PV Elite 28 u2: Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design Software

PV Elite 28 is Hexagon’s industry-standard software for pressure vessel and heat exchanger design, with full ASME 2025 code compliance, integrated FEA for expansion joints, and enhanced 3D visualization workflows .

Key New Features in Version 28

ASME 2025 Code Compliance

  • ASME Section VIII 2025: Full support for Div.1 and Div.2; VIII-2 discontinued “Class” classifications

  • EN 1092 Flanges: Added standard flange dimensions

  • EN 13445 Safety Factors: Optional application to ASME materials

Integrated FEA for Expansion Joints

  • GT STRUDL Integration: Advanced expansion joint FEA directly within PV Elite workflow

3D Visualization & UI

  • View Cube Navigation: Instant model rotation by clicking cube faces/edges/corners

  • Color-Coded Components: Bolts and flanges display in distinct colors

  • Dynamic Dimensions: Interactive visual feedback during model adjustments

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Project File Link Tree: Centralized organization of all project-related files

  • Vessel Wiki: Automatic generation of customizable RTF documentation with notes and branded reports

  • 3D PDF Export: Interactive 3D PDFs for client deliverables

Streamlined Workspace

  • Simultaneous I/O: Keep output report open while modifying inputs

  • Repeat Command: Copy design details across multiple elements

  • Material Database Editor: Optimized tool for editing/adding material properties