KYPipe2000 Defined Changes In Each Version

Some features will not be available in Pipe2008, Pipe2006 or Pipe2000 V2

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• Removes extraneous data from tabulated results of surge analyses of systems with air valves.

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• Important fixes were made to some external tools.
• Lookup Properties (Gas only). A correction was made in the "Lookup Properties" Absolute Viscosity values. Pipe2010 : Gas users, verify existing Gas models for Absolute Viscosity values obtained from previous versions of this tool
• Resistance Calculator (KYPipe and Surge). A correction was made to the "Resistance Calculator" Resistance and Flow Coefficient values obtained for fluids with specific gravity (SG) not equal to 1 (fluids other than water). KYPipe and Surge users, check Resistance or Flow Coefficient values obtain from previous versions of this tool for fluids other than water.
• New Surge Element - Siphon Breaker (Pipe2012)

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• More efficient handling of KYPipe and Surge systems from 6,000 to 10,000 pipes
• Single point pumps can be defined more precisely

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• Minor bug fixes

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• New Surge Element - Dynamic Air Valve (Pipe2012)
• New Surge Element - Electrically Activated Surge Anticipation Valve (Pipe2012)
• Bug fix for Undo command

Version 5.006 (Download)

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• Better handling of Surge systems > 20,000 pipes

Version 5.005 (Download)

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• Pipe2010 now uses the Clipboard only for Copy functions.
• Minor bug fixes

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• Critical bug fix for Surge users
• Minor bug fixes

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• Optimal Pump Scheduling Tool for Pipe2010 users.
• Enhanced Fittings Table (Pipe2012)
• Displays water volumes for Open Surge Tanks and One Way Surge Tanks.
• Minor bug fixes

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• P2K files and all associated files are optionally saved in a unique subfolder.
• All versions of Pipe2010 will now handle up to 65,000 total nodes.

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• Hydraulically Activated Surge Anticipation Valve for Pipe2010 users.
• Pipe2010 no longer writes to files in the program files folder or any of its subfolders.

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• Automatic Demand Distribution distributes total residential demand throughout the model automatically for Pipe2010 users
• Pipe2010 no longer writes to files in the program files folder or any of its subfolders.

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• The Pipe Break Function now considers Active Valves in addition to On/Off Valves.
• Pipe Break Report now includes the volume of the pipe break.
• Fixed bug in profiles.
• Automatic System Generation now allows current pipe types to be specified.
• Text Labels can be rotated to any angle (Pipe2010)

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• Improved Error Checking
• Constant Pressure Pumps
• Constant Flow Pumps
• Improved AVI animation for profile and map.
• Pipe emphasis switch between result a and b.
• Junction Node sizes can be changed independently of other nodes.
• The color for closed pipes can be set.
• Closed pipes can be dashed or solid
• You can copy from pipe tables or node tables (to paste in other applications)
• You can search in the report.
• Reservoirs can be Grade, Pressure, or Depth type.

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• Minor bug fixes

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• Sort Tables preformance improved
• Added two tools (surge only)
• Project information under System Data | Preferences for supply plots
• Profile now labels the x and y axis automatically
• Fix Show Everything to remove all nodes. Now Show Junctions and the others are hidden when Show Everything is unchecked
• Option to edit Data Tables by entering a value, then selecting a range, the clicking a button. This will not change hidden rows or columns
• Group Pump ID change now works for LPS tanks

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• Minor bug fixes

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• Improved Professional Features (AutoCAD and GIS import/export)
• Save and load Contour and Emphasis data
• Added Contour options (Main Menu)
• Merge Pipe Schedule feature
• Laying out node, R or L click a second time (same location) node will not be automatically made into intermediate node if it is in-line.
• Fixed Mode is now independent (Group Mode and Fixed Mode may be on at the same time)
• More than 10 lines may be placed in the Simulation Memo (System Data | Other, KYPipe only)
• Project information under System Data | Preferences for fire sprinkler supply plots (KYPipe, GoFlow)
• Eliminates the message "Keylok not found"

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• Pushpin - Ability to attach Notes to the map (All)
• Save and load Contour and Emphasis data
• Units help hover buttons. Hover the mouse for units hints (All Engines)
• LPS Tanks with pressure switches and inflow demand pattern (KYPipe and Surge)
• LHydropnuematic tank - pump and tank combined uses air pressure to supply pressure to move water out of tank (KYPipe and Surge)
• Demand patterns for tank inflows(KYPipe, Surge)
• Ability to turn CAD layers on/off in backgrounds (All Engines)
• Add/remove check valves with group edit. (KYPipe, Surge)
• Copy/paste pump and tank shape IDs (All)
• Group edit/select multiple and regular junction demands/demand types.
• Improved print backgrounds (All Engines)
• Calibration wizard (KYPipe)
• 250 sets of results available for Gas, Steam, and SWMM
• Pipe2006/2008 New gradients on contours (All)
• Pipe2006/2008 - Contours may be accessed from main menu(All Engines)
• Pipe2006/2008 - For Multiple Demand Types labels, display demand totals and lists (All Engines)
• Under Edit | Copy Map to Clipboard
• Save report as doc file.
• Edit | Copy can now copy/paste part of the report.
• Significantly reduced file size.
• Significantly reduced file size.
• EPANET export without having to run Quality analysis.

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• Improved AutoFill for node contours
• Volume calculation in the inventory/cost analysis

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• Up to 499 pumps or loss elements for KYPipe
• Show Backgrounds - under 'View' in main menu, toggles background maps on and off
• Show Everything - under 'View' in main menu, toggles all of the 'Show..' options.
• Help Screens - available on map for Tanks and SDOs
• Saved Views - under View, can save and load up to 7 different map views.
• Demand patterns for tank inflows(KYPipe, Surge)
• Inventory/Cost - for group selected pipes and nodes.
• View Previous Results for Surge
• For pump output, 'o-' and 'i-' prefixes appear differentiate between inlet and outlet side
• Minimize During Surge Analysis
• A new routine allows user to add check valves upon opening file for first time in updated version
• Up to 500 sets of EPS results (available in 3.000)
• Pipe2006 P2K files are smaller (save without results)
• Pipe2006 runs an analysis from about 5% to 300% faste than V2 (available in 3.000).
• Pipe2006 displays results graphs, labels and contours faster than V2 (available in 3.000)

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• Superheat will be a new Pipe2000: Steam option
• Remote analysis for sprinklers in KYPipe
• Required capacity for sprinklers in KYPipe
• Sprinkler summary and supply plot in KYPipe
• Animate map over time
• Profile animate can be made into an AVI (movie) file
• Locate Pressure zone, includes emphasis options
• Find and purge parallel pipes
• Calculate (equivalent) Branch Diameters (Rural)
• Emphasize pumps - off, on, or stalled
• Pump Select Tool - match data with existing pumps
• Undo/redo for 3 levels of map changes )
• 'Sprinkler 2' features for KYPipe (Outside hose, etc.)
• Turbines and Wicket Gates for Surge
• Sprinkler report option for KYPipe
• Screen Capture of map
• North arrow symbol on map
• Report Printing options expanded
• Logos in map legend, and on reports
• ESFR remote sprinkler area analysis for KYPipe and GoFlow
• KYPipe analysis for GoFlow, including changes

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• Volume calculation in the inventory/cost analysis had been added

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• Pumps have optional internal check valves
• 'Fixed2' mode (click on the Fixed button twice). In Fixed2 mode pipe and nodes can be added to the system but node locations cannot be changed
• Group Select/Group Change/Labels for Pump ID
• Group Select/Labels for Static Head: this is based on a reference value defined in System Data/Preferences

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• Pumps have optional internal check valves
• On Results graph, under Setup, ability to change graph colors
• Ability to define the curve created for rated pumps
• Under System Data | Preferences, an alternate pan method had been added
• Additional sprinkler data available for fire sprinkler systems in KYPipe (System Data | Preferences | Sprinkler 2)
• Under Edit in the main menu, option to select all pipes or select all nodes.

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• Hide and unhide labels with single keystroke
• Additional Map Legend options
• Contours, Pipe and Node Emphasis now have 12 values instead of 5
• Under System Data | Preferences, an alternate pan method had been added
• Additional Pipe Profile options

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• Improved Error Checking
• Improved Profile features
• Print with Current Printer Settings
• Active Valve improvements
• Saving Pipeline Profiles
• Option to set default sprinkler data in the Simulation Specs screen
• Tools-Air Slam Pressure Surge-Modulating (Regulating) Valve-Profile Import-Residual Pressure Adjustment

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• Print to Scale
• Faster on networks

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• Report flows as positive regardless of flow direction
• Use fireflow with minimum pressure, or a hydrant with or without a hose to calculate fire flows at hydrants or junctions
• Pump Curves set axes, print/save to BMP or clipboard
• Efficiency and speed improvements in printing
• Print Preview
• Legend, title, distance scale and frame options for the map
• Temperature Dependant Liquid Analysis (Pipe2000: KYPipe Professional Version)
• Profile animation, axis labeling, save to BMP/print/copy to clipboard, font size, travel time, and legend, and more
• Compare previous and current results in graphs and tables
• Active valve resistance as Cv (valve coefficient) or R
• Select one of last 5 previously-opened files to open
• Save without results
• Delete unneccessary files
• Tools - Bladder Pre-Charge (Surge- Hose and Nozzle Constants
• Improved Background file display capabilities

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• Copy and Paste Pipes and Nodes
• User-defined Library elements (loss elements, BFPs, etc.)
• Edit/Delete Intermediate Nodes
• Label Size, Position and Color
• Option to show or not show text in AutoCAD background
• Report Font is Saved
• Tools - Spike Track (Surge)

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• Water Quality Calibration (Pro version only)
• Skeletonization (Pro version only)
• Flushing
• Pipe Labels with Angled Text
• Sort Numerically
• Pump Curves - multiple curves, efficiency, speed plotting
• Conversion Utilities: EPANET, WaterCAD, Surge5.
• Upgradable Hardware Lock
• Operational Control Settings
• Additional Units
• Print Map Screen to BMP File
• Capture Results Graphs to BMP
• Tools - Select Pump File