Data Collection
PV Elite makes defining pressure boundary conditions for vessels and exchangers easy, even for load sets that require significant data input. PV Elite streamlines data entry by breaking the input down into sensible subsets. Help on any input item is only a keystroke away.
Graphics
PV Elite&qout;s graphical representation of analysis models helps ensure confidence in the input and results. With PV Elite, analysis models can be viewed and manipulated with complete ease.
Analysis Options
PV Elite performs calculations in accordance with ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2, PD 5500 and EN 13445. Rules from API579 (Fitness for Service) are also included for evaluating the current state and remaining life of existing vessels.

Materials and Codes
PV Elite is a global package with international code rules plus extensive region-specific content. Vessel material definitions, piping and steel component data, local wind loads and local seismic loads of many regional markets are all included.
Interfaces
PV Elite interfaces with other popular software packages for finite element analysis, foundation design and drafting. PV Elite also shares a bi-directional link to Intergraph CADWorx Equipment module and Intergraph PV Fabricator.
Intergraph PV Fabricator
PV Fabricator has advanced tools for the accurate and speedy production of fabrication deliverables of pressure vessels and heat exchangers. When linked to PV Elite, PV Fabricator can deliver substantial savings over existing drafting methods.
Intergraph TANK is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software package for the design, analysis and evaluation of oil storage tanks. It provides users with quick and accurate designs for new tanks and evaluation of existing tanks.

Data Collection
The menu-driven interface of TANK allows for the quick definition of input and functions for the accurate analysis of oil storage tanks to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.

Increased flexibility is provided by allowing users to select any unit combination for analyses or to produce reports. In addition, unit files are completely user-definable so engineers are not bound by program default settings. Even existing jobs can be converted to any existing unit format.

User Interface
The user interface in TANK presents only what is needed at each point of information gathering. Therefore,users are not burdened with out-of-sequence requirements forinformation required for analysis. You are asked for what is needed,when it is
needed.

Analysis Options and Codes
TANK performs calculations in accordance with the latest API Standards 650 and 653. Analysiscan also take into account wind, seismic and settlement conditions pluscalculate air venting requirements to API 2000 Section 4.3.

Output and Reports
After completing an analysis, users can view the results in a tabular report or as a graphic diagram with associated data. For convenience in verifying the results, the output reports reference code sections used where applicable.

Material Databases
TANK has many databases integral to the package which make it easy to selectstandard data for accurate analysis. A number of US and international structural steel databases are provided. API materials are available from 1998 through 2008.
Quick, Context-sensitive Help
TANKs context-sensitive help provides instant technical assistance at thepoint of input. Pertinent information is presented relative to eachselected item, including code references and technical advice. Built-in search makes for rapid navigation.