Software Provides Major Enhancements in Vessel
and Platform Modeling,
Simulation Script Management,
Visualization, and Information Mobility
September 8, 2014 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company
dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, recently released
MOSES V7.1 software for the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis of
offshore platforms and vessels. MOSES
is the leading software for the analysis and simulation of complex offshore
structure transport and installation projects. Featuring functionality covering
the full range of stability, motions, and mooring studies of offshore
operations, MOSES is the mainstay for
professional engineers to reliably meet stringent offshore code requirements,
reduce project risks, and increase safety. Users of MOSES V7.1 further benefit from:
·
a modern graphical
user interface that ensures model accuracy and consistency;
·
faster,
intuitive 3D modeling to help explore design alternatives (optioneering);
·
easier editing
and management of MOSES simulation
scripts;
·
reduced delays
and rework from the tighter integration of MOSES
and Bentley’s SACS
software for the analysis and design of fixed
platforms and topsides;
Phil Christensen, Bentley vice president, offshore, said, “This first
major release of MOSES since Bentley
acquired it in October 2013 increases the software’s interoperability and
extends the resulting information mobility that is a Bentley hallmark. For
starters, it offers an enhanced ability to import SACS structural models into MOSES,
along with the automated generation of SACS
loading files from MOSES – enabling collaborative
workflows among offshore structural engineering and naval architecture teams.
“In addition, through MOSES V7.1’s
support of Integrated Structural Modeling, users are able to work within
integrated and flexible structural modeling, analysis, design, documentation,
and detailing workflows. This gives them the advantages of intelligent
structural design practices, which can help them deliver offshore platforms
faster while reducing project risks.”
Ian Emery, information coordinator global engineering, Dockwise,
said, “Dockwise has been using both SACS
and MOSES for many years, and has
established best practice procedures for jacket launch and topsides float-over
installation. Recently, we have been pioneering their use on especially large
and heavy installations, such as the successful topside installation and jacket
launch for the SHWE field development project in the Bay of Bengal, Myanmar,
which marked a significant milestone for Dockwise. We welcome the new
enhancements to the MOSES product
line and look forward to future developments that will help us remain
innovative and a leader in the offshore oil and gas industry.”
Other
features of MOSES V7.1 include:
·
new hull and compartment modeling tools that use
industry-standard NURB surfaces compatible with Bentley’s MicroStation information modeling software, along with other
modelers on the market; these new hull and compartment modeling tools are easy
to learn and reduce modeling times and errors when creating complex analysis
models;
·
new automated meshing
functions that are suitable for all types of hull geometry and result in highly
accurate mesh generation;
·
enhanced visualization of analytical results by way of
a new motions application that provides interactive static graphing and dynamic
video creation of motions analysis results;
·
a dedicated language editor in the MOSES
simulation language (the most used approach in the offshore industry for
simulation of complex offshore installations) with command auto-complete,
context-sensitive help, as well as color coding and macro and program block
management.
Bentley’s
Engineering Software for Offshore Structures
Bentley
continues to be a leader in the provision of engineering software for
better-performing, safer, and more resilient offshore structures, addressing
key drivers:
·
managing risks via compliance with design codes
·
time to first production
·
globalization of design teams
In addition to MOSES, Bentley’s
engineering software for offshore structures includes SACS, for the structural analysis and design
of fixed platforms as well as topsides for fixed platforms, floating platforms,
and floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units, and MAXSURF, for the initial hull design of new
vessels and review of stability for modifications to existing vessels.
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information:
Bentley Systems is the global leader dedicated to providing
architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators
with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure.
Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout
the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets.
Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation
applications for information modeling,
ProjectWise collaboration services to
deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve
intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and
comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in
over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2006
has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
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