| Conventional KYPipe analysis assumes constant density and viscosity throughout the distribution system. This assumption may not be appropriate if the fluid temperatures vary significantly within the network. The Temperature-Dependent Analysis feature allows the user to model liquids whose density and viscosity change significantly as temperature changes. Using user-specified node temperatures, the program first calculates the viscosity and density for the fluid within each pipe. Next the program calculates the appropriate Darcy-Weisbach friction factors based on the calculated fluid viscosity and density. This is a Premium Package feature. |
| While the program adjusts the density and viscosity based on user-specified nodal temperatures, the program does NOT calculate heat losses along pipelines. For heat loss calculation, see SuperSteam an add-on to Steam. |
| The Image Below Illustrates Modeling Pipes Adjacent to Heat Exchangers |
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