CADWorx, CAESAR II & PV Elite: Insider Blog

WATCH OUR NEW FUTURE OF ANALYSIS SOLUTIONS VIDEO!

Integrating plant design with Analysis is crucial for any successful greenfield or brownfield project. One without the other could result in costly delays and unexpected expenses. With the two working together, you can validate your plant’s design as you go, saving you vital time and resources.

Hexagon PPM has transformed formerly manual, time-consuming, and error-prone analysis tasks into seamless, accurate processes. We’ve created this video to showcase to you exactly how our Analysis toolset revolutionizes project execution to enable a more efficient, intelligent and compliant way of working.

By watching the video, you can discover:

• Real life examples of how to stay compliant with piping, equipment, and structural design code requirements
• How to create pressure vessel and loading conditions in less time than it takes to make a coffee
• Replace manual iterations and changes by a single automated process

Watch the video to learn how Hexagon PPM’s software helps the leading plant engineering companies improve safety and reliability while tightening the entire design process to save time and money.

Top 3 Ways to Succeed at Your New Engineering Job

Are you taking on a new engineering role in your career path? Watch this video with three quick tips on how to make a seamless transition in your new work environment.

Keye Su, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science at Duke University, reflects on how helpful it is to:

• Find a mentor or role model to show you the ropes
• Reinforce findings by using data
• Always be prepared to provide status updates

Watch the Video - GT STRUDL Now Supports Santa

Finite element analysis of a 78-foot-tall Santa Clause statue under self-weight loading in GT STRUDL.

CADWorx & Analysis EMIA November Newsletter

By Peter van der Weijde
Vice President CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Europe and Africa

October was a busy month for us at CADWorx & Analysis EMIA – we’ve wrapped up our HxGN LOCAL CAUx events in Madrid and Leiden, visited the Bricsys conference in Paris and prepared for the new CADWorx 2018 release.

50+ attendees joined the HxGN LOCAL CAUx events to learn about the latest software developments and technical updates. You can read some post-event thoughts from PPV Engineering and EcoPhos here.

The Bricsys event, held in Louvre, Paris, brought us together with other CAD, BIM and mechanical design experts to discuss the latest news and network. We were also happy to announce a new video on CADWorx on BricsCAD during the conference.

In addition, next to the latest software release, we’re also proud to publish a new video on how CADWorx is being used in Brownfield Project Execution. The video focuses on how intelligent plant design software can help EPC’s and Owner Operators to be more efficient in revamps, extensions, debottlenecking, turn-arounds, even during the smallest maintenance related projects. It will also showcase how CADWorx helps you to differentiate yourself from competition during this time when more companies are chasing fewer projects.

Watch the video here and see how CADWorx Plant Professional can help you to match the dynamics of brownfield projects!

Excel in brownfield project execution – watch our new video!

Today, many companies face unprecedented challenges from low commodity prices and fierce competition. We can see how more and more projects are either being canceled or postponed while more companies are chasing fewer projects. You can read more about brownfield project challenges below, or watch our new video!

Making the most of existing assets

As most of us will know, one of the key ideas of economic theory is that businesses will focus on improving efficiency to maintain profits and gain a competitive advantage during a downturn. Although the global oil price is showing some signs of recovery, we are still a long way from seeing new build projects being budgeted, as most owner-operators are still focusing on making the most of their existing assets.

Besides oil and gas companies, pharmaceutical, chemical producers, and other plant operators are all under pressure from multiple directions: in addition to the fluctuating oil price, increasing regulations, shrinking margins, and the ever-increasing need for heightened efficiency are also influencing the daily operations.

As one of the ways to answer to competition and improve margins, we can see that owner-operators are currently looking for ways to extend the lifecycle of their existing facilities and get the most value from these facilities while they are operational. There are many benefits when compared to building new facilities: no new capital investment is needed, the entire existing infrastructure is already in place, and plant personnel is already trained.

For these brownfield projects, a toolset is needed that matches the dynamics and finances of these faster paced, lower budget projects. And what does this toolset look like? Watch our new CADWorx video Excel in Brownfield Project Execution to find out!

Real-life project examples

Curious to learn how others have excelled in brownfield project execution with the help of CADWorx Solutions? You can read how Mercury Engineering designed a new process plant with product pipelines that connected into an existing facility or how Numikon improved brownfield operational safety with the help of CADWorx and laser scanning.

Watch the Video: Why Choose CADWorx Plant?

A complete solution for the next generation of plant design and automation, CADWorx Plant 2018 includes the most complete DWG file-based range of tools for effective plant design and offers unparalleled flexibility and collaboration, including the option to run on the AutoCAD or BricsCAD platform. 

Discover how CADWorx advanced range of tools continue to expand and provide thousands of corporations the ability to create intelligent 3D plant models.

Watch the Video: CADWorx: Positive Collaboration with Dominik Hepp

Dominik Hepp, product owner at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares how positive collaboration with users improves solutions in this new video.

“It is all about how efficiently a company can execute,” said Hepp. “Where can they increase efficiency? Where can they reduce costs? The level of competition for projects is very high out there, and they are going to be very aggressively bid. It comes down to who has the right tools.”

“You have got to listen to what your users have to say,” said Hepp. “The excitement that comes from our users at the delivery of a solution comes from their feedback. We are simply returning to them what they brought to us. It is thanks to their recommendations that we can accomplish this.”

Watch the video featuring Dominik Hepp.

Why choose CADWorx? CADWorx includes the most complete range of tools for efficient plant design. CADWorx is easy to learn and has helped thousands of corporations create revenue-earning deliverables quicker and more accurately.

Learn more about CADWorx here.

Dominik Hepp joined CADWorx & Analysis Solutions in 2011. He came to the Company with several years of experience in EPC Project Engineering, Project Management, and Engineering Management. He started his tenure at Intergraph leveraging his technical knowledge in providing end-user technical support, product testing, and training/presentation support for the CADWorx Plant Design Suite, CAESAR II, and product integration. Since then, Hepp has led QA process improvement as Quality Assurance Manager, and is currently the Product Owner for CADWorx Plant and P&ID.

Watch the Video: Development – The Next Step with Luis Sanjuan

Luis Sanjuan, software developer at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares the importance of serving customer needs in this new video.

“We’ve been trying to understand new ways to develop new tools,” said Sanjuan. “Our challenge was to create a model and move it into a PDF. This 3D PDF enhanced our graphics capability in PV Elite. We actually got to learn how that worked and could potentially help our users.”

“What do customers want from what we’re doing?” asked Sanjuan. “That has given us wisdom, trying to figure out what is the next step.”

Watch the video featuring Luis Sanjuan.

Why choose PV Elite? PV Elite helps users develop and design pressure vessels according to specific pressure vessel codes. Thanks to its simple interface, users can design a vessel and run their analysis easily and quickly.

Learn more about PV Elite here.

Luis Sanjuan graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Intergraph in 2008, and since then he has helped hundreds of PV Elite users, and their companies, become more efficient, by helping them improve their product knowledge and work processes. Sanjuan performs software development and technical support for PV Elite and CodeCalc.

Watch the Video: Why Choose GT STRUDL? Mitch Sklar Explains

Mitch Sklar, business development expert at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, explains why engineers should choose GT STRUDL in this new video.

“GT STRUDL has all your analysis and design in one package,” said Sklar. “People often go for less cost, but unfortunately less cost is half the features.”

“Many of our clients have three pieces of software for three different kinds of analyses. Typically they have different vendors. These different pieces of software don’t talk to each other, so there’s no integration, so they build the same model two, three, even four times.”

Watch the video featuring Mitch Sklar.

Why choose GT STRUDL? The structural analysis software provides efficiency and saves time by enabling users to build a single model and leverage it throughout the design and analysis workflow.

Learn more about GT STRUDL here.

Mitch Sklar, P.E., is a business development expert at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions. He joined the company in 2014 to manage business development for Intergraph GT STRUDL, CAESAR II, PV Elite, and TANK analysis solutions. In addition, he provides direction in the development of business strategies for Intergraph’s structural design and analysis portfolio, as well as supporting the global sales force and ensuring users’ software productivity.

Watch the Video: CADWorx Across Industries with Michael Smith

Michael Smith, business development manager at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares how CADWorx can be used across various industries in this new video.

“CADWorx is very flexible and quite adaptable to different industries,” said Smith. “For example, I’ve used it in the semiconductor industry, pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, and recently in the water treatment industry.”

Watch the video featuring Michael Smith.

Why choose CADWorx? CADWorx includes the most complete range of tools for effective plant design. CADWorx is easy to learn and has helped thousands of corporations create revenue-earning deliverables quicker and more accurately.

“Alternate industries have unique system requirements,” said Smith. “EPCs can easily set the stage for success because the software is flexible enough to support the unique content requirements of these industries.”

Learn more about CADWorx here.

Watch the Video: Helping Our Customers Succeed - Billy Rasco Discusses

Billy Rasco, vice president of Global Sales at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares why he is excited about the company’s products in this new video.

“My excitement comes from the passion our clients have for our products,” said Rasco. “The products help them accomplish something in life, and help them be better at whatever they choose to do. We are sustaining people and making their dreams come true.”

Watch the video featuring Billy Rasco.

What makes Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions different? “The biggest benefit is the simplicity of use. Within just a few hours, our users can be up and running, making money, putting out projects and making deliverables.”

Rasco shares what he values in the experience of his coworkers. “One of the strengths of our company is the breadth of knowledge of our people.”

Learn more about CADWorx here.

Check Out CADWorx & Analysis Solutions at HxGN LIVE

Did you know there are some great CADWorx & Analysis Solutions sessions coming to HxGN LIVE, June 13-16 in Las Vegas?

See the reasons why you should attend the PPM Track at HxGN LIVE. Watch the video.

PPM Track Keynotes will feature insights from the following executives:

• Mattias Stenberg, President, Hexagon PPM
• Brad Broughton, Vice President, Information Management & Strategic Alliances, Hexagon PPM
• Michael Buss, Senior Vice President Global Business Development, Hexagon PPM
• Angie Molter, Vice President of Global Business Development and Product Strategy, EcoSys

Check out the Schedule At-A-Glance.

Now is the time to save! The Act Fast Rate has been extended through Monday, May 8, for $849 and reflects a savings of $500 over the on-site rate. Register here.

Here are sessions featuring CADWorx & Analysis Solutions:
 
2104 - Understanding PV Elite for Pressure Vessels Design

PV Elite is globally recognized in the pressure vessel industry, and the software’s graphical representation helps ensure correctness in input and results. In this session, learn how this user-friendly software contains a database of materials properties and performs calculations by using international design codes for pressure parts and non-pressure parts, including wind and seismic codes. Attendees will also discover how PV Elite utilizes CodeCalc for efficient component design and evaluation that can be used for design and re-rating of existing equipment.
 
Francis Patrick Onoja, Worley Parsons
 
Wednesday, June 14, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM – Marco Polo - 804-806

2117 - Increasing Structural Modeling Productivity and Design Quality with CADWorx Structure

Launched in October 2016, CADWorx Structure is the newest addition to the Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutionssuite. Developed with structural-focused end users in mind, the software includes intuitive tools needed to create high-quality, revenue-driven structure models easily and quickly. This session will introduce the product and provide attendees with the know-how to get started. Join this session to learn about the added value that CADWorx Structure offers over its predecessor, CADWorx Steel, and to see how CADWorx Structure makes structural modelling as easy and productive as pipe modeling is in CADWorx Plant.
 
Sonia Delgadillo, Intergraph PP&M
Aimee Ferguson, Intergraph PP&M
 
Thursday, June 15, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM – Marco Polo - 804-806

2115 - Modelling of Slug Flow in CAESAR II: WorleyParsons Comparison Between Equivalent Static and Dynamic Analysis Approaches 

Slug flow is a liquid gas two-phase flow in which the gas phase exists as large bubbles separated by liquid slugs. Slug flow is commonly encountered in well flowlines in the offshore oil and gas industry. This type of flow can cause dangerous vibrations and fatigue failure of pipe and fittings. Dynamic time history analysis was carried out for four production lines in the Al Shaheen oil platform by WorleyParsons in the Doha office. The aim of this study is to compare the results of the dynamic analysis with the equivalent static analysis to establish a more appropriate value of dynamic load factor for the analysis of future flowlines. The influence of damping ratio and friction stiffness factor (a control parameter used in CAESAR II) on the dynamic analysis results will also be reviewed.
 
Srinivasan Baskar, WorleyParsons
 
Thursday, June 15, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Marco Polo - 801-803

2116 - Meeting Design Challenges in the Food, Pharma, & Semiconductor Industries with CADWorx Plant

Did you know that CADWorx succeeds in other industries outside of oil and gas? The pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water treatment, and semiconductor industries also benefit from this software. The pressure of maintaining safe, high-quality products while reducing processing and manufacturing costs is ever-present. In this session, attendees will see how new enhancements - specifically the new End Type functionality introduced in CADWorx 2017 - enable the end-user to address sanitary and hygienic design requirements for these industries.
 
Sonia Delgadillo, Intergraph PP&M
Keith Denton, Intergraph PP&M
 
Friday, June 16, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM – Marco Polo - 801-803

2610 - GT STRUDL for Structural Analysis: Increased Productivity, NRC Quality and Round-tripping for Intergraph Smart 3D

Today's structural engineering department may not look significantly different than that of 30 years ago. The engineering staff is often left out of the modern collaborative workflow, working blindly in their silo of material properties, stress, strain, and code checks. Structural engineers may be duplicating work by performing hand calculations to validate the results of "black box" analysis software that they don't trust. For complex projects involving modular construction or staged construction techniques, they spend more time performing bookkeeping exercises than performing actual engineering tasks. Attendees will learn why companies are changing the status quo in their engineering work processes and discovering safer, more efficient designs, better coordinated projects, fewer construction change orders, and happier clients. This presentation will spotlight what technology can do to open the flow of information between engineering and design and also how users can control that information flow.
 
Geoff Blumber, Intergraph PP&M
 
Friday, Jun 16, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM – Marco Polo - 807

Watch the Video: What Does Customer Commitment Really Mean? Keith Denton Explains

Keith Denton, vice president of Software Development and Business Development at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares why the company’s commitment to customers matters in this new video.

“Never let a customer down is our watchword. It means putting yourself in the shoes of the customer, understanding that the project they’re on is critical,” said Denton. “It’s doing whatever is necessary to help them be successful.”

Watch the video featuring Keith Denton.

“Our products help users overcome challenges by providing some flexibility in their processes,” said Denton.

Denton discusses how product innovation extends into one of the company’s newest products.

“CADWorx Structure takes our standard of excellence into a new discipline,” said Denton. “The main benefit is accurate modeling really fast. It has all of the steel libraries and tables for virtually any country in the world.”

Learn more about CADWorx Structure here.

Watch the Video: Sonia Delgadillo on Connecting with Customers

Sonia Delgadillo, subject matter expert at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares the importance of customer relationships and technology innovation in this new video.

“There has been a big change in the industry due to the economy, so a lot of engineers are looking into not just greenfield work, but also a lot of brownfield work,” said Delgadillo. “Because of that, they need the right tools to help them do the job as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

“Innovation is very important because our customers are looking for ways to simplify their work processes, so we have to think out of the box,” said Delgadillo. “It’s amazing to see that sometimes our users go through 100 steps and if we can just simplify that work process by 50 steps, they save hours on a project.”

Watch the video featuring Sonia Delgadillo.

Conferences like HxGN LIVE are a great way to connect with fellow software users. HxGN LIVE is coming to Las Vegas June 13-16. Register NOW for HxGN LIVE 2017 using the Act Fast Rate of $849, a savings of $500. Lock-in your savings by registering today – this rate expires May 1. Learn more about HxGN LIVE here.

Learn more about the Process, Power & Marine track here. Check out the Process, Power & Marine sessions here.

“Seeing a customer excited to see us – it motivates us,” said Delgadillo.

Sonia Delgadillo is a subject matter expert for CADWorx. Sonia joined the team in 2009, and is primarily responsible for the Intergraph CADWorx products. Her focus is to help further the technical skills of plant designers and mechanical engineers in their use of design and analysis application systems. She started teaching designers, engineers, owner operators, and EPC firms in 2004 and enjoys empowering users to develop and implement best practices to improve their effectiveness.

Watch the Video: Why Choose CAESAR II? Hiroyuki Kosasayama Explains

 

Hiroyuki Kosasayama, group manager at JGC Corporation, discusses why engineers should choose CAESAR II in this new video.

“Recently, the requirement for piping stress analysis has increased. The very severe conditions and also design requirements change and become very severe. So our importance of stress analysis is increasing,” said Kosasayama.

Watch the video featuring Hiroyuki Kosasayama.

Why choose CAESAR II? “CAESAR II is very easy to model in and evaluate in. CAESAR II is actually the gold standard in pipe stress analysis so every engineer can open it and can read CAESAR II results. So it’s very useful but easy for stress engineers.”

“Also, the CAESAR II Forum website is very useful and offers knowledge. Many engineers discuss stress models and related stress analysis design,” said Kosasayama.

Learn more about CAESAR II here.

Watch the Video: Why Choose CADWorx? Vince Wehnes Explains

Vince Wehnes, CAD manager at Gas Liquids Engineering, discusses why engineers should choose CADWorx in this new video. The software is easy to use and offers fast deployment.

“I really enjoy the flexibility of the product. It’s easy to maintain. It’s logical. It really gets our productivity up in a big hurry on a project,” said Wehnes. “I typically find that I can get a new user up and running on CADWorx in about a day. It’s very easy to use and very intuitive.”

Why choose CADWorx? “I think CADWorx is the best product in our industry right now for what we require,” said Wehnes. “It’s not overly complex, but yet it is powerful to get the job done.”

Watch the video featuring Vince Wehnes.

“We have to build our specification to suite what our clients want to see out of their product, so we have almost unlimited range of flexibility within CADWorx where we can produce exactly what the deliverables are required to be,” said Wehnes.

“We are able to customize how things are produced. On the deliverable end, we can customize how specifications work. We can customize how they read out exactly to what the customer requires.

Learn more about CADWorx here.

Vince Wehnes serves as CAD manager at Gas Liquids Engineering and is responsible for the implementation, customization, and daily maintenance of CADWorx. He is a drafting and design CAD manager with 25 years of experience in the oil & gas industry. Wehnes optimizes AutoCAD and CADWorx and is responsible for leading a team of technical support personnel and training designers. He maintains an active role in maintaining and updating various software. Wehnes has well respected industry knowledge of CADWorx (Plant, P&ID, and Equipment), Isogen, Orthogen and Navisworks, as well as the latest releases of AutoCAD.

Watch the Video: Why Choose GT STRUDL? Carlos Coronado Explains

Carlos Coronado, structural engineer at Bechtel, shares why structural engineers should choose GT STRUDL in this new video. His main experience with GT STRUDL is for the dynamic analysis of machine foundations and nuclear structures.

Why choose GT STRUDL? “One of the best things is that it has a very strong QA program, so you know that the results that you are getting are reliable. If they have implemented a feature in the software, it has been tested before releasing it,” said Coronado.

“There are other software programs that may have many features and they release them, but without testing, and they expect the engineers to test them in the real world, which is actually an extremely dangerous proposition.”

Watch the video featuring Carlos Coronado.

“I definitely trust the results from GT STRUDL,” said Coronado. “I haven’t found problems with GT STRUDL, so I find it quite reliable.

In the video, he discusses two presentations that he gave during HxGN Local CAU Houston 2016:

• Part 1: Analysis and Design of Foundations under Dynamic Loads using GT STRUDL
• Part 2: Application of GT STRUDL for the Analysis and Design of Industrial Structures under Flow-Induced Vibration

Learn more about GT STRUDL here.

Watch the Video: Why Choose CADWorx? Mark White Discusses

Life Cycle Engineering Documents and Fast Deployment

Mark White, Lead AutoCAD and CADWorx Administrator at Wood Group Mustang, shares why engineers should choose CADWorx in this new video. “I have used CADWorx since 2006 on various projects, from offshore, jacketed type platforms, all the way to fairly large gas compression facilities,” said White.

Why choose CADWorx? “CADWorx is helpful for a lot of reasons. Number one, most owner operators don’t have any of the other big 3D applications in-house like PDMS, Intergraph Smart 3D, or PDS. Since CADWorx runs on top of AutoCAD*, our deliverables are easily consumable by the O/Os and so they have a really good chance of using these as life cycle engineering type documents and models.”

Watch the video featuring Mark White.

“Another benefit from the EPC standpoint – there’s no way they can deploy a project as quickly as I can get up and running in CADWorx. We can literally deploy a project in a matter of 30 minutes.”

Learn more about CADWorx here.

Mark White is a 3D CAD administrator and has been in the drafting and design industry since 1978. He has been involved in 3D CAD plant design since 1981. He has served as a design coordinator for more than 10 years. He enjoys all aspects of the plant design and CAD industry.

*Editor's Note: Since this video was filmed, CADWorx 2017 R1 was released, which now runs on your choice of AutoCAD or BricsCAD.

Watch the Video: Why Choose CADWorx Sanitary Specification for CADWorx Plant Professional?

Jim Winn, senior vice president at SSE Software & Consulting Services and noted consultant in the food and beverage industry, explains why engineers should choose CADWorx Sanitary Specification for CADWorx Plant Professional in this new video.

“We have put together the first sanitary piping package with 10,000 fittings, valves, and pumps,” said Winn. “This unique content for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries is unlike any other industry.”

“We feed the world. It’s got to be completely hygienic in our plants,” said Winn. “We have to pay attention to food quality and food safety.”

Watch the video featuring Michael Smith, CADWorx subject matter expert at Intergraph, and Jim Winn.

Why choose CADWorx Sanitary Specification? There are a variety of benefits, and it all comes down to efficiency.

“Whether it’s for medicines, food, beverages, soda pop, beer, dairy, ice cream, or cheese, you can design these types of facilities with confidence.”

Winn describes the Clean in Place (CIP) technology supported by CADWorx Sanitary Specification.

“CIP systems are used to clean the inside of the piping and equipment that are food surfaces. That is where the bacteria could grow if we allowed it to do so, but we don’t,” said Winn. “Our fittings, our pumps, our equipment is built today with materials and fabrication in such a way that we don’t allow bacteria to grow.”

Watch the Video: Why Choose CADWorx Structure? Hear from Gopi Kandru

Gopi Kandru shares why engineers should choose CADWorx Structure in this new video.

“CADWorx Structure is an easy tool to learn, which cuts the man hours to 50 percent when compared to CADWorx Steel,” said Kandru. “It’s a world-class modeling and structural design solution.”

“CADWorx Structure is very easy to use,” said Kandru. “You can place huge massive assemblies in no time.”

Watch the video featuring Gopi Kandru.

Why choose CADWorx Structure? CADWorx Structure is a 3D steel structure design solution that offers the tools and international steel catalogs needed for today's industrial applications. Like CADWorx Plant, CADWorx Structure gives simplicity and efficiency in design providing a reduction of modeling time.

Kandru shares the most exciting part of his job is interacting with customers and seeing their reactions when their requirements have been met.

Learn more about CADWorx Structure here.

Watch the Video: Why Choose GT STRUDL? Joe Harrison Explains

Joe Harrison, product owner at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, shares why engineers should choose GT STRUDL in this new video.

“GT STRUDL has an extremely strong analytical base and it’s top-notch,” said Harrison. “It’s kept up with all the latest codes and all the latest methods from non-linear to dynamic analysis that have evolved over the years.”

“You’ve got a great product, proven track record,” said Harrison. “Historically, it’s designed some of the most complex structures in the world.”

Watch the video featuring Joe Harrison.

Why choose GT STRUDL? The software covers the industrial, commercial, nuclear and offshore industries. It has a proven 40-year track record and is one of the most widely accepted computer-aided engineering and design tools for structural and mechanical analysis and design. It is trusted and used globally by thousands of engineers to quickly and efficiently deliver accurate results.
    
“It’s a very dependable and reliable product,” said Harrison. “It’s robust with a lot of functionality.”

Learn more about GT STRUDL here.

Joe Harrison is the Product Manager for Intergraph’s Civil/Structural/Analytical Applications. He has a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering and previously worked for Fluor Corporation as a Structural Engineer. At his role with Intergraph, he was the Software Development Manager for FrameWorks Plus and Executive Manager for Intergraph’s Smart 3D Structural and Civil Applications.  Currently, Joe is the Product Owner for GT STRUDL.

Watch the Video: Why Choose TANK? Scott Mayeux Shares His Thoughts

Scott Mayeux, technical director at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, discusses why engineers should choose TANK in this new video.

“TANK, with all of its capabilities, helps us to analyze older tanks that may have suffered some corrosion issues, and will also let us easily design new tanks as well,” said Mayeux. “We use API 650 and API 620 codes and we run through all those calculations to make sure that we get those wall thicknesses correct.”

Watch the video featuring Scott Mayeux.

Why choose TANK? TANK is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software package for the design, analysis and evaluation of oil storage tanks. It provides users with quick and accurate designs for new tanks and evaluation of existing tanks.

“I love working out complicated issues,” said Mayeux. “I love getting feedback from our users.”

Learn more about TANK here.

Scott Mayeux serves as Technical Director of Product Development at Intergraph. He is in charge of software development for Intergraph’s pressure vessel and exchanger solution PV Elite as well as the API 650 product TANK for large diameter oil storage tank analysis. He is a mechanical engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the engineering and software development fields. Scott’s area of expertise is in the integration of ASME and other codes and standards into the PV Elite software. He has gained experience in pipe stress analysis as well as other standards such as WRC, TEMA, and API. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. For the last 15 years, he has served as an ASME Code Committee member in the Subgroup on Heat Transfer Equipment (SGHTE).

Watch the Video: Why Choose CAESAR II? Richard Ay Explains

Richard Ay, P.E., vice president of Analysis at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, explains why engineers should choose CAESAR II in this new video.

“CAESAR II enables engineers to evaluate the safety of piping systems from a stress and load point of view. The models are constructed in the software and then analyzed according to various codes and standards,” said Ay.

“The engineer reviews the results and then the decision is made if the system is acceptable. If it is not acceptable according to the criteria of the project, then modifications are made.”

Watch the video featuring Richard Ay.

Why choose CAESAR II? There are a variety of benefits, including:

• Sophisticated analysis
• Reliability
• Cost-effectiveness
• Timeliness

“The overall result of choosing CAESAR II is a better performing system,” said Ay.

Learn more about CAESAR II here.

Richard Ay is a registered professional engineer who serves as the vice president for analysis products. In 1985, at the request of Tony Paulin, one of the founders of COADE, Ay joined the company, which later became part of Intergraph. He has worked on the development of CAESAR II, TANK, product licensing, QA, technical support procedures, and technical presentations. Ay has previous experience at a major EPC firm and an offshore consulting firm. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering and a master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Ay is a member of ASCE and ASME.

Spotlight on Project Success

By Jana Miller
Marketing Manager, Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions

One aspect of my job I enjoy most is talking with our customers and learning how our software improves their workflows. It truly is remarkable to see the productivity gains and time savings that have been achieved.

I was so glad to interview the Drivers of Success award winners at our last users conference. I encourage you to please check out these new videos featuring their testimonials:

• CADWorx - Rishabh Engineering Watch video
• CAESAR II - China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Corp. Watch video
• GT STRUDL - Southern Nuclear Operating Co. Watch video

I know that so many of you do great things with our software. Now is the time to share your project success and receive the recognition you deserve.

The annual Drivers of Success competition recognizes innovative applications of CADWorx, CAESAR II, GT STRUDL, or PV Elite. We look for impressive project results and significant benefits from collaboration among disciplines and the integration of the products.

The first place winner in each product category receives registration to attend HxGN Local CAU Houston 2017 along with airfare, hotel accommodations, and a trophy.

Submit your application, and yours could be one of the projects to join the spotlight.

Don’t wait! Apply today.

Watch the Video: Vepica Speeds Fractionation Project By 15 Percent Using CADWorx

Vepica designed the fractionation facility of a 25,000 BPD Atmospheric Distillation Unit (ADU) in Houston, Texas, US, for processing Crude A (API 38.2°) or Crude B (API 45.8°) in single crude streams or a combination of these two feed stocks.

The facility includes 87 pieces of equipment and 28,500 feet of pipe ranging from 3/4 inch to 24 inches in diameter. The structural steel totaled 737,400 lbs.

Vepica used CADWorx to maintain quality control, reduce human error, and achieve faster processing times for reports, drawings, and other client deliverables. The client took advantage of the 3D model for reviews during the fabrication phase of the project.

“With CADWorx, we completed the project in 15 percent less time than our initial estimate,” Espiga added, “and our client was highly satisfied with the quality Intergraph provided and began using us on other projects.”

Watch the video featuring Jesus Espiga, Luis Vivas, and Rafael Bombin.

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Vepica received the 2016 CADWorx Runner-Up Drivers of Success Award for its use of the software. The annual Drivers of Success competition recognizes innovative applications of Intergraph products, impressive project results, and significant benefits from collaboration among disciplines and the integration of the products.

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