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This is the March 2003 issue of the Engineered Software Fluid Flow Newsletter. Providing information on pump and system interaction along with tips on getting the most out of your PIPE-FLO program.

FEATURED TOPICS - click on a topic below for details.
PIPE DATA TABLES CATALOGS FLO-SHEET DRAWING OPTIONS EDITING THE FLO-SHEET TEXT & CALL OUT BOXES PUMP CATALOG NEWS KNOWLEDGE BASE
1. PIPE DATA TABLES CATALOGS
Engineers and designers are always using manufacturer’s catalogs and handbooks to look up information about pipe, valves, and fittings. Our PIPE-FLO programs use electronic data tables to look up design information needed for the pipeline pressure drop calculations. Using the Table Manager program supplied with PIPE-FLO, you can create or edit your own pipe, valve & fitting, and fluid tables.
PIPE-FLO is shipped with a variety of pipe tables based on industry standards. We are adding to the library of pipe tables all the time. A list of the most current pipe tables can be found on the Engineered Software Knowledge Base at http://www.eng-software.com/kb and search for “Pipe Table Listing”. Here you’ll find the current pipe list. After downloading the file to your computer, you can extract the tables by double clicking on the icon. This expands the files and creates directories under your Tables directory for each type of pipe material. You can then load the pipe tables you need for your piping projects.
If you would like to see additional pipe tables or a manufacturer' pipe products added to the list please direct your request to solutions@eng-software.com. Please include the standard name and number and/or list the company, the pipe products you would like added and a contact name at the company, or fax a copy of the standard to 360-412-0672.

PIPE-FLO TRAINING IN HOUSTON TEXAS
Come to Houston on March 25^th and 26^th for the next FLO-Master seminar. During this two-day hands-on seminar you’ll see how to get the most out of your PIPE-FLO program.
During the Houston FLO-Master class you’ll:
Discover “Three Secrets” of quickly building a piping system Create your own pipe specifications and design files that can be used by everyone at your company Build a piping system model using PIPE-FLO, select the equipment, and see how the system operates under a variety of operating conditions
March in Houston is an excellent time to learn about PIPE-FLO and take a break from this brutal winter weather.
Reserve your space today by calling toll free 800-786-8545 or by sending e-mail to sales@eng-software.com, or go to our Website for details on this and other FLO-Master seminars. The Houston seminar has always been popular so don’t delay, call today.
PUMP TRAINING IN LONG BEACH CA
A good understanding of proper pump application, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance are vital to the success of your company. Now you can learn everything you need to know about pumps at a three-day course April 29 – May 1, 2003 in Long Beach, CA. For more information or to register, contact Volk & Associates at 800-733-8655 or by email at mvolk@aol.com.

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2. FLO-SHEET DRAWING OPTIONS
The FLO-Sheet is the central feature of the PIPE-FLO program. It is a based on a process flow diagram and Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID). But do you know you can customize your FLO-Sheet drawing using the Drawing Options feature?
To change your drawing options display the FLO-Sheet content menu (move the mouse to a blank area on the FLO-Sheet and click the right mouse button) and choose the Drawing Options menu item. Here you can change your Viewing Options, Grid Options, and Results Options. You can also click on the Adjust Sizes button to change the size of the text and object symbols on the FLO-Sheet. Once the changes are made to the FLO-Sheet, everyone viewing your project with PIPE-FLO will see the drawing as you created it.
The “Use as defaults” button on the Drawing Options tab saves your current Drawing Options as your PIPE-FLO defaults. That way the next time you create a system, PIPE-FLO starts up using your drawing preferences.
One final point about drawing options, since they are part of the System Setting & Properties screen they become part of all design files created. When you create a new PIPE-FLO system using a design file, the FLO-Sheet has the Drawing Options as found in the referenced design file, regardless of your preferences.
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3. EDITING THE FLO-SHEET
Just like CAD programs, PIPE-FLO allows you to edit the FLO-Sheet drawing once it is created. You can move individual or groups of objects around the drawing, copy and paste objects, as well as delete objects from the FLO-Sheet.
The names of the objects appear on the FLO-Sheet, giving you the ability to use your own name. You can change the name or any object by double-clicking the object and changing the name in the dialog box.
To hide the name of an object on the FLO-Sheet:
Rename the object to start with a “~” character On the Drawing Options screen un-select the “Show ~” check box All object names beginning with a ~ will not appear on the FLO-Sheet, but it appears on all lists as well as the fly-by viewer
Vertices can be added to or removed from any of the pipelines on the FLO-Sheet. For detailed instructions, review the PIPE-FLO Help topics dealing with vertices or review the Knowledge Base articles http://www.eng-software.com/kb and search on “Vertex”.
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4. TEXT & CALL OUT BOXES
PIPE-FLO 7.1 supports floating text with call out boxes, which increases the presentation value of the FLO-Sheet. Now you can insert text anywhere on the FLO-Sheet, displaying information about the system, list related drawings, or indicate the equipments location in the plant. You can increase the impact of the text by enlarging the font, or changing the color.
You can also draw call out boxes on the FLO-Sheet to further increase the impact of your note, or to indicate the location of groups of objects on the FLO-Sheet. To create a call out box:
Choose the pointer tool Hold down the mouse button a draw a rectangle around the objects you wish to highlight Select the “Draw rectangle” menu item on the FLO-Sheet context menu Once the call out box is on the FLO-Sheet you can double click on the object and further change its attributes
Free-floating text can have FLO-Links associated with them so you can link to a drawing, tables, charts, or other electronic documents.
To find out more information about how to increase the presentation value of your FLO-Sheet go to the Engineered Software Knowledge Base http://www.eng-software.com/kb and search for article 1342 “Improving the Presentation Quality of the FLO-Sheet”.
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5. PUMP CATALOG NEWS
The following catalogs have recently been converted to PIPE-FLO version 7 format.
Created version 7 catalogs – Alfa-Laval, Aurora Pump, Blackmer System One Pumps (formerly Chesterton), Carver, Chicago Pump, Crown Pump, Dean Pump Met-Pro, Dickow Pump Co., Eagle Pump & Compressor, Fairbanks Morse, Finish Thompson, Fristram, Fybroc Division Met-Pro, Goulds Pumps (Engineered Products and Vertical Turbine), Gorman-Rupp, Griswold, Gusher, HMD/Kontro, Hydromatic, Jensen, Johnston Pump, National Oilwell – Mission Pump, Omel Bombas, Paco, Patterson, Ruhrpumpen (formerly WDM), Smart Turner, Sulzer, Sulzer Process Pumps (formerly Ahlstrom), Sunflo, Tri-Clover, US Filter’s EMU Products, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, Yeomans.
New Manufacturers – Hydroflo Pumps, Mepco, National Pump Company, Peerless, RS Corcoran, Simflow Pumps, Sims Pump Valve Co.
The most current Pump Manufacturers List can be found at http://www.eng-software.com/pml. If you would like to see a new pump manufacturer added to the list please send e-mail to info@pump-flo.com, don’t forget to include your name, company name of the manufacturer/s, and your contact name/s at the pump company. It will help if you can tell them why you want to use PIPE-FLO to select their pumps. We’ll forward your request to our contact at the pump company, and keep you informed. By working together, we can make things happen.
Finally, our pump catalog crew is working on Electronic Pump Catalogs for two new manufacturers, and we’ll let you know when they are added to the Pump Manufacturers List.
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6. KNOWLEDGE BASE
The Engineered Software Knowledge Base provides technical support for all Engineered Software Products. The Knowledge Base is a searchable database of articles, case studies, answers to frequently asked questions, program bulletins, program upgrades and engineering data tables. It is always open and can be accessed by anyone.
To find an article in the Knowledge Base:
Enter text in the Search for edit box. Select the Type of search: (full text, key word, title, or record number) You have the option of limiting your search to: a specific program, version of PIPE-FLO, or Article type. After clicking on the Search button a list of articles is displayed.
Many of the articles have instructions that can be printed, and example files for your review. You also have the ability to send someone a link to the article (something our Tech Support group does quite often), or send feed back to Engineered Software.

WEB BASED TRAINING FOR TECHNET PLUS CUSTOMERS
This month’s TechNet Plus Web based training is entitled “Control Valve Selection & Evaluation Using PIPE-FLO”.
During this TechNet Plus seminar, you’ll see how to use PIPE-FLO to:
Calculate the control valve’s design point values Send system information to control valve vendors as a PSV file Enter the valve manufacturers data into a control valve catalog Insert the select valve into the piping system See how the control valve and piping operates as a system
TechNet Plus Web Seminars are 60 minutes in length and deal with a specific PIPE-FLO feature. Seminars are held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month (March 13 and March 27, 2003) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. All you need is access to the Internet and a phone for the audio.
There is space for only 15 attendees in a Web seminar, and the slots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. For more information on this month’s Web Seminar or to reserve a spot, please contact Demry McCoy at sales@eng-software.com.


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