Pipeline systems range from single pipelines to very large complex networks with hundreds of interconnecting pipes.  They may be simple, carrying water from one reservoir to another reservoir, or they may be complex with many interconnecting pipes that distribute fluid over a large area, or they could fall somewhere in-between such as a system that transfers a fluid from a supply container to a delivery point.


The Pipe Flow Wizard software is designed to calculate pressure loss, flow rate, diameter size, or length, for a single pipe. It is a useful tool for piping calculations that engineers often need to perform either at the office or out in the field (perhaps to work out a required pump head, or to check an expected flow rate or pressure drop).


Note: Our Pipe Flow Expert software can be used to model and calculate flow rates, pressure losses and pumping requirements within a complex pipe system.


Each calculation panel has a set of data input fields that enable the known information to be entered.  This data typically includes:


  • The internal size, roughness and length of the pipe.
  • The elevation change between the start and end of the pipe.
  • The type, quantity and position of fittings on the pipe.
  • The type and characteristics of the fluid in the pipe. 


Once the known information has been specified for the required calculation, the results can be obtained by clicking Calculate.  The results panel slides up and over the inputs panel to concisely display the calculated data which typically includes:


  • Friction losses, fitting losses, elevation change gain / losses.
  • Flow type, Reynolds number and Friction factor.
  • Entry and exit pressures.
  • Entry and exit flow rates.
  • Total pressures loss.