AMETank 18.7.21

Description

AMETank 18.7.21 – Complete API 650/620 Tank Design, Detailing & Inspection Software

AMETank 18.7.21 is the latest and most advanced release of TechnoSoft’s renowned engineering software for the design, detailing, analysis, and inspection of above-ground welded steel storage tanks. Widely used by engineers, contractors, and fabricators across the oil & gas, chemical, water, and industrial sectors, AMETank provides an end-to-end solution compliant with API 650, API 620, API 653, and related international codes and standards.

This powerful software enables the rapid configuration of cylindrical storage tanks—including floating roof, fixed roof, cone roof, dome roof, and open-top designs—with integrated 3D modeling, engineering calculations, and automatic generation of fabrication-ready documentation. AMETank 18.7.21 introduces performance upgrades, new smart modules, improved detailing tools, and critical bug fixes to enhance productivity, accuracy, and code compliance.

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🚀 What’s New in AMETank 18.7.21

🔧 1. Advanced 3D Modeling System

• Fully updated 3D rendering engine with faster load times and high-resolution graphics.

• Real-time parametric editing of tank components with accurate geometrical validation.

• Better integration of roofs, nozzles, wind girders, and shell courses.

📚 2. Expanded Component & Material Libraries

• Includes new nozzles, manways, flanges, and shell components compliant with ASME, DIN, and ISO standards.

• Supports custom material entry for special alloys and composite materials.

• Improved material mapping for export to CNC and ERP systems.

🌐 3. Enhanced International Code Support

• Full compliance with latest editions of:

  • API 650 (welded steel tanks for oil storage)

  • API 620 (low-pressure tanks)

  • API 653 (inspection, repair, alteration)

  • ASCE 7 for wind and seismic loading

• New modules for Eurocode, IS (Indian Standards), and CSA (Canada) included as optional upgrades.

📊 4. Smart Engineering Calculations

• Automatic calculation of design pressure, vacuum, seismic acceleration, wind load, hydrostatic pressure, and uplift.

• Real-time minimum thickness alerts and integrity thresholds for corrosion allowances.

• Shell course optimization for material savings.

📄 5. Detailing, Drafting & BOM Generation

• Instantly generate tank fabrication drawings with weld symbols, plate layouts, nozzle positions, and weld seams.

• Export BOM (Bill of Materials) to Excel, PDF, AutoCAD, and CNC-ready formats.

• Support for tank foundation plans, anchor bolt layouts, and shell expansion joints.

🧠 6. Built-in Cost Estimation Tool

• Intelligent estimator includes costs for material, fabrication, shipping, and labor.

• Adjust pricing dynamically based on tank geometry, region, and design code.

• Generate project quotations within minutes for bid proposals or project planning.

🛡️ 7. Upgraded API 653 Inspection & Corrosion Module

• Visual inspection reporting, remaining life assessments, and tank floor scan input.

• Generate detailed repair and maintenance plans based on real-world data.

• Calculate safe fill height, maximum operating pressure, and corrosion rates.

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🧰 Bug Fixes & Improvements in 18.7.21

• Corrected API 620 shell reinforcement plate misalignment error.

• Resolved DXF export issues when using localized number formats.

• Improved numerical stability for seismic calculations in high-wind zones.

• Fixed drawing scale mismatches on high-resolution displays (4K+).

• Enhanced memory management for large tank models over 50m in diameter.

• Faster performance on multi-core CPUs and GPUs.

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💻 System Requirements

✅ Minimum Requirements

• OS: Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)

• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (Quad-Core)

• RAM: 8 GB

• GPU: DirectX 11-compatible graphics card

• Storage: 10 GB free disk space

• Display: 1366 x 768 minimum resolution

🔝 Recommended for Best Performance

• OS: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit

• Processor: Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or higher

• RAM: 16–32 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or better (for 3D acceleration)

• Display: 1920 x 1080 or 4K monitor support

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🔍 Use Cases for AMETank 18.7.21

• Engineering & Design Firms – Produce detailed tank designs fast and accurately for client bids or project plans.

• Fabricators & Manufacturers – Generate fabrication-ready drawings, BOMs, and CNC outputs for efficient tank production.

• Inspectors & Maintenance Teams – Perform API 653-based assessments and develop long-term asset integrity plans.

• Educational Institutions – Use in training mechanical, civil, and structural engineers in storage tank design and detailing.

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🎯 Why AMETank 18.7.21 is the Industry Choice

• Code Compliance Guaranteed – Aligns with current international standards including API, ASME, AWWA, Eurocode, and CSA.

• All-in-One Workflow – From design to detailing to inspection, AMETank covers the entire tank lifecycle.

• Speed & Efficiency – Reduce engineering hours while increasing project accuracy and documentation quality.

• Scalable Licensing – Ideal for small engineering firms or enterprise-level EPCs.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5
Powerful & Reliable Tank Design Software

AMETank 18.7.21 is an outstanding upgrade for anyone involved in API 650/620 tank design. The new 3D modeling engine is faster and more accurate, and the auto-generated fabrication drawings, BOMs, and cost estimates save us hours of work. The upgraded API 653 inspection tools are a huge plus for integrity assessments. Highly recommended for engineers and fabricators needing efficient, code-compliant storage tank software.

— Daniel M., Mechanical Engineer