Pipe Flow Expert 2020: Professional Pipe System Design & Analysis Software

Pipe Flow Expert is a powerful software application used by engineers in over 100 countries worldwide to model pipe systems, calculate flow rates, and analyze pressure losses . It is specifically designed to solve complex, interconnected pipe networks where flows and pressures must be balanced.

???? Primary Users

This professional fluid dynamics software is designed for:

  • Piping & Process Engineers designing and analyzing complex fluid distribution networks 

  • Mechanical & Chemical Engineers calculating pressure drops, flow rates, and pump requirements

  • Facility & Plant Operators modeling systems for maintenance, troubleshooting, or efficiency upgrades 

  • Engineering Students & Academics studying fluid mechanics and network analysis

  • HVAC & Plumbing Designers simulating water and air flow in building systems 

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

 

???? Intuitive Graphical Interface

  • Easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface for drawing pipe networks 

  • Isometric 3D drawing capability with automatic symbol rotation 

  • Flexible 2D or 3D grid-based design environment 

???? Comprehensive Integrated Databases

  • Fluid database with common liquids and gases 

  • Pipe database with standard materials and sizes 

  • Fittings database with common valves and配件 data 

???? Flexible System Modeling

  • Model pipe systems with multiple supply points and discharge tanks 

  • Include pumps in series or parallel configurations 

  • Support for various control valves (FCV, PRV, BPV) 

  • Handle open and closed loop networks 

⚙️ Advanced Calculation Engine

  • Pressure loss calculations using Darcy-Weisbach formula 

  • Friction factor calculation using Colebrook White equation 

  • Robust solver for complex pipe network problems 

???? Comprehensive Results Analysis

  • Flow rates for each pipe in the system 

  • Pressure drops across individual pipes and total system 

  • Pump operating points and NPSH calculations

  • Node-by-node pressure values throughout network

???? Reporting & Export

  • Professional PDF report generation 

  • Export results to Microsoft Excel format 

  • Customizable report formats and data presentation