CAESAR II

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What is CAESAR II?

CAESAR II evaluates the structural responses and stresses of piping systems to international codes and standards. CAESAR II is the pipe stress analysis industry standard against which all others are measured.

CAESAR II enables quick and accurate analysis of piping systems subjected to a wide variety of loads (including weight, pressure, thermal, seismic, and other static and dynamic conditions) following more than thirty-eight international piping code standards, and many environmental and equipment guidelines.

Why use CAESAR II?

CAESAR II is used for a variety of reasons, but mainly because Owner operators mandate its use to check that the piping designed for their facility after it is commissioned and operational is going to be operate reliably and safely. CAESAR II is usually mandated due to its maturity, calculation accuracy, and ability to cater to the analysis requirements of many different projects in many industries, ensuring piping is certified in accordance with the design codes and standards that apply wherever an industrial facility resides in the world.

Who uses CAESAR II?

CAESAR II is a renowned software application for pipe stress analysis. Extensively used by engineers and designers to evaluate the structural response of piping systems to various loads and ensure their safety, compliance, and reliability.

EPC companies and Owner operators worldwide use CAESAR II for analysis of piping systems found in their offshore and onshore projects.

Industries Served

Koristi se za proračun i analiza naprezanja cjevovoda. CAESAR II je standard za analizu naprezanja cjevovoda, prema kojem se svi ostali uspoređuju.

Pošaljite upit

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Oil & gas

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Petrochemicals

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Chemicals

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Food & beverage

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Water

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Power - Nuclear/non-Nuclear

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Mining

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Semi-conductor

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Marine

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Utilities

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Infrastructure/AEC/BIM

Benefits of CAESAR II

Renowned Software:

Software internationally recognised by EPCs, Owner operators, and Notified Bodies.

Comprehensive Pipe Stress Analysis:

Static and Dynamic Analysis: CAESAR II allows users to perform both static and dynamic stress analyses, accommodating a wide range of load conditions, including thermal expansion, pressure, seismic, wind, and other dynamic forces. This comprehensive approach ensures that all critical aspects of piping stress are evaluated.
Nonlinear Analysis: The software supports nonlinear analysis, accounting for large displacements, nonlinear restraints, and other complex behaviours in piping systems. This capability allows for more accurate modelling of real-world conditions.

Compliance with International Standards:

Standards Support: CAESAR II supports a variety of international piping codes and standards, including ASME, ISO, EN, B31.1, B31.3, and many others. This ensures that designs meet regulatory and safety requirements specific to different regions and industries.
Automated Code Compliance: The software automatically checks for code compliance, providing engineers with insights into stress levels, allowable limits, and potential areas of concern.

Advanced Load and Support Modelling:

Flexible Load Modelling: CAESAR II enables the modelling of various load types, including thermal, pressure, dead weight, live load, and occasional loads. Users can define load cases and combinations to simulate real-world conditions accurately. Comprehensive definition of load cases supported by a dedicated editor, ensuring all conditions that the piping is subject to, are considered and evaluated.
Support and Restraint Options: The software offers a wide range of support and restraint types, including spring hangers, snubbers, and anchors. Engineers can model these elements to reflect actual support conditions and optimize the design.

User-Friendly Interface:

Intuitive Modelling Environment: CAESAR II features a user-friendly interface that simplifies the modelling process. Engineers can quickly create models using graphical input, reducing the learning curve, and increasing efficiency.
3D Visualization: The software provides 3D visualization capabilities, allowing users to view and interact with piping models. This visual representation aids in understanding complex piping configurations and identifying potential issues. Evaluation of stress analysis results is made easier though cutting-edge graphics that are highly responsive and performant during model creation, manipulation, and viewing. Graphical animation of results aids decision making and problem resolution.

Key Features

Modelling Piping Systems

Often on the project critical path, the analysis of piping systems needs to be performed quickly but with certainty. CAESAR II provides various features to help analysts develop nodal models quickly and accurately, helping to keep project schedules on-track.

Hanger Design and Databases

The addition of an expansion loop is a common solution for addressing high stress or high loads in a piping system. CAESAR II offers tools to determine the most suitable location for the loop and to calculate the necessary size. CAESAR II can use a CAD model to quickly identify a suitable location for the loop, reducing the need for repeated analysis and design. The Loop Wizard can automatically design the expansion loop based on the target value and available space.

Seismic Wizard

The EN-1591 standard is a calculation method for bolted, gasketed, circular flange joints that ensures structural integrity and leak tightness. It is a detailed and modern standard that provides greater accuracy than the Taylor Forge method, allowing for significant reduction in flange thicknesses and bolt sizes by up to 50% or more.

Comprehensive Error Checking

Including an expansion joint in a piping analysis model can be challenging. The user must carefully define not only the joint itself, but also any necessary tie-bars and ensure that everything is connected correctly to allow for the appropriate degrees of freedom. The correct flexibilities of the joint must also be specified from the manufacturer’s catalogue. CAESAR II’s Expansion Joint Modeller simplifies this process by automatically creating the model with the correct flexibilities and connections, including tie bars.