Pipe Flow Expert Software User Guide - Designing a Pipe System

To design a pipe system:

1. Define the pipe system’s fluid and the fluid’s properties. For more information about selecting a fluid, see: Defining the System Fluid

2. Add the applicable tanks to the system. For more information about adding tanks, see: Adding a Tank

3. Add the applicable join points to the system. For more information about adding join points, see: Adding a Node (Join Point)

4. Add the applicable pipes to the system. For more information about adding pipes, see: Adding a Pipe

5. Add the applicable pumps to the system. For more information about adding pumps, see: Adding a Pump

6. Add the applicable fittings to the system. For more information about adding fittings, see: Adding Fittings and Valves

7. Add the applicable component pressure losses to the system. For more information about adding component pressure losses, see: Adding a Component

8. Add the applicable control valves to the system. Flow Control Valves, Pressure Reducing Valves or Back Pressure Valves can be used in the system. For more information about adding control valves, see:  Adding a  Control Valve

9. Add the applicable demand flows to the system. For more information about adding demand flows, see:  Adding a Demand Flow

10. Add the applicable demand pressures to the system. For more information about adding demand pressures, see: Adding a Demand Pressure

11. Calculate and solve the pipe system’s flow and pressure. For more information about calculating and solving, see: Calculating and Solving the System