CADWorx, CAESAR II & PV Elite: Insider Blog

Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Video Series on YouTube

Stay informed and connected with the new Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Video Series. Here you can learn how you can use our software more effectively, preview upcoming releases, hear customer testimonials, and access information that will help you succeed with the Intergraph CAS products.

The new Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Video Series, covering CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite, is hosted on YouTube so that you can stay informed and updated anywhere and at anytime. We will post more informative videos as each month goes by.

Click on the video below to see our latest posting covering CADWorx 2012, showing just how easy it is to use CADWorx Plant Professional for efficient plant design.

CAU2011: Congratulations to our Social Media Star winners!

   
     CADWorx@CAU2011 | CAESAR II@CAU2011 | PV Elite@CAU2011

 

Congratulations to the CADWorx & Analysis University 2011 (CAU2011) Social Media Star winners!

Social Media Star contest was part of the CAU2011. The competition started on Monday, September 19th and ended on Friday, September 23. The competition participants were sharing their conference feedback on the Intergraph CAS Social Media channels: Facebook and Twitter.  

CAU2011 Social Media contest winners:

• Dan Wimberly
• Vince Wehnes
• Wade D. Spruill

Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to our winners! Each of our winners will receive a personalized Apple iPod.

 

Intergraph PV Elite webinar: Save money by building thinner vessels using the new ASME VIII-1 Code Case 2695 option in PV Elite 2012

with Scott Mayeux, Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions

 

1st time zone: Americas & Europe

Date: October 26, 2011
Time: 10:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

View this webinar here

2nd time zone: Asia-Pacific

Date: October 26, 2011
Time: 9:00PM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

View the webinar recording here


This webinar presents a specific new feature in the upcoming PV Elite 2012 version.  The new feature is the implementation of ASME VIII-1 Code Case 2695.  This Code Case allows a user of ASME VIII-1 to use the design formulas from ASME VIII-2 Part 4.5 while using VIII-1 allowable stress values.  Using this Code Case can lead to thinner heads, more efficient nozzle reinforcement, higher allowable external pressures etc.

 

Speaker bio: 

Scott Mayeux

Scott Mayeux is a Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of experience in the Engineering and Software Development Field. His area of expertise is in integration of ASME and other Codes and Standards into the PV Elite software. Over the years Scott also garnered experience in Pipe Stress analysis as well as knowledge in other standards such as WRC, TEMA, API and many others. At Intergraph CAS, Scott is the Director of Development for Pressure Vessel and Exchanger Solutions. For the last ten years he has also served as an ASME Code Committee member on the Sub Group Heat Transfer Equipment (SGHTE).

CADWorx fieldPipe Webinar: Intelligent Specification-driven 3D Plant Models from Laser Scan Data, October 18th

with Sonia Delgadillo, Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions

 

1st time-zone: Americas & Europe

Date: October 18, 2011
Time: 10:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

2nd time-zone: Asia-Pacific

Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 9:00PM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

View recorded webinar here

Join us and learn how easy it is to build intelligent specification-driven 3D plant models from laser scan data, all within a unified AutoCAD environment. The same 3D model can be used to automatically create deliverables such as fabrication isometrics, plans, sections, elevations, and complete BOM’s. You will also see how bi-directional links to CAESAR II, for pipe stress analysis, can save you time and money, and make your operations safer. Come and see how you can improve your design efficiency by using point cloud data.

What you will learn:

• How to create intelligent 3D models from your laser scan output
• How to quickly generate as-builts using the world’s most flexible plant design tool
• How to use point clouds to accurately insert inline components into the design model
• Which tools will provide quick turnarounds on critical as built projects
• How to automatically create accurate design deliverables

Speaker bio: 
Sonia Delgadillo is the Senior CADWorx Applications Specialist for the CADWorx Plant Design Suite, including CADWorx Plant and P&ID Professional, CADWorx Design Review and CADWorx fieldPipe. Sonia joined the Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions group in January 2009, and is responsible for product presentations, training and dealer and end-user support. She has five years experience teaching designers, engineers, owner operators and EPC firms develop AND implement best practices to improve their effectiveness.

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CADWorx and Analysis University 2011 - Thank you to all who attended!

   

 

Intergraph CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions would like to thank everyone who attended the CADWorx and Analysis University 2011 (CAU2011), September 19-21, 2011 , held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, North of Houston, Texas.

The conference had a great turnout with 246 attendees representing 111 companies. Attendees had access to over 55 sessions and 190 hours of technical training, taught by leading industry experts.  

The first part of the keynote was delivered by Patrick Holcomb, executive vice president, Intergraph Process Power & Marine (PP&M). During his talk, Patrick outlined the future for CADWorx as one of the top growing products at Intergraph PP&M. Patrick also spoke about the new SmartPlant 3D to CAESAR II interface that is currently in Beta.

The second part of the keynote was delivered by Rick Allen, senior vice president, Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions (CAS). During his talk Rick talked about, Intergraph's commitment to the Intergraph CAS products and highlighted their impressive growth in sales over the last 12 months. He also spoke about the benefits of the new eCustomer support system, and touched on future development plans for CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite.

CAU2011 Drivers of Success competition welcomed three first-place Drivers of Success winners: Michael Smith, Harder Mechanical Contractors, USA; Gaurav Bhende, Mott MacDonald Group, India; and Dhanaji Jadhav, Larsen and Toubro Heavy Engineering, India. The CAU2011 Drivers of Success Winner Panel took place on Monday, September 19th and highlighted successful project results in the use of CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite. Congratulations to our winners! 

The final event of the conference was the golf tournament on Wednesday afternoon held at the Woodforest Golf Club, north of The Woodlands. We had a great time, the course was great, as were their attentive and professional staff.

Big thank you goes to IT Exchange Group who managed our event. Thank you to Dana, Vicki, and their staff!

For details of next year's event keep an eye on the CAU website and this blog!

SPED Houston Chapter Meeting October 6th

 

NETWORK ON TAP

A New Houston Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED) Chapter Event

October 6, 2011

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sherlock’s Pub
10001 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77077 
Level 4 Floor room

Meet Kerry Pritchard, SPED’s new Houston Chapter Coordinator and let us hear from you about what you want from your Houston chapter.

Five $200 All-Events tickets will be given away as door prizes! 

SPED Members and all Houston Pipers are Welcome!  RSVP to spedsrvs@spedweb.com

Thank you to NES Global Talent for sponsoring refreshments.   

 

Intergraph PV Elite Productivity Training, October 3-5

We invite you to attend PV Elite Productivity Training from October 3-5, 2011 in Houston, TX.

Date: October 3-5, 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Cost: $1500

Intergraph PV Elite Productivity Training is designed to help you get the most out of the best pressure vessel and exchanger design and analysis tool on the market. Whether you are an engineer or designer focused on the initial design, fabrication, or re-rating, for either vessels, tall towers, or exchangers - this course is for you.

The instructors of these courses are experienced PV Elite developers who will give you valuable insights into, not only best practices, but also why and how codes and standards effect the final design. During this course, attendees will work on case studies using typical vessel and heat exchanger models. As an added benefit attendees will receive 2.1 CEU's for the successful completion of this course.

Register for PV Elite Productivity Training here

What you will learn:

• Design of internal and external pressure
• Analysis of stresses due to loads on nozzles, clips, etc.
• Flange design and analysis. 
• Nozzle design and analysis. 
• Exchanger design, including ASME (UHX) requirement 
• Vertical vessel skirt, base ring and leg and support lug design 
• Horizontal vessel saddles support design 
• Wind and seismic loads 
• Rigging analysis 
• Introduction to Fitness for Service 
• ...and much more
  

Register for PV Elite Productivity Training here

Intergraph PP&M, Russia and CIS 2011, Yalta, September 12-14, 2011

Intergraph Process Power & Marine, in cooperation with its partners: NEOLANT, CSoft, CSoft - Bureau of ESG, CAXperts and Leica Geosystems will host Intergraph PP&M, Russia and CIS 2011, which will be held September 13-14, 2011 in Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine.

Using Intergraph's global theme "Building a Smarter World" sessions will be divided into general sessions in the morning and parallel specialised sessions in the afternoon.

This two day conference will be deliver rich content that will highlight the issues of information management throughout the plant and asset life cycle. Expert speakers will touch on subjects such as: integrated planning, supply management, planning and construction management, maintenance management, design excellence, construction and operation of plants for continuous production, energy and infrastructure facilities, plus marine vessels and offshore platforms.

Participation in the conference will help attendees realize the power of Intergraph's software solutions including, SmartPlant® SmartMarine® and SmartPlant Enterprise, and how, for large and mega projects, these solutions help increase productivity, compress project timelines, as well as to ensure the accuracy of data throughout the plant life cycle.

Also featured at the event will be the Intergraph CADWorx® Plant Design Suite for intelligent AutoCAD®-based plant design modeling, process schematics and automatic production of plant design deliverables; Intergraph CAESAR II®, the world's most widely used pipe stress analysis software; and Intergraph PV Elite® for pressure vessel and heat exchanger design and analysis.

Plant Design Solutions Opens New Gulf Coast Office

  
Intergraph announces that Plant Design Solutions, a leading Intergraph authorized CADWorx reseller, committed to its clients’ success, has opened an office in The Woodlands, Texas, USA to service the Gulf Coast region.  Plant Design Solutions is 100% plant focused and has made a long-term commitment to deliver solutions based on CADWorx, the world's best AutoCAD®-based plant design solution.
 
“With this expansions, we look forward to developing strong client relationships by actively providing comprehensive services specifically attuned to each client’s needs,” stated Len Kalmer, president, Plant Design Solutions.
 
“The market has grown dramatically and there is a need in the region for the enhanced level of service and support we provide" explained Carl Adams, vice president, Plant Design Solutions. “It is for this reason we are pleased that Michael Conaway, a CADWorx expert, with more than 30 years of local plant design experience, will also be joining us.”
 
“We are thrilled to see Plant Design Solutions expanding their operations into Texas,” said Rick Allen, senior vice president, Intergraph CAS. “Intergraph works closely with our partners to help them make better decisions that will enable them to grow their business.  We have been happy with the success of Plant Design Solutions in the Eastern USA and Eastern Canada, and are confident that this expansion to Texas will be positive for Intergraph and its clients.”
 
Office details:
 
21 Waterway Avenue
Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
888-438-3850
http://www.plantdesignsolutions.com/

Alex Timofeyev – Marketing
 

Intergraph CADWorx webinar: CAU2011 Drivers of Success CADWorx winner

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (HMC) specializes in the fabrication and installation of process mechanical/piping systems for commercial, industrial, bio-pharmaceutical, and advanced technology projects. This was for a chemical processing plant project in California State, USA and a first time application of Intergraph CADWorx Plant for the company. HMC used CADWorx Plant to successfully model over 150 unique pieces of equipment and complete over 800 model design changes during the project thereby realizing the benefits of 3D modeling, ISOGEN automated isometric drawing production, automated bill of materials reporting.

“CADWorx helped us avoid all the challenges associated with traditional construction projects such as constructability issues, coordination problems, fabrication errors, material purchasing omissions, and pipe support stress analysis accuracy”

Michael Smith, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc 

View webinar here

Date: September 16, 2011
Time: 10:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

Intergraph CAESAR II webinar, September 8 at 9AM CT: CAU2011 Drivers of Success CAESAR II winner

Mott MacDonald, India (MMPL) is a leading multi-disciplinary management and engineering consultancy with offices nationwide. MMPL is engaged in developing and delivering the projects across many sectors including oil and gas, pipelines, energy, industry, water and environmental to transport, buildings, urban infrastructure and social development.

During this webinar we will discuss how MMPL used CAESAR II to successfully analyze high temperature systems, complete an accurate stress analysis of all critical lines, help MMPL save millions of rupees for their client and play an important role in settling project technical disputes.

“CAESAR II helped us confidently develop our project deliverables, produce accurate isometrics with ISOGEN, save time, and support our analysis in several critical situations.”

Gaurav Bhende, Deputy Chief Engineer at Mott MacDonald, India

View this webinar here 

Date: September 8, 2011
Time: 9:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar