New Features in COMPRESS 2017 Build 7700
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COMPRESS

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  • Component Tree Pane

    • Component Tree Pane now available
      The Component Tree Pane is a dockable pane that displays the component hierarchy and properties in a logical tree structure designed to quickly edit and navigate to components. The pane is split into two sections, Component Tree (top) and Component Properties (bottom). Components that are selected in the Component Tree are highlighted in the 3D view and some key attributes are displayed in the Component Properties. Components can also be selected in the 3D view.

      A toolbar at the top of the pane provides a simple interface to quickly zoom, edit, and delete components. If the Zoom Selected button is active, the 3D view will center the component upon the Z-axis when the component is selected in the tree. The Edit Selected button will bring up the dialog for the selected component and the Delete Dialog button will bring up the Delete Component dialog with the selected component highlighted. [58054]



  • Custom Flanges

    • Figure 2.4 Sketch (11) / Table 4.2.9 Detail 10 custom flange type now available
      Custom ring type integral flange types Division 1 Figure 2.4 Sketch (11) with weld detail Figure UW-13.2(m) or (n) and Division 2 Table 4.2.9 Detail 10 are now available. [6363]

  • Graphical User Interface

    • Dockable panes for advanced control and data management
      Four unique panes allow for quick managing of product information:

      • Project Pane: Enables a way to quickly organize, view, and backup files of any type.
      • Specification Sheet Data Pane: encapsulates the General Information, Code Requirements, and Design Requirements allowing quick access to unique information to create, organize, and view product information.
      • Component Tree Pane: expresses the component hierarchy and properties in an easy to understand view facilitating an easy way to select specific components in the tree view (top) and presents information about the selected component in the properties section (bottom).
      • Process System Pane: presents the system hierarchy and file location in the Process System document in an easy to understand view enabling a simple way to rapidly associate and view individual documents for larger systems. (only available with INSPECT)

      Each of these panes is dockable, able to be placed in multiple configurations by dragging the title-bar and dropping them in the desired location. A docking location icon appears in the available sectors as the pane moves. Dockable panes can even dock together and are selectable by tabs in the bottom of the dockable pane structure. If the panes are not wanted, close them by clicking the Close button in the upper right corner of the pane. To enable a pane, select the menu Window -> Toolbars... and click the desired pane. This will dock the pane to the last position. Each of the dockable panes also support the floating option, which allows panes to exist outside of the application area and provides more space for other windows. In addition, a pin feature is available to hide the panes when not in use. Simply click the Pin button in the upper right corner of the pane to hide the pane when not in use. Hovering over the clasped pane expands the view. Re-clicking the Pin button docks the view back to its original location.

      To revert to the panes and toolbars to their original docking locations, use the menu item Window -> Revert to Default Docking. This feature is helpful when the current docking scheme is undesirable and a quick reset is the only option to reconfigure the application area. [61434]


  • Jackets

    • Jacketed vessel design now available
      Type 1 and Type 2 jacket design per Appendix 9 (Division 2 Part 4.11) is now available for vertical vessels.

      The following features are available:

      • Jacket closure bar design per Figure 9-5 sketches (f-1), (f-2), and (f-3) for closure bar to shell attachment and sketches (g-1), (g-2), and (g-3) for closure bar to jacket shell attachment
      • Multiple jacket shell courses may be specified
      • An additional input for the vessel outer corrosion in the jacketed region may be specified
      • Jacket penetration design per Figure 9-6 sketches (a), (b), and (d)
      • For jacketed vessel components, the combined vessel and jacket chamber design pressures is automatically considered

      The following limitations apply:

      • Jacket design for horizontal vessels is unavailable
      • Jacket design is unavailable for multi-chamber vessels
      • The addition of wind, seismic, lateral forces, and vertical forces is not available for jacketed vessels. Overturning moment consideration for support design, if required, must be performed by creating an equivalent non-jacketed vessel with the addition of lump masses to simulate the added metal and liquid weight of the jacket.
      [61366]


  • MDMT

    • NCPWB Technical Bulletin - Risk of brittle fracture of carbon steel piping during hydrostatic testing
      In May 2016, the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) released a Technical Bulletin detailing the risk of failure of certain specifications of carbon steel pipe, fittings and flanges due to changes in steelmaking practices that result in inadequate toughness. In order to reflect this new information, a warning is now issued for any vessel or piping circuit with pressure containing components constructed from non-impact tested SA-105/A105, SA-106/A106, seamless forms of SA-53/A53, or SA-234/A234 grades WPA, WPB, and WPC. The warning states, "Changes to steelmaking practices have increased the risk of brittle fracture at temperatures higher than the ASME impact test exemption temperatures. It is highly recommended that the following supplemental requirements be applied for SA-105, SA-106 B, SA-53 seamless, and SA-234: material composition should have a minimum Mn:C ratio of 5, and SA-105 flanges should require a grain size of 7 or finer. (warning)" [59514]

  • Nozzles

    • Added nozzle attachment type Figure UW-16.1 sketch (k)
      Uniform thickness nozzles, including long weld neck and elliptical manways, can now be attached by Figure UW-16.1 weld sketch (k). This attachment type can be selected by choosing the Intermediate option under the Attachment section in the Nozzle dialog and is only available for Division 1 vessels. [4597]

    • Improved Nozzle dialog workflow
      The Nozzle dialog workflow is now more linear in order to minimize backtracking during nozzle design. Direct selection of nozzle attributes replaces the arbitrary nozzle "type" convention from previous builds. Existing nozzles are unaffected and all previously available nozzle types are still accessible by selecting from the new Style, Attachment, reinforcing pad, and internal projection options.

      The Style attribute describes the overall form of the nozzle and includes the following options:

      • Uniform Thickness (formerly Types 1-4, 7, and 8): a nozzle of constant thickness and diameter, e.g. pipes and rolled cylinders.
      • Variable Thickness (formerly types 6, 9, and 10): a nozzle with integral reinforcement (heavy barrel section). Includes off-the-shelf integrally reinforced forged connections.
      • Coupling (formerly Type 5): small fitting or coupling welded from outside only, such as those found in ASME B16.11. UW-16(f)(3)(a) limitations apply.
      • Studding Outlet (formerly Types 11 and 12): either abutted to or implanted into the vessel wall.
      • Long Weld Neck (formerly Types 1-4, 7, and 8, with corresponding flange option): an off-the-shelf long weld neck forged connection sold by manufacturers such as FVC&FCI.
      • Elliptical Manway (formerly Types 1-4, 7, and 8 with corresponding option switch): an elliptically shaped access opening.

      The Attachment attribute describes the interface between the nozzle and vessel wall.

      • Set In, or Implant (formerly applied to Types 1-4, 9-10, and Type 12): a nozzle which is inserted into the vessel wall and may have inside projection.
      • Set On, or Abutting (formerly applied to Types 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11): a nozzle which is abutted to the vessel wall.
      • Intermediate: a new type added for Build 7700 in which the nozzle end falls in between the inner and outer vessel wall, such as in Division 1, Figure UW-16.1 sketch (k).

      The option to add nozzle internal projection, previously specified by nozzle Types 3, 4, and 10, is now available on the second page of the Nozzle dialog for set in (implant) nozzles.

      The option to add a reinforcing pad, previously specified by nozzle Types 2, 4, and 8, is now available on the second page of the Nozzle dialog for uniform nozzles and elliptical manways of any attachment method.

      ASME B16.5/16.47 standard flanges and Appendix 2 (Division 2 Part 4.16) custom flanges are now specified on the second page of the Nozzle dialog (for non-forged connections). Select the Nozzle Connection button to bring up a list of connection options. Flanges may be edited directly by right-clicking the component in the 3D view.

      [57976]

    • Outer corrosion
      Outer corrosion can now be specified for nozzles in the first page of the Nozzle dialog. [8098]

  • Specification Sheet Data Pane

    • Specification Sheet Data Pane now available
      The Specification Sheet Data Pane is a dockable pane that consolidates the General Information, Code Requirements, and Design Requirements of the vessel into a single location. It is intended to do the following:
      • To keep information synchronized across components during the creation of the vessel.
      • Serve as the starting point for designers when creating vessels from scratch.
      • Reduce the number of screens visited when entering information from a specification sheet.
      • Quick access and reference to fundamental vessel information.
      The General Information section replaces the Action -> Vessel General Info as well as the Action -> Reports ->Set Vessel Name dialogs. General information fields can be added, deleted, and reorganized; Additionally, the new list can be saved as a default. The Show On Report Cover-Page option allows the data to appear in the report cover-page while the exact layout of the data can be further refined in Action -> Reports -> Cover Page Settings.

      The Code Requirements and Design Requirements sections facilitate easy access to key design parameters of the vessel. When a value such as internal pressure is set, it is applied to all applicable components. However, if at least one component has a different value than the rest of the vessel chamber, the attribute is flagged as "Non-Uniform". The Lock Settings for Individual Components option will disable the attributes from being changed within the individual component's dialog and ensure that they are uniform across all components. [61418]

  • Wind and Seismic

    • National Building Code of Canada 2015 wind and seismic calculations now available
      Wind and seismic calculations according to the 2015 Edition of the National Building Code of Canada are now available.

      Notable changes in the wind calculations:

      • A new effective width calculation according to Sentence 4.1.7.2.(2)(c) is now performed. According to Article 4.1.7.1., a building height more than six times its effective width now requires an Experimental (Wind Tunnel) procedure.
      • NBC 2015 incorporates a new Topographic Factor Ct, which accounts for wind speed-up over hills and escarpments. The new NBC Wind Topographic Factor Ct dialog is available in the Wind Code dialog, which allows specification of hill shape and size. These values are used in further calculations in the Wind report to determine the Ct factor, which varies with elevation. By default, No Hill is selected, which results in a constant Ct value of 1. See Article 4.1.7.4. for more information on this factor.
      • The V- calculation of Sentence 4.1.7.8.(4) is revised.
      • Note that the 2015 Edition makes no reference to vortex shedding calculations. These are inactive by default but are still available by selecting the Vortex Shedding / Damping Coefficients button in the Wind Code dialog.

      Notable changes in the seismic calculations:

      • A new 4.1.8.1.(2) method replaces the former seismic requirements exemption of the same section. The calculation is a simplified version of the 4.1.8.4. and 4.1.8.7. Equivalent Static Force procedure and is activated when Ie FsSa(0.2) < 0.16 and IeFsSa(2.0) < 0.03.
      • Location specific calculations underwent significant revision in the 2015 Edition. Site coefficients Fa and Fv were replaced with interpolated values of site coefficient F(T) and the design spectral acceleration values of S(T) were revised. By using the NBC Look Up feature, these values will be automatically populated and interpolated based on a provided location.
      • The determination of the Higher Mode Factor, Mv from Sentence 4.1.8.11.(6) changed.
      • Sentence 4.1.8.11.(2)(c) gives a new upper limit on the determination of the minimum lateral earthquake force, V. This upper limit only applies for Site Classes other than F, and when Rd is greater than or equal to 1.5.
      Other notable changes include revised location data in the NBC Look Up dialog and updated section references throughout the wind and seismic calculations. [57697]


    • Additional Features

    • ASME/ANSI Flanges

      • Nonmandatory Appendix B low strength bolt material warning
        The warning for low strength bolt material stating "You have selected a low strength bolt material SB-164 Annealed Bolt N04400. ASME B16.5 para. 5.4.2 requires gaskets for low strength bolts to be in accordance with Nonmandatory Appendix B, Table B-1, Group No. Ia." now states, "You have selected a low strength bolt material SB-164 Annealed Bolt N04400. ASME B16.5 para. 5.4.2 recommends gaskets for low strength bolts to be in accordance with Nonmandatory Appendix B, Table B-1, Group No. Ia." for ASME B16.5 flanges using the 2003 Edition and later, and ASME B16.47 flanges using the 2006 Edition and later. This reflects changes in the wording of ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47. [58676]

    • Appendix 2 Flanges

      • Loose type flange weld sizing
        The vessel shell outer diameter is now used in the required thickness calculation to determine the weld sizing dimension, c, for loose type flanges. Previously, the flange inner diameter was used. [57983]

    • Bill of Materials

      • ASME B16.47 Series A and B flanges
        ASME B16.47 weld neck integral flanges now indicate Series A or B in the Bill of Materials report. [57883]

    • Clip/Lug

      • Engineering checks for attachments with reinforcing pads
        A warning is now posted in the Deficiencies Summary for attachments with reinforcing pads when the thickness of the pad is not greater than the vessel wall thickness, or when the overall width of the pad is greater than 16 times the vessel wall thickness. This is due to the assumption in COMPRESS that all attachments are welded only to the pad. The pad minimum width is recommended in accordance with Bednar, section 7.5 chapter 3. In the same paragraph, Bednar states that intermediate welds may be used to overcome this recommended maximum width. The minimum thickness warning is issued in order to ensure that stress is spread out the edge of the pad and that the pad is rigid, which is an assumption made in WRC 107 calculations. With both warnings, the purpose is to avoid buckling of the shell or pad under heavy bending loads. [6649]

    • Cover Page

      • Additional control over information displayed in the cover page
        The cover page information and the vessel general information can now be rearranged and individually selected to be displayed in the cover page by accessing the Action -> Reports -> Cover Page Settings dialog. [57887]

    • Custom Flanges

      • Bolting minimum edge distance
        The TEMA Table D-5 bolting minimum edge distance warning is now more explicit in defining the actual edge distance, the recommended minimum edge distance, and a flange outer diameter that satisfies the warning. [59466]

      • User defined bolts in TEMA Table D-5 clearance checks
        User defined bolts are now used in TEMA Table D-5 clearance checks in the Deficiencies Summary report. Previously, the next largest TEMA Table D-5 standard bolt was used. [59482]

    • Cylinders

      • Warning issued for UCS-27(b)
        A warning is issued in the Deficiencies Summary when the vessel shell nominal outer diameter is 30" or greater and a Table UCS-23 material specified as welded pipe or tubing is used. [7141]

    • FEA-Nozzles

      • Division 2 2015 Edition now available for FEA
        The option to perform FEA calculations using the 2015 Edition of Division 2 is now available. This option may be accessed in the FEA Options dialog. [59535]

      • New version of FEA analysis now available
        An updated version of the FEA analysis is now available. This new version includes the ability to launch NozzlePRO from within COMPRESS. To launch NozzlePRO, click the Run Detailed FEA Analysis button in the Details for Finite Element Analysis dialog launched with the FEA Details button from the second page of the Nozzle dialog. [59316]

    • General Options

      • Report option Set Vessel Name
        The Set Vessel Name option is no longer available in the Action -> Vessel General Info toolbar menu and is now accessible by selecting the Name input inside of the General Information section of the Specification Sheet Data pane. [58266]

    • Graphical User Interface

      • Hide panes while viewing the report
        A new option, Hide Panes while viewing the Report, is now available in the Set Mode Options -> Environment. This option switch will automatically hide the Project, Component Tree, and Specification Sheet Data panes while viewing the report. [61263]

    • Legs

      • Default "K" Factor
        The default value of the effective length coefficient, K, used in leg calculations has changed from 1.2 to 1.5 per the commentary in AISC 9th Edition, page 5.135. [58705]

      • Warning when reduced leg eccentricity reduces the attachment area
        A warning is issued in the Deficiencies Summary when the leg eccentricity is reduced such that the attachment area is drastically reduced. This affects the Equal Leg Angle, Leg Out and Wide Flange, Flange Out leg types. [58789]

    • Nozzles

      • Custom bore size for long weld neck connections
        A non-standard flange bore diameter can now be specified for long weld neck connections. [58617]

      • Custom bore size on standard (from catalog) large barrel connections
        A non-standard bore diameter can now be specified for standard large barrel ('HB' through 'F'/'E' size) connections. [58567]

      • Edit nozzle flanges without opening Nozzle dialog
        Non-integral ASME B16.5/16.47 standard flanges and custom flanges on nozzles can now be directly edited via selection in the 3D vessel view, Select Component dialog, or Component Tree. Editing such a component will activate the Select Nozzle Connection dialog. Previously, these components were only accessible by editing the nozzle first. [59792]

      • Error message when flange length is longer than the large barrel nozzle neck length
        An error message is now displayed when attempting to add a flange to a heavy barrel nozzle whose neck length is shorter than the flange length. The deficiency "Nozzle projection is insufficient to account for both the heavy barrel (hub) length and the length of the attached flange. Attached flange overlaps the nozzle heavy barrel (hub)." is now reported for files saved with this issue in previous builds. [6586]

      • Internal projection of a nozzle limiting the inside corner weld, tc
        The internal projection of a nozzle can now limit the inside corner weld, tc, per UW-16.1 sketch (l). Previously, only the smaller of 1/4in (6mm) or 0.7*tmin could limit the inside corner weld dimension. [57456]

      • Maximum pressure ceiling
        The maximum pressure ceiling for nozzles now accommodates high pressure applications. Previously, the maximum pressure was limited to 10,000 psi. [58307]

      • Nozzle service added to reports
        The nozzle service is now reported in the in the nozzle report and in the Nozzle Schedule report. [58000]

      • Radial clearance input for set-in nozzles
        A Radial Clearance input is now available in the Nozzle Calculation Options dialog to specify the clearance between the hole in vessel wall and outside diameter of nozzle neck for set-in type nozzles. A default value can be set in Set Mode Options -> Defaults -> Nozzles -> Radial Clearance. [59478]

      • Threaded coupling report improvements
        The threaded coupling report now performs a UG-44 thickness check in lieu of UG-45 for ASME B16.11 couplings, and references Appendix 1. Previously, a coupling wall thickness calculation was performed in accordance with UG-44, but the ASME B16.11 coupling wall thickness check was referenced, which does not always meet the rules of UG-44. [7758]

      • UW-16 Combined weld check
        The UW-16 weld sizing summary now reflects the combined weld check, t1 + t2 >= 1.25*tmin in the Nozzle report. Previously, this was not reported in weld sizing summary and may have led to confusion regarding which weld needed to be increased. [57180]

    • PDF Reports

      • Added report sorting options
        New report sorting options are available in Set Mode Options -> Reporting -> PDF Reports. The options mimic the Display Options found in the HTML reports. [58952]

      • Launch PDF files in a separate window
        PDF reports and forms can now be launched with the default PDF reader in a separate window. Set Mode Options -> Reporting -> PDF Reports contains a switch for this option. [56063]

      • Option to use the Report Section text in the header and footer
        The names of the report sections, such as Weight Summary or Nozzle #1 (N1), can now be added to the PDF report header and footer. [59703]

    • Set Mode Options F7

      • Vessel Design Mode name change
        The Vessel Design Mode options in Set Mode Options -> Calculation -> General 1 are renamed as Design Mode and Rating Mode (Analysis) from Get Thickness from Pressure and Get Pressure Rating, respectively. Additionally, the vessel design mode is now reported in the Settings Summary as either Design Mode or Rating Mode (Analysis) instead of Get Thickness from Pressure or Get Pressure Rating and Calculate Required Thickness, respectively. When the mode is selected in the status bar, Rating Mode now includes the descriptor (Analysis). [58777]

    • Skirt Base Ring

      • Added "Identifier" input to report
        The "Identifier" input is now reported in the Standard Base Plate Details table. [58588]

      • Improvements for Centered Bolt Chair and Base Ring ID sanity check
        A warning is now displayed for all base ring configurations when the base ring inner diameter is insufficient. Additionally, toggling between base ring configurations now resets the bolt circle. Specific to centered bolt chair base rings, a warning is now reported if the bolt circle is not centered over the mean skirt diameter. The centered bolt chair base ring report also displays "chair" rather than gusset, and chair depth is now present in the Inputs summary. [57835]

    • Skirt Openings

      • Missing skirt opening coloring option
        The Skirt Opening component now has an option to set its color through the Set Mode Options dialog. To change the color, select Action -> Set Mode Options -> Options -> 3D Display -> Skirt Opening and click the Component Color box to open the Color dialog. [60946]

    • Transitions

      • U-2(g) analysis deficiency for cones with a knuckle and a negative FL
        The deficiency "Appendix 1-8(b): FL is negative so a U-2(g) analysis is required at the cone large end" is issued when FL is negative and a discontinuity analysis per Bednar chapter 8.6 is not applicable. [6550]

    • Welded Covers

      • Shell required thickness used in UG-34 covers
        The required thickness of the shell, tr, is now calculated using the seamless allowable stress per the definition in Division 1 UG-34(b) and Division 2 part 4.6.5. Previously, when welded pipe or tube was specified as the shell material, the welded allowable stress was used. [57866]

    • Wind Loads

      • ASCE 7-10 wind pressure reporting change
        The equation for wind pressure, WP, is now reported differently in order to clarify that the minimum design wind loading of 16 lb/ft² per Section 29.8 is considered before value is reduced by the combined loading factor 0.6. [59280]

    • Wind and Seismic

      • Option to indicate hazardous, toxic, or explosive contents
        The Wind Code and Seismic Code dialogs now have an option to indicate that a vessel has Hazardous, toxic, or explosive contents. The presence of hazardous contents was formerly indicated by activating the Lethal Service / Full RT option on the ASME Codes > Section VIII, Division 1 dialog. Vessels with this option active will have increased minimum values for some wind and seismic values in accordance with the selected building code. The status of the new option is also displayed in the wind and seismic code reports, allowing for more explicit reporting of the presence of hazardous contents.
        Furthermore, this new option allows specification of hazardous contents for ASME Section VIII, Division 2 vessels which do not have the Lethal Service option available.
        Note that activating the Lethal Service option for a Division 1 vessel will automatically activate the hazardous materials option. [52834]

      • Wind Directionality Factor Kd
        The minimum Wind Directionality Factor, Kd, is now 0.85. Previously, the minimum was 0.95. This factor is used in ASCE 7-98, 7-02, 7-05, 7-10, and IBC 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015. [58924]

    • XML

      • Flanged and flued expansion joint element numbers
        The element number for the annulus and intermediate cylinders is now present in the XML export. [60229]

      • Saddle web plate and rib data
        The web plate height and rib lengths are now present in the XML export. [57923]

      • Studding outlet raised face data
        The raised face thickness and diameter are now present in the XML export. [58664]

      • Support skirt bolt hole and opening location data
        Local and global coordinates for both bolt hole and openings on support skirts are now present in the XML export. [58104]

      • Variable thickness nozzle neck length
        The XML output for variable thickness nozzles now includes the length of the neck (reduced diameter) section as the element "neckLength." [58775]

      • Variable thickness set on nozzle hub data
        The hub diameter and hub thicknesses as defined in the Nozzle dialog are now present in the XML export. [58453]

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Heat Exchanger

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  • Tube Layout



  • Additional Features

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    • Tube Layout

      • Tube Layout integrated into the Heat Exchanger Dialog
        The completely redesigned tube layout program is now integrated into the Heat Exchanger Dialog. The focus of the redesign was to maximize the usability and flexibility of the tube layout by providing an intuitive interface with the capability of handling numerous layout combinations. It is activated from the Tubes and Shell tab, and is found in the new Tube Layout tab.

        Inputs that affect the tube layout have been moved from the Tubesheets tab to the Tubes and Shell tab to ensure all tube layout inputs reside in a common location. This includes:

        • Tube hole count
        • Tube pitch
        • Number of tube passes
        • Radius to outermost tube hole center, or outer tube limit (OTL) when the tube layout is active

        Baffle inputs, previously located on the Tubes and Shell tab, have been moved to the new Baffles tab.

        The maximum number of tube passes is now 24. Previously, number of tube passes was limited to 8.

        Both vertical and horizontal layouts are now available.

        Additional types of H-banded mixed flow layouts are now supported. Previously, only ribbon, pie, and traditional H-banded type layouts were available.

        Impingement rods are now available.

        Impingement plates are now specified as circular or rectangular.

        Long and short dummy tubes are now added as separate attachments.

        Seal rods are now available.

        Plugged tubes are now available. Plugged tubes are still included in the overall tube count for calculation purposes.

        Pass partition groove width is now a separate input.

        Pass partitions are now directly editable through the tube layout interface, rather than through a separate window.

        Attachments placed off of a tube position will automatically bring up their edit dialog.

        Zooming is now the default behavior of the scroll wheel. Holding middle click will pan.

        Mirror edit modes are now available. The option to mirror edits vertically, horizontally, or both vertically and horizontally are supported. Mirror edits can be used on asymmetric layouts, working only for edits that can be mirrored appropriately.

        A context sensitive right-click menu is now a major component of the tube layout UI. Additionally, the workflow of adding, removing, and moving attachments has changed. Examples:

        • Selecting an attachment from the toolbar and clicking in the tube layout area places an attachment
        • Holding left-click and dragging to create a window selects multiple attachments. If the cursor is set to an attachment type, all eligible selections will be converted to that attachment
        • Right-click -> Remove removes the selected tube or attachment
        • Right-click -> Edit to edit an attachment, pass partition, or impingement device
        • Right-click -> Replace With... brings up a list of attachments that can replace the selected attachment
        • Right-click -> Add... brings up a list of attachments that can be placed at the specified location
        • Right-click -> Tube Passes allows the visibility of the front and rear pass partitions, as well as background color and pass numbers to be toggled
        • Right-click -> DrawFilter allows the visibility of any other tube layout element to be toggled

        Information from nozzles specified in the nozzle tab of the Heat Exchanger dialog is included automatically in the tube layout nozzle representations.

        In addition to placing shell inlet and outlet nozzles on the top and bottom of the vessel, they may now be placed to the left, right, and same side through the Tube Layout dialog.

        The behavior of height under inlet positioning is improved for hillside nozzles.

        The TEMA RGP-RCB-4.62 minimum height under inlet calculations now take inlet space and impingement type into consideration.

        Available tube positions are displayed when their center does not cross over the design OTL, or edge does not cross over a pass partition centerline.

        Tube starting positions can now be controlled by offsetting the pattern from the x axis, y axis, both, or neither. The default option is to let the program choose the arrangement that generates the most tubes.

        Upon initial generation, the tube layout program now attempts to place all pass partitions on 1/16" increments, unless a different arrangement can fit more tubes.

        The tube layout information, including attachments and pass partition information, can now be exported to a CSV file. Tube positions can be exported to a Solidworks table-driven pattern (SLDPTAB) file.

        Tube layout information, including all attachments and pass partitions, is now included in the XML export.

        The Tube Layout Design Report is now more prominent, with more information pertinent to the tube layout design available at a glance, including:

        • Tube outer diameter
        • Tube pitch
        • Tube pattern (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°)
        • Distance between tubes in the X and Y directions
        • Shell inside diameter
        • Design outer tube limit (OTL)
        • Actual outer tube limit
        • Variance between design and actual outer tube limit
        • Number of tubes
        • Tubes per pass
        • Number of passes
        • Mean Tube Count Per Pass
        • Plugged tubes per pass
        • Percent tube count deviation from mean per pass
        • Seal strip and skid bar locations and dimensions
        • TEMA RGP-RCB-4.62 calculations

        Additionally, the Tube Bundle Design report is now included in the HTML and PDF reports. [52708]



    Additional Features

    • HTRI

      • Corrosion values now imported from HRTI
        The tubeside and shellside corrosion values are now imported from the HTRI design and no longer set in the Import Preferences dialog. [59881]

      • Editing tube layouts imported from HTRI
        Tube layouts imported from HTRI are no longer locked. The tube layout is now located in the Heat Exchanger Dialog -> Tube Layout tab. [58192]

      • Front and Rear Head Diameters and Thicknesses
        Head diameter and thickness for the front and rear channels are now imported directly from the HTRI design. [59872]

      • Nozzles located before U-bend
        HTRI files with Nozzle Location -> Shellside Nozzles -> Location of nozzle at U-bend set to Before U-bend in HTRI are now correctly imported. Previously, files with this setting would import with the tube bundle extended beyond the shell. [59945]

      • Nozzles located on U-Tube rear head
        HTRI files with Nozzle Location -> Shellside Nozzles -> Location of nozzle at U-bend set to At rear head are now imported with the nozzle in the appropriate position. [59944]

      • TEMA Ninth Edition (2007) now available in Import Preferences
        Ninth Edition (2007) is now available as a TEMA Edition selection in the HTRI Import Preferences dialog. [59879]

    • Heat Exchanger

      • Appendix 5 expansion joint knuckle radius deficiency
        When the knuckle radius ra or rb is less than three time the flexible shell element thickness, a deficiency is now posted in the Deficiencies Summary per Section VIII Division 1 Appendix 5-3(c). [57798]

    • Tubesheets

      • Consideration of corrosion allowance on the tubesheet outer diameter
        Corrosion is now applied to the UHX-10(b) outer diameter "A" for heat exchangers when it is exposed to a chamber with corrosion specified. Previously, the tubesheet “A” dimension was the same for both the new and the corroded conditions. [58149]

      • Consideration of corrosion on the tubesheet extension for UHX-10(b) calculation
        The thickness of the tubesheet flanged extension in the corroded condition is now considered when reducing the tubesheet outside diameter “A” per UHX-10(b). Corrosion is not applied to the gasket face that interfaces with the floating head flange per TEMA RCB-1.512. Previously, corroded dimensions were not checked when determining the tubesheet “A” dimension. [58186]

      • Tubesheets gasketed on both sides do not include the "Simply Supported" line in reports
        The UHX tubesheet reports no longer include the line "Simply Supported" when the tubesheet is gasketed on both sides per UHX Figures 12.1, 13.1, 14.2 configuration d and figure 14.3 configuration B, C, and D. Previously, this line was included for configurations ineligible for the simply supported analysis and always reported "No". [57689]

    • XML

      • Flanged and flued expansion joint inner diameter
        The flanged and flued expansion joint inner diameter is now present in the XML. [58820]

      • Outer tube limit
        The outer tube limit specified in the Heat Exchanger Dialog -> Tubes and Shell tab is now present in the XML. [60237]

    • plus 4

    Division 2 2007 Edition and Later

      • Custom Flanges
        • Figure 2.4 Sketch (11) / Table 4.2.9 Detail 10 custom flange type now available
        • Custom ring type integral flange types Division 1 Figure 2.4 Sketch (11) with weld detail Figure UW-13.2(m) or (n) and Division 2 Table 4.2.9 Detail 10 are now available. [6363]

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