Datacor and Cleopatra Enterprise Partner to Bridge the Gap Between Process Engineering and Project Economics CHEMCAD, Engineering, Datacor News
Datacor Fathom | Hydrus Works Refinery Cooling Water Calibration Engineer, Engineering, Water + 3 more
Datacor Expands Engineering Simulation Portfolio with Acquisition of GoldSim Technology Group CHEMCAD, Engineering, Pipe Flow Modeling + 1 more
On Demand Webinar: Modeling Fluid Flow in the Power Generation Industry: Challenges and Solutions Webinar, Engineer, Engineering + 7 more
State of the Power Industry | Datacor Pipe Flow Modeling Software Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 7 more
Fern Engineering + Datacor Arrow | Gas Turbine Fuel Flow Analysis | Power Generation Engineer, Engineering, Arrow + 3 more
Kiewit + Datacor Impulse | Pump Trip Evaluation | Power Generation Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
Better Models Lead to Better Business Outcomes | Chemical Industry Brief CHEMCAD, Process Simulation, Chemical + 9 more
Datacor Announces Winter 2026 Product Release with New AI-Driven Capabilities ERP, Formulation, CHEMCAD + 8 more
Rocket Propellant Line Waterhammer Transients In a Variable-G Environment Engineer, Engineering, Aerospace + 2 more
Analytical Approaches To Modeling Transient Vaporous Cavitation in Multi-Pipe Fluid Systems Engineer, Engineering, Pipe Flow Modeling + 1 more
X-34 High Pressure Nitrogen Reaction Control System Design and Analysis Engineer, Engineering, Arrow + 3 more
Optimizing Pumping Systems to Minimize First or Life-cycle Cost Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Resolving Operational Problems in Pumping Non-Settling Slurries Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 1 more
Hydraulic Model Calibration of a Nuclear Plant Service Water System Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 4 more
Pulsation Analysis in Positive Displacement Pump Systems Using Waterhammer, Modal and Animation Software Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
A Proposed Guideline For Applying Waterhammer Predictions Under Transient Cavitation Conditions Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 2 more
When the Joukowsky Equation Does Not Predict Maximum Water Hammer Pressures Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
Unappreciated challenges in applying four quadrant pump data to waterhammer simulation Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Making the world a safer and better place - A plea for more data, validation cases and guidelines for waterhammer simulation Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 2 more
Datacor Unifies Portfolio Companies Under One Brand to Deliver Greater Customer Value ERP, CRM, Sales + 29 more
Simulation for a circular economy - Best practices learned from modeling plastic resin recycling Webinar, Sustainability, CHEMCAD + 3 more
Understanding Uncertainties in Viscous Performance Predictions for Centrifugal Pumps Engineer, Engineering, Pipe Flow Modeling + 1 more
Pump Specific Speed And Four Quadrant Data In Waterhammer Simulation – Taking Another Look Engineer, Engineering, Pipe Flow Modeling + 1 more
Understanding Waterhammer in Pumping Systems and Surge Suppression Options Engineer, Engineering, Pipe Flow Modeling + 1 more
Surge Transients Due to Check Valve Closure in a Municipal Water Pumping Station Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 2 more
Waterhammer Simulation and Mitigation for a Fire Protection Network at a Nuclear Power Plant Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
Waterhammer Event in Alumina Refinery Causes Catastrophic Slurry Pump Failure Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 2 more
Viability of the Method of Characteristics for unsteady, non-isothermal, real gas analysis in piping networks Engineer, Engineering, Arrow + 3 more
A Comprehensive Discussion of Sonic Choking In Pipe Systems For Steady, Compressible Flow Engineer, Engineering, Arrow + 2 more
Capture Complex Settling Slurry Behavior With the 4-Component Slurry Model Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
10 New Features in Datacor Pipe Flow Modeling Software in 2025 Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 5 more
Fathom used to Model Central Heating Cycle of a State-of-the-art Combined Heat and Power Plant Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 2 more
Fathom used to Model Central Heating Cycle of a State-of-the-art Combined Heat and Power Plant Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Impulse Study Reveals Flaws in Injection System Emergency Protection Methods Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Fathom Integral to Resolving Stormwater Flooding Issues, Provides Alternatives $25MM under Competitor Scope Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Fathom Model Remedies Bottlenecks in Chemical Production Expansion Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
Fathom Revealed and Resolved Capacity Limiting Issues in Petrochemical Cooling Water Network Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
LNG Loading Emergency Shutdown Research Project Assessed in Impulse Engineer, Engineering, LNG + 4 more
Bingham Plastic Surge Analysis Informs Protections at Steel Facility Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 2 more
Seawater Cooling System Modifications Eliminate Pump to Save 5.5MW in Ultra Mega Power Plant Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
Dangerous Petrochemical Loading Surge Avoided with Impulse Analysis Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
Fathom Reveals Faulty Equipment in Hot Oil Network Energy Optimization Study Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
LyondellBasell Identifies and Addresses Slurry Deposition in Polymer Cooling System Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Impulse Confirms Data Center Surge Safety After Importing 1000+ Pipe HVAC Systems Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
Reusable and Optimized Piping Saves Potash Mine $9.8M in Capital Expenses Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Impulse Validates Flow Rate Increase at Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Engineer, Engineering, LNG + 3 more
Selecting Pump Upgrades and Operating Modifications for Existing Chilled Water System Sustainability, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Fathom Features Simplify Complex Model: Power Station Cooling Water System Redesigned Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Cooling Water Reliability Study Addresses Recurring Equipment Replacement, Saving Estimated $800K Annually Chemical, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
Fathom and Arrow Guide Rocket Design at KETEMA: A Retrospective Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 4 more
Experimental Helium Cooling Loop for Nuclear Fusion Testing Modeled in Arrow Engineer, Engineering, Arrow + 3 more
Simulation Strategies for Biodiesel Production Regulatory Compliance, CHEMCAD, Process Simulation + 5 more
Booster Pump Sizing with Impulse Avoids Contamination Issue at Tailings Facility and Matches Field Data Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Fathom Improves Water Cooling System Reliability and Saves $200,000 Annually Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
CHEMCAD Validates Biofuel Evaporator Unit Expansion to Increase Production CHEMCAD, Engineer, Engineering + 2 more
Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolves Downtime Issue and Saves Up To $600,000 with Arrow Engineer, Engineering, Water + 3 more
Simulation-Driven Energy Reduction in Distillation Systems with CHEMCAD CHEMCAD, Process Simulation, Engineer + 4 more
Arrow Model of Natural Gas Distribution System in Tanzania Helps Confirm Expansion Plans Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Digester Gas Unit Expansion Modeled with Arrow Confirms Pressure and Flow Capacity Engineer, Engineering, Water + 3 more
Impulse Allows Space Launch System Expansion with Minimal Environmental Impact Engineer, Engineering, Impulse + 3 more
High Accuracy Modeling of Copper Mine Pipeline System Using Fathom Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Data Center Air Cooling System Conversion Project Validated Using Fathom Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Fathom Increases Efficiency at Steel Plant: Coke Oven Gas Cooling Temperature Project Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Analysis Using Fathom Reveals Root Cause for Fire Pump System Over-Pressurization Engineer, Engineering, Fathom + 3 more
Shaping Future Innovators: Undergraduate Biomethane Plant Design with CHEMCAD CHEMCAD, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Surge Pressures and Forces Reduced on Offshore Oil Platform Using Impulse Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Crude Pipeline Surge Analysis uses Fathom and Impulse: Safety Issues Revealed and Resolved Oil & Gas, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
A CHEMCAD Collaboration: Studying Best Practices for closing the loop on PET Recycling CHEMCAD, Chemical, Engineer + 3 more
Impulse Helps Desalinization Plant Reduce Shutdowns and Save $175,000 Annually Engineer, Engineering, Water + 3 more
Estimating Simulation Parameters for Batch Columns from Experimental Data CHEMCAD, Engineer, Engineering + 1 more
Make a Classy Entrance and Exit – The Importance of Minor Loss in Reservoirs Blog, Operations, Engineer + 7 more
Pause and Resume Lengthy Transient Simulations Using Checkpoint Files Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 7 more
Slurry Pumping Solutions: Model and Optimize Pump Systems Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 12 more
The Opposite of Good Vibrations - Evaluating FIV, AIV, FIP Guidelines Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 8 more
Reference Pressure Needed: Where It Comes from and How to Address it Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 4 more
Safety In Nuclear Power Steam Piping Part II: Some Background on Engineer Evans Goodling Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 7 more
Steam Piping in Nuclear Power Plants Is Not As Safe As Commonly Believed Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 4 more
Don't throw a fit over your Fitting K Factors - Part 1: Fittings & Losses in Datacor Fathom Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 8 more
Space Debris, Forever Chemicals and Zombie Movies - the Quest for Sustainability Sustainability, Blog, Chemical + 9 more
Looking Behind High Gasoline/Petrol Prices – Trends in Oil Refining Blog, Oil & Gas, Engineer + 8 more
For Geeks Only – Solving Transient Compressible Flow Equations Blog, Process Simulation, Oil & Gas + 4 more
Applied Flow Technology Partners with Fluor to Host Student Engineering Challenge Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 10 more
Is there steam on your (Microsoft) Windows? How ASME Steam Tables came to be. Blog, Process Simulation, Oil & Gas + 8 more
AFT Releases New Features to Help Engineering Teams Streamline & Organize Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 4 more
Designing for Multiple Operating Points in Power Plant HVAC Heating System Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
Calling All Waterhammer Experts – We Need You On This New Committee! Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 7 more
Non-Newtonian Fluids - How to Model the Soap, Silly-Putty, or Shampoo in Your Pipe Network Blog, Chemical, Engineer + 6 more
That Valve’s Got Character – Applying Pre-defined Characteristic Curves Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 6 more
Secret Variable-g Feature in AFT Software? Yep, and It is Now Visible to All Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 6 more
Q&A: Calculating Transient Forces for Pipe Stress Analysis Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 6 more
Article: Published Case Study - Crude Pipeline Surge Analysis uses AFT Fathom and AFT Impulse: Safety Issues Revealed and Resolved Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
What is the ANS Module Asking For? Introduction to the Sizing window in the ANS Add-on Module Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Analyzing Transients Faster - a Hacker's Guide to Pipe Sectioning Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 6 more
AFT Contributes to Engineering Clean Water Systems in Africa Blog, Process Simulation, Operations + 8 more
AFT Arrow 8 is Released with 30 New Features and Enhancements Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 5 more
Getting there is graph the fun! - Multi-Scenario Pump vs. System Curves Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 4 more
Engineering Technology East and West: Riding on a Bullet (Train) in China Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 6 more
Looking to relieve pressure? Let's talk about Relief Valves in AFT Impulse. Blog, Process Simulation, Operations + 7 more
Applying Communication Time: Let’s Talk About Your Impulse Result/Event Relationships Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 5 more
Two for One: How Dependent Design Cases Help Automatically Size Networks to Satisfy Multiple Operating Scenarios Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 7 more
Applying the Improved ATKF Method for Laminar and Non-Newtonian Flow Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
And, Not, Or - Starting Transient Events with Complex Logic Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 4 more
When a Lowly Engineering Student Ends Up Working With One of His Exalted Professors Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
What’s Old is New Again: Introducing the New Automated Networking Sizing Add-on Module Blog, Oil & Gas, Engineer + 8 more
Trey Walters, P.E. to Present to UCCS School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 6 more
Applied Flow Technology Announces 2019 Platinum Pipe Award Winners Sustainability, Blog, Oil & Gas + 14 more
The Powerful Yet Frail Human Mind: Reality, Cognitive Biases, and Collective Hallucinations Blog, Oil & Gas, Engineer + 9 more
What Do the New AFT Impulse 7 and Bordeaux, France Have in Common? Reporting, Blog, Operations + 5 more
"Water" you waiting for? Checkout these water system features! Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 8 more
AFT to Present at Prestigious Pressure Surges Conference Blog, Process Simulation, Oil & Gas + 9 more
Now it’s Super Easy! Changing Input Data in AFT Models using Excel Change Data Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 5 more
AFT Will Be in the Flow at the 2018 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia Food & Beverage, Blog, Oil & Gas + 14 more
Not a Leak! Modeling Multi-stage Pumps with Discharge Flow Between Stages Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
AFT Donates Software to Bright Engineering Minds at the University of Delaware Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 9 more
When Pipe Stress Analysis Meets Waterhammer Hydraulics: New Waterhammer Guidelines for Engineers Blog, Oil & Gas, Engineer + 4 more
AFT President to Present Three Papers at ASME Pressure Vessels & Piping (PVP) Conference Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 7 more
Paint a Clear Picture Faster Than Ever with AFT's New Excel Export Manager Reporting, Blog, Process Simulation + 5 more
How a Russian Hydraulics Handbook Gained the Respect of the American Nuclear Industry Blog, Operations, Engineer + 6 more
Planning for Success by Predicting Failure – Maximizing Reliability During Pump Selection Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 6 more
Reaching Equilibrium: System Energy Balance in AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow Blog, Operations, Engineer + 6 more
Congratulations to the winners of AFT's 2018 Platinum Pipe Award! Sustainability, Blog, Operations + 8 more
Let the Heat Flow: Modeling Heat Transfer in Pipes in Datacor Fathom and Datacor Arrow Blog, Refrigerants, Oil & Gas + 9 more
Shhhh! Suppressing Sound Waves From Rocket and Space Shuttle Engines Blog, Operations, Engineer + 4 more
Bring the Heat: Modeling Heat Transfer in Heat Exchangers in AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 5 more
Are you for real? Understanding and Troubleshooting Artificial Transients in AFT Impulse Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 4 more
The Knowledge Quest: Connecting With Fluids Education at Universities Blog, Chemical, Engineer + 7 more
The Itaipu Dam vs. the Hoover Dam is No Contest: Itaipu Wins By a Landslide Blog, Operations, Engineer + 8 more
Get the Salt Out! California, Israel, the World...and Desalination Technology Blog, Operations, Engineer + 6 more
Inherent vs. Installed Control Valve Curves and How They Relate to AFT Software Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 4 more
Blast off with a revolutionary feature, Rotational Acceleration! Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
2000 Years of Roman Pipe Technology and 100 Years of American Pump Technology Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
Taking the Pulse of Fluid Systems: Introducing the New AFT Impulse PFA Module Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
What Does “Head (HGL)” Mean for Submerged Pumps and Exit Pressures? Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Seventy-Five Years After Pearl Harbor, Which Was 38 Years After First Flight at Kitty Hawk Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
Combining Pipes in AFT Impulse to Decrease Model Run Times: How Resistance Curves Are Merged into Pipes to Increase Pipe Section Length Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 7 more
AFT Impulse 20th Anniversary: A Perspective From the Original Impulse Developer Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 6 more
That was EASY! Quickly Change Pipe and Junction Input Data into AFT models using Excel Change Data Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 4 more
The World in Motion - Understanding Results Through Animated Graphs Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 4 more
Getting your Pressures Right: How to Account for Changing Ambient Pressure with Elevation Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 5 more
The Difficult Task of Balancing the Environment and the Economy Sustainability, Blog, Engineer + 7 more
Overcoming New Heights - System Priming Before Siphon Effect Can Help Blog, Operations, Engineer + 4 more
A 30,000 Foot View of the BREXIT Trend: Should We Stay or Should We Go - or Should We Even Care? Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
Predicting the Future? Oil, Politics, the Economy and Engineering Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 8 more
Abstract: Hydraulic Model Calibration Of A Nuclear Plant Service Water System Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
Now For Something Completely Different: The New Graph Guide in AFT Impulse 6 Blog, Operations, Engineer + 4 more
Making the AFT Workspace Your Own: Workspace Customization Options and Modeling Tips that Visually Enhance Your Hydraulic Model Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 4 more
Calculating Flow Through an Orifice Using ASME MFC-3M-1989 and Irrecoverable Pressure Drop Equations Equations Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 6 more
Join our Denver Safari Workshop and User Group this November 17th Blog, Operations, Engineer + 3 more
A Personal Experience: The Mismatched Compressor and Air Distribution System in My Home Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 11 more
Should Engineers Always Perform Waterhammer Analysis of New Pipe Systems? Part 2 Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 5 more
AFT 20th Anniversary Conclusion: Prizes, Awards and the Future of AFT Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 4 more
AFT Arrow Goes Nuclear - Validated Nuclear Version Now Available Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 5 more
Why Gases Are More Complicated Than Liquids: And How the New AFT Arrow 5 Can Help Blog, Process Simulation, Oil & Gas + 8 more
Reduce run times with AFT Impulse “Infinite Pipe” feature Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 2 more
Burst Pipe at World Cup Stadium Showers Media With Pervasiveness of Fluid Systems Reporting, Blog, Oil & Gas + 8 more
The First Visual Software for Windows Released 20 Years Ago This Month Reporting, Blog, Engineer + 3 more
Estimating Pump Inertia, Specific Speed, and Four Quadrant Data within AFT Impulse 5 Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 2 more
The Two P's: Why You Should Care That AFT is Celebrating Its 20th Year Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 8 more
From There to Here - The History of AFT Impulse Up Through the New Version 5 Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 6 more
AFT Fathom Smooths Earthquake Impact From California's San Andreas Fault Blog, Operations, Engineer + 3 more
Coming Soon To a Computer Screen Near You: AFT Impulse 5 - Act Now To Get New Features at Old Prices Blog, Process Simulation, Oil & Gas + 9 more
Using Duplicate Special to Easily Model Different Cases of an Single System Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 5 more
New & Improved Laminar & Non-Newtonian Flow Calculations with AFT Fathom 8 Blog, Operations, Engineer + 4 more
Should Engineers Always Perform Waterhammer Analysis of New Pipe Systems? Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 5 more
What do NASA, DuPont, GDF Suez and the University of Arkansas know about AFT software that you may not? Watch it here! Blog, Oil & Gas, Operations + 8 more
Who said pipe flow can’t be fun? Disney’s World of Color water spectacular Blog, Process Simulation, Engineer + 7 more
Increasing Heat Exchanger Accuracy for Large Temperature Differences and Non-Linear Heat Capacity Blog, Operations, Engineer + 2 more
AFT Software Pricing Will Change in September with the Release of Fathom 8. Blog, Operations, Engineer + 2 more
May the Force Be With You: Evaluating Unbalanced Forces Caused by Waterhammer Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Quick Inspection of the Connected Pipes or Junctions While in a Specification Window Blog, Operations, Engineer + 5 more
My 50th Anniversary Visit to the Site of John Glenn’s First American Flight Into Space Blog, Engineer, Engineering + 3 more
Save Money, Reduce Energy and Improve Sustainability with AFT Sustainability, Blog, Oil & Gas + 9 more