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PASSAT PASSAT new version 2.13 is released, which includes a number of additional calculations, corrections and options. Calculation of shell-and-tube heat exchangers according to ASME VIII-1, section UHX, has been added; for flange joints, option "Equal tightening" has been added, that allows a single (maximum) bolting load to be used for all flange operating conditions (assembly, operating conditions, testing); for vertical tanks, option "Calculation as per GOST 31385-2016 + STO-SA-03-002-200” has been added, etc.

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Nozzle-FEM 2.14.0.2 release is now available

• The algorithm for generating a finite element grid on elliptical bottoms is optimized;
• Fixed errors translating into Chinese language.

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A new version Nozzle-FEM 2.14 is now available, which has a number of additional options, including a new graphical postprocessor module (3D interactive model). It helps to visualize the results of calculation. Also materials database was filled by mechanical properties of materials from GB 150.2-2011 (China).

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A new 3.88 version of Hydrosystem is released with new features, upgrades and fixes, including:

• Parameter selection feature that allows maintaining specified flow parameters at any pipeline locations;
• Waterhammer module upgrades including beta-version of cavitation, dampers, reports, etc.;
• Topological pipeline analysis and many others.

PASSAT new version 2.12 is released, which includes a number of additional calculations, corrections and options.

• Jackets with longitudinal pipes, as per RD 26-01-149-84;
• Ring support of vertical vessel;
• Elements with consideration for cladding layer, as per i. 8.8 GOST R 52857.1;
• New option — assigning of distributed external load — has been added.
• A table of used materials is now available, etc.

START version 4.81 release. This version has many new features including:

• Added new code ASME B31.1-2016 Power Piping (United states)
• Added new code DL/T 5366-2014 Power Piping (China)
• New materials are added into START material database according to ASME B31.1-2016 and DL/T 5366-2014 codes
• Added China General Expansion Joint () into Expansion Joint database
• Fixed some minor bugs

A new version Nozzle-FEM 2.13 is now available, which has a number of additional options, including strength calculation at low-cycle loads as per i.7 GOST R 52857.6-2007 (refined low-cycle strength calculation).

PASSAT new version 2.11 is now available, that includes a number of additional calculations, corrections and options. Calculations of elements as per ASME VIII div.1 are added (cylindrical shells from impact of external loads; cylindrical shells at locations of saddle supports; cylindrical, U-jackets, spiral and register channels); WRC 537 (instead of WRC 107), as well as calculation of weights and centers of gravity per the elements and for the complete vessel are implemented.

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