PSRE Co Announces Release of PASS/START-PROF 4.85R5 with ASME B31.3-2020 Support

The new release of Pipe Stress Analysis Software PASS/START-PROF 4.85 R5 is available for download. Responding to the demands of the worldwide engineering market, PSRE Co has added the support of ASME B31.3-2020 code for process piping to the newest version of PASS/START-PROF, a smart and easy solution for pipe stress analysis.

The new software release supports the following updated codes:

• ASME B31.3-2020 Process Piping (USA);
• SP 20.13330.2016 addenda 3 Loads and Actions (Russia);

Due to the deletion of appendix D in ASME B31.3-2020, now the SIF and k-factors are always automatically calculated according to ASME B31J.

Updated occasional allowable stress calculation for high-pressure piping.

Updated the allowable stresses for ASME B31.3-2020 high-pressure piping in the material database.

Updated Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) calculation to ASME B31.3-2020 edition:

Significantly improved the converter from CAESAR II into PASS/START-PROF:

• Improved of temperatures T, pressures P, and support movements D from load case editor with automatic recalculation for operation mode editor
• Added import of uniform loads U and concentrated forces F from load case editor
• Added the zero length and finite length expansion joints conversion with automatic recalculation of flexibilities according to CAESAR II and START-PROF rules
• Added conversion of restraints that are non parallel to the exes X,Y,Z
• Added conversion of the most popular CNODE techniques of application (support displacements, nozzles, etc.)
• Added flange conversion with leakage check parameters
• Added ability to drag-and-drop *.cii files into START-PROF
• Changed the order of node numbering
• Improved units conversion
• Improved test pressure conversion
• Improved rigid element conversion
• Improved material conversion, spring conversion
• Fixed a lot of other issues based on 300 real CAESAR II (*.cii) models conversion sent us by customers
• As the result, the 90% of imported models now can be immediately analyzed without any issues and error messages

Improved direct two-way interface with AVEVA E3D, PDMS, MARINE (START-AVEVA):

• Added option for import the trunnion accurate model
• Added global coordinates
• Added ability to import element name using parameter 449
• Improved user’s guide
• Added improvements suggested by users

Improved Import from PCF format:

• Added message if base node is not set
• Fixed transfer of crotch height (parameter 24)
• Transfer of bend through attribute TAG
• Other improvements

To learn about all new PASS/START-PROF 4.85 capabilities, please visit Knowledge Database.

To download the trial version please read this article.

We recommend all customers with active maintenance download PASS/START-PROF 4.85. To update your dongle, please send a request to [email protected].