FluidFlow v3.54 Release Notes
FluidFlow version 3.54 is now available, featuring significant improvements to simulation capabilities, especially for complex slurry systems applications. This update includes enhanced engineering precision tools and streamlined workflow features specifically designed for modern slurry systems engineering challenges. A new advanced training course has been developed to help users get the full advantage of these advanced slurry systems capabilities.
Despite the significant new features in v3.54, we are pleased to confirm that our current pricing for FluidFlow licenses remains unchanged.
Key Enhancements in FluidFlow v3.54:
Advanced Slurry Systems Modeling Capabilities
FluidFlow v3.54 significantly expands its robust slurry systems modeling toolkit with industry-leading enhancements:
• Centrifugal Pump Performance for Slurry Systems
New Solids Derating method for Centrifugal Pumps featuring ANSI 2021 Monosize and GIW 4CM – the latest approaches in predicting slurry pump performance within complete slurry systems. These methods enable better pump selection, improved slurry systems design, and enhanced system reliability across diverse applications.
• Enhanced Friction Loss Correlations for Slurry Systems
Advanced ‘Vsm’, ‘V50’, and ‘4CM’ heterogeneous slurry correlations improve rough estimates and significantly increase the accuracy of detailed friction loss calculations in slurry systems. These correlations are fully configurable from the Calculation Options, giving engineers flexibility for different slurry transport applications.
• Intelligent Deposition Velocity Calculation
Addition of GIW VSCALC 2023 in the deposition velocity correlation eliminates the need for manual correlation selection, automating the selection process while achieving accurate results using well-established methods. This advancement is crucial for preventing settling in slurry transport systems and addresses challenges like preventing dredge blockages and pump cavitation in critical slurry applications.
• Advanced Inclined Pipe Modeling for Slurry Systems
Configurable pipe inclination correction methods including Wilson – Tse 1984 and Extended Wilson – Tse Chart for deposition velocity calculations. These improvements help identify optimal pipe sizing for slurry systems, reducing operational risks and maintenance requirements across various industrial applications.
• Vertical Pipe Friction Loss Modeling
Configurable vertical pipe friction loss methods including Vertical WASC, 4CM, and Spelay, et. al. collisional stress model. These enhancements improve slurry systems design accuracy and help optimize overall system performance for vertical slurry transport applications.
• Non-Newtonian Viscosity Modeling for Complex Slurry Systems
Configurable methods for yield stress definition with both user-defined and calculated options. These features perfectly complement tabulated shear rate vs. shear stress data and provide R² (coefficient of determination) results for accurate viscosity model selection in non-Newtonian slurry systems.
Back-Calc Input
Speed up system analysis by working backward from the desired result to the required input without the hassle of iterative trial and error. Determine what component input data achieves your target result. This powerful capability is accessible via the ‘Tools | Back Calc Input’ menu item and transforms how engineers approach modeling and analysis.
User Interface and Workflow Improvements for FluidFlow 3.54
1. Streamlined FluidFlow Templates
Template files can now be dragged and dropped from the file explorer directly to the flowsheet, making it faster and more intuitive to integrate pre-defined slurry systems configurations into new models. This feature is particularly valuable for standardizing slurry systems designs across multiple projects.
2. Enhanced Component Management
Data Palette – List: Quickly locate components in large systems models using the ‘|’ (OR) operator to filter components in the list view.
Flowsheet Options: Reorganized dialog box into different tabs for more efficient modeling, improved navigation, and easier configuration of display settings.
3. Advanced Charting
Flowsheet Tools – Charts: Users can now add charts in single or double y-axis types as flowsheet objects using user-defined plot points or JSON file formats.
4. Improved Model Visualization
Flowsheet Settings: Declutter complex models by minimizing non-essential components through the “Use Minimized Icons” feature, improving readability and increasing focus on critical slurry transport components.
5. Enhanced Data Export and Visualization
Component and Composite Charts: Performance plots can now be saved and stored in JSON formats or placed as image objects in the flowsheet through new buttons in the Chart tab of the data palette and Composite chart dialog box.
6. Advanced PCF Support for Slurry Systems
PCF (Piping Component File) Support: Enhanced accuracy when exporting piping component files (PCF) to build FluidFlow slurry systems models, including:
- Improved pipe diameter and length data extraction from pipe PCF entities
- Addition of Max overlap processing setting to prevent node overlap during export
7. Flexible License Configuration for Teams
New License Configuration Options: Improved user experience through enhanced deployment flexibility:
- Trial License: More secure and easier trial license access for evaluating slurry systems modeling capabilities
- Named User License: Allow users to easily swap licenses between machines, maximizing FluidFlow utilization across different slurry systems projects
8. Advanced Scripting
Scripting Enhancements: Addition of new objects for easier development of advanced analysis scripts:
- Environment settings
- JSON Data Objects
- Math functions
- RestClient
- Decimal Separator
- Thousand Separator
- List Separator
9. Enhanced Monitoring and Alerts
Results & Warnings: Additional warning messages specifically related to settling slurry solution updates, helping prevent common issues in slurry systems design.
10. Enhanced Data Collaboration
Improved Data Format Compatibility: Database files can now be created, loaded, applied, and exported in JSON formats. This enhancement significantly improves data portability and simplifies integration with other engineering tools commonly used in slurry systems projects.
Comprehensive Bug Fixes
FluidFlow v3.54 includes numerous bug fixes that improve reliability:
- Buried pipes heat transfer calculations for compressible flow
- Component Palette icon sizing corrections when Large Icons is selected
- Compressor heat transfer calculations for mixed-phase applications
- Curve Fit Editor CSV file compatibility with regional decimal separators
- Data Palette chart display improvements
- Enhanced heat transfer calculations for compressible flow scenarios
- Improved paste functionality for sprinkler nodes
- File dialog visibility improvements
- Database compatibility for legacy models
- Excel integration improvements for international regional settings
- Enhanced NIST hydrogen calculations
- Improved non-Newtonian shear rate reporting
Time-Saving Benefits for Slurry Systems Engineers
See how these advanced slurry systems features reduce design time by up to 80% compared to traditional methods while delivering superior accuracy. FluidFlow v3.54’s comprehensive capabilities eliminate the inefficiencies of spreadsheet-based slurry calculations and provide the precision needed for modern slurry systems engineering.
New Training Course: Master Advanced Slurry Systems Design
To ensure engineers can fully harness FluidFlow v3.54’s advanced slurry systems capabilities, we’re excited to announce a comprehensive new training course. This specialized program covers:
- New v3.54 features and their practical applications in slurry systems
- In-depth understanding of advanced slurry systems modeling techniques
- Best practices for optimizing slurry systems simulations
- Real-world case studies and troubleshooting scenarios
- Hands-on exercises with complex slurry systems applications
Details on registration and course schedules will be available soon on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions About FluidFlow v3.54
Q: What makes FluidFlow v3.54 better for slurry systems than previous versions?
A: V3.54 includes breakthrough capabilities like automated selection (VSCALC) of deposition velocity correlation, options for adjusting deposition velocity due to pipe orientation, enhanced horizontal and vertical friction loss modeling, and advanced pump performance prediction specifically designed for slurry systems applications.
Q: Can existing FluidFlow users upgrade to v3.54 for free?
A: Yes, FluidFlow v3.54 is available to all existing users with active Support, Updates and Maintenance (SUM) agreements at no additional cost.
Q: How does the new Back-Calc Input feature help with my design?
A: The Back-Calc Input tool allows engineers to work backward from desired system performance to determine required input parameters, dramatically reducing trial-and-error iterations.
Q: Are the new slurry modeling capabilities compatible with existing models?
A: Absolutely. All new features are fully backward compatible with existing slurry systems models, and the enhanced correlations can be applied to improve accuracy of previous designs.
Availability and Pricing
FluidFlow v3.54 is available to all existing FluidFlow users with active Support, Updates and Maintenance (SUM) agreements starting June 10, 2025. Current pricing for FluidFlow licenses remains unchanged despite these significant new slurry systems modeling features.
By understanding these enhancements and leveraging our new training, engineers can utilize FluidFlow v3.54 for more precise, efficient, and reliable slurry systems design and analysis, leading to optimized projects and reduced operational risks, all while maintaining excellent value.
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