Temperature-Dependent Analysis

Conventional KYPipe analysis assumes constant density and viscosity throughout the distribution system. This assumption may not be appropriate if the fluid temperatures vary significantly within the network. The Temperature-Dependent Analysis feature allows the user to model liquids whose density and viscosity change significantly as temperature changes. Using user-specified node temperatures, the program first calculates the viscosity and density for the fluid within each pipe. Next the program calculates the appropriate Darcy-Weisbach friction factors based on the calculated fluid viscosity and density. This is a Premium Package feature.
While the program adjusts the density and viscosity based on user-specified nodal temperatures, the program does NOT calculate heat losses along pipelines. For heat loss calculation, see SuperSteam an add-on to Steam.
The Image Below Illustrates Modeling Pipes Adjacent to Heat Exchangers
KYPipe Temperature Dependent Analysis