Video Tutorials

(4:46) Video 1 of 6 demonstrates how a new user can determine the model status using the Status Light, check for undefined groups using Analysis Setup, and use Blue Highlighting to easily locate required input fields.

(4:40) Video 2 of 6 introduces a new user to the various fluid modeling options in AFT Impulse, such as fluid libraries, viscosity models, variable fluid properties, and loss corrections.

(6:47) Video 3 of 6 teaches a new user how to change unit system preferences, use the Workspace window, place pipes and junctions, define pipes and junctions, and use the Model Data window.

(3:17) Video 4 of 6 introduces a new user to the Method of Characteristics and teaches the user how to define the Pipe Sectioning and Output group and the Transient Control group.

(5:20) Video 5 of 6 teaches a new user how to run a fully defined model and to view results in the Output window and Visual Report window.

(4:50) Video 6 of 6 teaches a new user how to use the Graph Results window to make and save Transient Pipe graphs, dual y-axis graphs, and stacked graphs.

(4:46) Video 1 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Arrow, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of compressible gasses. In this video, users will learn about the status light, analysis setup, and blue highlighting.

(2:47) Video 2 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Arrow, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of compressible gasses. In this video, users will learn about the different fluid modeling options in the Fluid Properties group of Analysis Setup in AFT Arrow.

(5:41) Video 3 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Arrow, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of compressible gasses. In this video, users will learn how to change the default unit system, place pipes and junctions on the workspace, and define pipes and junctions  in AFT Arrow.

(5:13) Video 4 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Arrow, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of compressible gasses. In this video, users will learn how run a model and view the results in the Output and Visual Report windows in AFT Arrow.

(5:17) Video 5 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Arrow, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of compressible gasses. In this video, users will learn how to make profile graphs in AFT Arrow.

(4:46) Video 1 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Fathom, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of incompressible liquids and low velocity gases. In this video, users will learn about the status light, analysis setup, and blue highlighting.

(5:10) Video 2 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Fathom, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of incompressible liquids and low velocity gases. In this video, users will learn about the different fluid modeling options in the Fluid Properties group of Analysis Setup and how to define fluid properties in their AFT Fathom models.

(5:52) Video 3 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Fathom, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of incompressible liquids and low velocity gases. In this video, users will learn how to change the default unit system, place pipes and junctions on the workspace, and define pipes and junctions in AFT Fathom.

(4:37) Video 4 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Fathom, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of incompressible liquids and low velocity gases. In this video, users will learn how run a model and view the results in the Output and Visual Report windows in AFT Fathom.

(4:40) Video 5 of 5 to introduce and train new engineers on how to use AFT Fathom, a pipe flow modeling software for steady-state analysis of incompressible liquids and low velocity gases. In this video, users will learn how to make profile graphs in AFT Fathom.

(5:16) Video 1 of 5 in the AFT Fathom Quick Start Video Series. This first video discusses Status Light, Check List, and Blue Highlighting. These features are your guide to successfully run a model and obtain results. 

(4:24) Video 2 of 5 in the AFT Fathom 11 Quick Start Video Series to help new AFT Fathom users understand how to properly use their new software. This video discusses the various fluid modeling options available in the System Properties (Fluid Properties) window.

(6:18) Video 3 of 5 in the AFT Fathom Quick Start Video Series to help new AFT Fathom users understand how to properly use their new software. This video discusses Setting Units, Building, and Defining a Model. 

(7:26) Video 4 of 5 in the AFT Fathom Quick Start Video Series to help new AFT Fathom users understand how to properly use their new software. This video discusses Running a Model and Viewing Results.

(7:10) Video 5 of 5 in the AFT Fathom Quick Start Video Series to help new AFT Fathom users understand how to properly use their new software. This video discusses Making Graphs. Users will start by running a model and will then use the graph guide to create a simple graph. 

(5:03) Automatically size all piping and system components in an integrated manner to minimize weight and cost. This is done using advanced numerical searching algorithms available in the ANS module. Minimize your initial system costs without the legwork required for a cost database. Size an expansion for an existing system.

(5:46) Engineers can use the Automated Network Sizing (ANS) add-on module for AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow to automatically size their piping and ducting systems to reduce weight or energy cost. The software sizes your piping network as an integrated system to ensure you find better design combinations, all while maintaining your design requirements. ANS minimizes system costs such as pipe weight, surface area, or volume to avoid developing a monetary cost database. Use the module to automatically size an initial system while accounting for planned, future expansions. Or, size an expansion for an existing system.

(5:08) The AFT Scenario Manager is a powerful tool for managing variations of a model, referred to as scenarios. Using the AFT Scenario Manager feature, users can create new scenarios to examine “What if” situations without disturbing the basic model.

(3:26) Engineers use the Automated Network Sizing (ANS) add-on module for AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow to automatically size their piping and ducting systems to reduce weight or energy cost. The software sizes your piping network as an integrated system to ensure you find better design combinations, all while maintaining your design requirements. Even further, it uses design cases to size an initial system while anticipating different operating conditions or the increased flow requirements of future expansions.

(2:27) Using AFT Impulse hydraulic flow modeling and analysis tools, this video will teach you how to quickly determine the transient hydraulic forces caused by waterhammer and how to export them to a CAESAR II, TRIFLEX, or ROHR2 force file.

(5:45) This video will show you how to easily import .pcf files into the software from SmartPlant®, CADWorx®, AutoCAD Plant 3D . Users can also import piping layouts from CAESAR II® Neutral files and import/export EPANET

(5:01) The Global Edit feature is a really handy feature that allows the design engineer to make mass edits to pipes, junctions and other components.

(4:50) The Pump Selection features in AFT Fathom help engineers select pumps that appropriately meet the operating conditions on their pump in a much easier fashion. Users will be able to select a real pump curve from areal manufactures.

(17:22) This tutorial discusses the fundamentals of incompressible pipe flow modeling and analysis in AFT Fathom 10 using Metric units.

(16:48) This tutorial discusses the fundamentals of incompressible pipe flow modeling and analysis in AFT Fathom 10 using English units.

(3:39) This video is an overview of the new features in AFT’s incompressible pipe flow modeling software, AFT Fathom 10. Features include isometric modeling; import ability from neutral files, .pcf files and EPANET files; NIST REFPROP fluids database; the new Excel Export Manager, and more. 

(3:36) This video introduces the new Output Reporting features in AFT’s compressible pipe flow modeling software, AFT Arrow 7. Features include isometric modeling; import ability from neutral files, .pcf files and EPANET files; NIST REFPROP fluids database; the new Excel Export Manager, and more. 

(22:10) This tutorial discusses the fundamentals of waterhammer analysis in AFT Impulse 7 using metric units.

(21:49) This tutorial discusses the fundamentals of waterhammer analysis in AFT Impulse 7 using English units.

(3:40) This video is an overview of the new features in AFT’s waterhammer analysis software, AFT Impulse 7. Features include isometric modeling; import ability from neutral files, .pcf files and EPANET files; Visual Reports animation; the new Excel Export Manager, and more.

(6:14) This tutorial demonstrates how to define time transients in AFT’s water hammer analysis software, AFT Impulse.

(7:37) This video explains the differences between static pressure and stagnation pressure and when to use each one in piping system modeling.

(7:46) This tutorial demonstrates how to define single event transients in AFT’s water hammer analysis software, AFT Impulse.

(7:49) This tutorial demonstrates how to define dual event cyclic transients in AFT’s water hammer analysis software, AFT Impulse.

(7:18) This tutorial demonstrates how to define dual event sequential transients in AFT’s water hammer analysis software, AFT Impulse.

(14:07) This tutorial discusses how to control the time it will take for your AFT Impulse model to return a solution.

(4:24)  Video 1 of 6 demonstrates how AFT xStream users can determine the model status using the Status Light, check for undefined groups using Analysis Setup, and use Blue Highlighting to easily locate required input fields. For more information:

(3:41) Video 2 of 6 - In this video, AFT xStream users will learn how to define fluid properties in their AFT xStream models.

(7:23) Video 3 of 6 - In this video, AFT xStream users will learn how to build a model in AFT xStream.

(4:14) Video 4 of 6 - In this video, AFT xStream users will learn to properly section pipes and learn about transient control in AFT xStream.

(5:53) Video 5 of 6 - In this video, AFT xStream users will learn run a model and view the results in AFT xStream.

(5:02) Video 6 of 6 - In this video, AFT xStream users will learn how to make graphs in AFT xStream.