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PASS/START-PROF Team announces release of 4.84 R3 version.

The most important changes implemented in PASS/START-PROF 4.84 R3 are listed below:

1. Added ISOPLUS Polyurethane Pre-insulated Pipe Jacket Sizes Database for district heating and district cooling network (Standard, 1x reinforced, 2x reinforced);
2. Added INPAL (Solice) Polyurethane Pre-insulated Pipe Jacket Sizes Database for district heating and district cooling network (Isolation Standard, Isolation +, Isolation ++);
3. Added export to CAESAR II neutral file (.cii);
4. Added export to PCF (.pcf) file;
5. Ability to add any number of nozzles to the turbine and compressor objects is implemented;
6. Removed hoop tangent stress check in insulation for the EN 13941 code;
7. Added function to replace the flange with a rigid element;
8. Added new analysis types for EN 13941 code;
9. Added the ability to choose density of product, insulation, cladding, and lining from the menu;
10. Added graphic representation of the soil movements in horizontal direction;
11. Fixed all bugs reported by users.

To learn about all changes, please visit the product history section.

All PASS/START-PROF users with active Maintenance Support are recommended to download the latest software version (dongle update is not required).

Start-Prof version 4.84 R2 release. Changes:

1. Fixed the file corruption during saving if hit twice the save button;
2. Added function to copy the Pipe List into clipboard. You can paste it into MS EXCEL;
3. Added material PE 4710 to the thermoplastic database;
4. Improved properties of PE-RT II material down to -30\( ^oC \) and up to 95\( ^oC \);
5. Fixed some bugs.

The Start-Prof users with valid warranty may download the new version from download page. To upgrade the current version the dongle updating is not needed.

New version of PASS/EQUIP Nozzle-FEM 3.2 is released. It expands the program capabilities:

1. The new models was added – bend (elbow) with nozzle , bend support, conical skirt of column support with opening;



2. The additional sections to runhead pipe was added;
3. The non-circle nozzle shapes, the load application in WRC 107/297 designations were added;
4. The program manual was significantly redesigned;
5. Other improvements and fixes.

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All users under technical support are recommended to install this program version.

New version Nozzle-FEM 3.1 expands the program capabilities:

1. The new models was added – torispherical head, conical reducer and head with a knuckle\flare, support skirt;



2. The calculations in testing and mounting conditions were added for all codes;
3. The capability of axial direction (axis Z) of head and rectangle plate inverting was added;
4. Other improvements and fixes.

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All users under technical support are recommended to install this program version.

Start-Prof version 4.83 R7 release. Changes:

• Fixed freeze of the pan tool

• Improved speed of copying through the clipboard for the big models

• Fixed other minor bugs

The Start-Prof users with valid warranty may download the new version from downloads page.

To upgrade the current version the dongle updating is not needed.

We are pleased to announce that PASS/HYDROSYSTEM 4.3 is released

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New version released Nozzle-FEM 3.0 that expands the program capabilities:

• the new improved user interface was presented;
• the new capabilities of creation and edition design models were added;
• the calculation of multiple load cases was added;
• the calculations according to WRC 107/537 and GOST 34233.2,3-2017 have been fixed;
• etc.

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All users under technical support are recommended to install this program version.

PASSAT new version 3.1 is released, which includes a number of additional calculations, corrections and options.

• New elements were added:
  • Bellows joint;
  • Landing pads of horizontal vessels;
  • Steel structure;
  • Nozzle in the floating head of heat exchanger;
  • Service platforms of horizontal vessels;
  • Virtual separating wall;
  • Calculation of shells against influence of saddle supports and supporting poles as per EN 13445-3 is now available;
• We have added configurations of asymmetrical saddle supports with 4 and 5 ribs;
• For flange joint, “Spectacle blind” option with calculation of the restrained flat head has been added;
• For cylindrical shells and nozzles, an option to set them by outside diameter is now available;

We recommend to update earlier versions of the program.

Start-Prof version 4.83 R5 release. Changes:

• Added function to import waterhammer loads from PASS/HYDROSYSTEM software.
• Added function to import and export support movements into text file (.csv) that can be modified by Excel. It is used to model ship deck hog & sag, bridge and other structure deformation
• Added new wind load code CFE 2008 (Mexico)
• Added flange leakage check for all available pipe stress codes. Added pressure-temperature rating tables for ASME B16.5-2017, EN-1092-1:2013-04 and GOST codes. Methods used: Pressure Equivalent (Kellogg) Method, Code Case 2901 (PVP2013-97814) Method, DNV Method, NC 3658.3 Method
• CJJ/T 81-2013: Added additional optional check by EN 13941 A2 criteria
• Added interactive tips with load cases explanation in operation mode editor
• Increased software speed when working with huge models: analysis speed, file opening speed, etc.
• Added ability to insert the node right at the end of the bend, valve, flange, tee
• Added new function to replace pipe or rigid element by pipe, rigid element, reducer, valve, flange pair, ballasting weight
• Fixed other minor problems

The Start-Prof users with valid warranty may download the new version from downloads page. To upgrade the current version the dongle updating is not needed.

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