FluidFlow Blogs: August 17, 2021

Added Flowsheet Undo facility. Added ability to plot two-phase flow pattern charts for ALL pipe inclinations. Added ability to plot composite charts for boosters in parallel and series. Access via New flowsheet toolbar button. Added ability to plot HGL and… Read more ›

The calculated K value is now an available result (in export, excel, tables, etc.) for the following elements: GenericK, Inline Filters, Cyclones, Expansion Bends, Known Resistance Exits, Bends, & Mitre Bends. Buried Pipe Calculation now uses an iterative solution process,… Read more ›

Heat transfer between the fluid and the pipe’s surroundings is an important aspect of piping system design. Read our blog on heat transfer here.

Increasing the capacity or yield of existing chemical process sites through expansion or upgrades is often a cost-effective means of increasing capacity without incurring the higher costs associated with embarking on a new greenfield construction. In order to complete upgrades… Read more ›

Sanding of Slurry Pipelines: The obstruction of flow within a slurry pipeline is sometimes referred to as sanding. Read more here in our latest blog.

District Cooling Systems involves the production of chilled water to multiple buildings through a network of insulated underground pipelines.

FluidFlow software doesn’t make simplifying assumptions and solves for real gas flow conditions using an equation of state.

Valve Authority is a term used to describe the basis on which a control valve is selected. Learn more about the fundamentals of Control Valve Authority.

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Added NEW settling slurry calculation method. 4-Component model based on a 2007 paper by Sellgren and Wilson. Added NEW settling slurry calculation method. Liu Dezhong method. For settling slurries, size distribution charts can now be viewed at the Supply Node(s).… Read more ›

Steam Plant – Steam for power plant applications is often required at relatively high pressures and frequently needs to be superheated (dry gas).

Control Valve Sizing – A correctly sized control valve can increase process availability, reduce process variability and reduce maintenance costs.