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Problem Statement: The Aspen Icarus Reporter gives error message (see screenshot below) saying that report templates cannot be found when a user tries to generate an Excel, Standard or HTML report. | Solution: One possible problem is that the folder which includes the report templates is hidden. Open Windows Explorer and check that the hidden option is not enabled in the properties of the following folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus 2006.5 Files\Reporter\CrystalRpt
Y... |
Problem Statement: When trying to use the Interactive Reporter, I get the following error message:
What should I do? | Solution: This is probably due to Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) not being installed properly on the your machine. Generally MDAC is pre-installed on Windows XP/Vista/7, but this error typically indicates it has become corrupted.
Reinstalling MDAC should resolve the issue. MDAC can be reinstalled from the Micr... |
Problem Statement: There have been some questions as to why some material selections on the BCIVLINING model report out labor hours and other material selections do not.
The | Solution: below explains why this occurs.
Solution
Labor hours are calculated for these material selections:
ABRPL (Abrasion Resistant plate)
REPRB (Replaceable Rubber lining)
LS304 (Replaceable SS304 plate)
LS316 (Replaceable SS316 plate)
CERML (Ceramic liner - light)
CERML (Ceramic liner - medium)
CERMH (Ceramic line... |
Problem Statement: Internal P&IDs and Volumetric model default to STD P&IDs but the external P&IDs that are attached when you press the P&ID button or Load Volumetric model default to Full P&IDs, how can you change this to reflect external P&IDS to show the same option as in Internal? How can you do the same for volume... | Solution: The file has been created that looks at the Project Basis View | Basis for Capital Cost Estimator | Design Basis | Instrumentation Specs | Piping and Instrumentation design field to give either the STD or Full in the External P&ID's shown in the graphical editor and Volumetric model.
To use them what you ne... |
Problem Statement: When I look at the report called Basis for Project Design and Cost, I see a lot of abbreviations, but I don't know what they mean.
Is there a list to use with the output report? | Solution: Yes! The list is attached. Please download and use as a reference guide with your report called Basis for Project Design and Cost.
Keywords: basis
abbreviation
abbreviations
report
References: None |
Problem Statement: Do I need to specify the structure, instrumentation and equipment specs after loading the Aspen Process Economic Analyzer project in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: You do not need to specify the equipment, instrumentation and structure specs. After loading Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (previously known as IPE) in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (previously known as KBase) you can run the project summery report and you will see it is giving all the cost of civil, instrum... |
Problem Statement: How do I create a new P&ID for an Equipment Model? | Solution: To add new P&IDs to the P&ID library, the preferred method of doing this is to duplicate the one closest to it available in the library, and then modify it. The reason for this is that there are line sizing rules that are associated with the library P&IDs which would not be available when a P&ID is built from... |
Problem Statement: How do I adjust the cost of a corrugated metal drain? | Solution: Economic Evaluation products do not have corrugated metal as an option for drains, but you can use the Material Adjustment percent field to make the correction for the corrugated metal costs. Drainage Piping can be found under Site Development | Drainage. Add the component, then choose Steel for your Material... |
Problem Statement: New in EE V7.3 - Costing Updates | Solution: Cost and Pricing Updates:
? Pricing update to 1st Quarter 2010 Data
36th consecutive year of cost updates
Richardson?s data import interface included and enhanced
Update of Plate Fin Custom Model pricing
Steel cost externalized
Keywords: V7.3
References: None |
Problem Statement: E-AMB generates an extremely high amount of trace wire for my vessel which results in a much higher cost compared to E-PRO, why? | Solution: The amount of trace wire calculated by ACCE will depend on the Process Maintenance Temperature, the Ambient Temperature of your equipment, the length of vessel, diameter, percentage of area covered, and the type of cable.
if you are comparing two vessels with the same size and conditions, E-AMB will use a 10A... |
Problem Statement: What is the best way to model a Superheater? | Solution: To model a Superheater:
Most of our users end up using either the U-tube Heat Exhanger or a Vertical Cylindrical process furnace to model their superheater. ICARUS Development feels that the Vertical Cylindrical process furnace may suit most needs. The Vertical Cylindrical process furnace is located under the... |
Problem Statement: Why is my rental equipment not being calculated? I have entered it on the Contractor Indirects form to calculate my rental equipment, but my project is seeing no rental equipment calculated; what could be causing this? | Solution: Take a look at your wage rates. This is usually caused by someone choosing (-) for workforce indirects:
If this option is chosen, then the rental equipment, along with all other indirects, is included in the workforce wages and are not calculated separately.
Keywords: rental equipment, rental, equipment, ... |
Problem Statement: Why do Aspen Capital Cost Estimator version 2006.5 and V7.1 give different results in steel man hours for platforms? | Solution: The difference is caused by the update in V7.1 related to COA 513 (Platforms: GRATING, HANDRAIL, ACCES). In version 2006.5, Aspen Capital Cost estimator used 1.3 mh/sqft for platforms. In V7.1, 0.4 mh/sqft is used based on the review of several resources to make the model more accurate.
Keywords: Steel, man h... |
Problem Statement: Why doesn't changing the weight of my heat exchangers affect the number of manhours? | Solution: The setting cost for a heat exchanger is driven by the diameter, not really the weight. The crane, for the most part, does not care about the weight. The size, which is driven by the diameter, is what is key to the manhour calculations.
Keywords: diameter, heat exchanger, setting
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I tell the default foundation type Aspen Capital Cost Estimator is using for my component? | Solution: Run the installation detail for the component and it will show you the foundation type for that component. If you run the standard report it will show in the left side.
If you change the type of the foundation it will override the default foundation type. Suppose if you change the type from small blocks to ... |
Problem Statement: Is the centrifugal compressor model based on multiple stages? | Solution: Yes, the centrifugal compressor is based on the multistage compressor. In the model, we assume that there will be an inter-cooler between stages. The number of stages calculated depends upon the user input for inter-cooler outlet temperature and maximum inter-stage temperature. The user can try entering/modif... |
Problem Statement: Why I am getting the warning message PRIMARY CC REF. NO. NOT SPECIFIED? | Solution: Ensure that all of the areas are linked to a control center by following the steps below.
Double click on Project Basis View | Systems | Process Control
Click the + in the middle of the screen next to the Project icon
Highlight and use a right mouse button on a Control Center and choose Link Area
Add any area... |
Problem Statement: When I do a project evaluation, I get an error message referring to my phase specifications, and I am not sure where to begin looking to fix it.
ERROR> 'DR - 1' INCORRECT PHASE SPECIFICATION-MUST BE B OR D. | Solution: When performing the project evaluation, it is important to look at the SCAN MESSAGES dialog box to determine if the error message falls under a Project Level Message, or a Component Item Message.
In this case, the error message is falling under a Project Level Message:
Project Level Messages
ERROR> 'DR - 1' I... |
Problem Statement: My Palette is not visible anymore; what could be causing this? | Solution: In the Economic Evaluation products, the Palette, Project Explorer, and Properties Windows can all be made visible or they can be hidden. This is controlled under the dropdown View menu. Click on View and make sure that the Palette has a checkmark next to it. If there is no checkmark, click on it and the Pale... |
Problem Statement: When you create the user attribute it shows in the component input form but not in the grid view. | Solution: You can replace the UserAttributesCust_Rules.xls excel file in your Program/Sys with the attached file and recompile the UserAttributes.exe and put the IpUser.d0 and MetUser.d0 in Shared Documents\UserData folder
You can find additional information inSolution 124075
Keywords: user, attribute
References: None |
Problem Statement: How do I import or move izp and szp file from one computer to other? | Solution: Lets say you have abc.izp and abc.szp file and you want to move it to different computer at location at C:\Estimate
1. Create a new folder under C:\Estimate (e.g. C:\Estimate\test)
2. Create new folder with the same name as your izp and szp file under newely created folder (e.g. for this case it s... |
Problem Statement: On some new installations, the first time a user tries to open Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (AICE), or Aspen Process Economic Analyzer (APEA) a window will appear asking to select a type of update. Why is that? What is it updating? | Solution: This is the Economic Evaluation Resiliency which is configuring the applications for the specific user (setting up registry keys and user specific folders). This is by design and only occurs the 1st time that a particular user runs an Economic Evaluation application on a machine. Once it completes, it will ... |
Problem Statement: When running the Interactive Reports, I get an error message and I am not sure what the message is referring to or how to fix it. | Solution: This error message happens when you are using Custom Reporting Features (you are using Icarus_User.mdb). This is because you are using an older Icarus_User.mdb file and, as a result, the you will get an Error 3078 : The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query 'LstSkipMsg'.
Since you... |
Problem Statement: The system hangs when attempting to launch the P&ID Editor. In some cases, the following draft error (draft.exe) will appear. | Solution: Download the appropriate batch file (12_2_2003DLL.bat for Aspen Kbase 12.2.2003 or 2004DLL.bat for Aspen Kbase 2004). The batch file can be launched in one of two ways.
1. Double-click on the batch file.
2. Open a command window (Start | Run | cmd) and issue the call command to run the batch file.... |
Problem Statement: Is there a report that shows the equipment and the pipe lines associated with each piece of equipment? | Solution: Yes. You can use the Stream Line List report. From Interactive Reports, choose:
Excel | Other Reports | Discipline | Pipe | Stream Line List
Your report will be similar to the one below.
Piping - Direct Account Totals
Stream Pipe Line List
... |
Problem Statement: Can I have a separate procurement and installation activity bar for a project component in the barchart schedule? | Solution: A user can specify up to five project components to appear with separate procurement and installation activity bars in the barchart. For each specified component, auser can set vendor fabrication and shipping time. To schedule project components:
1. In the Project Execution Schedule Setting Subfolder, r... |
Problem Statement: Costing and Pricing Updates in Aspen Economic Evaluation V7.3.2 | Solution: Pricing update to 1st Quarter 2011 Data
Copper Wire pricing for Electrical Cables now User Input
Decision Analyzer relocation cost update
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Some users may experience problems running the Kbase API after upgrading from Kbase v12.0 to Kbase v12.2.2003.
After the default form appears, and when you click on a task you receive an error message that says:
Run time error '48' Error in loading DLL. | Solution: Please download the attached ZIP file called Remove API registry entries.zip. This ZIP file contains 6 .reg files designed to clean out various versions of the API in the registry.]
These files are named:
Remove Icarus API 11.1
Keywords: API
Run-time
error 48
error '48'
run time
Error in loading DLL
DLL
Kbase... |
Problem Statement: How do I add a user code of account? | Solution: Icarus has a default set of 3-digit Code of Accounts (COA) to which costs and man-hours are allocated. Aspen Capital Cost Estimator allows users add their own COAs:
? First select a COA file by right clicking Project Basis View | Basis for Capital Costs | Codes of Accounts, then Select.
? ... |
Problem Statement: How do I have welded valves installed in the remote shop? | Solution: By default, non-flanged, welded valves are installed in field. To have them installed in the remote shop, select ?Y? for ?Welded valves in remote shop? in Project basis view | Basis for capital costs | Design Basis | Piping Specs | General form:
This applies only to:
? pipe less than 2 inch (50 mm... |
Problem Statement: Why does the Change command not give me the number of safety valves I enter on my 10 inch line? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator sizes safety valves up to 8 inches. If your diameter is greater than 8 inches, it will calculate the equivalent number of 8 inch safety valves for each safety valve. When you apply a the Change command, and your pipe diameter is greater than 8 inches, it will multiply the Changed ... |
Problem Statement: If I enter my contingency both on the Standard Basis form and the Contractor Definition form, which will be used? | Solution: In Aspen Capital Cost Estimator,there are two places where contingency can be set. The first is in the Project Basis View | Contingency and Misc. Project Costs:
The second place is in the Project Basis View for a Contractor. For the contractor, you can specify contingency for Engineering, Material, and Constr... |
Problem Statement: Why I am getting the warning message SUBSTATION REFERENCE NUMBER NOT SPECIFIED during project evaluation? | Solution: Ensure the area is linked to Substation by following the steps below
Double click on: Project Basis View | Systems | Power Distribution
Click the + in the middle of the screen next to the Project icon
Highlight and use a right mouse button on a Unit Substation and choose Link Area
Add areas that appear to the... |
Problem Statement: Do the Economic Evaluation V8.0 products support Microsoft Office 2013? | Solution: The Economic Evaluation products do not support the use of Microsoft Office 2013. Office 2010 is the newest release that is supported.
Keywords: Office 2013, Office, 2013
References: None |
Problem Statement: The total cost of empty tower plus trays installed in the field is less than a tower including trays; why? | Solution: The weight difference between the two comparisons is merely a rounding error ? the weights are rounded to the nearest 100kg in this case.
The tower estimate with the trays includes the following:
As all the work is done in the shop, the material cost for the tower is defined as:
he actual material costs - tra... |
Problem Statement: Changing values in bltabl.dat does not affect building cost | Solution: 1. Create a new buildings table file with a new name ( for example, bltabl_test01.dat), in the same directory as the original
2. Close any open projects
3. Click on the Libraries tab on the right hand side
4. Expand Customer External Files / Building Unit Costs
5. Right click on Building Unit Costs and choose... |
Problem Statement: What is the recommended procedure for for transferring project files from previous version to new version?
Also, how can I give a project to a co-worker to use that does not work in my office? | Solution: Transferring project files from previous version to new version
In order to open your previous project files in your new version of the software, copy the contents of the C:\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus {previous version}\Data\Archives_Icarus product product folder to C:\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus {new version} \Data... |
Problem Statement: How do I get my old Custom Pipe Specs files into my new Aspen 12.0 or 12.2 software? | Solution: The easiest way is to copy your .spc file from the previous version's \Data\PIDs\IP or Met folder to the same directory in the new version that is installed.
However, if you can't find the files, you can also import them into your current version from a project. Just follow the directions below
For Questimate... |
Problem Statement: Do Aspen Economic Evaluator products support UNC (Universal Naming Convention) paths? | Solution: The Aspen Economic Evaluator products do not support UNC paths, however the UNC path can be mapped to a specific drive, and the mapped drive can be used by the Economic Evaluator product.
Keywords: UNC, map, drive
References: None |
Problem Statement: When I enter a building cost (cost/area) the system seems to be doing something strange with the manhour portion of the cost and the result is the building cost is not what I would expect; why? | Solution: By default, when you enter a cost/area, part of the cost is allocated to manhours, and these manhours are adjusted for things like productivity, labor rate, etc. There is a Labor Adjustment Required field, and if you change the value from YES (default) to NO, then it will not make these adjustments.
Below ... |
Problem Statement: How do I run the Maxiblock report on my pipeline when I am unable to perform a component evaluation in my Pipeline Area? | Solution: You can not do a Component Evaluation on the Above grade or buried pipeline segment in a Pipeline Area, but the information can still be found in the CCP report. Run a Project Evaluation, and when the CCP report appears, use the search function. You can either search on the pipeline name or search on C O M P ... |
Problem Statement: How do I link one Area to more than one Control Centre type? | Solution: In Economic Evaluation you can link an Area to a Control Centre in the Project Basis View. However if you want to assign more than one type of control center to the same area you won?t be able to do this in the Project Basis View as only unlinked Areas can be linked.
For instance, if you define a digital cont... |
Problem Statement: How does Aspen Capital Cost Estimator calculate Field Bus Cable Length in a given area? | Solution: The Field Bus cable length should be the same distance as the Equipment to JB (Junction Box). Where you typically see the savings is on the run from the JB to the CC (Control Center) because you essentially have about 1/6 of the wiring (outside of the area calculation). The big advantage of the Field Bus is t... |
Problem Statement: In the Report by Key Quantity, which items go to which descriptions for my civil accounts? | Solution: There are eight Key Quantities that make up the Civil Report by Key Quantity.A Those Quantities and the Civil COA's that make up those Quantities are listed below:
Account
COAs
(4) Bldg - Arch
470-479
(4) Concrete
440-444, 446-459
(4) Earthwork
410-419
(4) Other Civil
460-469
(4) Other Sitework
430-435, 437-4... |
Problem Statement: What percent of Direct Field Labor does Aspen Capital Cost Estimator use for Burdens? | Solution: Burdens can either be entered as a fixed number or as a percentage of DFL. If neither is entered, the default values are (according to country):
US 24%
UK 17%
EU 17%
JP 24%
ME 40%
Burdens costs or percentages can be entered under:
Project Basis View | Contracts | Contractors | (contractor name) | Burdens cost... |
Problem Statement: What parts of my project are affected when I choose to escalate my project? | Solution: Generally speaking the systems calculated numbers are updated and the user entered are not. Here are the items updated and the ones not updated:
Updated Items
System generated equipment
System generated bulk items
Unit cost library items
System generated indirects
System labor rates
System engineering rates
S... |
Problem Statement: What are included in the 'fringe benefit', 'burden', and 'miscellaneous' contract definitions form? | Solution: Fringe benefits include contractor's contribution to vacations, holidays, sick leave, retirement, health insurance, etc. The US default is 21% of DFL. In US,
Burdens include contractor's mandatory contributions for Federal Social Security (FICA), Federal Unemployment Insurance (FUI), Workmen's Compensation an... |
Problem Statement: How to choose the best sizing method for the equipment model library data. | Solution: Which of the 5 sizing modes to use will depend on your data.
For example, there are 4 linear sizing modes.
1. Linear - use this if your data does not vary logarithmetically
2. Semi-Log Y - use this method if your data varies logarithmetically only on the Y-axis
3. Semi-Log X - use this metho... |
Problem Statement: When I attempt to export a spreadsheet I get an exception message saying Interop ICAPICOM: Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other memory is corrupt. What should I do to fix this problem? | Solution: This exception is being thrown by ICAPICOM which is the Icarus API. You should try registering ICAPICOM.dll. Follow the steps given below:
1. Close all Economic Evaluation programs.
2. Open the command prompt as administrator. NOTE: It is not enough to have administrator privileges. User has to righ... |
Problem Statement: COA Manager will not let me choose a subtype of zero; how can I have a new COA (Code of Account) that uses a subtype of zero? | Solution: When you are using the COA Manager, and place a zero (0) in a subtype field, you will get an error message telling you to, Please enter a positive integer value.
If you need the subtype of the new COA (Code of Account) to be zero, you map the non-zero subtype to the COA's you would like them to be associa... |
Problem Statement: When trying to run the Interactive reports from my ICARUS software, I get the following error message:
Data file incompatible for import - Not valid data for reporting (version 12.2.2003 engine) (for v12.2.2003 systems) or Not valid data for reporting (version 13.1 engine) for v2004 systems.
Sometime... | Solution: There could be 3 reasons for this error message to occur.
REASON 1
Usually, this problem occurs with users who use an Operating System other than ENGLISH (such as German, Japanese, French, Dutch, etc.), AND are running the EXCEL reports.
If using an Operating System other than ENGLISH, the likely culprit will... |
Problem Statement: What costs will be excluded from Aspen Capital Cost Estimator when M-option is selected under Project Basis | General Project Data? | Solution: You can use M option under Project Basis | General Project Data to suppress equipment volumetric model bulks and most of the system developed area and project bulks.
Engineering and Construction (crew mixes, craft names) Workforces, Power Distribution, Process Control, Panel Board, Contracts, and Project Exec... |
Problem Statement: How can I change my file from InchPound unit set to Metric? | Solution: Economic Evaluation products will not let you change the input units in a project once it is started, but you can get around this be creating a new project in the unit set you want, and then importing the Areas and Components into the new project. The new project will then have all the Areas and Components wi... |
Problem Statement: What happens when you compare an estimate result set from an old version of the software to the latest version, and you notice that there are price differences in the material costs and vendor data? How do you explain these differences to potential clients?
For example, I am comparing the Aspen Kbase... | Solution: First, there are two components to material pricing. We get material prices from plate fabricators (i.e. steel companies). There is also the shop fabrication component. So while the cost for plate may have been relatively flat as shown by the first note, we found that in general the costs of vessels over 1/2 ... |
Problem Statement: How do I estimate the cost of a refractory lined vessel? | Solution: Vessels do not have an option for refractory material, so you must add it using material and manhour percent adjustment. Then for the shell material, you must lower the design temperature since the shell material is not subjected to the high temperature that the refractory material encounters.
Keywords: refra... |
Problem Statement: There are 3 extra nozzles in live bottom storage bin and I want to get rid of the extra nozzles. How can I do that? | Solution: You can go to the option |nozzle from the component input form and provide user input value for the first three nozzles and it will not consider the nozzle D.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Why the total cost of the starters does not match with the material cost of the item MCC? | Solution: When you provide the starter as a electrical bulk item for the MCC it will show up the rows of cost for the starter but those will go under area level cost. If you want to see it as MCC material cost you have to increase the number of identical items.
Keywords: None
References: None |
Problem Statement: Error 1320 when trying to install Aspen Economic Evaluator (Icarus) V7.0 on Windows Vista. | Solution: Windows Vista's imaging tool imagex.exe changes the junction points when it creates a Vista disk image. Now this would only effect OEM's and some corporate IT departments that image their machines with imageX. A junction point was pointing to a Y drive (<JUNCTION> Documents and Settings [Y:\Users])
http://w... |
Problem Statement: Is there any way to find out area I/O counts and project I/O counts? | Solution: I/O counts for each area can be found in the Area Data sheet in CCP report and in ?Area Design and Basis? in Crystal report. Look for the number of analog/digital input/output. The I/O counts for the whole project can be found in the area bulk report of the last area in CCP report.
Keywords: I/O counts
Refere... |
Problem Statement: Why does the component level evaluation of my project return a fatal error, when the project level evaluation had none? My project includes a pipe rack area. | Solution: A pipe rack area requires a pipe rack component in it, which specifies the details of the module area. Without the pipe rack component, it is similar to evaluating the item without an area. So in general pipe rack area is designed to be evaluated as a whole. If users do want to evaluate a specific component i... |
Problem Statement: After I evaluate my project, I get an error message that says:
Program Error
UpdateIcsFromD0.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log is being created.
And then another error message comes up:
An error occurred in processing an object ... | Solution: The problem is that there is a % sign being used in the item description field that are not allowed in either both the project name and scenario name or the item descriptions for the project components.
Our database files and Excel forms cannot handle the % sign in the Item Description names for components.. ... |
Problem Statement: How can I find modules in the Icarus database files after we have calculated the cost? Which field of what table indicates a module vs. grade only for an area? | Solution: The B TABLE (BProjID) has all the information from the area data sheet.
If you look for records, where the PROPNAM field is equal to ArAreaType, the VALUEU and VALUET fields have the area type set. You can link this to other area information via the ORIGIN field which is coded as ARXXYY where XX is the report... |
Problem Statement: How do I change the default P&IDs of the equipment models to company specific P&IDs? | Solution: Provided the P&IDs you want to use are already available to ACCE:
1. Open the P&ID library from the Libraries Tab.
2. Click on the Components Tab.
3. Right-click on the Equipment Model Library and select Set Default P&ID.
4. Highlight a P&ID on the window that appears (to access editing features).
5. Click th... |
Problem Statement: How is the control cable length calculated? Can I get the same calculated control cable length using manual entries instead of the volumetric model? | Solution: The calculation of control cable length via the volumetric model is essentially indicated by the drawing on page 22-19 in the Icarus
Keywords: Control cable, volumetric model, motor control center, MCC, Junction Box, JB
References: manual. The graphic on this page indicates that the volumetric model has 2 pus... |
Problem Statement: What is included in the cost calculated for the Plant Bulk ? Electrical Substation ? Transformer 1 or 2 tap? | Solution: The values included for the transformer block when specified through a Plant Bulk component addition, are only the value for the transformer(s) and the installation (civil). For example, for two identical oil transformers with a rated load of 16MVA and a primary voltage of 115KV, the following values are calc... |
Problem Statement: When you create the user attribute it shows in the component input form but not in the grid view. | Solution: You can replace the UserAttributesCust_Rules.xls excel file in your Program/Sys with the attached file and recompile the UserAttributes.exe and put the IpUser.d0 and MetUser.d0 in Shared Documents\UserData folder
You can find additional information inSolution 124075
Keywords: user, attribute
References: None |
Problem Statement: Is there a report that shows the equipment and the pipe lines associated with each piece of equipment? | Solution: Yes. You can use the Stream Line List report. From Interactive Reports, choose:
Excel | Other Reports | Discipline | Pipe | Stream Line List
Your report will be similar to the one below.
Piping - Direct Account Totals
Stream Pipe Line List
... |
Problem Statement: Why can my colleague see Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE) on his V8 machine but I can not see it on my V8 machine? | Solution: Starting in V8, the menu option Tools | Manpower Productivity Expert (MPE) has been disabled when the software is installed in a 64-bit operating system environment because MPE is not compatible with 64-bit OS.
Keywords: Manpower Productivity Expert, MPE
References: None |
Problem Statement: When running reports, I get an error message that I have never seen. I just installed the 2004 aspenONE version of the software. How do I fix this so that I can run my reports? | Solution: It is likely that the XREF_FILES.SYS and reports.mdb file did not update correctly when the aspenONE 2004 software was installed.
Replace the XREF_FILES.SYS and reports.mdb files with the ones attached to thisSolution.
The xref_files.sys goes into the c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus 2004\ic_cache\Repo... |
Problem Statement: I am not seeing welds on my lined pipe, and cannot figure out why.
I have a project that is set to all field fabrication, the carbon steel lines, for example, has the following:
CS Field Material (elbow, flg, valve, pipe, etc)
CS Field Shop Fabrication (field shop x-ray, handle & weld prep oper, cutt... | Solution: The reason that you don't see welds on lined pipe is because lined pipe is FLANGED, not WELDED. This is why you only see the bolt-up connections.
Here's some more detailed information on lined pipe:
Our model doesn't weld lined pipe, they are flanged piping systems that come pre-fabricated from vendors. Our m... |
Problem Statement: I can open projects on my hard drive, however I cannot open any file located on the server. I get the following error: LOCK ERROR ENCOUNTERED IN CACHING PROJECT! | Solution: If there is no one using the files shared on the server when you try to access them, this error is likely caused by not having write permission to the folders on the server where the projects reside. Upon opening a project, the program will generate a .LCK file in that folder. If user does not have write perm... |
Problem Statement: How can I add an alternative P&ID to my P&ID Library and be able to select it in a project? | Solution: To add new P&IDs to the P&ID library,it is better to duplicate the one closest to it available in the library and modify it, due to the line sizing rules associated to them that are unavailable if a P&ID is created from scratch.
In the event that a working P&ID '.xml' file is available and there arises the ne... |
Problem Statement: When attempting to specify electrical tracing for plant bulk or installation bulk piping, the following errors may be generated.
ERROR> 'PIP- #' MAINTENANCE TEMP. IGNORED FOR PIPE WITH NO EL. TRACING ERROR> 'PIP- #' TRACING CABLE TYPE IGNORED FOR PIPE WITH NO EL. TRACING | Solution: These errors are generated if values are placed in the E-trace maintenance temperature and E-trace cable type fields without specifying an appropriate type of tracing in the Special pipe description field.
Two types of electrical tracing are available in as a special pipe description, E-AMB (Electrical traced... |
Problem Statement: I am getting a WARN message when I run a SCAN or Estimate my project. How do I fix the warning message:
WARN > ''PC - 1'' OPERATOR CENTER WILL NOT BE GENERATED | Solution: If you are using Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator (IPE):
This message will occur when you spec the project as Plant addition, Adjacent to Existing.
If you use Aspen Icarus Project Manager (IPM), you will not be able to fix this message. This is because this file was originally created using Aspen Kbase or Aspen... |
Problem Statement: In some cases, as user receives Project Level error messages when attempting an estimate on the current project. | Solution: The first thing to look at is what the error messages are telling you. For example, say that you receive the following error messages:
Project Level Messages
ERROR> 'G
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#' PIPE MATERIAL SPECIFIED IS INCORRECT
ERROR> 'ER
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1' INVALID EQUIPMENT NUMBER
ERROR> '
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0' QUESTION MARK FOUND IN NUMERIC DATA
When a ... |
Problem Statement: When clicking Collaborative Forecasting / Process CF Overrides getting error in the bottom left corner | Solution: There are basically two types of errors occurring.
E0172:INVALID DATE 31/03/11
SET: ROVERRID RULE: ROVDSP3C COND: ?PRDEND = DATETIME(31/03/11)
E0054:SCM COMMAND FAILED
SET: ROVERRID RULE: ROVDSP3C COND: AMPSET &1 = TIMEM(FEB11,DMEND)
The first is caused by an invalid date format in the Control screen, S... |
Problem Statement: My graphical Piping and Instrumentation drawing (P&ID) for one of the models is not showing the correct drawing. How did this happen and how do I reset it to the correct drawing? | Solution: A drawing can be set to a different default though the P&ID button in the input specs form for the equipment item.
If you select ?Select and Open Alternate? from the drop down arrow in the P&ID button, and choose a different drawing to display, then close out the opened graphical P&ID, then go back to the dro... |
Problem Statement: Is it possible to change the input Units of Measure after starting a new project? | Solution: Unfortunately, you can't change your units of measure once you've started the project. If you choose I-P, then you are stuck with Inch-Pound. If you choose Metric, then you are stuck with Metric.
However, you can drag and drop project items from another project with DIFFERENT UNITS OF MEASURE into your curren... |
Problem Statement: What is the difference between E-PRO and E-AMB electrical tracing? | Solution: The biggest difference is E-PRO has multiple thermostats ( one for each section of tracing) and E-AMB only has one thermostat.
For E-PRO the system will generate:
- A 24 circuit tracer panel board
- Wiring
- Junction boxes
- Thermostats (one for each section of tracing, as many as necessary to maintain temper... |
Problem Statement: When I create an Area and give it a type of OPEN, how does the Aspen Icarus software calculate Floor level, Bay length, Bay width and number of stairways for this Open Structure Area type?
I know that it is possible to add an Open Steel Structure as a Plant Bulk, but I would like to know how the soft... | Solution: Open Steel Structures (OPEN) defined as an area type work the same way as an Open Steel Structure defined as a Plant Bulk item.
The length, width, etc. defaults and design rules are explained in the Aspen Icarus
Keywords: floor, bay, stairway, floors, bays, steel, OSS, open steel structure, area, OPEN, EX-OPE... |
Problem Statement: Which versions of Primavera are supported by Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator V7.1 only works with P3E V5. Aspen Capital Cost Estimator V7.2 works with both P3E V5 and P3E V6. P3E refers to the program of Primavera Project Management.
Keywords: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Primavera
References: None |
Problem Statement: How can I change the default number of connections per junction box? | Solution: The maximum number of conductor pairs in the Instrument Design basis actually sets the size of the junction box because we only make one wire run from a junction box back to the control center.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the proper use of the civil wind force adjustment? | Solution: If the user would like to make adjustments to the wind load (to account for altitude, topography, etc.), the adjustment can be entered in wind force adjustment as a factor.
By default, Aspen Icarus products use the following factors.
Gust effect factor (Gf) = 1.0 for exposure C (not 0.85)
Cf = 0.7 for Vertica... |
Problem Statement: How do I resolve error LO201 when trying to open a project? | Solution: This message usually indicates a problem accessing one of our database files. Below are some of the things that might be causing it:
1.) A user needs Read/Write access to the iccache location and project location. So check to see if the user has Read /Write to the iccache location. Also, check the project lo... |
Problem Statement: What does the gravitational acceleration coefficient represent in the civil specifications for Aspen Icarus products? | Solution: For seismic acceleration (g), Aspen Icarus products operate in terms of Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)--measured in g (for example, 0.17 means 17% of g). These values are then used to generate seismic shear. In the case of process equipment items, Icarus uses an additional factor of 1.1. Icarus doesn't use ad... |
Problem Statement: What does Make minimum schedule mandatory mean in the custom pipe spec file? | Solution: The Make minimum schedule mandatory? field is N as default. When this field is set to Y, the inputs in the Minimum schedule fields for each diameter range (small, medium, large) are treated as mandatory schedules for that diameter range. Any pipe with a custom spec in which the ?Make minimum schedule mandator... |
Problem Statement: How do I use the Civil external file? | Solution: It is recommended to NOT modify the supplied default.dat or Civmatmh.dat file located in the 'c:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspen Icarus xx.x\Data\Civil' folder (for v2006.0 and earlier), or 'C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\AspenTech\Shared Aspen Icarus xx.x Files\Civil' (for v2006.5 and later).
On... |
Problem Statement: I have the 'actual' gas flow rates for the 'wach' stage for my centrifugal compressor, which should I put into Aspen Capital Cost Estimator? | Solution: The user should enter inlet pressure for 1st stage and outlet pressure of last stage. The ACFM entered should be the one for the 1st stage.
Keywords: inlet pressure, outlet pressure, ACFM, centrifugal compressor.
References: None |
Problem Statement: Does Aspen Capital Cost Estimator generate remote instrument enclosure (RIEs)? | Solution: Aspen Capital Cost Estimator does not generate enclosures for integrated self-containing instrumentation unit that is skid-mounted, pre-wired and pre-tested. Users can create equipment model library item (EML) to account for such cost.
Keywords: Instrumentation, enclosure
References: None |
Problem Statement: I am receiving an error saying that my fittings file is not found. What is causing this? It worked fine before. | Solution: The issue occurs when a project estimate file was created in v2004.2 or earlier.
In versions 2004.2 and earlier, the only way to use the fittings file was to select it from Piping specs - General. This would require that the user have the fitspc.dat file to be located in their 'C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Aspe... |
Problem Statement: Why are my piping and instrumentation costs higher for my component when I use LOAD DEFAULT VOLUMETRIC MODEL from the Components Options menu? | Solution: By default, a project uses Standard piping and instrumentation (from Project Basis View | Instrumentation)
But the default Volumetric Model (or PID) associated with equipment is the Full instrumented Volumetric Model (or PID), which typically has a little more piping and instrumentation associated with it. Mo... |
Problem Statement: What component should be used to model an API 620 tank? | Solution: API storage tanks are low pressure storage tanks based on the API 620 standard. The component to use will be the Flat bottom storage tank, optional roof (DVT STORAGE).
Keywords: API620, API 620, API, 620, Flat bottom, vessel
References: None |
Problem Statement: What are the slot names for the Air Compressor's Interactive Sizing form? | Solution: Here are the slot names for the Air Compressor's Interactive Sizing form:
CpBareTubeAreaFirstService
CpBayWidth
CpFinPitch
CpNumberBays
CpNumberTubeRows
CpPowerPerFan
CpTubeFinHeight
CpTubeLength
CpTubeOutsideDiameterFirstService
CpTubePitch
Duty
Fin Thickness
Hot Inlet Stream
Hot Outlet Stream
MECHANICAL D... |
Problem Statement: If I am entering a Quoted Equipment component, is there a limit on the number of Quoted Equipment components I can enter? | Solution: In V7.1 and earlier, there is a limit of 50 Quoted Equipment components per area. Starting with V7.2, that limit has been removed and there is no limit.
Please note, this is for Quoted Equipment, and should not be mistaken for the Quoted cost per item field found in most components. See screen shots below:
Ke... |
Problem Statement: Is there a way to use the bargeable module area and have pipe be spooled by a 3rd Party vendor? | Solution: There is no setting to do this. However, the user can set up another contractor for the remote-pipe shop, set the contractor type to ?M? and assign all the applicable piping codes of account to this contractor in the ?Scope? section.
Keywords: bargeable, module
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the best way to model a Desuperheater? | Solution: To model a Desuperheater:
Desuperheaters are designed on application, usually in collaboration with a vendor. They can range in magnitude from a single 1 sparger to a 48 in-line vessel. Other equipment types that fall into this category are steam mufflers and spray nozzles.
It is recommended to try to get ven... |
Problem Statement: When I run my estimate, I get a run-time error:
run-time error M6201: MATH
- log10: DOMAIN error
What is this error coming from, and how do I fix it so that I can run my estimate? | Solution: This run time error (M6201: MATH -log10:DOMAIN) appears during evaluation when a project contains a BUILDING model having question marks specified in the data fields for length and width. If the question marks are replaced with numerical data, no error message is generated.
This defect has been fixed and no... |
Problem Statement: Why do my primer paint coat quantities appear much larger than my finish coat quantities on some of my hotter components? | Solution: This is usually due to the Minimum temp. hot insulation temperature. It is set in the Project Basis View and has an upper limit of 150 F (60C). Finished coats of paint will not be applied above this temperature.
Keywords:
References: None |
Problem Statement: What is the maximum number of areas, maximum number of report groups, and maximum number of components an Icarus project can have? | Solution: The maximum number of report groups is 90. (Report group 91 and above are treated specially, so we don't allow more than 90 report groups.
The maximum number of areas (per report group) is 99. We only allow 2 digit internal area numbers.
The maximum number of components is 9000. (Item reference number allows ... |
Problem Statement: How do Aspen Capital Cost Estimator, Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer handle Stress Relief in RMT Shop? | Solution: Both shop and field welds are done the same way, which is local flame heating.
Keywords: RMT, remote, shop, flame, stress, relief
References: None |
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