Overview of Process Engineering ToolS (PETS)

It is a versatile software package that offers a wide range of tools to assist engineers and professionals in their day-to-day work. Let's explore some of its key features:

Pipe Pressure Drop

One of the critical aspects of designing a piping system is understanding the pressure drop within it. It simplifies this process with its Pipe Pressure Drop Tool. This tool calculates single-phase, two-phase, and compressible fluid flow losses through cylindrical conduits like pipes. It comes equipped with standard pipe sizes but also allows for using non-standard sizes, offering flexibility in design and analysis.

Fittings Equivalent Lengths

Determining the equivalent length of pipe fittings is essential for evaluating the overall efficiency of a piping system. It offers the Fittings Equivalent Lengths Tool, which calculates the equivalent length of various types of pipe fittings. It allows you to include a series of fittings and straight pipe sections to efficiently determine the equivalent length of a circuit or pipe run.

Orifice / Venturi

Orifices and Venturis are commonly used flow measurement devices in various industries. It provides the Orifice/Venturi Tool, which assists in sizing new orifices and calculating the pressure drop or flow of existing ones. Moreover, this tool evaluates restriction orifices, choked and critical flow orifices, and venturi meters, ensuring accurate and efficient flow measurements.

Pipe System Hydraulics

The Pipe System Hydraulic Tool in the software is invaluable for a comprehensive piping system analysis. It allows hydraulic analysis of a system consisting of 1 to 8 pipes in series. You can even add a pump and control valve to the system. This tool handles liquid, compressible vapor, or two-phase flow analysis. It combines functions such as pipe pressure drop, fittings equivalent lengths, control valve analysis, pump horsepower, and pump NPSH calculations, streamlining your design process.

Convert Pipe Diameter

Piping systems often involve different pipe diameters, and converting equivalent lengths between them can be complex. PETS® simplifies this with its Convert Pipe Diameter Tool. You can easily convert equivalent lengths of various pipe diameters to a single pipe diameter equivalent length, ensuring consistency in your designs.

Control Valve

Control valves are crucial in regulating the flow of gases and liquids within a system. It offers the Control Valve Tool, which calculates the required Cv/Kv, pressure drop, or flow through these valves. You can select from various valve types, including globe, butterfly, ball, angle, or rotary eccentric valves. Additionally, the tool allows you to evaluate valves with or without inlet and outlet reducers and checks for choked/critical flow conditions.

Weir

For engineers working on flow calculations involving weirs, it includes the Weir Flow Tool. This tool calculates flows through weirs using the Francis Formula and ISO3846/ISO1438 for open channel flows. It handles broad and thin-plate weirs, ensuring precise flow calculations for various applications.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11

Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent

RAM: 8GB or higher

Hard Disk Space: 2GB of free space

Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card

Internet Connection: Required for software activation and updates

Conclusion

Process Engineering ToolS (PETS) is a comprehensive software solution for engineers and professionals in the Energy, Chemical, Refinery, and other industries. Its array of tools for pressure drop analysis, fittings evaluation, flow measurement, hydraulics, pipe diameter conversion, control valve sizing, and weir flow calculations simplifies complex engineering tasks. Designing, analyzing, or optimizing equipment and piping systems can significantly enhance efficiency and accuracy.