Parallel and branching flow pipe network pressure drop
Estimate pressure drop across connected pipe networks where flow can split, recombine, and redistribute across branches.
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Complete Pipe Flow
Simulation Software
Solve any pipe flow system: model liquid, gas, two‑phase, slurry, and non‑Newtonian flow from a single software solution.
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Why FluidFlow?
Model complex fluid systems faster—trusted by engineers.
Accurate hydraulics, pressure loss, equipment sizing, cavitation risk, and system optimization.
Proven Accuracy
Methods verified by 40+ years of engineering practice. Used and trusted by engineers since 1984.
Exceptional ROI & Value
Enterprise‑grade capability at a fraction of typical cost. Save up to 80% design time.
Intuitive by Design
Build models quickly, run complex calculations, and visualize results clearly.
Products
Unrivaled Capabilities for Every Flow Challenge
Liquid
Model simple to complex liquid networks, size pumps, and evaluate performance; identify energy-saving and reliability-improvement opportunities.
Gas
Accurately analyze gas systems with real gas behavior. No ideal gas, isothermal or adiabatic flow assumptions.
Slurry & non-Newtonian
Model liquid-solid and non-Newtonian fluid flow using state-of-the-art and industry-accepted methodologies.
Two Phase
Predict liquid‑gas behavior with advanced correlations and flow regime mapping.
Features
Comprehensive Analysis & Sizing
Model Building & Interface
Build piping networks quickly with an intuitive visual interface. Model any piping system using standard, generic, and customized FluidFlow components to suit your project requirements.
Comprehensive Engineering Databases
Access over 1,200 fluid properties and 800+ equipment entries in the expandable database, giving you the data you need to model real-world systems accurately.
Equipment Sizing & Performance Analysis
Analyze performance against manufacturer specifications and size pipes, pumps, compressors, control valves, relief devices, and other piping equipment with confidence.
Thermal & Heat Transfer Analysis
Assess heat transfer effects on fluid behavior across a range of scenarios, including insulated and buried piping systems operating under varying thermal conditions.
Advanced Calculation Tools
Accelerate design iterations and explore multiple scenarios with powerful features including Back Calc, Multi Calc, and Scripting tools to streamline complex workflows.
Integration & Reporting
Generate comprehensive project documentation and integrate with CAD systems for seamless, efficient workflows across your engineering and design teams.
Problems FluidFlow Solves
Use FluidFlow to analyze steady-state pressure drop, pump performance, control valves, compressible gas flow, liquid-solid slurry, non-Newtonian flow, two-phase liquid-vapor behavior, and heat-transfer effects across connected pipe networks. Start with the workflow that matches your engineering problem, then test it with your own system data using guided training or a 14-day free trial.
Size pumps and model the fluid system against pump performance curves
Review pump operating points against system resistance, pump curves, pipe losses, and equipment behavior.
Identify cavitation, flashing and slug-flow risks across pumps, valves and pipework
Check operating conditions that can create cavitation, flashing, or slug-flow risks across pumps, control valves, and connected pipework.
Size control valves and model performance against system pressure balance
Size control valves and review valve performance against flow, pressure drop, and the connected system balance.
Model real gas and compressible flow networks
Analyze compressible gas pipe networks with pressure, density, pipe geometry, valves, and equipment effects in the connected model.
Model liquid-solid flow and settling slurry piping and pumping systems
Model liquid-solid and settling slurry systems where solids behavior, velocity, pipe size, and pump performance affect pressure drop.
Analyze non-Newtonian flow in piping and pump systems
Review non-Newtonian flow behavior in pipe and pump systems where rheology affects pressure drop and operating performance.
Model liquid-vapor two-phase flow in piping systems
Review two-phase liquid-vapor flow behavior across piping systems, including pressure drop, quality, flow regime, and operating effects.
Incorporate heat-transfer effects in fluid network pressure balance analysis
Account for heat-transfer effects that can change fluid properties, pressure drop, equipment performance, and network pressure balance.
Start with guided FluidFlow training or test a model with your own system data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is FluidFlow?
FluidFlow is a comprehensive software solution for fluid flow simulation and analysis used across various industries, including Oil & Energy, Chemicals, Energy and Mining & Metals for designing and optimizing pipe flow systems.
How do “modules” work in FluidFlow?
FluidFlow operates with integrated modules (Liquid, Gas, Slurry, Two-Phase) within a single software environment, allowing systems with multiple fluid types in one file. No module switching is required – the software automatically detects fluid phases based on operating conditions.
How is FluidFlow verified?
FluidFlow’s calculation accuracy is rigorously verified through:
- Comprehensive testing against published engineering data
- Validation with real-world operating systems
- Continuous benchmarking against industry standards
- An extensive library of Quality Assurance test models that comes installed with the software
Each new software version undergoes thorough benchmarking to ensure consistent reliability and accuracy.
With industry applications dating back to 1984, FluidFlow has evolved through continuous development to incorporate the latest solution technologies, providing engineers with a fast, accurate, and effective pipe flow simulation tool.
Quality Assurance forms the foundation of our development process, ensuring our products meet the highest standards from initial design through final release.
Flite Software NI Ltd maintains ISO9001:2008 certification, demonstrating our commitment to quality management systems.
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