Integrating AD 2000 in PV Elite? 27: Advancing Pressure Vessel Design

As pressure vessels and the facilities where they are used become more complex, engineers require pressure vessel solutions that meet industry demands and accommodate custom designs.?Having the?AD2000 Code into PV Elite 27 besides the EN13445 and other pressure vessel?codes makes PV Elite a more complete solution for European Equipment Manufacturers in pressure vessel design.?This update enhances compliance with European & German safety standards, optimizing both design workflows and regulatory adherence. More than a software enhancement, it provides a streamlined approach to meeting stringent certification requirements. ?

Understanding the AD 2000 Code?

The AD 2000 Code, developed by the German Pressure Vessel Association, consolidates expertise from leading German institutions. As a critical standard for European pressure vessel design, it ensures safety, reliability and regulatory compliance, particularly for equipment operating under high pressures and extreme conditions.?

PV Elite 27: Simplifying Compliance and Design?

The integration of AD 2000 into PV Elite 27 allows engineers to incorporate compliance requirements directly into its workflows. This reduces manual checks, minimizes design iterations and ensures that every vessel aligns with European safety regulations. The result is a more efficient workflow, reducing design complexity while maintaining high safety standards.?

Version 27 further enhances the user experience by incorporating engineering expertise. It offers improved accuracy with the addition of dynamic sketches and a redesigned materials dialog. These features, along with workflow improvements, accelerate calculations and the generation of stiffening rings, thereby streamlining the design and analysis process. Together, these updates contribute to a more seamless and efficient workflow, helping engineers maintain high safety standards while reducing design complexity.?

Real-World Examples of Enhancing Pressure Vessel Designs with PV Elite?

DB Progetti: Reducing Time and Cost in Oil & Gas Projects?

DB Progetti, an Italian company specializing in oil and gas equipment, needed a solution for designing pipeline skids for a project in the Middle East. Its challenge was integrating mechanical calculations with 3D design models to avoid construction issues and maintain efficiency.?

By leveraging PV Elite alongside CADWorx?? Plant Design Suite, DB Progetti achieved a 20% reduction in project time and cost. The bi-directional integration between PV Elite and CADWorx allowed its team to update designs seamlessly, ensuring that stress analysis results directly informed the final as-built vessel specifications.?

Det Norske Veritas: Accelerating Design Verification?

Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a global leader in risk management services, used PV Elite to verify 40 pressure vessels for Petrobras’ PMXL1 platform. The project required compliance with ASME VIII Division 1 & 2 and involved vessels with design pressures of up to 100 Kgf/cm2.?

By integrating PV Elite into its workflow, DNV was able to quickly model, analyze, and verify vessel designs, generating approval reports with greater accuracy. This reduced rework during manufacturing and helped the team meet tight project deadlines.?

Join Our Upcoming Webinar?

To explore how AD 2000 integration in PV Elite can optimize your pressure vessel design process, Hexagon is hosting a webinar:?

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025?

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 CET??

?? Topic: Practical applications of AD 2000 in vessel design, material selection, and certification?

This session will provide actionable insights into how PV Elite 27 helps engineers meet regulatory requirements while improving efficiency and design accuracy.?

Register now and take the next step toward enhanced compliance and innovation in pressure vessel design.?