Visually Represents Check Valve Position at All Simulation Times. (KYnetic only) More
Import demands to junction nodes or as residential meters on pipes using an Excel spreadsheet to match junctions/pipes within the model to addresses or latitude/longitude values in the spreadsheet. More
Varies a parameter value within a specified range to see the effect on the system. The parameter is associated with a double-sided node such as a pump or valve. The user selects a parameter within the node input data, then defines an allowable range. The program will run multiple analyses simultaneously to output the variation in the remainder of system based on iterative values within the allowable range. For instance, vary the flow coefficient of a valve to see the effect on the system pressures and flows. This is a KYPipe-only feature, available within the KYnetic Interface and the KYnetic Ribbon Interface. More
Create a combined pump curve in either series or parallel for any two pump IDs in the model.
Surge Protection Device Limit Increased – (Surge only) the allowable number of SDOs, or surge protection devices of all kinds, has been increased from 600 to 1000.
Create animated or simple pipe profiles for pipelines or a path through a looped system. Specify the first and last nodes and the rest are done automatically. The HGL envelope and results may be displayed. More
Create an AVI or Bitmap animation. The animation may be used with contours and pipe emphasis enabled. More
Automatically insert junction nodes at specified intervals in long pipelines.
Display image files in the background including DXF, Shape, TIF and JPG. More
A number of built-in standard valves characteristics are provided, e.g., gate, globe, butterfly, and many more valves are included.
The DXF Exchange feature allows users to import and export piping data (lines and polylines) from AutoCAD to create a pipe system. The GIS Exchange feature imports and exports model data to and from GIS Shapefiles. More
Connects disconnected pipes. If pipes cross but are not connected, this feature will add a junction node at the connection point (KYnetic only). More
Generate, display, and print contour maps for a variety of node data and results (e.g., elevation, pressure). More
Users can create customized libraries for devices and elements. More
Node elements & devices include junctions, tanks, reservoirs, pumps, regulating valves, loss elements, and loss elements defined by manufacturer data from a library. More
Enter the number of each type of fitting from the extensive drop-down list and the loss coefficient Ks will be automatically summed for any pipe section.
Generates a change pattern for a selected group of nodes in which each on/off combination is included (KYnetic only). More
Imports and exports model files to and from Google Earth. More
Retrieve Google Maps & Google Elevations data.
Apply internet-based maps to both new and existing model backgrounds. Elevation data may be imported and applied to the nodes in the model. More
Uses existing elevation data to update nodes with missing elevations. More
Maximum Cavitation Volume Now Available. Previously, Surge computed the cavitation volume at each node, but these data were not readily available to the user. New for Surge in 2024, the software now reports the Maximum Cavitation Volume for the entire analytical run. These data are available both as a Report (encompassing the maximum cavitation volume at all nodes throughout the simulation) as well as an individual result that can be seen within the Node Info Window (which reports the mazimum cavitation volume for the entire the simulation at that node only).
The Operational Control Screen is a unique and very useful tool for presentations and operational and design studies. There is no better tool for presenting the impact of changes on the operation of a distribution system. More
Highlights pipes and the on/off or active valves affected by the break.
Select the Pipe Type from one of many Pipe Schedules and the pipe data fields are automatically filled or create a customized schedule which may be reused in multiple models.
Create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) of existing model files. More
Generates a plot of pump curves using head/flow data.
Create detailed PowerPoint, Word & HTML reports within the KYnetic interface. Add maps, images, videos, tables and graphs for dynamic presentations. More
Export maps, graphs, tables and reports directly to a PDF, JPG or BMP file without loss of quality. More
The Profile View allows the system to be seen in a side view for any defined profile. System data and results are still accessible but editing is not allowed. Fast switching between the plan and profile view.
Pumps in combination with Hydropneumatic Tanks (hydrotanks) are often used in piping systems with no storage capacity. The Pump Cycles tool helps to size and validate hydrotank/pump combinations based on different demand levels with a goal of idealizing the number of pump cycles required. This is a Premium Surge feature. More
The Snap Hydrants, Valves, and Meters feature connects floating nodes to the nearest pipe. This is useful when adding hydrants, etc., from GIS data to an existing model. More
Create a pipe break scenario, then automatically run a Surge analysis of the pipe break. No need to set up and simulate the pipe break via the change table.
Siphon breakers, dynamic air valves, pressure relief valves, surge anticipation valves, surge bladder tanks & electronically-actuated surge anticipation valves are just a few of the unique devices available. More
Transient Pressure Graph and Table. Formerly, Surge results were shown within graphs and tables as regular pressure results (i.e., the gauge pressure within the system). New for Pipe2024, This feature allows the user to plot/view only the transient-related pressures within graphs and tables – the steady-state pressures are mathematically removed from the curves/results so that graphs and tables only display the effects due to the transient-producing event(s). Thus, the pressure value on the graph starts at 0 psi instead of the steady-state gauge pressure within the system.
TranSurge is used for transient modeling of long transmission mains. Available as a stand-alone license or a add-on to a Surge license. More
Displays the travel distance from a selected node to all other nodes in the system (KYnetic only). More
Animation of the travel time from a selected end node to all reachable nodes in the system (KYnetic only). More
