation:

• Color Syntax Highlighting to enhance readability.
• In the Shell Module added graphics for API-579 (ffs calcs.).
• Improved graphics in ASME and TEMA tubesheet modules.
• Added zoom and pan capabilities to the graphics.
• Enhancements made to the graphics for non-English units.
• The graphics will now print in color (if you have a color printer).
• Added automatic summary generation, when the complete file is analyzed.
• Updated some help, sample, and material database files.

• Modal Natural frequency solver.
• Added Dynamic Response Spectrum for earthquake load calculation.
• Added non-circular top head platform (circular platform was already present) and caged ladder.
• PD5500 Annex F Nozzle calculations.
• IBC 2000 Earthquake code added.
• ASME A-2001 update.

Component Analysis Features Version 4.3:

• Simplified the nozzle input and analysis for non-radial nozzles.
• Added Leg baseplate and Tailing Lug analysis.
• Added Split screen graphics in the input view of the program.
• Added Static Head input for the Nozzle calculations.
• Improved Online Registration and file saving logic.
• ASME Div 1 Addenda-2001 update.

• Computation of Results displayed on the status bar in the input, includes required thickness, design length (for external pressure), External MAWP, and allowable length between stiffeners.
• Computation of Areas (Required and Available) in the Nozzle dialog.
• Computation of Inertias (Required and Available) in the stiffener Ring dialog.
• Flange Calculations are now available from the Flange dialog.
• WRC 107 Calculations performed for Legs and Lugs automatically.
• Added Vessel Error/Warnings reports.
• Nozzles on heads are now listed in the list dialog.
• Enhanced Stiffening ring features including automatic ring design and addition of a standard Bar Ring Selection table.
• Minimum leg size, thickness of Gusset plates, bottom and top lug plates, size of Cone/Shell junction rings are printed.
• Added 48 character element descriptions for each element.
• Enhancements to the printout of vessel sketch and the 3D graphics.
• Several default values can be set such as pressure, temperature, thickness, material, etc.
• Added Flange MDMT calculations.
• Added offset dimension input in the Weight dialog.

Component Analysis Features Version 4.2:

• Added Trunnion analysis and automatic WRC analysis on the trunnion.
• Added Baseplate design for Vessel legs.
• Added capability to display Shell, Nozzle and Flange results on the Status bar.
• Added advanced search capabilities to the Material database.
• Added WRC-368 (Stress in Vessel-Nozzle junction due to pressure).
• Improved the look up into the yield stress database.
• Improved file saving logic for modified and/or unmodified files.

• A-99 addenda changes have been incorporated, including the higher allowable stresses for Div. 1.
• The pre-99 addenda is available as an option (uses the 98 addenda material database, etc.).
• Other FVC nozzles such as types F, V1, V2, and V3 are now included (with or with nut relief).
• Nozzle calculations in ANSI blind flanges can now be performed (full area replacement).
• An ANSI flange dimension lookup feature has been added.
• Required flange thickness calculations based on Rigidity considerations are included.
• A saddle copy feature has been incorporated.
• The program’s documentation is now available online in PDF format.
• Several enhancements to the user interface have been made.
• Dimensional Solutions Foundation 3-D interface has been added.
• MAWP and MAPnc can now be manually defined.
• The 3/32 min. thickness requirement based on the Service type (Unfired Steam) is accounted for.
• The maximum hydrotest pressure is computed in the case of overstressed geometries.
• The ESL will automatically be updated for current users (obviating the need for the phone call).
• An option for the pneumatic hydrotest type has been added.
• The material database editor can select materials from the database for editing purposes.

• The ASCE 95 Seismic Code has been added.
• ASME A-96 Code Requirements have been added.
• Table of contents and starting page number added to the output processor.
• Multiple wind Design Cases for Different values of Beta (ASCE95 only).
• MDMT Calculations for Division II.
• BS 5500 Allowable Compressive stresses are now computed.
• Optional user-entered shell Tr values for “Full Area Replacement” requirements.
• Optional compliance for UG-22 supplemental loadings (nozzle design).
• High Alloy ANSI flange grades have been added to the database.
• Platform Wind Area Calculations.

• Full 32-bit program operation under Windows 95 or Windows NT.
• Expanded Material Databases, with more than 3,000 material listings.
• ASME Yield Stress Database has been added.
• Calculations can be performed per ASME Section VIII Division II.
• Calculations for Internal and External Pressure per BS5500 can be performed.
• Integral type Nozzles can be analyzed.
• Body Flanges of the type B16.47/ MSSP can be modeled in lieu of App. 2.
• The UBC Code Reference has been updated to 1994.
• Enhanced configuration options for large nozzle calcs, tower deflection, beta, etc. have been added.
• Detailed basering, nozzle, and flange graphic plots have been added.
• The Windows help facility has been implemented.
• Hoop Stresses on elements during hydrotest are now reported.
• Automatic Esl device driver installation.