New Features in COMPRESS 2017 Build 7710
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COMPRESS

Highlighted Features

Additional Features

Highlighted Features

  • ASME/ANSI Flanges

    • ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85 Option Switch
      The ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85 requires that external loads applied to standard flanges should be considered in the flange pressure rating and an ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85 (consider external loading in flange pressure rating) option switch is now available under Codes -> ASME menu. When the switch is active, the Consider External Loadings On Flange MAWP Rating option in the Select ASME B16.5/16.47 Flange dialog cannot be turned off and the interpretation will apply. With the ASME Interpretation VIII-1-16-85 (consider external loading in flange pressure rating) option switch is turned off, the Consider External Loadings On Flange MAWP Rating option may be toggled on and off. [61800]

    • User defined external loads on ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges now available
      A user defined moment and radial load may now be applied to an ASME B16.5/16.47 flange. [62127]

  • Elbow Connections

    • Elbow connections now available for variable thickness and long weld neck nozzles
      The option to add elbow connections to variable thickness and long weld neck nozzles is now available. These connections may consist of an ASME B16.9 elbow, pipe spools, as well as attached ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges. [56950]

  • Help Pane

    • Help pane is now available
      The Help pane is a dockable pane that provides quick access to our knowledge base, access to tutorials, and links to new features, news, and alerts. [62937]

  • Material Scheme

    • Creating material schemes
      Material schemes replace the Set Mode dialog material options by allowing many different material defaults.

      Several pre-defined material schemes are already provided including:
      • Carbon Steel
      • Carbon Steel - Low Temp
      • C-1/2 Mo
      • 1 1/4 Cr-1/2 Mo
      • 2 1/4 Cr-1 Mo
      • 5 Cr-1/2 Mo
      • 304 Stainless
      • 304L Stainless
      • 316 Stainless
      • 316L Stainless
      • 317 Stainless
      • 321 Stainless
      • 347 Stainless
      • S31803 Stainless
      • S32205 Stainless
      • 6061 T6 Aluminum A96061
      • Admiralty Brass C44300
      • 90-10 CuNi C70600
      • Nickel N02200
      • 70-30 CuNi C71500
      • Monel N04400
      • Inconel N06600
      • Incoloy N08800
      • Incoloy N08825
      • Titanium R50400

      To activate a material scheme, select it in the Specification Sheet Data Pane-> Design Requirements panel . Newly created components will now follow the defaults defined in the material scheme.

      To view existing material schemes or create new ones, the material scheme interface can be accessed either by selecting Specification Sheet Data Pane -> Design Requirements -> Material Scheme -> Add New Material Scheme or by selecting the Materials -> Material Scheme menu item.

      To create a new scheme in the Material Scheme dialog, select File -> Add Material Scheme. When Auto Synchronization is active (in the bottom left hand corner) of the Material Scheme dialog, materials selected for any design code and unit system will apply to all design codes and unit systems for that given component. Material will default to carbon steel when a component entry is left blank.

      Right clicking on an editable material scheme name will reveal a list of design codes. Un-selecting these design codes will hide the corresponding codes from view in the material scheme editor, and in the drop-down menu in the Specification Sheet Data pane when that design code is selected for the active document.

      The green check marks next to the names in the material scheme window determine whether or not that particular material scheme shows up in the drop-down menu in the Specification Sheet Data pane.

      After creating a new scheme for the first time, a save location needs to be defined. This is where the material schemes are stored. Multiple schemes can be saved in the same file. Material schemes can be imported by selecting File -> Import Material Scheme.
      [63074]

  • Nozzles

    • Copy and paste nozzles now available
      Nozzles can now be copied and pasted onto other components and documents. To access this feature, select a nozzle from the Component Tree, activate the Copy Selected button, right click within the Component Tree, and select Paste. The copied nozzle can now be placed within the 3D view by clicking the left mouse button. [58315]

  • Reports

    • Minimum Reports option switch
      A Minimum Reports option switch is now available in the index pane of HTML reports. This enables all of the minimum reporting option switches to be activated at once without entering the Set Mode Options dialog. [62019]

  • Seismic

    • ASCE paragraph 15.7.10.5 buckling check
      The ASCE paragraph 15.7.10.5, Evaluation of Structures Sensitive to Buckling Failure, is now performed in the support skirt reports for ASCE and IBC Seismic Codes when the response modification coefficient, R, is set to 3 or when the risk category is set to IV. In addition, a new Seismic Code for Buckling Check report is generated when the buckling check is performed which calculates the base shear and bending moment used in the buckling check. [7668]

  • Shipping Saddles

    • Shipping saddles now available
      Shipping saddles can now be added to horizontal and vertical vessels. This feature utilizes the standard Zick analysis to determine the stresses in the shell and in the saddle due to shipment load coefficients applied to the three principle axes of the vessel.

      The following features are available for shipping conditions:
      • Shipping saddles on vertical vessels
      • Shipping saddles in addition to standard saddles on horizontal vessels
      • Shipping loads applied to standard saddles
      • Up to 10 shipment conditions
      • Allowable percent yield
      • Internal pressure
      • Wind pressure
      [5781]

  • WRC 537

    • Standard nozzle loads for WRC analysis now available
      Standard nozzle loads can now be automatically applied to nozzles for WRC analysis. API 660 standard nozzle load data sets in customary and metric units are pre-loaded and an option is available to specify user defined standard nozzle load data sets by selecting Loads -> Standard Nozzle Loads (WRC). Additionally, an option is now available to apply default nozzle load data sets when creating nozzles located in Set Mode Options -> Calculation -> Nozzles -> Nozzles Options. This option can also be accessed in the Specification Sheet Data pane under Code Requirements. Any standard nozzle load can be applied to a nozzle of any size and flange class. [52740]



Additional Features

  • 3D View

    • Auto-resize option is no longer available
      The auto-resize button is no longer available on the toolbar, and the ctrl+r hotkey is no longer active. The auto-resize functionality is no longer active for all forms aside from B31.3 and B31.4. [62297]

    • View orientation selection available by right-clicking
      View orientations are now available by right-clicking into the empty space of an open document. Previously, view orientations could only be changed through the View Orientation dropdown on the toolbar. [62489]

  • ASME/ANSI Flanges

    • Flange MAWP reduction due to external loads
      A new section within the ASME B16.5/16.47 Flange and Blind report table shows calculations used to find the MAWP reduction due to external loads. Also, the gasket load reaction diameter, G, is now correctly calculated per Appendix 2 for ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges or blinds. [61954]

    • Gasket factors m and y now active when flange gasket dimensions are specified
      The gasket factors inputs m and y are now active inside of the Select ASME B16.5/16.47 Flange dialog and are displayed in ASME B16.5/16.47 flange reports when the Specify Gasket Dimensions option is active. The m and y values are loaded from Set Mode -> Defaults -> Flanges -> Defaults if a gasket description is not provided. [62234]

    • Reduce moments between flange face and nozzle intersection by the nozzle projection
      The equation for MAWP reduction due to external loads at the flange now reduces the moments between the flange face and the nozzle intersection by the nozzle projection. This will only occur when the Consider External Loadings on Flange MAWP Rating switch is activated in the Select ASME B16.5/16.47 Flange dialog. [62616]

    • UW-21 weld size calculation for slip-on and socket welded flanges
      The minimum required internal and external fillet weld size calculations per UW-21 are now reported inside of the ASME B16.5 flange table. This is a reporting change only as the minimum required weld sizes were already considered in the flange design. [53625]

  • Bill of Materials

    • Material normalization, impact testing, and fine grain practice reported
      Material normalization, impact testing, and fine grain practice are now reported in the Material column of the Bill of Materials. Additionally, switches for these options are included in the Skirt dialog and are reported in the skirt report. Impact testing requirements are not investigated for supports. [61667]

  • Bolted Covers

    • Outer diameter input when attached to reverse flanges
      Bolted covers attached to reverse flanges now include an Outer Diameter input. This does not affect the calculations but is reflected in the solid model. [58294]

  • Component Tree Pane

    • Components selected in the graphic interface or the Component Tree pane may now be deleted
      A component selected via the graphic interface or the Component Tree pane may now be deleted by using the Delete key. Previously, components could only be deleted through the Delete Component dialog. [61813]

    • Jacket penetration closure member icon
      The jacket penetration closure members icon within the Component Tree pane is now unique to differentiate it from other icons. Previously, the icon was the same as the cylinder component. [60556]

  • Custom Flanges

    • MAEP calculation deactivation switch
      MAEP will no longer be calculated and reported when the Calculate MAEP switch in the Calculation page of the Set Mode Options dialog is deactivated. [62241]

    • Maximum pressure calculation limit increased
      The maximum pressure limit is increased to four times the design pressure for vessels with design pressures in excess of 15,000 psi. Previously, maximum pressure calculations were limited to 20,000 psi. [61616]

  • Deficiencies Summary

    • "No deficiencies found" message when warnings exist
      The Deficiencies Summary no longer considers whether or not warnings exist when generating the "No deficiencies found" message. Previously, this message would only appear if there were no warnings as well as no deficiencies. [62401]

  • Delete Component

    • Components with attachments may now be deleted
      Components with attachments may now be deleted. Attachments to deleted components will be deleted along with the selected parent component. Previously, attachments had to be individually deleted before their parent component could be deleted. [61663]

  • Dished Covers

    • Seamless Type c postweld heat treatment requirements
      Type c dished covers now consider attachment welds for postweld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements for components such as nozzles and lugs. [62521]

  • General

    • Hotkeys for right view and front view
      Pressing Ctrl-Alt-R and Ctrl-Alt-F now resizes the window and orients the view to the right and front side of the component respectively. [62151]

  • Graphical User Interface

    • Docked pane icons
      Panes docked within one another now have representative icons to quickly differentiate each pane tab. [61990]

  • Material

    • Copy last copies design conditions but excludes material
      If copy last is active, components added will copy the previous material’s design conditions, if applicable. The material will not be copied over and will follow the selected material scheme, with the exception of the five component types listed below. These components will only copy the material if a component of the same type has already been added and the material for it does not follow the selected scheme. If a cylinder is added with a material that does not follow the material scheme, the next cylinder added would use the same material as the previous cylinder, instead of the scheme’s material. The copy last feature will not affect jackets and support skirts. These will use their own defaults when added.
      • Cylinder
      • Appendix 2 Flange
      • Appendix 14 Cover
      • Welded Cover
      • ASME B16.5/16.47 Blind
      [62754]

  • Nozzles

    • Exterior nozzle welds may now be adjusted by either the nozzle outer corrosion or the parent outer corrosion
      Exterior nozzle welds and reinforcement pad thicknesses may now be adjusted by either the nozzle outer corrosion or the parent outer corrosion. By default, exterior nozzle welds and reinforcement pads are adjusted by the parent component's outer corrosion. To adjust the exterior welds and reinforcement pad by the nozzle's outer corrosion, activate Use Nozzle Outer Corrosion To Size Welds in the Weld Defaults section of Set Mode Options -> Calculation -> Nozzles. Previously, exterior nozzle welds and reinforcement pads were always adjusted by the parent component's outer corrosion. [61840]

    • Nozzle Identifier in 3D Sketch and Nozzle Summary
      A checkbox is now available in the Nozzle dialog to allow the nozzle Identifier to be displayed in the 3D Sketch instead of the Drawing Mark. An option is also available in Set Mode Options -> Reporting -> General to allow the nozzle Identifier to be used in the Nozzle Summary report table. [61675]

    • Nozzle identifiers and drawing marks are now editable in the Component Tree pane
      Nozzle identifiers and drawing marks can now quickly be edited using the Nozzle Properties section of the Component Tree pane. [62363]

  • Postweld Heat Treatment

    • Warning added for seamless components
      Seamless components such as welded covers and dished covers now issue a warning in the Deficiencies Summary to ensure postweld heat treatment requirements have been re-evaluated if an attachment is welded to the component that is not directly available. [62033]

  • Revisions History

    • Menu shortcut option Alt + F + E
      The Revision History dialog is now available through the menu shortcut option by pressing Alt + F + E. This option was available in builds prior to 7700 by pressing Alt + F + I. [61838]

  • Saddles

    • User Defined button now available
      A User Defined button is now available inside of the Stiffener Rings dialog for easier access to the Select Full User Defined Material dialog. [61683]

  • Solid Model

    • Leg eccentricity alignment in solid model
      The radial and tangential eccentricity of the equal leg angle options, both leg in and leg out, is now set to align with the center of the base plate in the solid model. Previously, the tangential and radial center lines of the leg and base plate were aligned instead. No change was made to other leg geometries since they are symmetric and their eccentricities and centers are the same. [62386]

  • Specification Sheet Data Pane

    • Apply standard loads when creating a new nozzle
      An option is now available to apply standard loads for WRC analysis when creating a new nozzle. This option can be accessed in Set Mode Options -> Calculation -> Nozzles -> Nozzle Options. [62528]

  • Studding Outlets

    • Allow partial penetration lower groove weld
      Studding outlets can now be attached using a partial penetration weld along with fillet weld. Previously the lower groove weld was forced to be full penetration. [52624]

    • Set in studding outlet internal projection and lower fillet weld
      Set in studding outlets can now be specified with an internal projection and lower fillet weld internal to the vessel wall. This feature may be accessed in the second page of the Nozzle dialog. [4956]

    • Square cut base option switch now available
      Set in studding outlets can now be specified with a square cut base on cylinders, transitions, and heads. All studding outlets created prior to Build 7710 will be considered contoured unless placed on a bolted or welded cover. [62129]

    • Standard and custom manufactured studding outlets
      Studding outlets now have two configurations in the Nozzle dialog: standard (from the FVC / FCI catalog) and custom manufactured. Studding outlets, in existing files with dimensions that do not match the catalog, will be reported as "Custom Size". [62596]

  • Transitions

    • Multiple adjacent cylinders now considered for Appendix 1-5 and 1-8 cylinder length check
      The length of all adjacent cylinders and head straight flanges having the same diameter and thickness as the cylinder that is attached to the transition is now considered in Appendix 1-5 and Appendix 1-8 cylinder length checks. Previously, only the length of the cylinder or head straight flange that was directly attached to the transition was considered. [60171]

  • Weight Summary

    • Weight of tray supports now included in empty weight and shop test weight
      Tray supports are assumed to be shop installed and therefore their weight is now included in the vessel empty and test weights. [7261]

  • XML

    • Blind flange bolt circle diameter included
      The blind flange bolt circle diameter is now included in the XML. [57582]

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Heat Exchanger

Highlighted Features

  • Tube Bundle Removal

    • Tube bundle removal
      Tube bundle removal calculations are now available for heat exchangers with removable bundles.
      To activate tube bundle removal calculations, visit the second page of the Saddle dialog and check the Consider Tube Bundle Removal box. Specify impact factor, coefficient of friction between the bundle and the shell, and allowable percentage of the vessel material's yield strength during removal.
      The calculations will be present in the saddle report under a new load case titled "Tube Bundle Removal". [50460]

  • Tube Layout

    • Automatic calculation of tube layout perimeter and area
      The total area and perimeter used in ASME tubesheet calculations can now be calculated automatically when the tube layout is active. To fill in the values, press the "Calculate Perimeter and Area" button in the Heat Exchanger -> Tubesheets tab. [40030]

    • Calculation of untubed lane area
      The total area of un-tubed lanes can now be calculated automatically from the tube layout. To do so, press the Calculate AL button in the Heat Exchanger dialog -> Tubesheets tab when the tube layout is active.
      Additionally, the untubed lane area input for the rear tubesheet of floating tubesheet heat exchangers is no longer available; existing exchangers will present a warning upon opening the file stating that the lesser of the two untubed lane areas will be used. [52907]



Additional Features

  • ASME/ANSI Flanges

    • Appendix 2 analysis required For ASME B16.5/B16.47 flanges with pass partitions
      The warning "Flanges with pass partitions, including those covered by UG-44, shall be designed in accordance with Mandatory Appendix 2." is now reported for tube side ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges mated to tubesheets in multi-pass exchangers. [60261]

    • ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges now labeled with flange type, nominal size, and class
      The Size column of the Materials and Gaskets Summary now labels ASME B16.5/16.47 flanges with the flange type, nominal size, and class. [61786]

  • Heat Exchanger

    • Heads allowed on nozzles
      Heat exchanger files now allow heads to be attached to nozzles with or without flanges and/or pipes attached. [61766]

  • Heat Exchanger Dialog

    • Color of read-only inputs
      Read-only inputs now have a darker background color inside of the Heat Exchanger dialog. Previously, read-only inputs could have the same background color as regular inputs, making them appear editable. [54946]

  • Tube Layout

    • Editing symmetric seal strips
      Editing a seal strip while in a symmetric edit mode will now edit any identical seal strip that is symmetric about the appropriate centerline. [59988]

    • Impingement rods Cover all tubes option is now more accurate
      Activating the Cover all Tubes option when specifying an impingement rod group in the tube layout now places impingement rods such that they cover a 45° cone emanating from the edge of the shell side inlet nozzle. Previously, activating this option would cause the impingement rods to be laid out across the entire inlet area. [61084]

    • Kettle shell shown in tube layout
      The kettle shell is now shown in the tube layout. Nozzles are now depicted on the kettle shell rather than on the port cylinder in order to more accurately reflect how kettle exchangers are built. [60563]

    • Symmetric editing of pass partition locations
      Symmetric editing now works for pass partition locations in the tube layout. [59362]

    • Tube layout button removed from heat exchanger general options page
      The tube layout button is no longer available in the Heat Exchanger Dialog -> General Options page since the new tube layout program is now integrated into the Heat Exchanger dialog. [60014]

  • Tubesheets

    • Calculate MAEP option
      MAEP is no longer calculated for heat exchangers when Set Mode Options -> General 1 -> Calculate MAEP is turned off. Previously, the MAEP was calculated but never used. [62094]

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Division 2 2007 Edition and Later

  • Cylinders

    • 4.4.12.2.i combined loading calculation
      The 4.4.12.2.i axial compressive stress plus compressive bending stress plus shear combined loading calculation is now performed. Previously, a combined load check was not performed if external pressure was not present. [20085]

  • Jackets

    • Static head within closure bar elevation
      The static head above and below the closure bars within the jacket is now reported inside the echo section for main vessel shells. This is a reporting change only as the correct static head was used in the calculations. [61387]