AFT Arrow
Powerful compressible pipe flow modeling with an easy-to-use interface. Capabilities include open & closed loop, parallel and series flow, compressors, control valves and much more.
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English,
French
Supported Technologies
Windows 95/98/ME,
Windows XP/2000/NT
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Users (# of seats)
4000
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719-686-1000
Sold direct in North America and many countries. Other countries served by distributor as listed on website.
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Reduce installed cost, increase operating efficiency and do it in less time. Today's demands on the systems engineer leave the traditional methods of compressible flow analysis lacking. Simplifying assumptions and approximations do not yield answers with sufficient precision to assure an efficient and reliable system. The days of compromise are over. With an efficient, easy-to-use interface providing access to a powerful compressible flow solver, AFT Arrow provides the systems engineer the capability to model real gases undergoing real processes. Along with its equipment simulation capabilities and extensive output reports, AFT Arrow is uniquely qualified for modeling real compressible flow systems including steam, compressed air, chemical and petrochemical process gases, flare headers including gas mixing, natural gas transport and many more., Whether your system is a single flow pathor complex network, open or closed loop, AFT Arrow handles it all. With a library of system components from fittings to compressors to control and relief valves, AFT Arrow provides the capabilities to optimize a new system design, analyze an existing system for modifications and explore the operating envelope. The optional Chempak thermo-physical property database makes available 600 gases and non-reacting mixtures as defined pre-mixtures and dynamic flow stream mixtures., AFT Arrow's powerful solution engine simultaneously solves the five fundamental equations of flow; mass, momentum, energy, state and Mach number. Users may select ideal or real gases, and isothermal, adiabatic or generalized heat transfer conditions. An intelligent solver sets a new standard in solver robustness and speed by dynamically selecting the optimum calculation method based on the solution progress. This analytical power is readily accessible through an interface that assures a short learning curve and high productivity. Models are assembled graphically in a familiar schematic format. Extensive reporting features are user configurable for easy selection of data and units in both tabular and graphical output., Building on the confidence of thousands of applications of its predecessor, AFT Arrow 2.0 brings a new level of capabilities and ease of use to compressible flow analysis. AFT Arrow's leading edge flow analysis is backed by technical support provided by a team of customer oriented engineers with real world experience who understand your projects. More than software support, AFT provides the pipe flow analysis knowledge that comes with extensive engineering experience., New In Version 2.0, * 32-bit compilation providing,in conjunction with other solver improvements, a 10 fold increase in solution speed in , * No software limit to model size, * Quick selection of compressor/fan on-off and valve open-shut alternates, * Chempak thermo-physical property database & gas mixing (optional), * Expanded global editing capabilities, customization and reporting features, * Extended network database implementation, * Extensive interface enhancements, APPLICATIONS, Pipe Sizing, With real gas modeling under generalized heat transfer conditions, AFT Arrow provides the precision you need to accurately size pipelines. The comprehensive output details the contribution of individual line losses to the overall system. Visual Report's color coding by selected criteria clearly illustrates individual lines in the context of the entire system., Compressor/Fan Selection, With compressor and fan modeling capabilities including flow vs. pressure, heat of compression, variable speed, controlled discharge pressure and multiple unit series and parallel operation, AFT Arrow facilitates investigating compressor and system interaction over the full range of operation., Sonic Choking, Solution capabilities include sonic choking allowing design and analysis of critical flow conditions including flare and relief systems., Mixing Processes, With the optional Chempak add-on, pre-defined gas mixtures can be modeled at any point in the system. Mixtures from intersecting flow streams of differing gases are automatically combined in accordance with the flow solution., System Operation, A system's operating envelope can be fully explored by quickly and easily varying system parameters and configuration. Change the number of compressors in operation, compressor speed, control valve settings,, valve positions, fluid properties, virtually any modeling parameter. An AFT Arrow model provides a realistic and accurate representation of your system's characteristics allowing testing under a wide variety of conditions long before committing to hardware., Control Valve Selection, With comprehensive output and ease of changing component specifications, determining control valve capacity and insuring adequate pressure drop is greatly facilitated. Simulating pressure, flow control and relief valves, operation can be tested over the system operating envelope.