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Pipe Flow Module
New Functionality in Version 5.2a
New OPTION For PUMP FEATURE FOR the Pipe Flow Interface
An additional option for the Pump feature allows to specify a pump curve (head vs volumetric flow rate). The pump curve can be entered either as an expression or by using a table. Pump curve data can be imported from a text file.
New OPTIONS FOR Inlet Feature FOR the Pipe Flow Interface
The inlet feature is enhanced with the following options:
Physics Symbols for boundary conditions
For the Pipe Flow interface, the physics symbols are available for internal point boundary conditions such as Bend, Valve, Contraction/Expansion, Pump, T-Junction, Y-Junction, and N-Way Junction.
New OPTION For HEAT SOURCE FEATURE FOR the HEAT TRANSFER IN PIPES INTERFACE
A new option for defining the heat source is now available. This options allows you to specify the heat rate.