An Add-on Module for AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow
The ANS module uses IntelliFlow®, which uses a combination of advanced numerical searching algorithms and pipe flow simulation. The technology was developed by AFT and has been a solution proven to save both capital and recurring costs as well as significantly reduce energy usage.
It evaluates the complex interaction of variables in your system
design, revealing combinations of parameters that minimize cost.
Perform economic analysis without opening another program. Account for interest rates and variable costs over time to determine life-cycle profitability.
By letting a computer manage the design iterations of a holistically sized system, engineers maximize their benefit by more efficiently using their time.
With the ANS module for AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow, engineers can:
Manage your carbon footprint by sizing your system to minimize energy costs.
The ANS module was able to reduce energy consumption in this cooling tower system by 17%. This resulted in a 7% reduction in total costs over the system’s 10-year lifecycle. Design requirements, such as minimum flows through heat exchangers and the maximum pump power, were maintained during sizing.
Total pipe weight was reduced by 14% while enforcing common pipe groups such as Main and Header lines. Design requirements, such as the minimum supply pressures at each user, were also maintained during sizing.
The ANS module intelligently sized the pipes of this cooling tower system. Total pipe weight was reduced by 17% while enforcing common pipe groups such as in the Pump Station and the Risers. As a result, initial monetary cost was reduced by 6%. Design requirements, such as the minimum flowrates through the heat exchangers, were also maintained during sizing.
Minimize your initial system costs without the legwork required for a cost database.
