CAESAR II 14 What’s New in Caesar II-Version 14?
Hexagon has released their new version of stress analysis software, Caesar II Version 14 recently. The latest software version has truly extended its capabilities by incorporating many changes based on user feedback from the Caesar II user community. The much-awaited Hydrogen piping and pipeline code (ASME B31.12) is included in Version 14 of Caesar II software. In this article, we will highlight some of the new capabilities that you will find when you install Caesar II Version 14 on your PC/laptop. So, let’s start with the changes in codes and standards.
CAESAR II is the industry leader in the pipe stress analysis software domain. It allows users to build, analyze, assess, and report on piping systems of any size or complexity. Whether you’re dealing with weight, pressure, thermal effects, seismic conditions, or other static and dynamic loads, CAESAR II helps engineers confidently analyze piping systems. It is owned by Hexagon.
Hexagon has come up with their most-awaited update of the software Caesar II version 14. It has been released recently. Similar to earlier releases, this version of the software comes up with many updates that will make the life of pipe stress engineers easier. The most significant change is the inclusion of ASME B31.12, Hydrogen Piping and Pipeline code in their database. Additionally, they have updated most of the codes with the latest available code editions. Just to give an example, Pipe Stress Engineers will be able to use ASME B31.3-2022 in Caesar II-14. Similarly, Caesar II version 14 is enriched with the latest editions of ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.1, and many other codes. Some of the significant changes are already mentioned in the following blog post, “What’s New in Caesar II-Version 14?“
Even though most of the major changes are already highlighted in the above blog post, still you may have some doubts and wish to get an option to listen directly from the software owner. That is why Hexagon has arranged a free webinar to explain all the changes they have incorporated in their latest release of Caesar II-Ver 14.
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division announces CAESAR II® version 14, the latest iteration of the world’s most widely used pipe flexibility and stress analysis software.
CAESAR II is a complete solution that enables quick and accurate analysis of piping systems subjected to a wide range of loads, considering weight, pressure, thermal, seismic and other static and dynamic conditions.
It can perform analysis for all types of piping stress calculations in several environments such as buried, on ground and submerged in water. It is used in a variety of industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power, nuclear, aerospace and more, by clients that range from one-person engineering shops to some of the largest enterprise engineering environments.
Nuclear- and hydrogen-ready
A key addition of this new release is the support for hydrogen piping and pipelines with the inclusion of code ASME B31.12. Amid rapid growth in hydrogen production worldwide, this inclusion aims to ensure that engineers can take on hydrogen projects with confidence.
Other enhancements include:
- The possibility to manage wind and seismic conditions with ease using ASCE 7-2022 and IBC-2021 editions
- The update of popular European code EN 13480-3:2017/A5:2022 – “Metallic industrial piping – Part 3: Design and calculation”
- Enhancements for the 2022 editions of ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5 and B31.8
This version supports more than 50 international piping codes and calculational variants. It is suitable for use in the nuclear industry and includes codes ASME NC, ASME ND, RCC-M C and D for nuclear installations and complies with ASME NQA-1 quality assurance (QA).
Chris Bradshaw, senior product owner for CAESAR II, said: “As projects become bigger and more complex, the potential for error rises. CAESAR II has been trusted by engineers for more than 30 years to ensure that piping assets are not only designed and operating in compliance with the latest codes, but also that they are designed safely and with refinements. It results in greater safety, lower costs, time saved and fewer materials used.” Anup Kumar Dey, a Senior Piping and Pipeline Engineer and author of the popular blog What is Piping, wrote: “This latest version has truly extended CAESAR II capabilities by incorporating many changes based on user feedback from the CAESAR II user community. It also includes the much-awaited hydrogen piping and pipeline code and comes with many advancements to help users perform their analysis with more accuracy, following all the latest developments in codes and standards.”