Whats New in the ASME Code 2013

Edition and API 650 12th Edition

By : Luis Sanjuan

Intergraph 2014
ASME VIII

Intergraph 2014
ASME Code Distribution Schedule

ASME Section VIII is now on a 2 year distribution cycle (Just like the
piping Codes B31.3 etc)
There is periodic publication of errata in pdf format
Prior to 2013 the Code was re-published every 3 years and there was
a yearly addenda
This creates difficulty as there are a lot of potential Code changes that
might affect PV Elite
These changes must be incorporated in the software in a relatively
short period of time

Intergraph 2014
Types of Changes

Changes that affect PV Elite and CodeCalc

Changes to formulas
Changes to methodology
Changes to material properties (allowable stresses etc)

Formatting changes to the Code itself. For Example:

Subparagraph Breakdowns/Nested Lists Hierarchy

First-level breakdowns are designated as (a), (b), (c), etc., as in the past.
Second-level breakdowns are designated as (1), (2), (3), etc., as in the past.
Third-level breakdowns are now designated as (-a), (-b), (-c), etc.
Fourth-level breakdowns are now designated as (-1), (-2), (-3), etc.
Fifth-level breakdowns are now designated as (+a), (+b), (+c), etc.
Sixth-level breakdowns are now designated as (+1), (+2), etc.

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Changes to Table U-3 (None that affect PV Elite 2014)

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Figure UCS 66M seems to have been expanded and now includes
duplicate information for UCS-66 MDMT curve determination for
materials

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

There are a number of items changed in Mandatory Part UHX (which

is the design of exchanger tubesheets)

Lets discuss the changes to UHX

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to Part UHX

Tubesheet Extension required thickness

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to Part UHX

New precautions

(g) The design rules in UHX-12, UHX-13, and UHX-14 are based on a
fully assembled heat exchanger. If pressure is to be applied to a partially
assembled heat exchanger having a Configuration d tubesheet that is
extended for bolting, special consideration, in addition to the rules given in
UHX-9, UHX-12, UHX-13, and UHX-14, shall be given to ensure that the
tubesheet is not overstressed for the condition considered.

This is an important warning to keep exchanger tubesheets from bending

during hydrotest conditions.

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to UHX

Nomenclature in UHX-12.3 pertaining to U-Tube exchangers

Ps d ,max = maximum shell-side design pressure
Ps d ,min = minimum shell-side design pressure (negative if vacuum is
specified, otherwise zero)
Pt d ,max = maximum tube-side design pressure
Pt d ,min = minimum tube-side design pressure (negative if vacuum is
specified, otherwise zero)
These pressures are used to determine Ps and Pt

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to UHX (fixed rules)

Ps d ,max = maximum shell-side design pressure

Ps d ,min = minimum shell-side design pressure (negative
if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero)
Psox = shell-side operating pressure for operating
condition x (positive, negative, or zero operating pressure)
Pt d ,max = maximum tube-side design pressure
Pt d ,min = minimum tube-side design pressure (negative
if vacuum is specified, otherwise zero)
Ptox = tube-side operating pressure for operating
condition x (positive, negative, or zero operating pressure)

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to UHX (fixed rules)

Ts,mx = Shell axial mean metal temperature for operating

condition x, as applicable
Tt = tube design temperature for the design condition or
operating metal temperature for operating condition x, as
applicable [see UHX-13.4(b)]
Tt,mx = Tube axial mean metal temperature for operating
condition x, as applicable
Ts,m = mean shell metal temperature along shell length
Tt,m = mean tube metal temperature along tube length

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to UHX cont.

Why the nomenclature changes?

The wording in VIII-1 and VII-2 state to use only one set of arbitrary
pressure and thermal load cases for loading cases 4-7. The new rules
eliminate this constraint and replace it with multiple actual pressure-
thermal operating conditions.
It is clearer on how to deal with vacuum conditions
Multiple load case conditions can more realistically be dealt with including
operating, startup, shutdown etc
Examples deleted (PTB-4)
Load case 4 & 8 reversed
Full Vacuum case both sides no thermal
What is the effect of this change?
A lot less paper

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes to UHX cont.

Tubesheet Deflection

UHX-13.4(d) The designer shall consider the effect of

deflections in the tubesheet design, especially when the
tubesheet thickness h is less than the tube diameter.

Delete this mandatory paragraph and similar paragraphs in UHX and

add cautionary note to UHX-4

NOTE: Tubesheet deflection, especially when the tubesheet thickness is

less than the tube diameter, may contribute to tube-to-tubesheet joint
leakage; likewise, deflection of a tubesheet or flat bolted cover may result
in fluid leakage across a gasketed pass partition plate. Such leakages can
be detrimental to the thermal performance of the heat exchanger, and
deflection may need to be considered by the designer.

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 1

Conical reinforcement update for cones attached directly to items that

are not cylinders or are short cylinders (Appendix 1-5)

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 1

Conical reinforcement update for cones attached directly to items that

are not cylinders or are short cylinder (Appendix 1-8)

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 26

Appendix 26 is for Thin Bellows Expansion Joints

This Appendix was brought into line with the latest Edition of
EJMA (Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association)
Quite a number of changes were required and some new
technology was introduced allowing for other types of designs and
more accurate calculations
Bellows are used internally and externally in heat exchangers where
differential thermal expansion is a problem
Bellows are also used in piping systems where a bit of extra
flexibility is required

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 26

New terms
Ld = length from attachment weld to the center of the first convolution for
externally attached bellows
Lr = effective reinforcing collar length =
Lrt = overall length of reinforcing collar
Art = cross-sectional metal area of one reinforcing collar for toroidal bellows
based on overall length
Atc = cross-sectional metal area of one tangent collar
Ats = cross-sectional metal area of shell based on length Ls
Ls = effective shell length =
Lsm = minimum required shell length having thickness t
rm = mean radius of U-shaped bellows convolution (q/4)
Ysm = yield strength multiplier depending upon material
f = bellows forming strain

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 26

New Illustrations

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 26

New Illustrations

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Appendix 26

New/Updated or changed formulas

A = crosssectional metal area of one convolution
= [2rm + 2*sqrt([q/2-2rm)2 + [w-2rm}2)ntp

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Division 2

There were several errata changes implemented in this version

Conical Section evaluation
The calculation of combined stress intensity was updated for pressure and
wind/earthquake loads

All of the other common items in Division 1 that are in Division 2 were
updated
Exchanger Tubesheets
Expansion Joints, etc
Unfortunately a couple of publication errors crept into the Code
Combined stress (sigma 3)
Horizontal Vessel Analysis
We will not knowingly apply an incorrect equation in PV Elite

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes Section II Part D

Section II Part D contains material data for Section VIII

Divisions 1 and 2 that is used by PV Elite.

This includes :
Allowable stress data
Thermal Expansion data
Elasticity data etc

Approximately 100 material lines were updated/added.

Both Imperial and Metric databases have been updated.

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes cont.

U Forms

Several of the U forms were updated with the 2013 edition of the
Code. In PV Elite 2014, the new U-5 form will be available.

Intergraph 2014
Types of Changes for API

Code Updates

Productivity Enhancements

3-D Graphics

Questions

Intergraph 2014
Types of Changes for API

Changes that affect TANK

Changes to formulas
Changes to methodology
Changes to material properties (allowable stresses etc)

One general comment is that sections that were previously called

Appendix are now called Annex.

Intergraph 2014
API Code Changes

Section 5.2.1.k This section on wind load has been significantly

revised. A note is added to this section relating the ASCE-10 LRFD
methods to the working stress method.

Table 5.2b The new code indicates this table has changed. Added
new materials S275J0 & S275J2

Section 5.10.2.6 The equation for the frangible area has been
corrected: F changed to Fy.

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Section 5.10.5.2 The definition of Fa states that the least allowable

tensile stress is equal to 0.6*Fy.
Least Allowable Tensile Stress = 0.6 * Least Yield Strength
Different value for participating area for frangible roof

Section 5.11.2.1 Added a 3rd uplift criteria.

Anchor bolts may or may not be required

Section 5.11.2.2 A new section, with a new criteria, the same as the
new 3rd criteria in 5.11.2.1. Already checked by TANK 2013

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Table 5.21b Formulas added for load cases and bolt yield stress
limited to 36000 psi:
All constant allowable values replaced as a fraction of Fy.
The equation for the Design Pressure + Wind & Design Pressure +
Seismic has changed (0.4 goes to a pressure combination factor, from
Section 5.2.2)
The definitions now state that Fy is the minimum yield strength, or 36,000
psi, whichever is less

Appendix E.2.2 Definition changes:

The definition for Ac now includes an equation
The definition for Av now includes an equation

Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Appendix E.6.1.3 The definition and limit for Fv has been changed.
Vertical Acceleration parameter (AV) formula changed to 0.47*SDS from
0.14*SDS
Differences in seismic calculations

Difference in maximum design pressure affects anchor bolt calculations

Appendix E.6.1.4 The last equation (E.6.1.4-6) has been modified.

New formula for combined hoop stress
Difference in hoop stress values

Section E.4.6.1: Criteria changed to S1 < 0.6 from Site Class

Difference in Impulsive Spectral Acceleration Parameter (Ai)
Intergraph 2014
Code Changes

Appendix E.7.2 The equation for the height of the sloshing wave has
changed to 0.42*D*AF from 0.5*D*AF
Difference in wave heights

Appendix F.4.2 For unanchored tanks

Correction to Pmax calculation may result in user pressure exceeding
maximum, requiring a re-analysis using Section F.7

If anchor bolts are either specified by the user or required, Pmax will not
be calculated and used to limit the design pressure. This may result in
significant changes in anchor bolt requirement and calculations, as well as
failure pressure.
(NOTE: this update is being implemented in 2014 SP1)

Intergraph 2014
Code Updates

API-653 4th Edition, Addendum 3, November 2013

Software verified to be in compliance

API-2000 6th Edition, November 2009

Software verified to be in compliance

Intergraph 2014
Productivity Enhancements

Updated User Interface

Added Check for Update option for software updates

Updated Supported Cone Roof Data to include a Structural Database

input, which is separate from the tank-specified database input

Revised the software to store the Reload Last File at Startup

configuration setting in the registry settings

Updated Help with information for all enhancements and previous

software revisions

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

TANK now has 3-D graphical representation

Graphics tools are based on those found in PV Elite

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

View may be made transparent to reveal internal elements

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

View may be saved in several different formats

HTML Page (*.html)

TIFF Image File (*.tif)

HOOPS Streaming File (*.hsf)

Windows BMP (*.bmp)

JPEG File (*.jpeg, *.jpg)

Tank may be viewed in Orthographic or Perspective mode

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

Dynamically calculated elements are added to view after the job has
been analyzed

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

User can select which elements to view

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

User can view element details by holding down control key

Intergraph 2014
3-D Graphics

User can select color properties for elements

Intergraph 2014
ASME & API Code Changes

Thanks for your attendance !

Intergraph 2014