Bentley Systems AutoPIPE Vessel V8i pressure vessel design software

Bentley Systems has announced the availability of AutoPIPE Vessel V8i powered by Microprotol. The flexible software extends information mobility across vessel manufacturer, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor and owner-operator workflows, improving engineering collaboration and supply chain efficiency. This results in reduced iterations and errors, and safer, higher-quality, optimised designs for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

The product shares data with plant design software, further streamlining project workflows. In addition, it automates the entire vessel design process - from design and analysis to drawing production, procurement, detailed cost breakdown and manufacturing process, including full vessel optimisation - improving productivity.

Hot-clash detection reveals weak points in the operating plant design, including how a pipe will bend on a windy day or move during an earthquake. Bentley offers an interactive, 3D-rendered display of piping and structural systems deflecting under real-world conditions to help users evaluate actual operational clashes with 3D plant equipment of any type.

The software is suitable not only for new vessel builds, but also for recertifying and revamping existing assets. Capabilities include running asset health modelling simulations and interactive inspections with corrosion and fatigue as key parameters to ensure a vessel’s safe operation throughout its life cycle.