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FLUIDFLOW3 AND PIPING
SYSTEMS FLUIDFLOW - FIXED FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN |
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CAPABILITES
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Network
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Large
complex networks can be designed with multiple pumps (series,
parallel, booster) and other equipment. Ringmains, hydrant systems
and deluge systems. Any configuration of pipes with loops, grids,
etc. Pumps can be switched on/off. Any system of units. |
Graphical user interface (flowsheet)
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Data
entry via an input palette visible at the same time as the flowsheet.
Flowsheet and all input and calculated data viewed on the one
screen. Equipment performance warnings (eg nozzles performing
outside range) flag component red and enunciate a warning. FluidFlow3
allows both orthogonal and isometric display of the flowsheet;
Piping Systems FluidFlow - orthogonal only. |
Most remote nozzle identification
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This
is achieved by inspection of results. The ability to view a nozzle's
calculated performance simply by hovering the mouse pointer over
any component on the flowsheet makes identification of the most
remote nozzle very simple. |
Automatic pipe sizing
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Maximum
velocity can be set in the Warnings option. If this velocity
is exceeding, pipes will be flagged red and a warning delivered.
Alternatively Piping Systems
FluidFlow and FluidFlow3's
"List" command and the Report Preview allows pipes
and associated data to be listed in accordance with size or component
identification and velocities quickly viewed. Adjustments could
then be made. FluidFlow3 automatically advises on the most economic
size for a pipe. |
NFPA rules
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NFPA
data on fittings and pipes can be easily added to Piping Systems FluidFlow and FluidFlow3's database. Consequently
compliance with these rules (and any other set of rules) can
be achieved. |
Pipe breaks, blockages and zone
isolation
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Both
programs allow for this. |
Orifice Plates
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Non-recoverable
pressure drop calculated according to ISO standards. |
Reports
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Comprehensive
reporting capability via a user definable report layout within
Piping Systems FluidFlow
and FluidFlow3. In-built
Bill of Materials· Export to Excel· FluidFlow3
allows reports in PDF, Word or HTML format |
Multiple pumps - series, parallel
and booster
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FluidFlow3
allows pump speed and impeller diameter to be varied and affinity
laws applied. |
Lined and unlined pipes
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Yes |
Moody
or Hazen Williams formula
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Yes |
Reports
- Excel link
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Yes |
