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January 1, 2002
Dear PVElite User,
Enclosed please find Version of the PVElite Pressure Vessel Design and Analysis software program.
This package includes a CD-ROM and update pages to the manual. The program installs using the Setup
program on the CD. The CD contains an auto-run feature that should automatically start the installation
process. If it does not start, execute the setup program contained on the CD. The installation serial
number is located on the inside of the CD jacket. Do not discard the jacket.
Some New Features of Version are:
·  Tailing lug analysis
·  Leg Baseplate Analysis
·  Updated 3-D Graphics
·  Considerations for Rectangular Top head platforms and Caged Ladders
·  PD 5500 Annex F Nozzle Calculations
·  IBC 2000 Earthquake Code Added
·  Modal Natural Frequency Solver
·  Dynamic Response Spectrum Analysis added, including IBC 2000 and ASCE 7-98 parameters
·  ASME 2001 Code 2001 addenda updates
Component Analysis Features:
·  ASME 2001 Code 2001 Addenda update
·  Div1 or Div2 database available when using WRC 107
·  Split Screen Graphics
·  Tailing Lug Analysis
·  Thick Shell band entry for ASME fixed tubesheets
·  Pneumatic Hydrotest calks added
·  Simplified input for non-radial Nozzles
·  Static Head Input in the nozzle module
·  Improved Summary
·  Improved On-line registration
·  Tailing Lug Calculations
Plus many others
This version of PVElite has been extensively tested according to the QA standards established at COADE.
At least 115 different vessel jobs have been run to verify the results of the program.
Important Release Notes
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