Caesar II version 12 – What Is Piping

Hopefully, by now all the Caesar II users are aware that the latest version of the piping stress analysis software Caesar II version 12.0 has already released by Hexagon. Like every year they routinely update the code requirements and resolve user difficulties that appear in the earlier version of the software. In a similar way, they have come with new changes and updated capabilities in the latest edition called Caesar II version 12. Even though there are many pipe stress analysis software like Autopipe, Caepipe, Rohr2, Start-Prof, etc, Caesar II is the most widely used software having a major market share in the piping stress analysis software domain. In the following table, I will present a comparison between Caesar II version 12 and Caesar II version 11. Fig. 1: MDMT Test requirements in Caesar II Version 12 ParameterCaesar II 2019-Caesar II Version 11Caesar II Version 12Piping Code Editions1. Caesar II 2019 complies the process piping code ASME B 31.3 2016 edition2. It complies liquid pipeline code ASME B31.4 to the 2016 edition3. ASME B31.8 piping code to the 2016 edition4. Canadian Z662 piping code to the 2015 edition1. Caesar II version 12 complies to the latest edition of Process Piping Code ASME B 31.3-20182. Complies ASME B31.4 pipeline code to the 2019 edition3. ASME B31.8 piping code to the 2018 edition4. Canadian Z662 piping code to the 2019 editionStructural DatabaseThis version OF Caesar II complies to older version of AISC; ASIC- 1989Structural databases has been updated to AISC 2017License ManagerHASP Key. Transitioning to Intergraph Smart Licensing (ISL).Fully compatible with ISL, cloud based licensing system. This version no longer supports Smart Plant License Manager or HASP keys.Year BrandingCaesar II version 11 is also known as Caesar II 2019Year branding has been removed from the CAESAR II version name. So there is no Caesar II 2020; Its only Caesar II version 12.In-Plane and Out-plane SIF-More detailed information on the use of in-plane and out-plane stress intensification factors (SIFs) are added with respect to FEA translation. Additional information on the local coordinate definitions are also included.Material Database-Russian material database is updated.Interface with AFT ImpulseNo interface with AFT ImpulseDynamic surge analysis become easier as files can be directly imported from the AFT Impulse software.MDMT ReportNot AvailableMinimum Metal Design Temperature (MDMT) data is added in the database (Refer to Fig. 1) to check the impact test requirements. The software checks the requirement.Buckling Check as per ASME B 31.8Not Available in this versionBuckling check following ASME B 31.8 (Refer to Fig. 2) code has been added in Caesar II version 12. This provides strain values to calculate buckling and lateral instability of piping elements.Caesar II Help filesAll help files are available offline in the local drive.All help files are now online in the latest version of the software. It provides improved search, custom book creation, and quick updates.Caesar II Version 12 vs Caesar II Version 11 Fig. 2: B 31.8 buckling check in Latest edition of Caesar II The Caesar II owner Hexagon PPM has released one video explaining the enhanced capabilities for the latest edition, i.e Caesar II Version 12. The same has been embedded here for your reference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxZnK_WTtGk Tutorial video explaining What's new in Caesar II Version 12 Click here to learn more about piping stress analysis using Caesar II.