Flow-modeling software addresses piping issues
Applied Flow Technology
The AFT Fathom modeling software provides incompressible pipe-flow-modeling analysis and system modeling (photo) to improve the design of piping and ducting systems. Dynamic simulation can be used to calculate pressure drop and flow distribution in piping and ducting systems handling liquids and low-velocity gases, including petroleum and refined products, chemicals, refrigerants and cryogens, low-velocity gases, water and more. In particular, the software is used to size piping, pumps and control valves. The program’s simulation capabilities help users to not only simulate system operation but evaluate heat transfer in pipes, to determine the cause of operational problems. — Applied Flow Technology, Colorado Springs, Colo.