Hi all,
There is a new version of AFT impulse, a software for transient flow analysis. If there is a fix or a --------?
The AFT Impulse 5 New Features are (from official site web) :
- General interface
Updated interface and icons
Robust support for dual monitors
Native support for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems
Tabbed Primary window navigation with individual window pullout feature
New Startup panel allows user to choose engineering unit system (U.S./metric) and specify default fluid
Improvement of main menu navigation including redesign of the Checklist
Primary window toolbars now integrated into each Primary window
Non-settling slurry features accepts raw rheological data and generation of non-Newtonian constants as well as new raw data Scale-up model
New User Options window collects many of the previous user customization windows into one place – including Parameter and Unit Preferences, General Preferences and Workspace Preferences
Improved printing features includes use of company logo, user comments and titles, as well as graphical borders on all printouts
Help menu links to video tutorials on our website
When merging models users can automatically create a group of merged pipes and junctions
User customizable themes
Output reports available in Spanish language
Curve fit configuration window parameters and unit selection have been improved
Files are automatically locked when opened to prevent multiple users from accidently opening the same file
Additional parameters are available to control the solution calculations
- New Quick Access Panel
Access to Scenario Manager directly in interface
Access to Graph Sets directly in interface
Access to Workspace model overview map
Alternate display of Input and Output data for pipes and junctions
Users can pin the Panel or use it in flyout mode
- Scenario Manager
Access through Quick Access Panel from any Primary Window tab
Insert Scenario feature allows new scenarios to be inserted above any scenario including the Base Scenario thus creating a new Base
Delete All Children feature means children do not need to be deleted one at a time
- Workspace
Transparent icons gives more modern look to model
Mapping feature flyout allows birds-eye view of model and navigation
Dockable and movable Toolbox
Toolbox icon changes can be made using a right mouse click on the Toolbox
Select cursor or Pan cursor selectable on the Toolbar
Improved navigation speed for large models with thousands of pipes and junctions
Improved Inspection window more readable and has integrated Output data with Input
When trying to move locked pipes and junctions a lock symbol appears next to locked items that cannot be moved
Annotations capability great improved also allowing user’s images to be inserted into the annotation
Improved pipe and junction graphical interference detection
Last selection on the Workspace can be reselected using F12
-Model Data
General, Pipe and Junction data display sizes can be changed by user and more easily hidden
New zoom feature added
Curve fit raw data is now an available display parameter
Pipe intermediate elevations added as an available display parameter
- Output
General, Pipe and Junction output report display sizes can be changed by user and more easily hidden
New zoom feature added
New parameters available
Display multiple instances of the same parameter with different units
Output Control parameter selection improved and made uniform
Parameter units are selected next to the parameter in the grid
-Graph Results
Improved Graph Set creation and navigation integrated into Graph Results window Quick Access Panel
Junction symbols can be shown on Profile and HGL/EGL/Elevation graphs allowing easy identification of the location within the model
AVI and flash video files can be created from the animated graphs
Annotations can be placed directly on graphs
Design Alerts and Steady-state values can be cross-plotted in both animation and Maximum/Minimum plots
- Pipes
Fittings and losses can now have user “Favorites” which allows for much faster navigation to frequently used fittings
Improved pipe sectioning window
New Pipe Material Databases based directly on international pipe standards (databases coming soon)
Pipe data can be changed using the Excel file import feature
Ability to specify a reference pressure in a closed pipe during steady-state which will be used during the transient calculations
- Junctions
New Weir junction allows direct modeling of sharp-crested weir of varying geometry
Enhanced Relief Valve modeling, including Danflo and Grove Flexflo
Pump specific speed and estimated inertia calculator integrated within the pump propertied window
Pump de-rating by user specified factors adds to previous calculated de-rating methods
Reference density for all pump head curves and junction resistance curves allows correction for pressure drop data, mass flow data and (for pumps) power data
New Kv loss model for valves
New pump viscosity correction method utilizing ANSI/HI 9.6.7-2004 method
Check valves can be specified to be closed (using Special Conditions) during steady-state but then open and operate normally during the transient
- Solver
Automatic processor threading decreases time required to solve transient cases
Discrete Gas Cavity model to calculate cavitation
Improved support of pressure drop in fittings by use of the Adjusted Turbulent K factor method
Handle varying ambient pressure with elevation
Force imbalance calculations can now extend across more than two pipes
- Modules
SSL – New settling slurry module (similar to AFT Fathom) allows solid particles to be added to the working fluid. The system can then model the slurry transient based on a new density, bulk modulus and wave speed based on these solid particles.
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