PV Elite gives owner operators and engineering firms across the globe the opportunity to create vessel and heat exchanger designs quickly and accurately. With robust data collection tools and an inclusive set of international code rules and region-specific content, PV Elite can be adapted to projects of varying scopes. Other features include the following: Easy to manipulate analysis models with graphical inputs and results Bi-directional links to CADWorx® Plant Professional and PV Fabricator® Compliant with ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2, PD 5500, EN 13445, API 579 Important equations are built-in to help you meet inspection requirements And many other benefits to help you analyze efficiently PV Elite 2013 Release Announced for January 2013 The PV Elite 2013 release is marked by several major advancements, all of which are aimed at increasing productivity and giving our users tools which will make their jobs easier and more enjoyable. Such as: Code Updates PVE-2013-code PD 5500 2012 Edition Incorporated. Tema 9th Edition The AS/NZ 2011 Wind Code was updated. These code updates will allow end users to meet their global analsysis requirements. Productivity Enhancements PVE-2013-ribbon All new Updated Ribbon Style User Interface. Quick calculation Screen, Search and Highlight Feature Output Processor , Search and Highlight, Select all, Report List coloring, Drag and Drop functionality CodeCalc has been completely re-written into a modern style application that matches the look and feel of PV Elite 2013 PV Elite Graphics , Color code by thickness, Material etc., 2D and 3D screen separate Print directly to PDF, even if you have not purchased a PDF writer, all modules, graphics reports etc. All productivity enhancements allow the user to perform their tasks using PV Elite 2013 in a more efficient manner. New Analysis Features PVE-2013-materials Integrated API 579 Part 4 General Metal Loss ASME VIII-1 Material Data 1943 through 1974 PD 5500 Jacket Analysis PD 5500 Limpet Coil Analysis EN 13445 Limpet Coil Analysis ASME VIII-1 Fatigue Analysis updated (from latest Div. 2) PV Elite 2012 R1 Features included EN-13445 Exp Joints European Structural Steel EN-13445 Local Stress Analysis Improved Metric defaults Japanese Wind Code European Nozzle Load table ASME Stainless Steel MDMTs computed Complete Exchanger MDMTs Computed (tubesheets) MDMT table sorted for Shell side and Tube side results Use differential pressure for tube design Indian Earthquake Code, vertical acceleration component added Updated EN-13445 Materials Added