Over the past 35 years we have had many, many excellent interactions with our users and potential users and they have stimulated us to develop many special capabilities. Here are a few examples:
Rural Water Analysis – we have a module which will analyze water utility systems using the Peak Demand Curve. This curve gives the peak demand for each pipe based on the number of customers the is supplying. For example the peak demand for a pipe supplying 2 customers may be 15 gpm while a pipe supplying 20 customers the peak demand is 45 gpm. The curves will differ for different areas and are based on field measurements. Addressing these requirements is a unique Pipe2000 feature. This is a superior method for handling sparsely populated rural systems and this method is required by some regulating agencies. Use this method to provide a superior design. A conventional approach may result is some very low pressures and dissatisfied customers.
Low Pressure Sewer Systems – we have added features to make the analysis of these very important sewerage collection and treatment systems much easier. We have a Low Pressure Tank element which incorporates a pump and switching levels to simplify the modeling. In addition we have the capability to determine the required diameters automatically by calculating the number of connections served by each pipe. If you are involved in the design of these systems our modeling capabilities will make your job much easier.
Sprinkler Systems – we have a very powerful and easy to use capability to lay out common configurations for sprinkler systems (loops, grids, branch lines). Whether you are doing fire protection, irrigation, or effluent disbursement this will make your job so much easier. Our sprinkler generation module automatically adds fittings and will determine required pipe size for some situations. You won’t believe how much time you can save with this capability.
Landfill Gas Extraction – we have worked with a number of customers on modeling landfill gas extraction. This requires several special capabilities which we have incorporated. Contact us if you are involved in the design of a landfill gas extraction piping.
Fire Flow Analysis – we have a unique hydrant element. It can be inserted at any location in a pipe and will not add any additional nodes or pipes to your model. For example you can add 1000 hydrants to a 2000 pipe, 1500 node model and it still has 2000 pipes and 1500 nodes. Fire Flows for all or selected hydrants can be made automatically. Flushing analysis can be made using hydrants. In addition to calculating the fire flow to maintain a minimum pressure (usually 20 psi) we also calculate the maximum fire flow which will allow the pumper to operate satisfactorily.
Firewater Systems – we have worked with several refineries and processing facilities on modeling their Firewater Systems. We have added a new Hydrant/Monitor element to handle these devices which provide a small, large and monitor exit for providing fire flow. For these devices 1, 2 or all 3 exits can be open.
All the above features are included in our Standard Pipe2000 package (no additional cost). In addition we have a great amount of experience with all these and many more applications. We look forward to working with you on your modeling projects (Remember – Technical Support is free)
