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PV Elite 2017 Service Pack 1 is released This is to notify you that PV Elite 2017 SP1 has been posted on Intergraph Smart Support website. Download the same Service pack from Smart Support : Select View Downloads PV Elite. Accept the legal notice and select Service Packs and Fixes. From the PV Elite 2017 section, click to download PV Elite 2017 SP1 (19.). This zip file contains several application executables, a library (DLL) and the hotfix readme with instructions. PV Elite 2017 SP1 include all previously-released fixes to this version.

To apply, download the attached zip file, unzip, and copy all files to the folders specified in the hotfix installation instructions found in the ReadMe file. For a review of what’s in this pack, see the ReadMe. To make sure the pack was applied, see the HELP menu found on PV Elite main window. Note– Updates to the PV Elite product consist of Hot Fixes to fix one or more specific problems, or Service Packs which contain a significant number of fixes. These Hot Fixes and/or Service Packs are posted to this web page. The Hot Fixes served on this page are issued through the PPM Product Center’s “quick fix” process. A quick checkout of the problems addressed has been executed, as well as limited regression testing, but the product has not gone through a full certification pass.

Before downloading and installing a Hot Fix, we strongly recommend that you review the list of fixes in the Readme file, and install the Hot Fix only if the fixes will be of benefit to you. The Hot Fixes issued with these releases will be included in the next fully certified product release (Service Pack or Full Version.) 2. The Hot Fixes and Service Packs served on this page are zipped files, intended to be DOWNLOADED TO YOUR LOCAL SYSTEM ONLY; Please read all instructions, and make sure to use the SAVE TO LOCAL DISK option before clicking on any of the files on this page.

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The following is a listing of the new features in the 2014 version of PV Elite. Many of the new features and improvements come directly from your comments. Enhancements made for Service Packs to the 2014 version appear after this list.

PV Elite and CodeCalc 2014 (Version 16.) Code Updates and Analysis Changes The following new code updates were implemented in this version. Updated to support the ASME 2013 VIII-1 Edition. Updated to support the ASME 2013 VIII-2 Edition. Updated to support the ASME 2013 Section II Part D Edition (which included hundreds of changes and additions). Updated to support the PD 5500 2013 Addenda. Updated to support BS EN 13445-3:2009+A1:2012.

Added IBC 2012 Wind/Seismic data. Updated ASME STS Stack Code to the latest edition. Internationalization Updates The following updates were made for internationalization purposes. Updated to support EN 1092 Flange Pressure Temperature Ratings (including PN 2.5 series). Updated EN 1092 Flange Dimensional Data. Added the South African Wind Code. Added the South African Seismic Code.

Added a user customizable G-loading option. Productivity Enhancements The following features were added to improve productivity and usability. Added functionality for automatic file backups.

Included a new testing program. Added smart selections for ANSI/EN-1092 Flange Class/Grade Groups. Updated the user documentation/help.

Provided an outside diameter (OD) specification for all codes. Analysis Features The following analysis enhancements were added to this release.

Added TEMA Exchanger Analysis back into CodeCalc software. Added support for ASME Appendix 9 Type 2 Jackets. Added support for PD 5500 Type 2 Jackets. Added Nozzle FEA via NozzlePRO back into CodeCalc software. Provided direct UI support for EN-13445 Cold Spun Heads.

QA Validation and Verification Additions The PV Elite development team continues to add new QA sample benchmark problems to the benchmark solution set. Added new QA sample benchmark problems to the benchmark solution set. Included many new EN nozzle tests in QA Test program. Benchmarked this version against ASME PTB-4 (ASME Section VIII-Division 1 Example Problem Manual). Updated the PV Elite and CodeCalc Verification and Quality Assurance Manual to include tables of comparison for various sample problems.

Added a From Project Template option from the HomeNew menu. (PV Elite). Added a configuration setting to specify a folder location for project templates. Added the ability to apply a template to multiple files at the same time. Analysis Changes. Added functionality to skip the SCF method when you specify a Pressure Area method in PD 5500 analysis jobs. Enhanced to add a single decimal place stress print out for Metric units in WRC 107 analysis jobs. 2018 vue owners manual.

ASME Code-Related Changes. Enhanced reporting to now support printing out Material Stress Ratios used in Hydrotest Pressure calculations. Updated the software to calculate Section VIII, Div. 2 Hydrotest Pressures for Exchangers. Updated the software to calculate flange weld sizes (for slip-on flanges).

Activated CodeCase 2286 for heat exchanger tubes. Unit of Measure Changes. Added the ability to select Metric units for Standard Bar Stiffeners. Added a configuration setting to convert jobs with Metric input to Imperial units on output/reports. Content Changes. Added Square Box tubing to the Europe database.

User Interface Enhancements. Added a new Icon Size setting for medium icons from the PV Elite main menu options. Reduced the size of the Flange Dialog box to support lower resolution hardware.

Added a link to the Intergraph Smart Support website from the FileHelp menu. (PV Elite & CodeCalc).

Enhanced the Design option in the Flange Dialog box. Added a More Commands.

Option to the Customize Quick Access dialog box.(CodeCalc). Added an option to Import Nozzle Data from PV Elite (in.pvdb format) in the WRC107/537/297/PD 5500 modules.

(CodeCalc). Updated the software to set the focus back to the input fields (grid) when the temperature value changes.(CodeCalc). Included a Merge TEMA Tubesheet option in the ASME Tubesheet module.(CodeCalc).

Enhanced the Specific Gravity option so that you can now use the input to specify liquid density in the Horizontal Vessels module.(CodeCalc) Technical Changes The following list details changes to PV Elite and CodeCalc (Version 16.00.01.000), which may affect the numeric results: ASME Tubesheets. In the 2013 Edition of ASME VIII-1, Table UHX-8.1 did not include all eight load cases. Load case 4 is a design load case with full vacuum on both sides. The effective bolt load for load case 4 is 0, instead of what is shown in the ASME table. PV Elite use a value of 0 for the bolt load for this load case, which may reduce the required tubesheet thickness. This reduction occurs when vacuum pressures were entered, especially when the gasket has non-zero m and Y factors.

When a nominal shell thickness is specified for the shell side of the exchanger, the software uses the value in the tubesheet calculations. Flanges.

For flanges that are subject to external pressures, when the flanges have a different internal and external temperature, PV Elite recalculates the flange and bolt allowables for the external temperature. Exchanges with Thickened Shell Bands. With this version, the software now explicitly includes the extra weight of the shell band in the weight calculations. This enhancement changes all weight calculations, and affects all subsequent calculations involving weight. If you previously specified a mass to account for the extra shell band mass, remove this value. EN 13445 Local Stress Analysis on Nozzles.

With this version, EN-13445 local stress analysis on nozzles was revised. The graphs in this code standard (which also appear in PD 5500) determine stress concentration factors for applied forces and moments. Specifically, graphs 16.4-5, 16.4-6, 16.4-7, and 16.4-8 are in question.

The curve labels are eb/ec = 0.0, 0.25, 1.0, and 0.5, respectively. Unfortunately, this configuration leads to multiple solutions for different values of eb/ec, which cannot be correct.

PV Elite Development verified this using finite element analysis (FEA). Additionally, the graphs that precede the graphs in question, such as 16.4-3, the curves are correctly labeled as 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0, which leads to a unique solution for all eb/ec values in these ranges. For the spherical graphs, PV Elite Development deduced that the curves for 1.0 and 0.5 in the standard must be mislabeled, and implemented the graphs differently than the standard in PV Elite calculations. Furthermore, this local stress analysis was taken from PD 5500, and the graphs in that standard appear to have the same issue. Also, in the EN-13445 standard, the SCF is taken to be 1.0 at the edge of the pad, but this was not explicitly stated.

Justification for this approach is found in PD 5500. PV Elite 2013 Version 15.00 Changes & Enhancements Description. Below is a listing of the new features in the 2013 version of PV Elite. Many of the new features and improvements come directly from your comments.

There were a number of new features included in builds to the 2012 version during the last year that are now in the 2013 version. Code Updates and Analysis Changes. Some new code updates are incorporated in this version.

Some of the new features in this version are: Code updates and analysis changes. ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2 2011a new Code updates are incorporated. The updates includes:. Using the operating bolt load per UHX. Removal of calculations per UG-32(b). ASME Appendix 41, EIH Support Plates is now included.

The nozzle analysis in Division 2 was modified. The Fatigue curves in Division 2 have also been modified and 1 curve has been removed. Flange ratings are now the same for 'large' and 'small' diameter ANSI flanges. Implementation of ASME Code Case 2695 (Div 1 analysis using Div 2 formulas and Div 1 allowables). ASME VIII-2 Code changes have been implemented.

Updates to ASME Division 1 Material Databases (Tables 1A and 1B). Updates to ASME Division 2 Material Databases (Tables 5A and 5B). Updates to ASME Yield stress database. PD 5500: 2009 Code changes are implemented.

Internationalization. PV Elite® now includes the ASME pure-Metric Yield Stress database. The Mexican Wind Code is now updated to the 2008 version. The ASCE 7-2010 Wind Code has been implemented.

The ASCE 7-2010 Seismic Code has been implemented. The NBC 7-2010 Wind Code has been implemented. The NBC 7-2010 Seismic Code has been implemented. MCE (Maximum Considered Earthquake) Analysis per India's IS-1893 is now included.

PV Elite® now includes the Metric ANSI Flange ratings. Productivity Enhancements. Highlighting of ASME VIII-1 note G5 materials. Automatic insertion of flange groups/grades for all ASME Materials. An option in ASME VIII-1 Nozzle analysis to not use areas in any of the welds. The ASME metric databases can now be the default at startup.

Enhanced weight summary table in output report. QA/Validation and Verification.

The example problems in ASME publication PTB-3 (Div 2 problems solution manual) are now included. There are now approximately 50 new QA problems in the benchmark solution set. The updates in CodeCalc (PV Elite's Component Analysis Module) 2012 are:. ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2011a new Code updates are incorporated.

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The updates include:. ASME part UHX for Shell and Tube heat Exchangers (operating bolt load requirements). Updated ASME Division 1 Material Database (Tables 1A and 1B). Updated ASME Division 2 Material Database (Tables 5A and 5B). Updated Yield Stress database. PV Elite 2011 Version 13.00 Changes & Enhancements Description. Below is a listing of the new features in this version.

Many of the new features and improvements come directly from your comments. There have also been a number of new features that have been included in builds to the 2010 version during the last year. Code updates and analysis changes.

ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2010 new Code updates are incorporated. The updates includes:.

ASME part UHX for Shell and Tube heat Exchangers. The option of using App. 1-10 instead of UG-37 for all sizes of nozzles on cylinders and cones. This option can provide a more economical design. New Appendix 2 Bolt space correction factor is implemented for flanges. The new UG-45 minimum nozzle thickness table is now used. New minimum thickness requirements for Manways and access openings has been implemented.

Elastic-Plastic calculations for floating Tubesheet Exchangers now performed. This option can reduce the stress at the tubesheet-shell/channel junction. Tube to Tubesheet Joint Load requirements to UHX-13. UG-99(b) and UG-100 hydrotest requirements which address bolting. ASME Tables TM (Modulus of Elasticity) and TE (Thermal Expansion). Several of the external pressure charts were revised in their entirety. ASME VIII-2 Code changes have been implemented.

Completely new ASME Div. 1 Material Databases (Tables 1A and 1B) have been constructed. Completely new ASME Div. 2 Material Databases (Tables 5A and 5B) have been constructed. The 2009 Code changes to EN-13445 have been implemented. Stress checks for Nozzles are performed for given mechanical loadings.

Saddles on horizontal vessels can now be 'loose' or 'welded' to the shell. Heat Exchanger Enhancements.

The simply supported option for U-tube, fixed and floating tubesheets is now incorporated. This an alternative option to reduce tubesheet-shell/channel junction stress. Tubesheets are now taken as 'Lines of Support' for external pressure, providing a more efficient analysis for vacuum cases. Fixed and floating tubesheets per EN-13445 can now be analyzed. Operating temperatures for UHX exchangers can be optionally used to reduce heat exchanger stresses.

For heat exchangers designed to ASME UHX, PV Elite 2011 automatically checks if it is operating in creep range and uses appropriate SPS allowable and Elastic-plastic option. Internationalization. PV Elite now includes ASME pure-Metric Material Databases (Tables 1A, 1B, 5A and 5B). Users will have an option to use Imperial or Metric material property database with the stress values displayed in user units.

The Costa Rican earthquake Code can now be used. Helps screens are available in both English and Spanish. The 2008 revision of the Mexican Earthquake Code is now available.

Helps screens are available in both English and Spanish. Added IBC-2009 code for Wind and Seismic. Productivity Enhancements. PV Elite 2011 now addresses Type 1 Appendix 9 Jackets/Vapor/Distribution belts on cylindrical sections. Nozzles can be added to either the jacket or shell. The PV Elite 'System' folder can be opened directly from the File menu. A new datum line entry methodology is now available.

The re-calculation engine in the nozzle dialog is now more efficient. The graphics engine for version 2011 has been updated. The 'Top' view in the 3D graphics is now more appropriate. The PV Elite user interface has been updated. Many more User requests.

Added detailed output for ASME VIII-1 UG-33(1)(a) for heads under vacuum. Added detailed output for ASME VIII-1 UG-32(b) for heads under internal pressure. Added detailed output for ASME VIII-1 UG-33(f) for cones.

A number of additional 'ESL' error messages are now included. Clarified and expanded many help topics and input screens. And many others.

The new features in CodeCalc (PV Elite's Component Analysis Module) 2011 are listed here:. ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2010 new Code updates are incorporated. The updates include changes to:. ASME part UHX for Shell and Tube heat Exchangers. The option of using Appendix 1-10 instead of UG-37 for all sizes of nozzle on cylinders and cones. This option can provide a more economic alternative. New Appendix 2 Bolt space correction factor is implemented for flanges.

The new UG-45 minimum nozzle thickness table is now used. New minimum thickness requirements for neck of the Manway nozzles were implemented. Elastic-Plastic calculations for floating Tubesheet Exchangers is implemented.

This option can reduce the stress at the tubesheet-shell/channel junction. Tube to Tubesheet Joint Load requirements to UHX 13. Completely new ASME Div. 1 Material Databases (Tables 1A and 1B) have been constructed.

Completely new ASME Div. 2 Material Databases (Tables 5A and 5B) have been constructed. The simply supported option for U-tube, fixed and floating tubesheets is now incorporated. This an alternative option to reduce tubesheet-shell/channel junction stress. For heat exchangers designed to ASME UHX, the program automatically checks if it is operating in creep range and uses appropriate SPS allowable and Elastic-plastic option.

PV Elite 2010 Version 12.00 Changes & Enhancements Description. Analysis Features:.

The new ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & 2 code updates for 2009 addenda. WRC Bulletin 297 is now included with the other local stress analysis options. U-Tube tubesheets per EN-13445 can be analyzed. The Kopp and Sayer method for analyzing expansion joint analysis is now available. The Div. 2 saddle analysis is now used for Div.

1 instead of the 'Zick' analysis. The bolt shear calculation has been added to the basering calculation. A ligament efficiency calculator per ASME UG-53 has been added. The Shear Force check in the Nozzle per ASME UG-45 has been implemented. Fiber elongation calculations for ASME rolled plate nozzles are now included.

For ASME Div. 1, table G can be used to determine 'A' in lieu of the exact equation. Added forming strain equation from ASME Div.

2 for one piece doubly curved surfaces Productivity Features. Improved compatibility with Windows 7. Ear type and perpendicular lifting lugs can be modeled and analyzed. MDMT enhancements including the low temperature material enhancements and summary report. The ASME U-4 form was added. The Help System updated and some help screens are available in Spanish Internationalization Features:. Seismic codes per the PDVSA (Venezuela) and Chile NCh2369 have been added.

The Australian wind and seismic codes have been updated to the latest versions. Input echo i optionally available in many languages, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian Visualization Features:. The angular orientation for Nozzles, Platforms, etc. Is customizable. PV Elite 2009 Version 11.00 Changes & Enhancements Description.

Analysis Features: The new ASME Section VIII Div. 2 2007 A-08 code and its databases include:. Internal pressure calculations.

External pressure calculations. Stresses due to combined loads. Horizontal vessel analysis. Nozzle analysis. Allowables for compression, buckling, and external pressure. Analysis of cone to shell junctions.

Material databases from Tables 5A and 5B. ASME Code 2008 updates, British and EN code material updates. Inclusion of ASME VIII-1 Appendices 1-10 and 1-9. Accurate ASME Division 1 Nozzle MAWP calculations.

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Additional improvements to gasketed tubesheet configurations Productivity Features. Modeling of round, circular and square vessel clips for different loads. Ability to use ANSI flanges for heat exchanger analysis. Flange Design option added. New MDMT calculation configurations.

Support lug analysis for hydrotest case Internationalization Features:. Chinese structural steel has been added. Visualization Features:. Updated user interface and updated help system. Updated and faster 3D graphics, including a double cutting plane, and a 'refresh' button.

External Interface and Output. Improved ASME VIII-1 U-1 and U-1A allows automatic PV Elite data import.

Enhancements to output, with more details and clarifications. PV Elite 2008 Version 10.00 Changes & Enhancements Description.

Analysis Features:. ASME code updates for 2007 addenda. Added option to combine wind and seismic loads for horizontal vessels (this was already possible for vertical vessels).

For the Lap-joint flanges the minimum required thickness of the 'lap' (which sits on the flange) is now calculated. Minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) is now calculated for standard ANSI Flanges. The Fatigue curve per ASME Div. II can be specified for the elements at the nozzle-vessel junction.

Improvement to Blind flange (end cover) maximum working pressure (MAWP) calculation. Productivity Features:. ASME U-1 Forms can now be generated through PV Elite and MS Excel.

A new program is available for generating tubesheet layouts for shell and tube heat exchangers. Updated and improved the Nozzle Dialog, this makes the input of Angled/hillside Nozzles and nozzles on nozzles much easier. Updated the global nozzle material change functionality. Internationalization Features:.

Australian Seismic code 1170.4-1993 added. Canadian 2005 Seismic and Wind codes added. The European EN 1991-1-4:2005 (E) Wind Code has been added. Updated the Australian Wind Code. Visualization Features:. Nozzles located on the bottom head can have piping attached to them.

Reinforcing Pads are now graphically shown on lugs and legs. Nozzle detail Sketches are now included in the results.

External Interface and Output. The standard nozzle loads that are stored in the look up file (in Excel format), can be automatically divided in to Sustained, Expansion and Occasional categories for analysis, by specifying multipliers.

Several design input data have been added to the MS Access database Export. Updates to the output program including option to set the report order, custom header and more. The CAESAR II nozzle load import has been updated to work with the latest version 5.10.

PV Elite 2007 Version 9.00 Changes & Enhancements Description.