The user can addothers which can then be stored in a library. Control valves can be set for pressure,flow, differential pressure or valve position.The range of fittings available in the programis from the Crane manual. With the PIPENET Standard Module thenetwork can be as simple or complex asnecessary, and can be made up of pipes, ducts,fittings, pumps, fans, check valves, controlvalves, nozzles, filters, orifice plates and othermodels. A databaseof gases is provided in the program to whichuser-defined gases can be added. Waterproperties are built-in and steam propertiescomply with the IFC67 Standard.
The PIPENET Standard Module is for generalflow analysis in networks of pipes or ducts,carrying liquids, steam or gases. Shortcutfacilities within PIPENET, such as repeat andreplicate for duplicating single items orcomplete sub-systems, allow the user to savevaluable project time. PIPENET is a very flexible program,offering a wide selection of units, userdefined pipe schedules, fittings librariesand pump characteristics. PIPENET Spray/Sprinkler Module isexceptional for the design of fire protectionsystems, whether they be deluge, ringmainor sprinkler. PIPENET Transient Module is ideal forunsteady state problems such as "waterhammer", "steam hammer" andcalculation of hydraulic forces necessaryfor pipe stress analysis. PIPENET Standard Module is the perfect toolfor solving general flow problems withliquids, gases or steam. PIPENET is supplied as independentmodules, giving a choice of solutions for theuser's particular needs. The outputcan optionally be sent to Microsoft WordTM orWriteTM for test processing and incorporationinto design reports. The input is through pulldown menus, dialog boxes, etc.
PIPENET runs under MicrosoftWindowsTM, making full use of thetechnology it offers. At theother end of the spectrum, PIPENETcomputes the hydraulic transient forcesnecessary for pipe stress analysis and pipesupport design under transient flowconditions.
PIPENET is a powerful software tool forflow analysis of pipe and duct network.PIPENET starts at the design phase,providing the means of performingcalculations such as pipe sizing and pumpselection under steady state conditions. PIPENET IS THE SOFTWARECOMPLETW TOOL FOR NETWORK FLOW ANALYSIS