PV Elite 2019 Release

Hexagon PPM are pleased to announce that PV Elite Version 21.00.00.0000 (PV Elite 2019) has been released and is now available for purchase or upgrade! Further information about what is contained in this release is available in the Release Bulletin link shown on the View Documentation tab of our Customer Response System. To access the Release Bulletin for this product release, follow the steps below: Logon to Hexagon PPM's Customer Response System at smartsupport.intergraph.com. Select the View Documentation tab. Select PV Elite from the View Documentation for... pull-down list. Select Version 21.00.00.0000 (PV Elite 2019) from the Available Versions list. Select the Release Bulletin link shown on the page.

If you have trouble accessing the Release Bulletin or need further information, please file a Service Request for an analyst to assist.

PV Elite 2018 SP2 Hot Fix 1 Release

Hexagon PPM support has posted PV Elite 2018 SP2 Hot Fix 1 for PV Elite Version 2018. This Service Pack is now available for download from Hexagon PPM's Customer Response System. Further information about what is contained in this Service Pack is available in the Readme File link shown in the download description on the Service Packs and Fixes page. To access this Service Pack, please follow the steps below: Logon to Hexagon PPM's Customer Response System at smartsupport.intergraph.com. Select the View Downloads tab. Select PV Elite. Select Service Packs and Fixes. Select the download icon or the file link of the Service Pack.

If you have trouble accessing this Service Pack or need further information, please file a Service Request for an analyst to assist.

PV Elite User Day

On the 22nd August 2018, Chempute Software and Hexagon PPM hosted a highly successful PV Elite User Day. This user day covered topics such as External Loads on Flanges, Comparisons Between Pressure Vessel Codes and Understanding Stress Categories. 

Presenters included Peter van der Weijde who has more than 25 years of experience in the process, power and marine industries and Ray Delaforce who has been involved with pressure vessel design and inspection for 46 years.

Chempute Software and Hexagon PPM would like to thank all PV Elite Users who attended and as a result of the success and positive response from customers, hope to host more of these events in the near future.

Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design Training Course using PVElite

Chempute Software will be hosting a training course covering the basic theoretical background to pressure vessel design and vessel component analysis ensuring compliance with mechanical codes. 

This training makes use of PVElite, Codecalc and NozzlePro Software. An interactive questions and answers format is also employed in order to maximize retention of course material and theoretical concepts. 

Details:

16th - 18th July 2018
3 Day Course
3 CPD Points
Presenter: Hans Ruff


Register

ASME VIII Div 1 Theory/Practice - Pressure Vessel Design

Chempute Software will be hosting an ASME VIII Div 1 Theory/Practice - Pressure Vessel Design course from the 8th May 2018 to the 10th May 2018. 

This course is operated as a workshop where the participants are taken through the design of the main pressure envelope of a pressure vessel, including nozzle, vacuum rings and other components that form part of the design of a pressure vessel.

8th - 10th May 2018

3 Day Course

3 CPD Points

Presenter: Ray Delaforce

Should you be interested in attending this training course, please register using the link below.

Register

CAU Express 2017

Following up on the highly successful CAU Express 2016, Intergraph are once again joining forces with Chempute Software to host the CAU Express 2017. Intergraph are again sending out a team of product specialists for technical presentations of CAESAR, PVELITE and CADWorx.

This one-day event will be held at The Forum, Wanderers Building, The Campus, 57 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg on the 8^th March 2017.

CAU Express 2017 will consist of in depth, interactive training sessions on CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite as well as reviews on some of the upcoming features in future releases of these solutions. These sessions are all packed into a one-day, high-powered learning experience.

Intergraph CADWorx, CAESAR II and PV Elite product experts will be assisting Users in expanding their technical knowledge that will not only leave you well informed, but assist you in improving current workflows and becoming a better plant designer and engineer, all while networking and sharing your experience with others. CPD Points will also be obtained for attending the Caesar II, and PV Elite training sessions.

Each event will be capped off with product focused Special Interest Groups and an optional networking cocktail reception dinner.

Why Should You Attend?

What differentiates CAU Express from similar industry events, is that Intergraph is staging the event locally in various countries around the world, and the event provides specific focus on providing technical information to the end user, rather than a focus on product marketing. It is the user-centered, interactive hands on approach that sets this event apart from others.

• Enhance and refine technical skills
• Learn Latest tips and tricks
• Become more productive and effective
• Network with other experienced users and industry peers
• Learn about recent product developments
• Obtain ongoing opportunities to enhance your learning experience

Here is what our past attendees are saying:

"CAU is the one event where you can learn about the tools, software, colleagues, and competitions in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere."

"The course was very, very helpful. I really enjoyed it. The presenter was very good in conveying the information across."

"I was extremely impressed with the standard of presentations the depth of knowledge shown by those who presented, also those who attended. If there is one event that best suits engineers and designers in our industry it must surely be this one."

“Truly enjoyed all the information shared, best of show goes to the interaction with all the Staff and Attendees at this conference.  All had great information to share and look forward to sharing more with all in the future.”

"At CAU you learn things from the sessions and other users you meet, that you would never find in the user manuals."

Presenters :

Ray Delaforce – Technical Support Intergraph Corp

Ray joined Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions group in 2003. Ray provides technical support in the PV Elite support and maintenance department. His duties include training in the use of PV Elite software both in the United States and abroad.

Dave Diehl – Director of Training Intergraph Corp

David Diehl graduated with a BSME from Lehigh University, Pensylvania, USA in 1976. Upon graduation he took a post as a Dynaflex technical support representative for Auton Computing in New York City. After four years David relocated to Houston, Texas providing mainframe-based piping system analysis services.  In 1986, he took a position at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions (COADE, Inc.) introducing and selling CAESAR II, the world’s first PC-based pipe stress analysis package.  While at ICAS Dave earned his Professional Engineering license and currently is the product manager for CAESAR II, is the lead instructor for CAESAR II, and manages all training for ICAS.  For the last ten years Dave has participated in the B31.3 Section Committee and currently chairs the Design Task Group there.  He also serves as a Director of SPED – the Society of Piping Engineers and Designers.

Paul Martin – Technical Manager for CADWorx and Piping Solutions Intergraph Corp

Paul Martin is a Technical Manager for Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions in Europe, and leads the European technical team in their delivery of training, consultancy and support services. Previously, Paul was Business Development Manager for CADWorx and Piping Solutions in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. Prior to joining Intergraph, Paul was both Product Manager and Customer Support Manager, at Alias Ltd, the vendor of ISOGEN. Paul has 23 years broad experience in the process, mechanical and engineering software industries, where his primary focus has been the application of plant and piping design software to improve work processes and solve engineering problems.

Alan Stewart – Pipe Stress Consultant and Caesar Lecturer

Alan Stewart has initially gained expertise in Pipe Stress Analysis when he trained in Germany. He attended lectures in Finite Element Stress Analysis and General Stress/Strain theory at Wits University. He attended formal CAESAR and FE/Pipe training conducted by the co-founders of Coade and Paulin Research Group.Alan has been presenting CAESAR training courses for Chempute Software for nearly 20 years, during which time he has presented around 50 training courses in both Basic and Advanced Topics, in South Africa, Nigeria, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. He is also a pipe stress consultant to companies such as Eskom, Babcock, Steinmuller, DB Thermal, Lurgi, Foster Wheeler, and Bateman.

 Nico du Preez – SENET CAD Administrator, Johannesburg

Nico du Preez is a Senior Piping Designer with over 20 years drafting experience, and currently working as the CAD Administrator for SENET, South Africa.  Since 2012, he has gained extensive in depth knowledge of Cadworx Plant Professional and Isogen and has been able to assist various product handling consulting engineering companies with CADWorx implementation, ranging from installation, training, piping specifications, as well as Isogen Setup and configuration.

Hans Ruff – Director of SC&A Projects and PV Elite Trainer

Hans Ruff is of Swiss Nationality, and has spent the last 45 years in the fields of mechanical design/draughting, welding, design of road tankers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and heat exchangers, and also the inspection of pressurized equipment.  He currently runs a consulting business in Johannesburg called SC&A Projects, and uses PVELITE software program on a regular basis.

Werner Theron – CAD Applications Manager Chempute Software

Werner Theron is currently the CAD applications manager for Chempute Software, a position he has held since 2008, after he joined Chempute Software, ICAS Global Network Partner, in 2006. He graduated from the Academy of Advanced Design in 1998 as a multi-disciplinary designer before working for a large electronics / telecommunications firm and then later working for consulting engineers and then in the manufacturing industry. He has been using AutoCAD as a design tool since Version 13. His duties include sales, pre-sales demonstrations, technical support and also training and implementation of the CADWorx products. He has been an instructor at CAU@HxGN Live 2013 – 2015 and also won first prize in the 2012 CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Knowledge Base Advisor contest for 30 CADWorx articles.

Details at a Glance

• Event Name:  CADWorx & Analysis University Express 2017

• Duration: 1-Day

• Date: 8^th March 2017

• Cost: R699 + VAT (per delegate, incl lunch and dinner)

• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Registration from 8:00 AM)

• Location:  The Forum, Wanderers Building, The Campus, 57 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Host: Chempute Software & Intergraph 

To register, please follow the link below.

http://intergraphcauexpress.com/southafrica/registration/

Alternatively, the registration form can be downloaded directly using the following link:

Registration Form

For more information, please contact sales@chempute.com

CAU Express 2016

Following up on the highly successful CAU Express 2015, Intergraph are once again joining forces with Chempute to host the CAU Express 2016. Intergraph are again sending out a team of product specialists for technical presentations of CAESAR, PVELITE and CADWorx.

This one day event will be held at Focus Rooms, Sunninghill, Gauteng on the 9^th March 2016.

CAU Express 2016 will consist of in depth, interactive training sessions on CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite as well as reviews on some of the upcoming features in future releases of these solutions. These sessions are all packed into a one-day, high-powered learning experience.

Intergraph CADWorx, CAESAR II and PV Elite product experts will be assisting Users in expanding their technical knowledge that will not only leave you well informed, but assist you in improving current workflows and becoming a better plant designer and engineer, all while networking and sharing your experience with others. CPD Points will also be obtained for attending the Caesar II, and PV Elite training sessions.

Each event will be capped off with product focused Special Interest Groups and an optional networking reception dinner in the form of a social braai.

Why Should You Attend?

What differentiates CAU Express from similar industry events, is that Intergraph is staging the event locally in various countries around the world, and the event provides specific focus on providing technical information to the end user, rather than a focus on product marketing. It is the user-centered, interactive hands on approach that sets this event apart from others.

• Enhance and refine technical skills
• Learn Latest tips and tricks
• Become more productive and effective
• Network with other experienced users and industry peers
• Learn about recent product developments
• Obtain ongoing opportunities to enhance your learning experience

Here is what our past attendees are saying:

"At CAU you learn things from the sessions and other users you meet, that you would never find in the user manuals."

"The sheer amount of information that was available blew me away!”

"I was extremely impressed with the standard of presentations the depth of knowledge shown by those who presented, also those who attended. If there is one event that best suits engineers and designers in our industry it must surely be this one."

“Truly enjoyed all the information shared, best of show goes to the interaction with all the Staff and Attendees at this conference. All had great information to share and look forward to sharing more with all in the future.”

Presenters :

Ray Delaforce – Technical Support Intergraph Corp

Ray joined Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions group in 2003. Ray provides technical support in the PV Elite support and maintenance department. His duties include training in the use of PV Elite software both in the United States and abroad.

Dave Diehl – Director of Training Intergraph Corp

David Diehl graduated with a BSME from Lehigh University, Pensylvania, USA in 1976. Upon graduation he took a post as a Dynaflex technical support representative for Auton Computing in New York City. After four years David relocated to Houston, Texas providing mainframe-based piping system analysis services.  In 1986, he took a position at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions (COADE, Inc.) introducing and selling CAESAR II, the world’s first PC-based pipe stress analysis package.  While at ICAS Dave earned his Professional Engineering license and currently is the product manager for CAESAR II, is the lead instructor for CAESAR II, and manages all training for ICAS.  For the last ten years Dave has participated in the B31.3 Section Committee and currently chairs the Design Task Group there.  He also serves as a Director of SPED – the Society of Piping Engineers and Designers.

Theunis J. du Plessis – CEO and President of Avco Inspection CC, Johannesburg

Theunis J. du Plessis is a CEO and President of Avco Inspection CC, in Johannesburg, South Africa, a company for inspecting and certification of Pressure Vessels and Tanks. Theunis started life as a structural draughtsman.  He has overseen large construction projects, finally becoming the Managing Director of a large construction company. He later formed his own construction company. He started at Avco Inspection CC in 2000 as second in command, finally in 2002 becoming chief executive. He directs engineering and inspection activities as well as the administrative staff. His knowledge of pressure vessel construction is very extensive.

Alan Stewart – Pipe Stress Consultant and Caesar Lecturer

Alan Stewart has initially gained expertise in Pipe Stress Analysis when he trained in Germany. He attended lectures in Finite Element Stress Analysis and General Stress/Strain theory at Wits University. He attended formal CAESAR and FE/Pipe training conducted by the co-founders of Coade and Paulin Research Group.Alan has been presenting CAESAR training courses for Chempute Software for nearly 20 years, during which time he has presented around 50 training courses in both Basic and Advanced Topics, in South Africa, Nigeria, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. He is also a pipe stress consultant to companies such as Eskom, Babcock, Steinmuller, DB Thermal, Lurgi, Foster Wheeler, and Bateman.

Mitch Sklar – GT Strudl, Caesar II, PV Elite and Tank Specialist Intergraph Corp 

Mitch Sklar is a registered professional engineer with extensive project background & situational knowledge of design, analysis, & construction. He has over 25 years of evaluative expertise (Structural, Pipe Stress, & Finite Element Analysis), as well as project management, & construction management experience in the design & analysis of commercial & industrial vertical structures, along with stress analysis & design of high temperature/high pressure piping systems.

Chris Parkin –  Senior Application Engineer for CADWorx and Analysis Solutions Intergraph Corp

Chris Parkin is a Senior Application Engineer working for Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions in the UK. Chris is responsible for providing pre and post sales technical support, customization, implementation and training services for the entire CADWorx product suite. Chris has over 7 years of  experience teaching designers and engineers in how to use CADWorx and associated applications in the most efficient and productive way.

Werner Theron – CAD Applications Manager Chempute Software

Werner Theron is currently the CAD applications manager for Chempute Software, a position he has held since 2008, after he joined Chempute Software, ICAS Global Network Partner, in 2006. He graduated from the Academy of Advanced Design in 1998 as a multi-disciplinary designer before working for a large electronics / telecommunications firm and then later working for consulting engineers and then in the manufacturing industry. He has been using AutoCAD as a design tool since Version 13. His duties include sales, pre-sales demonstrations, technical support and also training and implementation of the CADWorx products. He has been an instructor at CAU@HxGN Live 2013 – 2015 and also won first prize in the 2012 CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Knowledge Base Advisor contest for 30 CADWorx articles.

Details at a Glance

Event Name:  CADWorx & Analysis University Express 2016

Duration: 1-Day

Date: 9^th March 2016

Cost: R699 + VAT (per delegate, incl lunch and dinner)

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Registration from 8:00 AM)

Location:  The Core, 1st Floor South, Cnr Kikuyu and Leeuwkop Streets, Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Host: Chempute Software & Intergraph
 

A registration form can be downloaded from the following link:

Registration Form

For more information please contact sales@chempute.com

Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design Course using PVElite

Chempute Software will be hosting a Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design Training Course using PVElite from the 5th - 9th October 2015.

This Training Course will cover the basic theoretical background to pressure vessel design and vessel component analysis, including compliance with mechanical codes. Training makes use of PVElite, Codecalc and NozzlePro Software. 

5 CPD points are awarded according to the ECSA Continuing Professional Development program.

Details

Course Name:         Pressure Vessel Training Course

Duration:                 5-days

CPD Points :           5 (Course Accreditation No: SAIMechE-0637-12/16)

Dates:                     05 - 09 October, 2015

Course Times:         8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

Location:                 Chempute Software, The District, 8 Kikuyu Rd, Sunninghill

Trainer:                   Hans Ruff

Should you with to register for this training course, please follow the link below.

PV Elite Registration Form

Stop Imagining, Start Believing

Laser Scanning to produce As-Built models is becoming a much more effective and popular method of bringing the Plant to the Engineer's Desktop. Scanning is more cost effective, accurate and safe as it eliminates engineers having to climb up high to obtain required measurements. 

Once Engineers have acquired digital As-Built Scan data, what options are available to produce the deliverables they need?

With CADWorx fieldPipe Professional, Raw scan data can be quickly and efficiently converted into intelligent piping components.  CADWorx Plant Professional can be used to modify and add intelligent piping and equipment to the 3D Model. Bi-Directional integration can be used to export the 3D Model to Caesar II for Stress Analysis and Design and PV Elite for design and analysis. Isogen and PV Fabricator will create accurate vessel drawings and Isometric Drawing based on the analysed model. 

A short video on this process can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Stop Imagining, Start Believing.

Should you require any further information please contact nicolas@chempute.com

Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design Course using PVElite

Chempute Software will be hosting a Pressure Vessel and Heat Exchanger Design Training Course using PVElite from the 16th - 20th February 2015.

This Training Course will cover the basic theoretical background to pressure vessel design and vessel component analysis, including compliance with mechanical codes. Training makes use of PVElite, Codecalc and NozzlePro Software. 

5 CPD points are awarded according to the ECSA Continuing Professional Development program.

Details
Course Name:         Pressure Vessel Training Course
Duration:                 5-days
CPD Points :           5 (Course Accreditation No: SAIMechE-0637-12/16)
Dates:                     16-20 February, 2015
Course Times:         8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Location:                 Chempute Software, The District, 8 Kikuyu Rd, Sunninghill

Trainer:                   Hans Ruff

Should you with to register for this training course, please follow the link below.

PVElite Registration Form

PV Fabricator Trial Version

Included with the release of PV Elite 2014 is a 90 Day, fully functional, Trial version of Intergraph PV Fabricator 2014. Intergraph PV Fabricator has advanced tools for the accurate and speedy production of pressure vessel fabrication details and deliverables. With the ability to import and export models to and from Intergraph PV Elite, PV Fabricator greatly improves the workflow between engineers and designers, increasing productivity and reducing the amount of re-work and errors that can cause costly overruns and penalties.

PV Fabricator also contains powerful modeling capabilities as well as links to Intergraph PV Elite and Intergraph CADWorx Plant Professional. Intergraph PV Fabricator 2014 ships with utilities allowing for ease of customization and fast and accurate generation of Fabrication Drawings, intelligent Bills of Material, Nozzle Schedules and Tube Sheet Details.

 For more information on Intergraph PV Fabricator 2014, please follow the link below.

http://www.coade.com/products/pv-fabricator

To install the Intergraph PV Fabricator 2014 Trial Version, please insert the Intergraph PV Elite 2014 installation and run the PV Fabricator Demo “Setup.exe” file in the directory below.

For more information please contact nmichel@chempute.com