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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation
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PCC User Manual - index

Index (this page)
Introduction
Introduction - Overview
Introduction - Getting started
Building pipe class
Pipe class - Project
Pipe class - Class
Pipe class - Line size
Pipe class - Component selection
Pipe class - Branch table
Summary sheet
Summary - Verification of input and calculation
Calculation
Calculation - Critical pressure temperature combination
Calculation - Summary calculation
Calculation - Component detail calculation
Calculation - Assessment of calculations
Report
Report - Preparation of overall report
Export
PCC Software - Purpose
PCC Software - Structure
PCC Software - Database
PCC Software - Objects
PCC Software - Interfaces
User Interface Description - Summary Fittings
User Interface Description - Summary Valves
User Interface Description - Summary Notes
User Interface Description - File Menu
User Interface Description - File Project Edit
User Interface Description - File Project List
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Menu
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit General
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit PT rating
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Component Settings
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Defaults
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Notes
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Import/Export XML
User Interface Description - Pipe Class Copy
User Interface Description - Tables Menu
User Interface Description - Table Line Size
User Interface Description - Table Pipe Schedule Wizard
User Interface Description - Table Flange
User Interface Description - Table Pipe
User Interface Description - Table Elbow
User Interface Description - Table Reducer
User Interface Description - Table Weldolet
User Interface Description - Table Tee
User Interface Description - Table Cap
User Interface Description - Table Branch Table
User Interface Description - Table Gasket
User Interface Description - Table Gasket Material

User Interface Description - Table Fastener
User Interface Description - Table Valve
User Interface Description - Table Valve Details
User Interface Description - Table Valve User Fields
User Interface Description - Execute menu
User Interface Description - Execute List All Calculations F6
User Interface Description - Execute Detail Calculation Output F7
User Interface Description - Execute Export All Detail Calculations F7
User Interface Description - Material Selection
User Interface Description - Material Editor
User Interface Description - Settings Menu
User Interface Description - Settings Database
User Interface Description - Settings Hardlock
Contact
Contact - Help
Contact - F.A.Q.
Contact - Bug reports
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2003 - 2005 Red-Bag & Vessel

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Introduction
PCC (Pipe Class Component) software is a professional software

application for the calculation of pipe line components. With PCC
it is possible to design a complete new pipe class or to recalculate
existing pipe classes. PCC is available as stand-alone version or
as network version, currently only available for Microsoft
platforms.
PCC provides advanced pipe class editing facilities, as well as
making it easy to select and calculate individual components. The
printing and exporting capabilities allow the engineer to use
normal MSOffice tools to further edit the reports or to send the
reports via e-mail as an attachment.
The software uses a database which can be updated by the user
in order to add new components or materials. The keyboard
shortcuts provide quick access to frequently used functions.
The software uses customized standard modules. The modules
are developed using object oriented programming techniques
which allow the modules to communicate via objects instead of an
array of variables. This development strategy makes further
extension of the software possible and more efficient.
We, at Red-Bag, hope that you enjoy using our software and
please do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions, advice
or problems. We will always try to help you doing a high quality
and efficient job!
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Introduction - Overview
System requirements
An Intel Pentium processor or equivalent, 550 MHz or faster Windows 9x, NT 4.0 or
later
256 MB of random-access memory (RAM) plus 100 MB of available disk space
A color monitor capable of 1024 x 768 resolution
A CD-ROM drive
Installing PCC
To install PCC:
1. Insert the PCC CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive
2. In Windows, choose Start > Run. Click Browse and choose the Setup.exe file on the
PCC CD. Click OK in the Run dialog box to begin the installation
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
4. If prompted, restart your computer
Learning PCC
The PCC package is an easy to use calculation program. The Graphical User Interface is
designed to be selfexplanatory. For novices these pages provide guidance about the use of
the software and some background information about the calculations performed.
The section 'Getting Started' gives for experienced engineers the minimal necessary
information to use PCC. The pages thereafter give step by step information on creating a
project, building a pipe class, perform calculations and export various reports.
The last sections of this document are dealing with the software and database structure. This
information can be helpful for designing interfaces with other database applications. The
structure and objects in the software allow for further development. As an example, an
interface with an electronic Line Designation Table is possible.
The very last section of this documents gives the contact possibilities in case of questions,
advice or problems.
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Introduction - Getting started

This 'getting started' section introduces you to the key features of PCC. For detailed
description of these features refer to the next sections in this document.
In this section you will design a new pipe class in a new project. You have probably already
started the program and are looking at the main window, If not start the program and select
cancel at when the projects need to be selected.
We will create a new project with a new pipe class:
1. In PCC main window menu choose File > New Project. The window PCC project data
will open
2. In the PCC project data window replace <New> with a project number, for example 'P1600-01'
3. enter the project description, names and location'
4. select the design code of your choice
5. Click once the Save button
6. Click the Close button
The numbers at the calculation check will be used to facilitate the checking of the
calculations. The color marks will appear in the Summary Sheet to identify the design
margins or problem area's in the pipe class.
1. After clicking the Close button in the PCC project data window the PCC projects
window has opened, showing the projects in the database. If not highlighted click click
the project P-1600-01 once with the mouse pointer and click the button 'Open'
2. The main PCC window is now shown. In the menu at the top of the window select with
the mouse Pipe class > New Class
3. The window PCC Pipe class data has openend, replace <new> in the Pipe Class field
with 'B-5033'
4. Complete the remaining fields as appropriate
5. Click the 'Save button' at the bottom of the window
After the clicking of the Save button the button description changes to save, this means that a
record has been created in the database and can be used for further editing.
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Select the tab PT rating

Select a flange rating
Select a 'Material Group' for example '1.01 Carbon'
Click the button 'PT Rating Std'
A dialog box will open to ask whether you want to replace existing PT combinations,
click 'Yes'
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6. Click 'Close' at the bottom of the window
7. At the dialog box 'Save current changes' click 'Yes'
Select the tab Component settings. The default values can be used as a first start
Select the tab Standards for default materials/dimensions. Select in the fields the required
standards. These selections will help the user to complete the component selection more
efficiently
Click save and close, to close the window

Notice that the pipe class data is shown in the 'Summary' section, if you scroll down in the
'Summary' section you will see the project data entered previously.
1. In the menu of the main window select Tables > Pipe Sizes
2. Select the required sizes by pressing the '>' button
3. Click the 'Close' button
At the bottom of the Summary section in the main window you will see that the branch table
shows the selected pipe sizes.
1. In the menu of the main window select Tables > Flange
2. Drag in the left (still empty) table with the mouse a series of pipe size for which the
material and schedule will be the same
3. Enter the data in the fields at the right, you will see the table is updated accordingly
4. In this window complete the above step for the remaining sizes
5. Click 'Close' at the bottom of the window
Complete the above steps for the other components which are part of the pipe class.
In the Summary section of the main window you will see your selection for the components.
At the right the number of items selected in the pipe category are indicated for check
purposes.
The tables (see above) for the reducer, tees and branch table look different but have the
same approach. Drag the required fields in the grid and complete the fields with the data.
At the bottom of the Summary section you will see that the branch types have been indicated.
In order to view the detail calculation:

1. From the menu of the main window select 'Execute' > 'Calculate component'
2. Click the button 'Pipe' at the top of the new 'PCC Detail Calculation Report' window
3. Select a size and pressure / temperature combination of your choice to view the
applicable calculation
Notice the warning section at the below the calculation window. In case the calculation results
are not according the code
More functions of the PCC program are explained in the next sections.
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Building pipe class

The selection of pipe components is mostly dictated by the process fluid. The chemical
substance, the pressure and temperature determine the required resistance and strenght of
the material. Also some external factors such wind loads can have an influence on the design
of the piping and indirectly on the selection of the pipe components.
The pipe class is a toolbox for the pipe designer with the approved components for specific
process conditions. With these components the designer can build the pipe line.
The piping engineer can commence with building the pipe classes when the process (and
utility) design is completed. The process design will include the tentative line sizing and the
material choice for the pipe systems.The piping engineer will consider the corrosion
allowances and tolerance necessary for the overall plant lifecycle.
The PCC program allows the piping engineer to select the pipe components based on the
information stated above. Easy edit windows makes updates of the pipe specification efficient.
Copy and paste facilities provide additonal flexibility when preparing new pipe classes. All the
pipe classes are organized in projects, each project can be considered as a complete pipe
specification for the respective plant or unit.
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Pipe class - Project

The pipe classes are organized in so-called projects. Engineering Contractor companies will
use the term project as per the projects executed, an Owner Operator will probably organize
the pipe classes per plant or unit. The project field can be used for both purposes.
The projects are the root record in the PCC project database. To enter a new project select
'New project' from the 'File' menu or select the first new button from the button toolbar. This will
open a new window. The general project data can now be entered in the database. Click
'Save' to save the data or click close to discard any changes.
To edit or open an existing project select 'Edit project from the 'File' menu or select the edit
project button from the button toolbar. The project to be opened or edited can be selected from
the listIn the project selection window the 'New', 'Edit' or 'Delete' options are available to
manipulate the projects.
The settings for a project will be used for all pipe classes in the project. For example if the
calculation code ASME B31.3 is selected as the calculation code, this code will be used for all
the pipe classes in the project.
The color settings are very usefull to see very quickly any errors in the calculations in the
summary sheet for the pipes and fittings, but also to determine whether components are to
strong. For example if the blue color is set for 20% and many components when calculated are
not even indicated by the blue color, the engineer will know that many components will be
stronger than probably is required.
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Pipe class - Class

A pipe class contains all piping components applicable for a specific process service. Within
the pipe class limits the components can be used for the piping. The PCC program calculates
all applicable components in a pipe class in one run. Individual calculations can be reviewed
on screen or exported to MSExcel of printed. From the main menu select 'Pipe class' > 'New
class' to enter a new pipe class in the project. Select 'Edit class' to edit an existing pipe class
or 'Delete class' to delete a pipe class from the project. Note: if you delete a pipe class you are
unable to undo this operation.
The pipe class data window contains the general settings for the pipe class and default
instructions for PCC. The general data is:
Pipe class name
The material class
Global corrosion allowance
Global tolerance
Name of the engineer responsible for the pipe class
Revision
Other tabs at the top allow the user to enter the calculations settings per component type,
such as:
Pipe joint efficiency
Reducer cone length
Tee crotch factor
At the tab PT ratings the Pressure Temperature (PT) combinations can be selected. The
engineer can use the PT combinations as are listed in the standard or edit each PT
combination by hand as per the process requirements.
The tab 'Standards ..' allows the user to select default dimension standards, materials and
schedules. These default settings are used by the program when the user will select new
components. The default settings prevents that the users has to enter the dimension standard,
material standard and schedule for each individual component.
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Pipe class - Line size

The first step in building a pipe class is to select the applicable line sizes. The selected pipe
sizes are used by PCC to limit the selection possibilities of the components and to prevent
input mistakes by the user.
Open the line sizes edit window by selecting 'Tables' > 'Sizes' or the respective button from the
toolbar.
Note that removing a line sizes will delete the corresponding components from the database.
The user is not able to undo this operation.
The selected line sizes are automatically saved in the database. The available sizes indicate
the sizes which are available in the database for the pipe components.
Custom pipe sizes can be added. The custom pipe size can only be used for individual pipe
calculations. The database will most probably not have associated fittings ot execute for
example branch connections.
The arrow buttons are used to select or deselect pipe sizes.
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Pipe class - Component selection

The component selections can be done after the general pipe class settings have been set
and the applicable line sizes have been selected. In the main menu select 'Table' > 'Pipe' or
one of the other components. A new window will be opened as show below
Select one or more sizes in the left window fow which the data will be the same. This prevents
the user to enter the same data for each component multiple times.
At the right, the edit fields can be completed with the require data. For some line sizes the data
can not be entered. This will mean that the component for that size is not available in the
database and/or not in the relevant code.
Click 'Save' to save the entered data.
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Pipe class - Branch table

The branch table defines the connection method from a main pipe run or header to a branch
pipe. The strength will reduce due to the hole in the pipe. the engineer will select the
applicable branch type to ensure that adquate reinforcement will support the pipe with the
branch hole
The available branch types are such as:
Weldolet
Tee
Stubon (fabricated branch)
The applicable branch sizes can be selected by click the appropriate cell or the drag a square
of cells to enter similar data. The clipboard field at the top shows the selected branch type if
the copy and paste option is used for entering data in a cell.
The branch table is used to determine the required stubon calculations only. The user will have
to check whether the components are available to make the selected branches. There is no
automatic check between for example the component tee and the branch type tee. This
provides the best flexibility to the user and allows checking of different branch types without
losing data
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Summary sheet
The PCC program can be used to build complete pipe specifications per project for process
plants. The main window shows for this purpose an overview of the pipe classes in the project
and the summary of the selected pipe class. The user can select the pipe class in the pipe
class listing frame which will refresh the summary window with the relevant data.
Below one of the three summary windows is shown. The windows are:
1. Pipe and fittings, these are the calculated components
2. Valve, gasket and fastner, the rating of these components are only checked against the
user selected PT combinations for the pipe class
3. Notes, the notes are text fields which will contain the additional mandatory requirements
in the pipe class to complete the pipe specification.
The purpose of the summary is to quickly review the contents of each selected pipe class. The
summary gives per pipe component group in condensed form the selected components and
branches.
The sheets can be send directly to the printer or can be exported to an MSExcel file. Now
users can provide quickly the basic information of the pipe class to other engineers or can
export infomation for further data processing.
Another important purpose of the summary sheet is to review the result of all calculations. The
user has, as part of the project settings, entered the limits for allowable stress. Based on these
limits PCC will generate color codes to indicate problem areas per component group. With the
push of one button the influence of the selected or updated pressure temperature combination
can be reviewed.
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Summary - Verification of input and calculation

One of the main purposes of the summary sheet is to quickly review the input and the results
of all calculations. Based on the stress limits set in the overall project settings, the program will
generate color codes at the right side to indicate the percentage allowable stress used.
The limits can be set in such a way that also so-called overdesign can be determined. For
example: the red color can be used to indicate failure which is above 100%, the yellow color
can be set to indicate the required safety margin and the blue color can be used to set the
under limit for design.In this case, if no color appears after calculation of the components the
user can conclude that the relevant components are to strong compared with the design
conditions. The ideal situation is that only the blue color will appear and no red, yellow or nocolor.
Each component column heading shows at the right hand side the number of components in
that particular component group. This additional information is available to check the number
of components compared with the number of selected pipe classes of the components listed in
the branch table. It is only ment for a quick check, the final check can be done by reviewing
the component listing report.
The branch table can be used to check the selected line sizes. The branch and the header
sizes will always show the list of selected sizes. Comparing the number of sizes and for
example the number of selected pipes gives information whether for all sizes a pipe
component has been selected.
The branch table is used by the program only to determine the stubons to be calculated. The
other components such as Tees and Weldolets have no relation with the selected components
in the component tables. The reason for this is that the user is given the freedom to change
and add components for quick calculation check purposes.
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Calculation
The calculations are performed by the PCC program instanteneously as per selection by the
user. The summary sheet is calculated by pressing <F5> or selecting the 'Summary
calculation' button from the button toolbar or selecting the 'Summary calculation' from the
'Execute' menu. Based on the pipe class data all calculations are executed and the color
codes are generated in the summary sheet.
The detail calculations can be reviewed by selecting <F7>. Each component (such as pipe,
tee, reducer) will be calculated seperately as the components and pressure temperature
combinations are selected by the user. The presentation of the detail calculations are similar
to the relevant code and can be efficiently checked with the code requirements. The
calculation sheets show the relevant input data, the formulae and the calculated values. The
completeness of the formulae and calculations allow the user to check the output by hand.
The detail calculations can be executed also by selecting the 'Calculate Component' from the
'Execute' menu or the relevant button from the button toolbar.
The user can also select from the 'Execute' menu 'List all calculations' or <F6> to generate
the listing of calculations main output. This listing gives an overview of all the main output
parameters of the detail calculations. The prime use for this report is to generate a
condensed output file for third party approval. This report gives also a good listing of the
material properties per pressure temperature combination.
The implemented calculation codes are:
ASME B31.3 (USA)
EN13480 (EU)
RToD (NL)
The ASME is a worldwide used code but has limitations for the calculations of branches and
fittings. The EN is code which will be used throughout Europe. The RToD code is used in the
Benelux and is implemented because of the excellent definition of fittings such as Tees and
Weldolets.
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Calculation - Critical pressure temperature combination

The allowable stress for material is depending the temperature of the material. The calculation
codes contain tables which define the temperature and the allowable stress. The process on
the other hand has its own required pressure and temperature range. The process pressure
will introduce stress in the component which should stay below the allowable stress for the
corresponding temperature.
For a certain process pressure and temperature combination (PT combination) the difference
between the allowable stress and the introduced stress by the process will have a minimum.
The pressure temperature combination where this difference is at its smallest value is called
the 'Critical pressure temperature combination'. This is a typical for PCC to determine the
critical combination. It helps the designer to identify the most critical combinations and needs
therefore only to review the related calculations.
The PCC program calculates the critical PT combination based on the selected design
pressure/temperatures and the material properties.
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Calculation - Summary calculation

The summary sheet in the main window is the overall summary of all components in the pipe
class. The summary sheet can also be used to quickly identify calculation problem areas.
The summary sheet and the selected components can be calculated with one instruction. With
the instruction all the components in the pipe class are calculated.
The significant results are shown on in the Summary sheet by means of the color codes
selected in the Project Settings.
There are three options to start the calculation instruction:

key <F5>
the 'Calculate summary' button in the button toolbar
from the 'Execute' menu 'Calculate summary'
The user will take care that all the required components are part of the pipe class. The color
codes are only introduced for components which can be calculated. Missing components are
not indicated by the color codes.
The summary sheet can be printed with the color codes and can be exported to MSExcel
format.
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Calculation - Component detail calculation

The PCC calculation software provides the output of each detail calculation per component.
The detail calculation output enables the user to verify the intermediate and final calculation
results. The output sheets show the formulae and the numeric results in easy to read format
and quickly to compare with the relevant code.
The component detail calculations are executed by:
pressing the <F7> key
clicking the button 'Component Calculation' from the button toolbar
selecting in the 'Execute' menu the option 'Component calculation'
A new window will be opened with on the top the buttons to selected the required component,
at left to select the requiredsize and PT combination.
At the left in the middle the critical PT combination is indicated for reference. For more
information about the critical PT combination refer to the relevant subject.
The middle and larger part of the window shows a spreadsheet like frame which gives all the
information of the calculation. This frame can be printed directly to a printer or exported to
MSExcel format file for further editing.
At the bottom a frame is visible which will show warnings if any. The warnings consist of
calculation errors due to input errors or warnings based on the calculation, such as insufficient
wallthickness or dimension out of range for according code.
The detail calculation sheets are very usefull when the summary sheet calculation has shown
problem areas by means of the color codes. The detail calculations enable the engineer to
trace and solve the problem area.
The design margin is a PCC specific feature which combines the influence of the PT
combination, the corresponding material properties and the dimensions of the component. The
design margin helps the engineer to quickly assess the influence of the combination of the
chosen design variables.
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Calculation - Assessment of calculations

The PCC program is an efficient tool to design the pipe class. The components can be
selected or copied from another pipe class and the calculations are done according different
codes.
In case of quick assesment, the summary sheet can be calculated and problem areas are
highlighted by user-defined color codes. The detail calculations are presented in an easy-toselect fashion which enable the user to browse through the calculations.
The overall assessment of the calculations is done by review of the list of all calculations and
the review of the database input data. The list of all calculations is shown by:
Select from the 'Execute' menu the option 'List all calculations'
Press key <F6>
The list of all calculations gives the main detail calculation results in a table format for each
individual component in the pipe class. An additional sheet in the list gives an overview of the
material properties compared with the chosen PT combinations. The '<<<' marks indicate the
critical PT combination in the list per material in the pipe class. The detail calculations that
produced an error or indicated in the last column per each component.
The PCC software allows also to check the standard component database input for the
calculations. This option can be helpfull if users have entered user-defined items to the
component database that might contain errors. The standard database input (or the detail
component data) will be shown:
Select from the 'Execute' menu the option 'View component data'
Press key <F9>
Select button 'View component detail data' from the button toolbar
The list of all components and the list component detail data can be send directly to a printer
or can be exported to a MSExcel format file.
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Report
The PCC program has extensive report facilities. The facilities include printing of standard
reports, exporting of spreadsheet files and exporting of XML files.
The user can send from most windows the output directly to the printer. Printing is typicaly
done from the pipe class summary sheets and from the calculation windows.
For further editing, it is possible to export the files in spreadsheet format from the same
windows. The format of the files is MSExcel. In MSExcel the sheets can be further edited with
for example a logo of the company. Please note that the changes in these spreadsheets
cannot be imported in to PCC. Further export is possible from the component detail data and
the material data used.
The export to XML files is used to import and export the data from the pipe classdatabase. The
XML file can be exported by User_1 and send via e-mail to User_2. User_2 can import the
XML file and has an exact copy of the project, pipe class and settings as User_2. This feature
is practical if only a part of the database is being edited at a remote location. The data can be
edited and when completed can be imported in the central database.
The user has maximum flexibility in extracting data from the software. There is a possibility for
experienced software users to access the database and create custom reports. Contact the
developers for these possibilities.
The standard reports that can be exported are:
Summary sheets, pipe/fitting, valve/gasket/fastener and notes
Detail component data listing
Calculation result listing
Detail component calculation
The detail component calculations include:
Pipe
Elbow
Reducer
Tee
Weldolet
Stubon
Cap
The ratings are checked for the rated fittings and valves during the overall and detail
calculation execution. Calculation warnings and errors are shown on screen
The calculations are performed and printed according:
ASME B 31.3 (USA)
EN13480 (EU)
RToD (NL)
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Report - Preparation of overall report

The PCC software will have various purposes for piping engineers. Some of the purposes will
be:
Design of new pipe class
Recalculation of existing pipe class
Recalculation according new code
Calculation for third party approval
Each of these purposes has its own requirements with regard to the report to be prepared.
PCC has extensive exporting facilities to MSOffice tools which makes the preparation of
custom reports possible.
The preparation of a general report for third party approval can be as follows:
Print all pages in the 'List all calculations' or by key <F6>. These pages contain a cover
sheet, the material properties and significant results of all detail calculations
Print for each component type (pipe, reducer, etc.) only the most significant detail
calculation in the 'Component calculation' or by key <F7>. These pages will provide the
required information about the method of calculation.
Print the summary sheet to give the overview of the pipe class contents.
The above general report format will in most cases provide the necessary information to
assess and review the pipe class calculations.
There is also a possibility to export all the detail calculations for all calculated components.
Please note that this can take some time as the many files are generated
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Export
The PCC program provides two extensive export facilities.
One export possibility includes almost all information that is presented on screen. The export
format in spreadsheet format can be used with normal MSOffice tools such as MSExcel for
further editing. The export information include the input information such as the summary and
the component detail data listing, and calculation results.
The second export possibility is for the transfer of data. The format is XML as defined by the
W3C. The data is used to transfer setting and component selection information between
computer systems. PCC can use this data format to transfer data from for example a local
machine to a central database.
Data can be retrieved from the PCC system to prepare almost any report format.
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PCC Software - Purpose

PCC is build for:
Process plant end-users
Engineering Contractors
Manufactures of pipe component
The purpose of the software is to facilitate the calculation of individual and bulk pipe class
components and to provide ample export facilities.
The structure of the software is chosen to accomodate the purpose and the users of the
software. At the same time future developments have been taken in to account such as
interfaces with other software.
CC will be in the future part of a suite of engineering tools that are capable of communicating
with each other. Time consuming tasks will be significantly reduced and creating the possibility
of investigating fundamental improvements in the design of a process plant.
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PCC Software - Structure

The software structure consists of:
User Interface
Databases
Program Management Sysytem
Calculation Server
Calculation Modules
The user interface are the controls and the information which are shown to the user on the
screen of the computer.
The databases contain the static data of the components and materials. The database for the
standard materials and component dimensions are seperate from the project database which
contain only the data selected by the user for the particular projects.
The program management system is the glue and the heard of the program. The system takes
care of all interfaces and communications between the various parts of the program
The calculation server controls the information input and output from the calculation modules.
The server arranges that the correct material properties are selected from the database
depending the code of calculation
he calculation modules contain all the individual calculations as per the codes. The modules
also provide the correct output format of the calculations to the user.
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PCC Software - Database

The databases in PCC are used to store the standard material properties, the standard
component dimensions and the project related data.
The standard material database can be updated by the user through the PCC software. The
database as file is locked to prevent misuse of the database.
The standard component database is an integral part of the material database and contains
the standard pipe components. This database can be updated by the user in the PCC
program to enter new components to the database.
The project database is separate from the standard databases. This database stores the
project data as entered and selected by the user. The database can be connected to with
MSAccess. It is advised to read only from the database since changes might corrupt the
database information or structure integrity.
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PCC Software - Objects

Software development at Red-Bag and Ves is done within a modern software development
environment. The MS tools are used to prepare the user interface, to connect to databases
and perform the calculations. The MS environment ensures the best reliablity for MS operating
systems.
The software is using object oriented programming which enables re-use of components that
are already defined. For example: material is an object. This object will be used throughout the
program providing the necessary information.
Object oriented programming makes the software understandable and better maintainable.
The code changes do not have to be done in all modules of the software but only at the
applicable location. The object take care of the information distribution within the software.
bject oriented programming makes the software more flexible. The software can update with
improved functionality and connection to other software without rewritting a large quantity of
the code.
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PCC Software - Interfaces

The software at Red-Bag is developped to interface with other software in the future. The
structure is such that modules in the software can be updated to receive data from outside
sources or to receive instructions from other software programs.
Interfaces between software package is probably the most difficult to control. Many software
programs do not allow interfaces from third party suppliers. PCC is designed to communicate
with other software and can be used in combination with existing design software or can be
connected to other products from Red-Bag.
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User Interface Description - Summary Fittings

The main window of PCC gives an overview of the pipe classes in the selected project. Owner
Operators will use the Plant or Unit name instead of Project. The summary of each pipe class
is shown for quick reference in three tabs. The summary sheets can be exported or printed.
The menu items are at the top of the window. The menu items can be selected by left-clicking
the items with the mouse or by using the shortcut keys such as alt+f for the 'File' menu item.
The menu items are explained in the next sections.
The buttons at the top can be used for quick access to frequently used functions. All of the
functions can also be accessed via the menu dropdown items. The buttons are from left to
right corresponding to menu item:
New project, to create a new project with pipe classes
Open project, to open an existing project
New pipe class, to create a new pipe class in the current project
Edit pipe class, to edit the current pipe class settings
Line sizes, to select the applicable line sizes for the pipe class
Components, to select the components in de pipe class such as flanges, pipe and
valves
Branch table, to select the type of branch per line size combination
Component detail data, to review the dimensional data of individual components
Calculate summary, to calculate the entire pipe class and view the results marked in
color on the summary sheet. The colors can be defined when editing the project general
data.
Calculate component, to review the individual and detail calculations per component
Export summary, to export the summary sheets to spreadsheet format
Print summary, to print the summary sheets on a printer
Help, to view the help subjects in the user manual
The line edit field at the left top with label 'Project' confirms the select project number (or
plant). This field is not editable, the project number can only be changed in the project edit
dialog window.
The list view at the left, 'Pipe class - click to activate', gives the list of all pipe classes in the
database which are part of the select project number (or plant). A pipe class is selected and
actived by left clicking with the mouse. By right clicking a pipe class a context menu is opened
which is the same as the menu under 'Pipe Class'. This context menu is used for quick access
to pipe class New, Edit, Delete and Copy actions. When more pipe classes exist in the project
than will fit in the list view, a scroll bar will appear to allow the user to scroll down to the
remaining pipe classes.
The large table or spreadsheet in the middle is the summary of the pipe class. The layout of
the window has much resemblance with a spreadsheet with cells. The data can be
manipulated in the table but are not stored in the database. The purpose is to allow the user to
enter quick notes before printing or exporting the summary sheets. Data entry is done in the
individual dialog windows discussed in the next sections. In case the pipe class is clicked in
the left list view, the window is reset according the data in the database.
The summary sheet for the flange, pipe and fittings is divided in a fixed sections. The sections
are as follows:
General
Flange
Pipe
Elbow
Reducer
Weldolet
Tee
Cap
Branch table
Legend
Title block
The data for these sections are generated from the database with data selected by the user of
the application. The sections are always generated in the same format.
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User Interface Description - Summary Valves

For explanation of the menu, buttons refer to the section 'User interface description - summary
fittings. Also the project number line edit and the pipe class list view is explained in the
previous section
The summary sheet for the valve, gasket and fastener is divided in a fixed sections. The
sections are as follows:
Valve
Legend - of the valves
Gasket
Legend - of the gaskets
Fasteners
Title block
the application. The valve section will have subsections as per type of valve such as gate,
globe, plug valve. The subsections are only shown in case a minimal one valve of that type is
selected. The sections are always generated in the same format. The data in this summary
sheet can be changed in this window for quick notes before printing or exporting of the
information. These changes will not be stored in the database and have no influence on the
data in the database.
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User Interface Description - Summary Notes

For explanation of the menu, buttons refer to the section 'User interface description - summary
fittings. Also the project number line edit and the pipe class list view is explained in this
previous section
The summary sheet for the notes is divided in a fixed sections. The sections are as follows:
General
Pre-fabrication
Installation and fabrication
Operation and Maintenance
Procurement
Title block
the application. The sections are always generated in the same format. The data in this
summary sheet can be changed in this window for quick notes before printing or exporting of
the information. These changes will not be stored in the database and have no influence on
the data in the database.
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User Interface Description - File Menu

The file menu is selected in the 'File' menu at the top of the main window. This drop down
menu provides the access to the main file and project actions.
The file drop down menu can be activated by left clicking with the mouse on 'File' in the top
menu. Quick access can also be obtained via the short cut key combination [alt] + F.
The functions are as follows:
New project, to create a new project record (or plant) in the database a project edit
dialog window will be opened to set the project data. The shortcut key combination [ctrl]
+ N can also be used directly from the main window to activate this function.
Open project, to select and open an existing project. A dialog window will be opened to
select the required project. The shortcut key combination [ctrl] + O can also be used
directly from the main window to activate this function.
Edit project, to edit the current project data. A dialog window similar for the creation of a
new project will be opened to edit the project data.
Copy project, to copy an entire project with all pipe classes. This function is usefull when
the effect of modifications needs to be evaluated without losing data of the existing pipe
class selections. A window will be opened to enter the new project number in the
databasse
Project database, to create a new database and to select an exisiting database. In both
cases a standard file selection window will be opened to select an existing database or
let the application create a new database in the selected file path.
Print summary, to print the summary sheets directly on printer. The layout on screen will
be exactly send to the printer, included added notes by the user.
Import and export, to import and export XML files and to export the summary sheet in
spreadsheet format. The spreadsheet export will only export the data as is shown in the
main window. The XML export will export all the data of the components selected by the
user including the calculation settings. The XML import can again be imported in the
PCC application without losing any data or setting. This import and export function of
XML is usefull when sharing data over more PCC applications or sending data to other
engineering applications. The PCC application is in this function also capable of
importing XML data over the Internet or local Intranet. A dialog window is opened to
select the relevant URL to download the XML data file.
Exit, to close and exit the PCC application, in case of unsaved data the user will be
prompted for saving the relevant data.
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User Interface Description - File Project Edit

The project data edit window is opened by selecting in the file menu 'New Project' or 'Edit
project'. The window can also be selected in the file open window. In this window the general
data of the project can be set.
The project data is used to identify a group of pipe classes in a project or can contain a full
pipe specification set of pipe classes. The project number can also be a plant number for
which the pipe classes are applicable.
The purpose of the entered data is as follows:
Project number, to identify the project or plant by number
Description, to provide a short description or name of the project/plant
Customer, the name of the project client or the name of the owner of the plant
Location, the location of the project or the plant which can be a city or a country
Design code, to define the code to be used for the calculation of the components. The
selected code will be used for all the pipe classes in the project/plant
Calculation check, this is a PCC specific feature. The use of the colors is defined by
setting the percentage of strength used of a component. The design pressure (DP) is
set by the user and the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) is calculated by
the program. The percentage strength used for a component is defined as the DP
divided by the MAWP. The summary sheet can be reviewed quickly by setting the colors
for different percentages. The color marks are set by the program in the summary sheet
per component row to indicate the percentage strength used. This allows a quick review
of the validity of pipe class for the selected pressure and temperature combinations.
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User Interface Description - File Project List

The purpose of the file project list is to select an existing project. The window can also be used
to create a new or delete a project. A project is a container for a group of pipe classes and can
contain a full pipe class specification. The term project can also be regarded as a plant or
process unit.
The large list view in the middle shows the existing projects (or plants) in this database. A
project is selected by left clicking the relevant project with the mouse in the list view. The list
view shows the information as entered in the project edit window, refer to the previous section.
Project Number or plant number
Description of the project or plant
Client of the project or owner of the plant
Location of the project or plant
Design (calculation) code or the pipe class in this project
Upper limit, percentage of used strength, above this percentage the red color will be
shown in the summary sheet next to the relevant component
Middle limit, percentage of used strength, above this percentage the yellow color will be
Lower limit, percentage of used strength, above this percentage the blue color will be
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Menu

The pipe class menu is a drop down menu that will be shown by left clicking with the mouse on
the 'Pipe Class' menu item. In this menu the pipe class actions can be selected. This drop
down menu can also be activated by right clicking in the list view of the main window with the
list of pipe classes.
The actions that will be activated are as follows:
New, to create a new pipe class

Edit, to edit the data of an existing pipe class
Delete, to delete an existing pipe class (note: this action can not be undone)
Notes, to add or edit notes to the pipe class
Copy, to copy an entire pipe class in this project or to another project
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit General

The pipe class edit window is activated by selecting in the main menu pipe class, new or edit.
The window consists of tabs which contains different pipe class settings. Each tab will be
completed with data by the user as indicated below.
The data in the different fields are as follows:
Project, this field is not editable and reference only. The project or plant number is is set
in the project edit window.
Pipe class, is the pipe class number or name to identify the pipe class
Process service, is an indication of the process services or media for which this pipe
class is applicable. It is good practice to list the process most critical substances in
relation with the corrosion, toxic, flammable and explosive aspects of the process
medium.
Check box 'B31.3, use paragraph ...', the user can check this box if the fittings that are
part of table 321.6 in the B31.3 also need to be calculated. Normally this box is
unchecked and the fittings will not be calculated but only checked for their rating
Line sizes, to select the relevant standard of line sizes to be used in the pipe class
Engineering, the name of the engineer (user) who prepared this pipe class
Revision, the revision or issue of this pipe class
Corrosion, the default pipe class corrosion allowance in millimetres. This default value
can be overwritten for individual components
Tolerance, the fabrication tolerance of the relevant pipe class components such as pipe
and elbow in percentage
Notes, to add notes to the pipe class for the user of the pipe class in PCC. These notes
are only listed in this window and are not printed or exported. Left click with the mouse a
cell and press F2 to edit the cell
Click the 'save' button at the bottom of the window to imtermittently save the entered data
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit PT rating

The window consists of tabs which contains different pipe class settings. The tab PT rating will
be completed with data by the user as indicated below.
The purpose of this PT rating tab is to enter the Pressure and Temperature combinations to be
used in the calculations. The Pressure Temperature (PT) combinations can be entered and
edited completely manual, but also standard tables are availabe to import the relevant PT
combinations.
The input fields are as follows:
Flange rating standard, to select the flange standard to copy the PT combinations from
Flange rating, to select the flange rating in above selected standard to copy the PT
combinations from
Material group, to select the relevant material group table in above selected standard for
copying the PT combinations
Max. design temperature, to set the maximum limit of the design temperature
Limit the design temperature, the PT combinations above the design temperature limit
will not be imported
Import ratings, click this button to import the PT ratings as per the settings above. Note
that the previous selection of PT combinations will be deleted and overwritten with the
imported PT combinations
Flange Rating Edit, shows the list of the currently set PT combinations. Left click with
the mouse a combination to select the PT combination for editing
Pressure, to edit the pressure of the PT combination. Negative values can be entered
for vacuum calculations
Temperature, to edit the temperature of the PT combination
New, press this button to enter a new PT combination
Accept, press this button to save the edited PT combination to the list
Delete, press this button to delete the selected PT combination from the list
Save, press this button to save the edited data in the window to the database
Cancel, press this button to cancel the edited data and close the window
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Component

Settings
The window consists of tabs which contains different pipe class settings. The tab component
settings will be completed with data by the user as indicated below.
The component settings are used in the calculations. The pipe joint efficiency factor for
ezample has a direct effect on the overall strength that can be used of the pipe. The joint
efficiency is related to the weld quality of the pipe or whether the pipe is seamless.
Pipe joint efficiency, to set the pipe joint efficiency in the calculations. The value should
be greater than 0 and smaller or equal to 1
Elbow joint efficiency, to set the elbow joint efficiency in the calculations. The value
should be greater than 0 and smaller or equal to 1
Reducer cone length, this is the length of the coned part in percentage of the overall
length. The default value is 80%
Reducer joint efficiency, to set the reducer joint efficiency in the calculations. The value
should be greater than 0 and smaller or equal to 1.
Tee crotch factor, to set the factor for to be used to calculated the wall thickness at the
crotch. Refer to the formula in the window how the crotch thickness is calculated. The
default value is 1.25
Tee radius factor, to set the radius of the tee in the crotch. The radius is not defined in
the dimension standards and is usually defined by the customers who purchase the
tees. The default value is 0.67
Tee joint efficiency, to set the tee joint efficiency in the calculations. The value should be
greater than 0 and smaller or equal to 1.
Cap joint efficiency, to set the cap joint efficiency in the calculations. The value should
be greater than 0 and smaller or equal to 1.
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Defaults

The window consists of tabs which contains different pipe class settings. The tab defaults will
be completed with data by the user as indicated below.
The purpose of this default dimension and material tab is to enter the defaults for the
dimension and and material standard when selecting the components. This makes quick
selection of components and their data more efficient since most of the data is already set by
these default values.
The input fields are as follows:
Material class, this is set to open the material selection window with the relevant
materials
Flange (material standard), to set the default flange material standard, push the button
next to the edit field to select a material from the database
Pipe (material standard), to set the default pipe material standard, push the button next
to the edit field to select a material from the database
Elbow (material standard), to set the default elbow material standard, push the button
next to the edit field to select a material from the database
Reducer (material standard), to set the default reducer material standard, push the
button next to the edit field to select a material from the database
Weldolet (material standard), to set the default weldolet material standard, push the
button next to the edit field to select a material from the database
Tee (material standard), to set the default flange tee standard, push the button next to
the edit field to select a material from the database
Cap (material standard), to set the default flange cap standard, push the button next to
Bolt (material standard), to set the default flange bolt standard, push the button next to
Nut (material standard), to set the default flange nut standard in the free text field
Flange (dimension standard), to set the default flange dimension standard

Dropdown box, to select the type of flange such as welding neck (WN)
Pipe (dimension standard), to set the default pipe dimension standard
Elbow (dimension standard), to set the default elbow dimension standard
Dropdown box, to select the type of elbow such as long radius (LR)
Reducer (dimension standard), to set the default reducer dimension standard
Weldolet (dimension standard), to set the default weldolet dimension standard
Tee (dimension standard), to set the default tee dimension standard
Cap (dimension standard), to set the default cap dimension standard
Gasket (dimension standard), to set the default gasket dimension standard
Bolt (dimension standard), to set the default bolt dimension standard in the free text field
Nut (dimension standard), to set the default nut dimension standard in the free text field
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Edit Notes

The notes dialog window will be opened by selecting in the menu 'Pipe class' and than 'Notes'.
The purpose of this dialog is to add notes to the over pipe class which are additional
requirements for the supply and use of the pipe components
The notes are organized in different categories:
General
Prefabrication
Installation and fabrication
Operation and maintenance
Procurement
The note categories is optional to use. For example all the notes could be placed under
general. However it is advised to categorize the notes for future purposes. Other software
applications will collect the notes that are applicable per category
The notes are shown an a separate page when the pipe class is printed and is exported to
spreadsheet format and XML format. The notes are also imported when the XML format is
used.
The edit controls are as follows:
The large dropdown box at the top, is to select the category of the notes
Add button, is to add a note at the bottom of the list in the selected category
Insert button, is to insert a note below the location of the selected note in the selected
category
Delete button, is to delete the selected note
Up button, is to move the selected note one place up in the list

Down button, is to move the selected note one place down in the list
List view in the center, lists the notes per category. The number of the note can be set
by the user, numeric or text. Use F2 to edit the text in the selected cell
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Import/Export

XML
The below Pipe Class Import window is shown after selecting in the 'File' menu 'Import and
Export' and "Import XML pipe class file'. The window allows to import XML files from a normal
file directory or a network directory but also via an Internet/Intranet URL.
The Pipe Class Export in XML is done after selecting in the 'File' menu 'Import and Export' and
"Export XML pipe class file'. A normal file dialog will be opened to select the directory and to
enter the required file name. The file name extension should be '.xml'.
The control functions are as follows:
File location, to set the path and name of the file to be imported
Button (next to file location field), will open a file selection dialog to search for an
existing file on the local computer or the network
Project Number, this field will show the project number as listed in the file if the file is
selected
Pipe class list view, this view will show the pipe classes in the selected file
Button search file, will open a file selection dialog to search for an existing file
Button search web, will open a webbrowser window to select the required URL on the
Internet or Intranet. The webbrowser will be closed as the file in the webbrowser is
selected, the above window will show the available pipe classes in the file
Import button, press this button to import the XML file with all the pipe classes
Close button, press this button to close this dialog window
The purpose of import over Internet and Intranet is for our customers that store their pipe class
data on a central database which is viewable via a webbrowser.
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User Interface Description - Pipe Class Copy

The Copy Pipe Class window is selected via the 'Pipe Class' menu item 'Copy'. The copy
action is done from an other project to the current project within the current database. If import
and export to another database is required, use the XML import and export facility.
This copy function is also usefull to copy a pipe class within the current project. The pipe class
can than be edited without losing the original data.
The function of the controls in this window are as follows:
(Copy from)
Project, to enter the project from which the pipe class will be copied
Field nex to 'project', this field will show the name of the project is the project is selected
in the left dropdown box
Pipe class, this list view will show the existing pipe classes in the selected project
(Copy to)
Project, shows the current project number and in the next field the project description
Pipe class, to enter the new pipe class number.
Copy, press this button to copy the pipe class

Close, press the close button to close this window
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User Interface Description - Tables Menu

The tables menu is selected by left clicking wiht the mouse the 'Tables' in the menu at the top
of the main window. The items in the menu are for opening the various component selection
and editing dialogs. The tables menu can also be selected by [ctrl] + T.
The various menu items lead to:
Line sizes, to select line sizes as per standard or to add custom sizes
Pipe schedule wizard, to design the minimum required schedules for all sizes
Flange, to select the flange type, dimension and material
Pipe, to select the pipe dimension and material
Elbow, to select the elbow type, dimension and material
Reducer, to select the reducer dimension and material
Weldolet, to select the weldolet dimension and material
Tee, to select the tee dimension and material
Cap, to select the cap dimension and material
Branch, to select the branch type
Gasket, to select the gasket type, dimension and material
Fastener, to select the fastener material
Valve, to set the valve type, dimension and material
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User Interface Description - Table Line Size

The line size window is opened by selecting in the menu 'Tables' the 'Line Size' item. The
purpose of this window is to select the applicable line sizes for the pipe class. This is the first
step in designing a pipe class after the default values have been set.
The edit fields and controls are as follows:
Class, the two edit fields at the top of the window provide the pipe class number and
default line size standard selected for this pipe class. The standard cannot be changed
after the line sizes have been selected since the further selection of the components is
depending the line size standard used.
Available sizes, this list gives the available sizes in the selected line size standard. Click
with the mouse to select a size added to the database for this pipe class
Button >, press this button to add the select line size in the available size list to the
database
Button >>, press this button to add all the available line sizes to the database
Button <, press this button to remove the selected line size in the 'Selected Sizes' list
from the database
Button <<, press this button to remove all the line sizes from the database
Button custom size, press this button to add a custom line size to the database. The
custom line size will only be used for pipes. The corresponding components such as
tees will most probably be not available in the standards for the components
Note that if an existing line size is removed from the database, also all the related components
and data is removed from the database. This action can not be undone.
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User Interface Description - Table Pipe Schedule Wizard

The pipe schedule wizard is a PCC specific feature. It helps the pipe class engineer to make a
first assessment of the minimum required pipe schedules based on the selected default
materials, pipe sizes, pipe class settings and the calculation code. The program will run the
pipe calculations for each pipe size and will show the resulting minimum required schedules.
The results can be imported in the pipe class as a first bases for the design of the pipe class.
This dialog is opened by selecting in the 'Tables' menu 'Pipe schedule wizard'.
The wizard has also the option to select plate thickness for the pipes. The wizard will calculate
the minimum plate thickness for fabricating the pipe. This is usually done for the larger pipe
diameters or custom pipe sizes.
The input/output and control options are as follows:
in 1) Mandatory input for minimum pipe schedule design
Pipe standard, to set the pipe dimension standard and thickness, possibility to select
other pipe standard than the default in the pipe class
Pipe material, to set the pipe material of construction, use the button to select another
material than the default pipe material in the pipe class
Corrosion, to set the corrosion allowance of the pipe in millimeters
Pipe tolerance, to set the pipe fabrication tolerance in percentage or millimeters
Joint efficiency, to set the joint efficiency between greater than 0 and smaller or equal
than 1, as default start value 1 can be used.
in 2) Optional input for large pipe diameters made of plate material
Check box use plate material for large diameter of pipe, check this box if the larger
diameters need to be made of plate. If not checked this section will be skipped during
calculation
Minimum pipe size for plate material, to set the pipe size above which the pipes will
made of plate material

Plate material, to set the plate material of construction
Plate corrosion, to set the plate corrosion allowance in millimeters
Plate tolerance, to set the plate tolerance in percentage or millimeters
Plate joint efficiency, to set the joint efficiency of the pipe if made of plate material
Radio buttons, select one of the two radio buttons to exactly calculate the thickness of
the plate or to use the thicknesses as per the standard schedules in the pipe standard
in 3) Start designing wall thickness and pipe schedules
Start button, press the button to start the calculation process of the pipe schedule
wizard
in 4) Listing of minimum required wall thickness and pipe schedules
List View, the list view will show after calculation the minimum required wall thickness
per line size and Pressure Temperature combination, at the bottom of each line size
series of calcutions the results are shown as tr = required wall thicknes, trn = the closest
schedule wall thickness and the corresponding schedule
at the bottom of the window
Print button, to send the calculation results directly to the printer

Save button, to save the results in the pipe class pipe section
Close button, to close the window
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User Interface Description - Table Flange

The flange dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'flange'. The input data
for the flange is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. The pressure and
temperature is used to check against the pipe class PT combinations.
In the window the edit options are as follows:
Project Number, to show the current project number for reference only. The field is not
editable, the project number is edited in the project dialog.
Pipe Class, to show the current pipe class for reference only. The field is not editable,
the pipe class number is edited in the pipe class dialog.
Clipboard, to show the contents of the clipboard. The field is not editable and is only
activated by using the edit functions 'cut', 'copy' and 'paste'. These edit functions are
available by by right clicking the mouse or by [CTRL] + X, [CTRL] + C and [CTRL] + V.
Nominal diameters and properties, the list view gives the selected and edited data per
size of the flange. This list view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By
pressing the left mouse button and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more
size can be selected to edit the data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this
list view to activate the context menu.
Standard (dropdown box in schedules, ratings and series), to select the dimension
standard for the flange
Subtype, to select the subtype of the flange such as WN (welding neck)
Schedule and rating list view, to select the required schedule or rating. Left click the
relevant row to select the data.
Standard (in selected component properties), to show the selected standard as edited in
the above dropdown box.
Schedule, to show the selected schedule as edited in the above list view
Material, to show the material selected. The material can be edited by clicking the
button next to the field. A new window will be opened to show the available material.
Wall thickness, to show the relevant wall thickness as per selected schedule/rating
Tolerance, to show the tolerance as per pipe class setting. The tolerance can be
overwritten to set individual component data
Corrosion Allowance, to show the corrosion allowance per pipe class setting. The
corrosion allowance can be overwritten to set the individual data per component.
Commodity code, to set the commodity code per component or group of components
Restore button, to restore the original data from the database

Save button, to save the results in the pipe class database
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User Interface Description - Table Pipe

The pipe dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'pipe'. The input data for
the pipe is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the commodity
code all data is used for the strength calculation of the pipe.
size of the pipe. This list view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing
the left mouse button and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more size can
be selected to edit the data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this list view
to activate the context menu.
standard for the pipe
Subtype, to select a subtype. This is not applicable to the pipe components

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User Interface Description - Table Elbow

The elbow dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'elbow'. The input data
for the elbow is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the
commodity code all data is used for the strength calculation of the elbow.
size of the elbow. This list view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By
pressing the left mouse button and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more
size can be selected to edit the data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this
list view to activate the context menu.
standard for the elbow
Subtype, to select the subtype of the elbow such as LR (long radius)

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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Reducer

The reducer dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'reducer'. The input
data for the reducer is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the
commodity code all data is used for the strength calculation of the reducer.
Nominal sizes and properties, the table view gives the selected and edited data per size
of the reducer in a grid for the large and small diameter. This table view is also used to
select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing the left mouse button and keeping it down
and dragging over the sizes, more size can be selected to edit the data simultaneously.
Click the right mouse button in this list view to activate the context menu.
standard for the reducer
Edit details button, to edit and overwrite the detail calculation data of the reducer
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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Weldolet

The weldolet dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'weldolet'. The input
data for the weldolet is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the
commodity code all data is used for the strength calculation of the weldolet.
of the weldolet in a grid for the large and small diameter. This table view is also used to
select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing the left mouse button and keeping it down
and dragging over the sizes, more size can be selected to edit the data simultaneously.
Click the right mouse button in this list view to activate the context menu.
standard for the weldolet
At the bottom of the window:

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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Tee

The tee dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'tee'. The input data for the
tee is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the commodity code
all data is used for the strength calculation of the tee.
of the tee. This table view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing the
left mouse button and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more size can be
selected to edit the data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this list view to
activate the context menu.
standard for the tee
Subtype, to select the subtype of the tee such as LR (long radius)
Edit details button, to edit and overwrite the default data in the database
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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Cap

The cap dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'cap'. The input data for the
cap is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. Except for the commodity
code all data is used for the strength calculation of the cap.
size of the cap. This list view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing
the left mouse button and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more size can
be selected to edit the data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this list view
to activate the context menu.
standard for the cap
Subtype, to select the subtype of the cap such as LR (long radius)

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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Branch Table

The branch table window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'branch table'. The input
data for the branches is edited in this window. The user data is stored in the database. The
stubons are calculated based on the RF (reinforced fabricated branch) and the UF
(unreinforced fabricated branch).The other selection possibilities are to complete the brach
table in the summary sheet only. There is no integrity check is done between a selected Tee in
the branch table and the selected component Tee. For example: the selected Tee in the
branch table does not trigger the calculation for the Tee
The table view gives the branch type per header size (vertical) and branch size
(horizontal).
The buttons are as follows:
WO, to set the selected branch sizes to weldolet reinforced branch
BT, to set the selected branch sizes to butt welded tee or butt welded reducing tee
BO, to set the selected branch sizes to a butt welded (reducing) tee with a reducer to
match the branch size
RF, to set the selected branch sizes to a reinforced stubon which is a pipe to pipe
connection with a reinforcement pad
UF, to set the selected branch sizes to a stubon which is a plain pipe to pipe connection
without reinforcement
Delete, to clear the selected fields
Close to close the window
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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Gasket

The gasket dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'gasket'. The input data
for the gasket is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. The data is not used
for any calculation but for completion of the pipe class. In future the data will be used for the
flange calculations.
The review and edit functions are as follows:
The table view gives the selected and edited data per size of the gaskets. This table
view is also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing the left mouse button
and keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more size can be selected to edit the
data simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this list view to activate the context
menu.
Gasket Standard (first dropdown box), to select the dimension standard for the gasket
Gasket Type (second dropdown box), to select the type of the gasket such as Metal
Jacket
Rating list view, to select the required schedule or rating. Left click the relevant row to
select the data.
Type, to show the selected schedule as edited in the above dropdown boxlist view
Nominal OD, to show the nominal outside dimension as selected in the table view on
the left.
Rating, to show the rating as selected in the above list view.
Also the field can be completed by hand to use a custom material.
Insertion, to fill in the insertion material of the gasket. This field is for manual input only
Inner Guide Ring, to enter the inner guide ring material, use a selection from the
material database or manual input
Outer Guide Ring, to enter the outer guide ring material, use a selection from the
material database or manual input

Thickness, to enter the thickness of the gasket.

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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Gasket Material

The gasket material dialog window is opened by selecting the buttons next the input fields in
the gasket component dialog window. The material data for the gasket is selected in this
window. The data is stored in the database.
The view and edit fields in the window are as follows:
Gasket standard (dropdown box), to select the material dimension standard

Outer guide ring checkbox, to indicate whether the outer guide ring exists.
No outer guide ring checkbox, to indicate whether that the outer guide ring does not
exists.
Inner guide ring checkbox, to indicate whether the inner guide ring exists.
No inner guide ring checkbox, to indicate whether that the inner guide ring does not
exists.
Gasket Sealing Element Material, the list view gives the selection possibilities for the
gasket sealing material. This is the material that is facing the process medium in the
line.
Gasket layer, inser or filler material, the list view gives the selection possibilities for the
gasket insert/filler material. This is the material that is between the facings of the flanges
but is not in direct contact with the process fluid.
Cancel button, to close the window without saving

Select button, to save the selection in the pipe class database
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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Fastener

The fastener dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'fastener'. The input
data for the fastener is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database. The data for
the fastener is for completion of the pipe class only and is stored in the database. The data will
be used in the future for the detail flange calculation.
The edit options in this window are as follows:
Bolt material, to select the bolt material, use the button next to this edit field to select a
material from the database or enter a material standard via the keyboard
Nut material, to set the nut material of construction, enter the material standard by hand
using the keyboard
Bolt standard, to set the bolt dimension standard, edit this field using the keyboard
Nut standard, to set the nut dimension standard, edit this field using the keyboard
Commodity code, to set the commodity code for this component
at the right of the window

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Version 2.0
User Interface Description - Table Valve

The valve dialog window is opened by selecting in the menu 'table' > 'valve'. The input data for
the valve is edited in this window. The data is stored in the database which defines the valve.
Detail requirements of the valve can be set by using the edit details at the bottom.
The view and edit options in this window are as follows:
Pipe Class Rating, to show the current pipe class rating for reference only. The field is
not editable, the pipe class rating is edited in the pipe class dialog.
Tabs for ball, butterfly, etc., the tabs are used to select the type of valve to be viewed or
edited.
The table view gives the selected and edited data per size of the valve. This list view is
also used to select the size(s) to be edited. By pressing the left mouse button and
keeping it down and dragging over the sizes, more size can be selected to edit the data
simultaneously. Click the right mouse button in this list view to activate the context
menu.
At the right in Rating click to select, a dropdown box to select the rating
The next field, to select the material group of the pipe class
Rating list view, to select the required vavle rating. Left click the relevant row to select
the data.
Material of the body, to select or enter the material of the body by hand, use the button
next to the field to select a material from the database
Material of the seat, to select or enter the material of the seat by hand, use the button
Material of the packing, to select or enter the material of the packing by hand, use the
button next to the field to select a material from the database
Material of the closure, to select or enter the material of the closure by hand, use the
button next to the field to select a material from the database
Material of the stem, to select or enter the material of the stem by hand, use the button
Design code, to set the design code for the valve
Valve sub type, to select the sub type of the valve if applicable such as piston for a
check valve
Dimension Standard (dropdown box), to select the applicable dimension standard
End connection, two dropdown boxes to select the ends such as flanged (FL) or butt
welded (BW)
Port option, is a free text field to set the port requirements, such as full bore and
reduced bore.
Pattern, to set the pattern requirements of the valve
Edit button, click this button to edit the details of the valve and the applicable pressure
temperature combinations which will be used for checking against the pipe class PT
combinations
Delete button, to empty the data for the selected valves
Restore button, to restore the original data from the database in this window
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User Interface Description - Table Valve Details

The valve detail window is opened by pressing the button edit in the valve component window.
The valve details are edited in this window. The data is stored in the database which defines
the valve. The user can add in this window custom detail requirements of the valve such as
body bonnet execution being welded instead of bolted.
The view and edit options in this window are as follows:
Valve Type, to show the type of valve being edited
Valve sub type, to select the sub type of the valve if applicable such as piston for a
check valve. This data is copied from the valve component selection window but can
also be set in this window.
Nominal pipe size, to show the size of the valve being edited
End connections, two dropdown boxes to select the ends such as flanged (FL) or butt
welded (BW). This data is copied from the valve component selection window but can
also be set in this window.
Port options, to enter the port options such as full bore or reduced bore
Material body bonnet, to select or enter the material of the body by hand, use the button
next to the field to select a material from the database. This data is copied from the
valve component selection window but can also be set in this window.
Material seat, to select or enter the material of the seat by hand, use the button next to
the field to select a material from the database. This data is copied from the valve
component selection window but can also be set in this window.
Material packing, to select or enter the material of the packing by hand, use the button
Material closure, to select or enter the material of the closure by hand, use the button
Material stem, to select or enter the material of the stem by hand, use the button next to
the field to select a material from the database. This data is copied from the valve
component selection window but can also be set in this window.
Valve dimension standard (dropdown box), to select the applicable dimension standard.
This data is copied from the valve component selection window but can also be set in
this window.
Pattern, to set the pattern of the valve.
Size, rating standard, to select the rating standard for the valve (flanges)
Material group, to show the material group for the valve. This is usually the overall
material group of the pipe class.
Rating Class, to show the current pipe class rating for reference only. The field is not
editable, the pipe class rating is edited in the pipe class dialog.
Temperature and pressure table,
User defined valve data, the table view allows the user to enter user defined data. The
fields in the table view are free to be used for any data.
Cancel button, to close the window without keeping the data

Ok button, to keep the results. The data will be saved in the pipe class database when
the button save is pressed in the open table window.
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User Interface Description - Table Valve User Fields

The valve user field window is opened fromt the valve details window. The window provides an
additional method to edit the user defined fields in the valve detail window. The data is is
stored in the database an is used for the overall valve datasheet.
The edit options in the window are as follows:
Item name, to select an item or subject concerning the valve for which additional
specification will be set in the next fields. The combobox allows to select from standard
items but the user can also type custom text. This custom text will also be stored in the
database.
Design requirements, this field is used to set the requirements related to the item
indicated in the previous item field.
Material, to set the material if applicable for the item
Apply button, to set the data in the valve detail window without closing the window
Cancel button, to cancel the edited fields and close the window
Ok button, to set the data in the valve detail window and close the window
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User Interface Description - Execute menu

The execute menu is activated by selecting in the menu 'Execute'. The options in the menu
give access to the various calculation functions of PCC.
The following selections are available:
Calculate summary, select this option to calculate the entire pipe class and show the
results in the summary window by color codes as set in the project setting. The color
codes are set according the strength used of the component. The most severe result is
shown per line in the summary. For example if a 2" is use for 52% of its strength and a
3" for 63%, the 63% will be shown in the summary sheet on that particular line. This
function can also be selected by pressing the key F5 on the keyboard
List all calculations, select the option to review the main results of all calculations. A
new window will be opened with the main result reports per group of components. This
report will show only the main results from the detail calculations and gives a quick
overview of the strength used per component size. The report can also be used to
prepare the authority approval report. This prevents sending all the detail calculations
per component. This functon can also be selected by pressing the key F6 on the
keyboard
Calculate component, select this option to review the detail calculations per component.
A new window will be opened. In this window the type of component can be selected
and the relevant parameters for the calculations. This function can also be selected by
pressing F7 on the keyboard
View component data, this will open a new window with the component data report. The
report will show the main dimensional data of the components which is used in the
calculations. This funcion can also be selected by pressing F9 on the keyboard
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User Interface Description - Execute List All Calculations

F6
The 'List All Calculations' window is opened by selecting in the menu 'execute' > 'list all calculations' or
pressing the F6 key on the keyboard. The window shows the main calculation results for review and for
the preparation of the overall calculation report to be used for example for authority approval. The report
can be exported to MSExcel for further editing.
The review and action options are as follows:
Close, to close this window

Print, to print this report on the printer. A new dialog will open to select the the required printer
settings
Export, to export the report to MSExcel. A new dialog will open to select the directory for saving the
report and to set the name of the file. A default name for the file is already given for easy
identification of the file.
Zoom+, to enlarge the presentation on the screen for better readability of the data
Zoom-, to make the presentation on the screen smaller for better overview of the data
Tabs in the main view, left click with the mouse to select the tab to see the data of the
corresponding component
At the bottom and at the right side, the scroll bars can be used to shift the view over the data
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User Interface Description - Execute Detail Calculation

Output F7
The 'Detail Calculation Report' window is opened by selecting in the menu 'execute' >
'calculate component' or pressing the F7 key on the keyboard. The window shows the detail
calculations for review and for the preparation of the overall calculation report to be used for
example for authority approval. Each calculation can be exported to MSExcel for further
editing.
The review and export options are as follows:

Flange, to select the flange calculations
Pipe, to select the pipe calculations
Stubon, to select the stubon calculations
Elbow, to select the elbow calculations. If the option for the pipe class is choosen not to
calculate the fittings of Tabel 326.1, the calculation window will only show the check for
the schedule PT combinations
Reducer, to select the reducer calculations. If the option for the pipe class is choosen
not to calculate the fittings of Tabel 326.1, the calculation window will only show the
check for the schedule PT combinations
Weldolet, to select the weldolet calculations. If the option for the pipe class is choosen
not to calculate the fittings of Tabel 326.1, the calculation window will only show the
check for the schedule PT combinations
Tee, to select the tee calcatulions. If the option for the pipe class is choosen not to
Cap, to select the cap calculations. If the option for the pipe class is choosen not to

Valve, to select the check for the PT rating of the valve
External pressure, to select the external pressure calculation of pipe, if the PT
combinations in the pipe class contain vacuum pressure (negative value for design
pressure)
Export, to export this calculation to MSExcel file format
Export all, to export all detail calculations. A new dialog will be opened to select
between the export of all calculations for each PT combination or only for the selected
PT combination. Note: export all calculations for all temperatures takes time and
requires enough disk space on your computer
Project No. field, to show the current project number for reference only
Pipe class field, to show the current pipe class number for reference only
Tabel (under 'click item to calculate'), to select the size of the component to be
calculated. The tabel shows the size and the schedule for easy reference. Left click with
the mouse to select the record and to initiate the calculation of the component
Two fields (under 'critical pressure/temperature), these two fields give the critical
pressure and temperature based on the PT combinations of the pipe class and the
material selected for this type of component. This information is for reference when
browser throught the calculations. The critical pressure and temperature is also the
bases for the 'List All Calculation' report.
Tabel (under 'click Press/Temp to select'), to select the pressure and temperature
combination for the calculation. Left click with the mouse to select a record and to
activate the calculation of the component
Text field at the bottom, this field will show the warning based on the calculations. If for
example a wall thickness is smaller than the required wall thickness, a warning will be
shown in this text field with the relevant references. The field in the calculation which is
creating the warning will be shown grayed and with red letters. The grayed cell and the
red letters will also be shown in the spreadsheet when exported to MSExcel
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User Interface Description - Execute Export All Detail

Calculations F7
This dialog is shown when selecting the 'export all' button in the detail calculation window. The
window prompts the user to select whether the calculations are to be exported for all
temperatures or only for the selected temperature.
The selection options for exporting the detail calculations are as follows:
Yes button, to export all detail calculations for all sizes and for all temperature pressure
combinations. Note: export all calculations for all temperatures takes time and
requires enough disk space on your computer
No button, to export all detail calculations for all sizes but for the select pressure
temperature combination
Cancel button, to cancel the export action and to close this dialog
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User Interface Description - Material Selection

The material selection window is to select the material for a component. The window is opened
in the various component selection window when clicking the button next to a material edit
field. The selection of the material in this window allows the PCC program to match the
material properties from the database with material selected for the component.
The view and selection options are as follows:
Combo box (under 'Click item to preselect'), to filter the database materials for the
selected type. The database contains over a thousand materials. These combo boxes
are to make a preselection of all the materials to facilitate the final selected material.
The options are: bar, bolting, casting, fitting, forging, pipe, plate, rod and tube
Combo box, to select the material group for preselection of materials. The options are:
all, carbon steel, high alloy, low alloy, stainless steel and nonferrous
Check boxes (in applicable materials), to select the applicable materials per code. The
materials that can be used are depending the calculation code. Some materials can be
used for different codes
Tabel at the center, to select the final material to set in the database for the current
component.
Cancel button, to cancel the material selection action and to close the window
Ok button, to save the current selected material to the databaseand close the windows
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User Interface Description - Material Editor

The material editor is opened by selecting in the menu at the top of the window 'material'. The
window shows the material properties as are part of the database. The user can add and edit
custom materials to the database. The new releases of PCC will not remove the custom
materials add by the user.
The edit and view options are as follows at the top of the window:
File menu, to select the options:

Open, to select a material database to be opened for use
Close, to close the current selected material database
Print, to print the properties of the current selected material
Import material database, to import materials from another database into this
database
Exit, to exit the material database view and editor program
File menu, to select the options:
Edit material, to edit the selected material. A new window will be opened where
the material properties can be edited. Note: the materials in the database
supplied with the software can not be edited, only copied. Only user added
materials can be edited
Add material, to add a user defined material and the properties
Delete material, to delete a material. Note: only user added materials can be
deleted. The materials in the database supplied with the software can not be
deleted
Copy material, to copy a material. This is usefull if a similar type of material is to
be used and many of the properties are the same compared with an existing
material
Find description (CTRL + F), to find a material based on the description

Find UNS/Werkstoff number (CTRL + N), to find a material base on the UNS
number or Werkstoff number
Find next (F3), to find the next material based on the search criterium
Filter menu, to select the options:
Apply filter, to set the filter to be used on the material list. A new window will be
opened to set the filter criteria. If the Name/description field is left empty all the
material will be shown matching the criteria for Classes and Product form
Clear filter, to disable the filter used
View menu, to select the options:
Details, to open the view window at the bottom which shows the details of the
material
RToD D0105 Modulus of elasticity, to show in a new window the modulus of
elasticity tabels per material as is part of the RToD code
RToD D0105 Thermal expansion, to show in a new window the thermal
expansion tabel per material as is part of the RToD code
ASME II part D External pressure charts, to show the listing of the pressure
charts as are part of the ASME II code
ASME II part D Modulus of elasticity, to show in a new window the modulus of
elasticity tabels per material as is part of the ASME II code
ASME II part D Thermal expansion, to show in a new window the thermal
expansion tabel per material as is part of the ASME II code
ISO material grouping, to show the list of material groups and the description as
is part of the ISO nomenclature
The buttons have the following function:
Open button, to open a material database from at a different location

Print button, to print the properties of the current selected material
Edit button, to edit the material properties of the current selected material. A new
window will be opened to set the properties of the material
Add button, to add a user defined material to the database. A new window will open to
set the properties of the material
Delete button, to delete the current selected material. This can only be done for user
defined material
Filter button, to apply a filter to manage the materials shown in the tabel below
Remove filter button, to remove a filter that is applied to the material shown in the tabel
below the buttons
Find button, to find a material matching certain criteria. A new window will be opened to
set the relevant criteria
Copy button, to copy a material that can be edited to suit user defined requirements
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User Interface Description - Settings Menu

The settings menu is used to change the global settings of the PCC application.
The various menu items lead to:
Database, to change the location of the database containing the fitting standards and
materials.
Harlock (Dongle), to change the settings of the hardlock driver used to access the
hardlock.
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User Interface Description - Settings Database

The database settings menu is opened by selecting in the menu 'Settings' the 'Database' item.
The purpose of this window is to select the location of the standard database containing the
fitting standards and materials.
The edit and view options are as follows:
Project database location: this field shows the open PCC database. This is the
database the user is currently editting.
Standard database location: this field shows the location of the standard database
containing the fitting standards and materials. The user can change this location by
using the dotted button at the back end of the field. This way serveral different users
could share one single standard database installed in a computer network.
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User Interface Description - Settings Hardlock

The Sentinel Super Pro Driver window is activated by selecting in the 'Hardlock (dongle)' item
from the 'Settings' menu . This window .is used to set up the driver for the Sentinel hardlock.
This hardlock can be a standalone dongle attachted to a local desktop PC on which the PCC
software is installed or it can be a netwerk dongle attached to a remote network server.
There are three options:
Option 1: use this option if the hardock is attached to the desktop PC on which the
software is installed. No other settings are required.
Option 2: use this option if the hardock is of the type Sentinel Super Pro Net and is
attached to a remote server PC on the network. The default protocol the driver is using
to contact the server is the TCP/IP protocol. For other protocols we refer to the Sentinel
documentation on the PCC installation CD-ROM. To redirect the Sentinel driver directly
to the server where the hardlock is installed it is recommended to enter the server name
or server IP address. If this field is left blank the Sentinel driver will search the entire
network for a hardlock. This may take some time.
Option 3: this option can be used to customize the Sentinel driver settings. For specific
information on this option we refer to the Sentinel documentation on the installation CD-
ROM.
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Version 2.0
Contact
For contact about this software send your message to:
Red-Bag BV
P.O.Box 1011
4801 BA Breda
The Netherlands
or use e-mail: pcc@red-bag.com
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Version 2.0
Contact - Help
For help about this software send your message to:
Red-Bag BV
P.O.Box 1011
4801 BA Breda
The Netherlands
or use e-mail:pcc@red-bag.com
or refer to the phone number on website:http://www.red-bag.com and refer to the PCC pages
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Contact - F.A.Q.
A frequently asked question section will be available at the website of
http://www.red-bag.com
Refer to the PCC pages and search for the relevant question and answer. If you cannot find
your question or the answer is not satisfactory please send your problem in detail to:
pcc@red-bag.com
We will answer you as soon as possible. If applicable we will post your question anonymously
on the FAQ section for others to refer to
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Contact - Bug reports

Send your bug report to:
pcc@red-bag.com
Please provide the input data, to output and the full bug message. We will simulate the
problem and based on the results of the simulation provide the bug fix.
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Pipe class - Project

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Pipe class - Class

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Pipe class - Line size

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Pipe class - Component selection

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Pipe class - Branch table

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Summary - Verification of input and calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Calculation - Critical pressure temperature combination

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Calculation - Summary calculation

There are three options to start the calculation instruction:

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Calculation - Component detail calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Calculation - Assessment of calculations

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

Report - Preparation of overall report

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

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User Manual for Pipe Class Component (PCC) calculation

PCC Software - Purpose

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