New in Version 10
New & Improved Microsoft Excel Integration
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Improved keyword based method for importing model changes from an Excel Worksheet
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Use the included template Worksheet to quickly and easily define model changes
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Change multiple scenarios at once
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For a detailed description see Importing From Excel
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New feature for directly exporting specified Output data to new or existing Excel Workbooks.
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Export only the data that is desired - no need to sort through unnecessary data
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Specify exactly where the data will end up - insert data into a pre-formatted Workbook
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Automatically export after a model run
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Export data from multiple scenarios with a batch run
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For a detailed description see Exporting To Excel
New Isometric Drawing Mode
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Show and Snap to an isometric grid on the Workspace
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View models in an intuitive 3D layout, and easily build from existing isometric drawings
NIST REFPROP Fluid Database Now Included
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Over 150 fluids from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Reference Fluid Thermodynamic and Transport Properties Database (REFPROP) Version 10
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Select a NIST REFPROP fluid directly on the Fluid panel in Analysis Setup
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Use accurate and complete fluid information in your models without the need to locate and enter fluid properties manually
New Pump Features and Improved Pump Window
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No need to manually calculate pump curves - enter pump curves directly from a pump's datasheet
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New Positive Displacement Pump Model
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Clarifies the specification of Positive Displacement Pumps
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Include Acceleration Head Loss calculations
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Added Pump Curve and Sizing Analysis Types to Centrifugal Pump Model
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Clarifies required data and model intention
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For a detailed description see Pump Properties Window
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Specify a centrifugal pump's Preferred Operating Region (POR) and Allowable Operating Region (AOR)
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Quickly determine if a pump's behavior is acceptable
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Automatically calculate a POR from ANSI/HI 9.6.3-2017 - Rotodynamic Pumps - Guideline For Operating Regions
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For a detailed description see Pump Configuration > Configuration Data
New Thermal Models
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Two new Heat Transfer Models for Pipes
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Convective Heat Transfer With Heat Tracing - model the addition of heat between a pipe wall and an insulation layer
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Buried Pipe - model the thermal effects of burying a pipe
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Calculate a Forced Convection Coefficient from ambient fluid velocity and temperature with the Churchill-Bernstein correlation
New Multi-Condition Events for XTS Module
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Create complex triggers for transient events in the eXtended Time Simulation (XTS) Module
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Only start a transient event when multiple conditions are met
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Utilize logical conditions - AND, OR, and NOT - to capture the effects of complex control systems
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For a detailed description see Multi-Condition Events
Improved Startup Window
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Improvements to the capability and usability of the Startup Window
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Set modeling preferences including - active modules, working fluid, units, language, 2D or Isometric drawing mode, default pipe material, and NFPA settings
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Displayed units can now be easily refined by selecting Common Units and Industry-Specific Units
New Integration with Common Piping Layout formats
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Save modeling time by importing existing Piping Layouts from various neutral file types
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Import CAESAR II Neutal Files (.cii)
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Import Piping Component Files (.pcf)
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Import and Export EPANET Files (.inp)
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These common file formats are generated from many common engineering programs such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SmartPlant, PDS, CadWorx, and many more.
Updated Standards
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Output displays Applied Standards - standards that were used in calculation of model results
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Relief Valve loss can be specified with Designation Size per API 526 - Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves
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Updates to Standards
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Updated to HI/ANSI 12.1-12.6-2016 Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Applications, and Operation for use in Slurry De-rating
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Updated to HI/ANSI 9.6.7-2015 Rotodynamic Pumps - Guideline for Effects of Liquid Viscosity on Performance for use in Viscosity Corrections
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Updated MIT Equation for Crude Oil to latest version specified in Pipeline Rules of Thumb for use as an additional pressure loss model
More Improvements
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General
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Many new default Pipe Materials
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Intermediate pipe elevations can now be entered as Length Along Pipe
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Control Valve setting for Always Control (Never Fail) can be set to a default to off
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Increased the loading speed for large models
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Applying Design Alerts when using the XTS module now shows Design Alert Violations in transient Output tables, and all time steps that violate the Design Alert are highlighted
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Workspace
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The Workspace background color can be changed based on the level of the current scenario - additional levels have been added
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Annotation background opacity can be changed
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New keyboard shortcuts to zoom (CTRL + +/-) and pan (CTRL + arrow keys) the Workspace
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Full Scenario Path Name can be copied to clipboard by right-clicking a scenario
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Selection box visually indicates the behavior of the selection - select everything intersecting (right to left) or only objects completely inside (left to right)
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Pipes with Fittings & Losses defined now display a special character next to their number (default of &)
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Output
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Design Alerts can be created directly from the Output by right-clicking on a result - immediately select the appropriate object and parameter.
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Model Data
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Quickly locate a specific object on the Workspace by right-clicking the item in Model Data
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Added additional parameters such as insulation thickness
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Visual Report
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Reworked Display Option controls for Pipes and Junctions in Visual Report Control