PIPE-FLO^® Advantage Version 17.3.52619 Release Notes

Released on 10/1/2020

These Release Notes apply to the new PIPE-FLO^® Advantage program and incorporates the changes made to PIPE-FLO^® Professional.

Added Duct Device:
- For gas distribution systems (HVAC)
- Circular or rectangular
- Easy to upgrade older models
Added Non Newtonian Fluid Analysis:
- Model shear thinning/thickening fluids via Power Law method
- Convert any existing model by changing fluid zone properties
Getting started is easier than ever with default fluid and pipe specifications added automatically to new models
- Can be turned off via a checkbox on the Preferences Dialog
Added "Save As" earlier version option
- Supports version 17.1 and 17.2
Added "Reset Text Position" option
- Resets text to default position for entire model to help stay organized
Added ability for user to specify initial velocity guess for liquids and gasses
- Enhances calculation speeds
Added ability to select friction factor method for compressible calculations