Sunrise PIPENET VISION 1.8.0

The latest evolution of the PIPENET product, PIPENET Vision 1.8 has more than 150 enhancements including smart output, a new graph viewer and a facility for defining mixtures of component fluids. There are many significant improvements that will revolutionise the PIPENET experience. Here is a summary of the new features - see the Help and PDF manuals for further information.

PIPENET Vision 1.8 Transient Module Enhancements include…

- Smart Output is a new feature ensuring that maximum and minimum values will not be missed because of large output graphical time steps. Maxima and minima arising during the calculation are captured in the graphical output.
- An improved graph viewer with many new features for manipulating information in the graph viewer window.
- A new ribbon-style results browser is available.
- The underlay (a graphic that can be imported to appear behind the network schematic) can now be re-positioned in addition to being re-scaled
- Improved initial steady-state calculations for networks, with control loops. Large vessels are faster and more stable than ever.
- Force versus time is now output in the usual .frc format, as well as .csv format which can be opened using a spreadsheet program, e.g. Excel.
- The Dry pipe model has improved performance when considering the effect of air passing valves.
- Channel cavitation modelling is now faster, with improved capability for time-step.
- The Vacuum breaker has been improved, delivering even better calculation.
- The Two-node caisson is more reliable than ever before.
- Pump calculation accuracy is improved for reverse flow and rotation for the inertial pump model.
- A new diaphragm type accumulator model is now available, extending the range of applications on which it can be used.
- A milli-second time unit is now included in PIPENET.
- Several utilities, including XML to Excel converter, .RES to .csv converter and Standard/Spray to Transient converter, have been integrated into the main user interface.
- The output report has been improved with better format for pressure extrema.
- The output report has been improved with a velocity summary added and maximum air flow for vacuum breakers and caissons.
- Transient specification time-function handling has been enhanced for all time units.
- In a network it is now possible to have
. 100 types of fitting on a given pipe.
. 3000 flow nodes.
. 2000 pipes.
. 200 operating valves.
. 200 general pressure loss components.
. 500 nozzles.
. 500 specifications.
- Selection of results for graphical output has been improved.
- The count of components in a network in the properties panel has been improved:-
. They are now in alphabetical order.
. It is now possible to hide those with a count of zero.
- The ‘Convert to Transient ‘utility now includes pressure loss components and nozzles.

PIPENET Vision 1.8.0 Spray/Sprinkler Module Enhancements include…

- A simplification to the design/analysis dialog box and tools makes it much more flexible and easier to use. It is no longer necessary to input both design and analysis specifications when they are not both required.
- Pipe sizing rules have been simplified.
- A new ribbon style results browser is available.
- The underlay (a graphic that can be imported to appear behind the network schematic) can now be re-positioned in addition to being re-scaled
- The general pressure loss component result output is clearer in the report.
- The checking in the general pressure loss library is more comprehensive.
- Pumps have been improved for the smooth (spline) curve type.
- Pipe type output is able to handle special characters.
- Velocity pressure options can be saved as a part of the default options.
- The results can be displayed in the user interface without any table selected.
- Several utilities, including XML to Excel converter, .RES to .csv converter and Standard/Spray to Transient converter, have been integrated into the main user interface.
- The training manuals have been improved and they have been integrated into the main user interface.
- The text contents of text components can now be searched.
- The calculation type can now be saved.
- The unit conversion has been improved for the Autolayout tool.
- A Tooltip has been added for the general pressure loss component.
- The operating point has been added in the NFPA report.
- The updating of node elevation is more flexible.
- A warning is issued when a pipe type or user-defined schedule is deleted, to avoid inadvertent loss of data.
- The non-return valve model is more accurate for loops.
- The display precision has been increased for pump settings.
- The user interface display has been improved for Chinese and Spanish operating systems.

PIPENET Vision 1.8.0 Standard Module Enhancements include…

- A simplification to the design/analysis dialog box and tools makes it much more flexible and easier to use. It is no longer necessary to input both design and analysis specifications when they are not both required.
- A new advanced fluid type that allows mixtures of component fluids to be defined, taking into account their physical properties.
- A wide range of new and alternative fittings is included. We have called these ‘Sunrise Fittings’.
- A new ribbon style results browser is available.
- The underlay (a graphic that can be imported to appear behind the network schematic) can now be re-positioned in addition to being re-scaled.
- The Standard control valve model has been enhanced to increase the accuracy for the sensor calculation.
- Pipe sizing has been simplified.
- The heat transfer calculation has been improved – the energy balance calculation at the node is even more accurate.
- The general pressure loss component result output is clearer in the report.
- The checking in the general pressure loss library is more comprehensive.
- Pumps have been improved for the smooth (spline) type.
- Pipe type output is able to handle some special characters.
- The results can be displayed in the user interface without any table selected.
- Several utilities, including XML to Excel converter, .RES to .csv converter and Standard/Spray to Transient converter, have been integrated into the main user interface.
- The training manuals have been improved and they have been integrated into the main user interface.
- The text contents of text components can be searched now.
- Warning has been added when switching between flow types.
- Node elevation updating is more flexible.
- A warning is issued when a pipe type or user-defined schedule is deleted, to avoid inadvertent loss of data.
- The non-return valve model is more accurate for loops.
- Fluid option dialog has been improved to avoid re-inputting information.
- The friction loss/length and friction factor result are more accurate for pipes with a Laminar flow.
- The display precision has been increased for valve and pump settings.
- The user interface display has been improved for Spanish and Chinese operating systems.