Paulin Research Group 2023.4.0.1115 Release Notes

Build 2023.4.0.1115

Release Status - April 18, 2023

For a quick demo of the updates listed below, watch the following video:

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New Features

• PVPTPro now includes the capability to perform nonlinear analysis for multiple nozzles and head types per ASME Section VIII Division 2 Part 5, Para. 5.2.3 and 5.2.4. [PRG-1446]

• NozzlePRO’s Vessel Link can now consume and perform analyses using CEI’s JSON files. [PRG-605]

• MiMOut, the generic output processor, can now display results for 2D Axisymmetric and 3D Bricks in the following ways:

  • Displays results in NozzlePRO for Axisymmetric and Brick models.

  • Displays results in FlangePRO (previously named as AxiPRO) for Axisymmetric and Brick Flange models.

  • Displays results in FEPipe for Axisymmetric and Brick Models. [PRG-987]

Issues Resolved

• You can now perform finite element analysis (FEA) as expected from the Drawing Tools. [PRG-1709]

• NozzlePRO now adjusts a vessel’s diameter correctly. Previously, the diameter changed based on a model’s height instead of width. [PRG-1838]

• When a user enters a large thermal expansion coefficient, NozzlePRO now runs as expected. Previously, the software would crash. [PRG-1715]

• The software now predicts true stress and strain results with large thickness or thinning applied to geometries when performing nonlinear analyses of models. [PRG-1137]

• FlangePRO now runs as expected when performing FEA on stress classification lines (SCL) type stresses and when the number of bolts is greater than 1. [PRG-1233]

Miscellaneous/Licensing

• PVPTPro now includes a new license for the nonlinear analysis capability. [PRG-1446]

• Two new blogs have been published that explain the research and theory behind the latest meshing capabilities within PVPTPro, FEPipe and NozzlePRO:

  • How to Compute Stress Linearization & Structural Stress for FEMs

  • Faster FEA: Structured vs Unstructured Meshing