June 2003
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This is the June 2003 issue of the Engineered Software Fluid Flow Newsletter. It describes how you can gain a clear picture of fluid piping systems using PIPE-FLO fluid piping software.

FEATURED TOPICS - click on a topic below for details.

  1. LINKING TO PIPING SYSTEM DOCUMENTS

  2. THE PIPE-FLO DEMO & CASE STUDIES

  3. LINKING TO A WEBSITE

  4. SEE PIPE-FLO IN OPERATION
1. LINKING TO PIPING SYSTEM DOCUMENTS
A tremendous number of documents are required to design, build, operate, and maintain fluid piping system. A major problem involves finding the right documents when needed. The challenge is providing easy access to the people who use the documents. 
PIPE-FLO 7.1 has solved this problem for fluid piping systems. Using the new FLO-Link feature of PIPE-FLO, you can insert hypertext links to any object in the piping system model. For example, you can provide a link to a manufacturer’s Website where you can view the latest Operations and Maintenance manual for a selected pump; or link to your company’s maintenance management software so you can display the pumps maintenance history. 
We got this idea while talking to a group of PIPE-FLO customers. They use PIPE-FLO to troubleshoot and isolate problems in operating fluid piping systems in a chemical plant. Once they isolated the problem, they would check out the equipment maintenance manual and review the equipments maintenance history. It took them a while to find the documents and log onto the maintenance management program, so we developed the hypertext links so they can view this information directly in PIPE-FLO while they are troubleshooting the system.
An example of a piping system model using hypertext links can be found in the Knowledge Base Article, “Getting the Most from a PIPE-FLO Model” http://www.eng-software.com/kb/item.asp?ID=1350. It has an example piping system in PSV (Piping System View) format with Web links to various manufacturers Websites. You will need to download a copy of the free PIPE-FLO Viewer to view the PSV file.

PIPE-FLO TRAINING
At Engineered Software, we want you to get the most out of your software investment. We offer a range of training options, from our Quick Start Web Tutorial so you can get started on your first system, to our two-day hands-on FLO-Master Seminars. We offer a training solution for your every need. Call your Engineered Software representative toll free 800-786-8545 to find out more about our training options.


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2. THE PIPE-FLO DEMO & CASE STUDIES
The PIPE-FLO Demo (available on CD-ROM or by downloading from the Engineered Software Website (http://www.eng-software.com/demo)) includes a variety of case studies showing how PIPE-FLO can be used to:

  •  Size a centrifugal pump

  •  Calculate a pumps NPSHa (Net Positive Suction Head available)

  •  Balance a piping system

  •  Isolate and correct a problem control valve

  • Find piping system bottlenecks

  • Minimize pumping cost
Each case study has a FLO-Link to the Engineered Software Knowledge Base article where you will find step-by-step instructions on how to use the PIPE-FLO demo to accomplish the above tasks. 
Take some time to review your PIPE-FLO Demo and see for yourself how you can gain a clear view of your fluid piping system.

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3. LINKING TO A WEBSITE
Using the PIPE-FLO demo, you can create your own FLO-Links to a document located on the World Wide Web. It’s quick and easy, so why not try it for yourself. 
To create a FLO-Link to a Website:

  1. Double-click any object on the FLO-Sheet

  2. In the dialog box click the Links tab

  3. Click the Add button and enter the following:

  4. Click the mouse on the black triangle next to the objects name and choose the “Link to the Engineered Software Website”
Click the mouse on the black triangle next to the objects name and choose the “Link to the Engineered Software Website”

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4.  SEE PIPE-FLO IN OPERATION
Want to see PIPE-FLO in operation? Then sign up for a free PIPE-FLO Web presentation. During this 45-minute presentation you will see how PIPE-FLO can provide you with a clear picture of your fluid piping system. You’ll see one of our support engineers take PIPE-FLO through its paces, you can ask questions, and see how to use PIPE-FLO to select centrifugal pumps and control valves from manufacturers’ electronic catalogs.
To sign up for the next Web Presentation click on http://www.eng-software.com/webdemo, pick a time and sign up. All you need is a computer with Web access, a phone, and 45 minutes.
Act now! The Web presentations are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis so register today.

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