HOUSTON — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 7, 2009 — COADE announced today the release of CAESAR II Version 5.20, an updated edition of the world’s most widely used pipe stress analysis package. New codes in this latest edition include ISO-14692 for the analysis of fiber reinforced piping (FRP) and 10 additional wind codes for the analysis of static load setup. Also included are updated piping codes for B31.1, B31.8, GPTC/Z380, AME NC and ASME ND, plus the permitted number of static load cases is increased from 99 to 999. International features include the addition of the Mexican seismic code to the dynamic input module for the automated generation of response spectra and partial implementation of Japanese piping codes, JPI and HPGSL (High-Pressure Gas Safety Law).

New productivity features in CAESAR II Version 5.20 include a loop optimization wizard for easier expansion loop design and a seismic wizard for determining the G factor in static seismic loading conditions for three codes. Among many other enhancements in the release are improvements to the buried pipe modeler and the valve/flange insertion routine. Details on COADE and its products can be found at www.coade.com.

About COADE

COADE, Inc. is a provider of software for multiple plant design and engineering disciplines. COADE's aims are that design and engineering should share relevant information seamlessly, thereby maintaining accuracy and improving efficiency. COADE's product line conforms to those goals and includes: CAESAR II, the world's most widely used pipe stress analysis software; PV Elite for pressure vessel and heat exchanger design and analysis; CADWorx Plant Design Suite for intelligent plant design modeling, process schematics and automatic production of plant design deliverables; and TANK for the design and analysis of oil storage tanks. COADE, CAESAR II, CADWorx, PV Elite, CodeCalc and TANK are registered trademarks or trademarks of COADE, Inc. For more information, visit www.coade.com.

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