The new 2018.1 version of the NextGen software for pressure vessel and heat exchanger calculation has been released in March 2018 with a lot of new features and improvements. Significantly the software has been updated to design code update include support
ASME: ASME VIII Div. 1 & 2 – Edition 2017
ASME: It is now possible to validate cylinders (e.g. pipes) using B31.3 rules in addition to BPVC ones
ASME : Calculation of rectangular vessel under external pressure
EN 13445: Detailed fatigue assessment according to Clause 18
Added detailed fatigue assessment module to all our EN13445 and AD2000 licensees
Special – Supports: Added an option to check vessel supports using MAWP instead of design pressure
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Optimizations in this release include :
ASME: Internal nozzle-to-wall weld size for protruding nozzles is now optional
ASME: Added check of minimum value for saddle angle θ
Asme VIII Div. 1: Added notes regarding nearest opening for nozzles on flat covers
Asme VIII Div. 1: Removed the ability to import components from Classic version of our ASME software
EN 13445: Added calculation of tube bends deformation to EN 13445-4 9.2.4
EN 13445: ASTM materials included in EN13445 database have been updated to 2017 version of ASME II
EN 13445: It is now possible to evaluate an ellipsoidal head made of stainless steel as cold spun
EN 13445: In some circumstances an error could occur (missing material) on a loose flange with lap
EN 13445: It’s now possible to calculate minimum flanged extension thickness of tubesheet calculate as additional component
EN 13445: Simplified fatigue solver as per EN13445: use Rp02 when Rp1 is not available for austenitic steels
EN 13445: Simplified fatigue solver EN13445: use Rp02 available in austenitic steels tables.
EN 13445: Improved descriptions and help topics for EN jacket closures
EN 13445: Improved cone calculation precision especially at high pressures. Minor differences may occur also at lower pressures.
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