Figure 20  Pipe Fittings Database

Feature

Description

Symbol

Fitting type symbol.

Type

Fitting type short code.

Metric

Nominal metric fitting size.

Imperial

Nominal imperial fitting size.

Description

Fitting description.

K value

Local loss coefficient of fitting.

Qty

Quantity of fittings.

Position

Fitting position. Define to be at Start or End of pipe.

Save

Save the fitting selections to the pipe currently selected in the drawing pane.  

Clear 

Clear the fitting selections.

Cancel

Close the Pipe Fittings Database without making any changes.

Pipe Size

Click to display fittings to match the current pipe size.

Metric Pipe Sizes (mm)

Drop down list of metric pipe sizes, click to display matching fitting sizes.

Imperial Pipe Sizes (inch)

Drop down list of imperial pipe sizes, click to display matching fitting sizes.

Fitting Database

Listing of fittings and friction coefficients.  

Add Selected Item On To Pipe

Copy fitting data from listing to the list on the currently selected pipe.

Calculate K value

Calculate local loss coefficient for: entrance rounded, gradual enlargement, gradual contraction, sudden enlargement, sudden contraction or long pipe bend.

Create new fitting

Create data for non standard fittings.

Remove entry

Remove data from fittings database.