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QUICKSTART GUIDE
1.0
March 2013
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InstruCalc8 allows a range quite involved calculations based on the applicable codes and standards. It requires that data be entered in a precise
and orderly manner. The learning curve can be quite steep, but once familiarity is achieved, then the software is particularly useful providing
calculations independent of suppliers' and manufacturers' own software. This QuickStart Guide covers only a fraction of the software's capabilities;
a hardcopy manual of more than 300 pages is supplied with the software plus a comprehensive Help file.
On opening InstruCalc Version 8 you will be presented with the following Main Menu giving you access to the four modules of the program:
Selecting the individual modules by clicking the header button shows the following start-up panes for each.
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[OK]
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Once you have selected your desired units for calculation on this screen, you may fine tune the individual input units on the calculation screen using the line item
buttons as shown below.
Use these buttons on the Calculation screen for fine tuning after you have made your base unit selection from the Change setup options screen.
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CONTROL VALVES
The Control Valve module operates via an interaction between the two dialogs shown below, the Valve Sizing dialog and the System Pressure Drop dialog.
Limited data is first entered into the Valve Sizing dialog (Normal data column), with the valve pressure drop being estimated if not known. InstruCalc allows for
Normal, Minimum and Maximum flow situations to be analysed, based on a proportion of the nominal flow. It always starts with Normal flow which defaults to 50%
of nominal flow.
The objective of the calculation is to first select and approximately a valve for Normal flow usually considered to be 50% of a nominal flow. The software then
allows for the rangeability of the selected valve to be tested, ie its effective performance with flowrates greater or less than the Normal flow. This requires the
System Pressure Drop dialog to be utilised since the inlet pressure to the valve will vary with different flowrates.
VALVE SIZING DIALOG
OUTLINE
Once the first estimate of Normal flow conditions is made in the
Valve Sizing dialog, the fluid and type of valve selected, and the
[Normal] conditions calculated, this data is transferred to the
System Pressure Drop dialog where the pressure drop along the
upstream and downstream connecting pipes is determined
taking into account any additional fittings. Pipe start/end
upstream and downstream pressures are defined. This data is
then transferred back to the Valve Sizing Normal dialog where
the inlet pressure to the valve may be modified to take into
account upstream pipe flow conditions.
The link is via the menu option [Other options] on the Valve
Sizing dialog ...
After this stage the [Maxim] and [Minimum] flow conditions can
be analysed.
and
returns to the Valve Sizing dialog where the
[Normal] calculation needs to be repeated.
Here the valve inlet pressure will be amended dependent on the
defined connecting pipe flow conditions.
Once the Normal conditions have been re-calculated, the scroll bars
become active. Move them up or down to calculate various
percentages of Normal.
The System Pressure Drop dialog is now automatically linked, so that
variations in flowrate and system properties for both the valve and the
adjoining pipework are simultaneously calculated providing a guide
the rangeability of the selected valve.
Note always move the Minimum scroll bar first, the Maximum
scroll bar second.
SUMMARY
The objective of the calculation is to first size or select a valve for Normal flow usually considered to be 50% of a nominal flow. The software then allows for the
rangeability of the selected valve to be tested, ie its effective performance with flowrates greater or less than the Normal flow. This requires system pressure drop
dialog to be utilised since the inlet pressure to the valve will vary with different flowrates.
ACTION
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COMMENT
[OK]
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Enter a Tag
This may be from the valve database as shown Standard or Lo Flow - or directly entered.
Note: If selecting a valve from the database, you
do not specify Size, Rated Cv or Fd as the
software will determine this. Usually the valve
selection will be one size less than the specified
pipe nominal size.
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buttons.
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None
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Cv
Pressure Drop
Linear Trim
EqualPercent
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Plot charts.
Save your work
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[Change setup]
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Explore Options
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RELIEF VALVES
The Relief Valve module offers a variety of relief valve type calculations for determining the appropriate area of flow, viz:
The Relief Valve module operates via an interaction between the two dialogs shown below, the Area Sizing dialog on the left and the Pipe Loss dialog on the right.
The link is via the menu
option [Pipe losses] on
the Area Sizing dialog
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The step-by-step process described below must be followed precisely and specifically applies to a Steam Relief Known flow.
STEP
ACTION
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COMMENT
AREA SIZING
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Select units
Input
Tag
Fluid Name (Steam)
Text entry.
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PIPE LOSS
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Calculate.
and calculate and transfer back to
the
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Re-calculate.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
You must leave this image displayed ie DO NOT EXIT THE SOFTWARE OR TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER otherwise the code numbers will
change and the Registration Key we issue will not work.
Enter the Registration Key and [OK]
Only Registration Key 1 is required.
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