Calculates the cost of pipes and system components
By calculating your system costs you can…
- Integrate your design and cost estimation process
- Show the impact of design decisions on both fixed and life cycle costs
- Eliminate the barriers to development of cost effective designs
The AFT Fathom CST module lets you…
- Define system component and piping costs in databases used by your AFT Fathom model
- Arrange your cost data by component type, equipment category, project or almost any way that fits your needs
- Display hydraulic information, total cost, and a cost breakdown by component
AFT Fathom CST Module FAQ
Can I account for the time-value of money?
Yes. You can specify an Interest Rate and an Inflation Rate which are used over the System Life.
How do I enter the costs for my pipes, components and fittings?
Costs are entered in a one or more user-defined Cost Databases using the Cost Database editor. You can keep separate databases for each type of cost or put all the costs for a project into one database. These databases can also be used in multiple models and can be shared among all the users over a network.
Can I change what is shown in the Cost Report?
Yes. The Cost Report is fully customizable through the Output Control. You can set the column types and order, units used, number of significant digits and order of magnitude displayed.
