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- 2. Overview • Pipe FlowExpert Software allows user to design, model, and solve pipe systems, calculating the flow rates and pipe pressure drops at each point.
- 3. Table of Contents •Interface • Configuration Options • Fluid • Tanks • Nodes • Pipes • Fittings and valves (regular and control) • Components • Pump • Text Items • Calculation and Results
- 4. Node Data Pipe Data UnitTool Button Drawing Tool Button Fluid Data Drawing Pane Select, copy, past , mirror
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- 8. Before starting anydesign • Select the default pipe values such as pipe materials(Roughness), length, diameter
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- 11. Unit Selection • Setthe units you are using (SI,US or combination ) from unit menu or from the configuration Options.
- 12. Working Fluid • Nextselect the working fluid from fluid menu if the fluid doesn’t exist you can add the working fluid.
- 14. Adding Gas Datato the Fluid Database
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- 18. Node Types • Jointpoint • Tank • End Pressure
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- 24. To add Fittingsand Valves
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- 29. Flow Control Valve(FCV) •Flow Control Valves allow the user to set a flow rate in a particular pipe. From node To node
- 30. Pressure Reducing Valve(PRV) •Pressure Reducing Valves allow the user to set a pressure at the node downstream of the valve (i.e.at the end of the pipe). • Three mode of operation : – Regulating – Fully Closed – Fully Open
- 31. Regulating • The valve maintainsthe downstream pressure to the set value • throttling the flow rate through the PRV. FullyClosed • If the valve’s set pressure is less than the pressure downstream of the valve. • The flow through the PRV reverses and the PRV acts as a check valve, closing the pipe. FullyOpen • The valve’s set pressure is greater than the pressure upstream of the valve. • The PRV maintains a fully open position and it has no effect on the flow condition.
- 32. AVOIDING PRV OPERATIONPROBLEMS: • PRV operation problems can be avoided by finding the valve's pressure regulating range and specifying the valve’s set pressure to a value within this range, such that the mode of operation is ‘Regulating’.
- 33. Back Pressure Valve(BPV) •Back Pressure Valves allow the user to set a pressure at a node upstream of the valve (i.e. at the start of the pipe). • Three mode of operation : – Regulating – Fully Closed – Fully Open
- 34. Regulating • The valve maintains theupstream pressure to the set value. FullyClosed • The valve’s set pressure is greater than the pressure upstream of the valve • Flow through the BPV reverses and the BPV acts as a check valve, closing the pipe. FullyOpen • The valve’s set pressure is less than the pressure downstream of the valve . • The BPV maintains a fully open position and it has no effect on the flow conditions.
- 35. How to modelany Mechanical equipment into the system ?
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- 39. Mode of Operation •Fixed Flow Rate • Fixed Head • Fixed Speed (with a flow versus head performance curve)
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- 42. Fixed Speed (witha flow versus head performance curve)
- 46. Variable Speed andChange to Impeller Size
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- 51. Closing a Pipein the System
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- 59. References • Pipe FlowExpert User Guide. • Pipe Flow Examples. • http://www.pipeflow.co.uk/public/control.php ?_path=/497/738/745 • http://www.pipeflow.co.uk/public/control.php ?_path=/497/738/804
Editor's Notes
- #3 Note : Pipe Flow Expert uses the Colebrook equation to calculate friction factors. Pipe Flow Expert uses the Darcy equation to calculate friction loss in a pipe. These equations assume a constant fluid density & viscosity.
- #5 This section details the different features of the Pipe Flow Expert interface and we will provide detailed information about each features in the coming slides.
- #7 To draw in 3d view press on isometric mode.
- #10 Click the Material button. This opens the Pipe diameter data screen A list of all the pipe materials available in the pipe database are displayed in the Choose new pipe material list.
- #11 Select the pipe’s material from the Choose new pipe material list. If the pipe material is not in the Choose new pipe material list, click the Add new material button to add the new material to the list. For more information about adding a pipe material, see: Adding a Pipe Material to the Database section in Section: Creating a Pipe System.
- #15 First we all know that the density and viscosity change with the change in temperature. And If the fluid you are using in the pipe system is one of the most common gases, the viscosity and density of the gas at various temperatures and pressures can be calculated. Click on calculate gas data , a window will appear, then select the gas the working pressure and temperature, the program will generate the desnity and viscosity at the end click to add to the fluid list.
- #16 Pipe Flow Expert will allow the user to design pipeline systems with up to 20 different fluid zones. The density and viscosity of each fluid zone must be set by the user. First we create the new fluid than we select the pipes that carry the new fluid.
- #17 To add a pipe a pipe click on add pipes button from the drawing tool buttons. The pipe is characterized by its name, length , diameter , roughness (material) and finally by its starting and end elevation node. Note you can different component to any pipe such as fittings, valves, pump you can also open or close a pipe or reverse its direction.
- #18 To change the data of a group of pipes or to copy various attributes of the default pipe to each of the pipe select the group of pipes using the selecting tool. Than click on Adjust Attributes of Selected Pipes button .
- #19 A node can be a join point, tank, or demand pressure–referred to as End Pressure in the Node pane.
- #20 To add a tank click on add tank button from the drawing tool buttons. The Tank is characterized by its Name, pressure applied to the surface of the fluid in the tank ,liquid level inside the tank and the tank elevation.
- #21 To add an end pressure node click on add demand pressure button from the drawing tool buttons. End pressure is the required pressure demand at the end of a pipe when the fluid is discharged. The End pressure node is characterized by its pressure and elevation.
- #22 Joint node will be produced automatically when drawing a pipeline it defines the pipe elevation. Joint point is characterized by its name and elevation.
- #23 we can add a demand flow at a node if the type selected is a Join Point. To add a demand flow click on add demand button from the drawing tool buttons. A demand in-flow is the volume of fluid required to enter the system at a join point. A demand out-flow is the volume of fluid required to leave the system at a join point. Note :A pipe can have a demand flow or a demand pressure at the end of a pipe but it cannot have both.
- #24 To change the data of a group Nodes or to copy node elevation and images to each of the nodes selected. select the group of node using the selecting tool. Than click on Adjust Attributes of Selected nodes button .
- #25 Click the Add Fittings button and hover on the desired pipe you want to add to it.
- #26 Than select the wanted fitting to add by double click on it. If the fitting is not in the Fitting Database list, click the Create new fitting button to add the new fitting to the list.
- #28 In this section you Calculate K value that represents the fitting you are adding. For example, if you selected the sudden contraction button . When you have the desired K value, click the Create new fitting button next press this fitting to pipe. Note you can save this value for future use by pressing on save this fitting data to list.
- #29 To add a control valve click on add control valve from the drawing tool buttons
- #30 Flow Control Valves allow the user to set a flow rate in a particular pipe. The pressure loss between the “from node” and “to node” is equal to the pressure loss introduced by the flow control valve plus the pressure loss that the flow in the pipe will produce, plus the pressure loss that any other component on the pipe produces. If the pressure difference between the “from node” and “to node” is not great enough then the pressure loss in the pipe and the flow control valve, a warning will be displayed that the pressure in the pipe is not sufficient to deliver the set flow.
- #31 Pressure Reducing Valves allow the user to set a pressure at the node downstream of the valve (i.e.at the end of the pipe).
- #32 Regulating: The valve maintains the downstream pressure to the set value by introducing a pressure loss across the valve, thus throttling the flow rate through the PRV. Fully Closed: This mode of operation occurs if the valve’s set pressure is less than the pressure downstream of the valve for the case where the valve is closed. When this occurs in an actual pipe system, the flow through the PRV reverses and the PRV acts as a check valve, closing the pipe. the system is not then solved for this scenario. Fully Open: This mode of operation occurs if the valve’s set pressure is greater than the pressure upstream of the valve for the case where the valve is fully open. When this occurs in an actual pipe system, the PRV maintains a fully open position and it has no effect on the flow conditions.
- #33 In general, PRV operation problems can be avoided by finding the valve's pressure regulating range and specifying the valve’s set pressure to a value within this range, such that the mode of operation is ‘Regulating’. First, solve the system without the PRV control and note the pressure at the node downstream of the pipe which previously contained the PRV. This is the maximum pressure the PRV can be set to . Secondly, solve the system after closing the pipe that contains the PRV and note the pressure at the node downstream of the closed pipe. This is the minimum pressure the PRV can be set to
- #34 Back Pressure Valves allow the user to set a pressure at a node upstream of the valve (i.e. at the start of the pipe).
- #35 Regulating The valve maintains the upstream pressure to the set value Fully Closed This mode of operation occurs if the valve’s set pressure is greater than the pressure upstream of the valve for the case where the valve is closed. When this occurs in an actual pipe system, the flow through the BPV reverses and the BPV acts as a check valve, closing the pipe. the system is not then solved for this scenario. Fully Open This mode of operation occurs if the valve’s set pressure is less than the pressure downstream of the valve for the case where the valve is fully open. When this occurs in an actual pipe system, the BPV maintains a fully open position and it has no effect on the flow conditions. The system is not solved. Same solution of PRV is applied here. But for the BPV note the upstream pressure node the first reading will be the max pressure while the second reading will be the minimum pressure.
- #36 How to model any mechanical equipment such as chiller, air handling unit, boiler, filter ? These equipment are modeled as a pressure drop components in the system.
- #37 You will find the component pressure loss button in the drawing tool bottoms. Select the component cursor. Click on the pipe on which you want to add a component. Use the Component pressure loss dialog to enter the pressure loss characteristics of the component. Four mode of operations: Fixed loss: if the component’s pressure loss is a fixed pressure loss. Curve loss: if the component’s pressure loss is based on a data curve. “Flow versus head” when you enter the data press on save to file button By saving the data to a .pfco file, you can reuse these data for other pipes in the pipe system or future pipe systems by clicking on load from file . Note: The image you select does not have any affect.
- #38 Usually Manufactures of control valves usually publish a Cv flow coefficient or a Kv flow coefficient to describe the flow / pressure loss characteristics of their control valves in a standardized manner. A Cv flow coefficient specifies the volume of water in US gpm at 60°F (15.55°C) that will flow through a valve with a 1.0 psi pressure drop across the valve. Thus a Cv flow coefficient of 10 indicates that a 1.0 psi pressure drop will occur with a flow of 10 US gpm of water through the valve. A Kv flow coefficient specifies the volume of water in m3/hour at 20°C (68 °F) that will flow through a valve with a 1.0 bar pressure drop across the valve. Note : If the fluid is a gas, it would be better to use a mass flow rate entry for the calculation instead of a volumetric flow rate. Due to change in density the volumetric flow rate of the gas based on the gas density
- #39 To add a pump to the system click on add pump button from the drawing tool buttons. The pump is characterized by its name ,along pipe (Location of the pump from start of the pipe), and its elevation .
- #40 Three mode of operation: Fixed Flow Rate Fixed Head Fixed Speed (with a flow versus head performance curve)
- #41 This pump type is used to calculate the pump head from a desired flow rate. Note : Since the flow rate of the pump is fixed, the flow will pass through the smallest resistance. To get the desire flow rate we should add a FCV. Note : at least one flow path must have no control device fitted. Note: Flow control valves need to have a positive pressure at their inlet nodes.
- #42 This type of operation is used to identify the minimum pressure needed to produce the required flow through the system. (trial and error)
- #43 This type is used when the pump performance curve is available. This type also provides to calculate the NPSH, efficiency ,pump and finally it can determine the operating point from the intersection of the system curve and performance curve. Note we can specify the best range of operation.
- #44 To add the static head of the pump click on the graph options then static To view the pump head, NPSHr, efficiency percentage and power for a specific flow rate, type the flow rate in the Flow field above the graph drawing.
- #45 We can also add The Pump Catalog, Manufacturer, Pump Type, Motor rpm, Pump Size, Stages and notes in order to generate a report at the end.
- #46 When a system is solved the pump’s operating point will be calculated and the Flow Rate, Head,Efficiency and NPSHr values will be displayed together with shaft power. A system curve can also be plotted through the operating point.
- #47 The pump model may be used to predict the pump performance for a range different operating speeds & different impeller diameters. enter the minimum & maximum operating speed data, and the minimum & maximum size of the impeller diameter. Click the ‘Draw Graph’ button to re-draw and show the new operating range. Note: this prediction is based on the standard affinity laws.
- #48 For more accurate modeling of pump performance Click on adjust pump model.
- #49 The ‘Adjust Flow v Head’ options can be used to adjust the shut-off head & the rate of curvature for the minimum & maximum impeller diameter curves The ‘Adjust Predicted Efficiencies’ options allow the predicted efficiency values.
- #50 The Pump Database can be used to select a pump from the database of the pipeflow software
- #51 Text items allow you to add free text labels at any position on the pipe system drawing.
- #52 To close a pipe click on toggle to open/close a pipe button from the drawing tool buttons. The Closed Pipe feature can be used to represent actual pipes in the system where the flow is shut off. This feature, allow us to evaluate different configuration scenarios within the system when calculating the results.
- #53 To determine which of the pipe system’s calculation results are displayed in the Drawing pane.
- #54 To solve the system click on calculate button.
- #58 Select the data you want to appear in the report.