Simulation construction workflow for the F2 example simulation
- Last UpdatedJun 13, 2025
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We constructed this simulation in a piecewise manner. We built the individual process units mentioned in Process description for the F2 example simulation separately and then combined them to represent the large network. The following table shows one possible procedure to add a new process unit to an existing network.
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Step |
Mode |
Models |
Action |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Process |
— |
Begin in Process mode. Revert to the A1 snapshot, which contains a nominal flow through the system. |
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2 |
Process |
— |
Import the simulation of the new process unit and copy and paste it into this simulation. Merge the piping to make one integrated network. |
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3 |
Process |
— |
Overwrite the A1 snapshot. |
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4 |
Process |
Sources |
Set the source flows according to the most severe contingencies associated with the new process unit. |
|
5 |
Process |
Inlet Pipes |
Set the Design Basis parameter to RatedCapacity and Service parameter to Inlet and estimate the pipe sizes appropriately. |
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6 |
Process |
Relief Valves |
Estimate the relief valve sizes appropriately. |
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7 |
Process |
Tail Pipes |
Set the Design Basis parameter to RatedCapacity and estimate the pipe sizes appropriately. |
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8 |
Process |
Common Headers |
Estimate the pipe sizes appropriately. |
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9 |
Fluid Flow |
— |
Switch to Fluid Flow mode and revert to the zero flow snapshot (B2) so that no other relief valves are relieving. |
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10 |
Fluid Flow |
Inlet Pipes, Tail Pipes, Relief Valves, Common Headers |
Confirm the sizes for the inlet pipes, tail pipes, relief valves, and common headers to make sure that the 3% and 10% rules are obeyed. Confirm the Relief Valve set pressures. |
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11 |
Fluid Flow |
— |
Save a snapshot for the new contingency. |