GEA AWP is expanding and optimising its design program for industrial refrigeration and heating technology with additional content, components, and advanced functions.
In addition to updating standards (e.g., DIN EN ISO 24664) and the integrated media database, ValveCalc 9.0 also includes the new HSX high-pressure float product range in a separate calculation module.
The introduction of a convenient project overview allows users to list all calculations within a project and enables direct access for adjustments to design parameters.
Furthermore, intuitive operation in ValveCalc 9.0 has been made easier thanks to a modern layout with vector-based symbols. New convenience functions (search, fixation, and colour coding functions) in the design tables make it easier for users to work.
In the safety valve design module, it is now possible, for example, to clearly display the blow-off capacities of series per nominal diameter in tabular form for a freely configurable pressure range.
It is now easy to compare series across different nominal diameters. This data can be printed out conveniently and flexibly.
In the catalogue module, users now also have the option of directly accessing the necessary additional documents, such as certificates and operating instructions for the respective components.
In the pipe design module, the new performance pressure loss diagram now allows pressure losses to be easily compared and visualised in relation to cooling capacity for each nominal diameter.
Important system parameters are now also displayed directly in the diagram. In the pipe design module, pressure losses for different nominal diameters can now be easily compared in a clear table.
In addition to the new features mentioned above, version 9 will be available both as a downloadable and installable program and as a virtual desktop infrastructure in the cloud. Thanks to the innovative streaming technology used, ValveCalc 9.0 can be used via a browser.
This eliminates restrictions imposed by security policies within company networks, for example. ValveCalc is operated on a high-performance infrastructure in a GDPR-compliant German data centre, so that even users with less powerful computers can benefit from the program's high response speed, especially when it comes to resource-intensive processing steps.
GEA AWP supports users who have further questions in addition to the extensive online tutorials available with free online live training. ValveCalc 9.0 is available free of charge to customers on request