Case Study: Pilot Chemical Company models pipe heat transfer with Datacor Fathom and Datacor Arrow

Pilot Chemical Company models heat transfer in pipes with Datacor

Pilot Chemical Company utilized Datacor's Fathom and Arrow pipe flow modeling software to accurately model heat transfer within their systems. This capability was critical for understanding how heat is lost or gained through pipes, which is essential for designing efficient systems involving refrigerants and for determining insulation requirements.

The solution implemented by Datacor allowed engineers to model various types of heat transfer, including conduction and convection, through up to six levels of thermal resistance. Using Datacor's software, the company could precisely calculate heat flow, visualize temperature changes at different radial points in a pipe, and understand how fluid density changes with temperature, providing invaluable information for system design and insulation needs.

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