Understand nodes

Nodes provide a way to merge and split connections. Contrary to other objects like pump or valves, nodes accept multiple in and out connections.

The following illustrations show the different node configurations.

Multiple Ins

Multiple Outs

Multiple Ins/Outs

Nodes can also be used to attach a meter object (like a transmitter or a Point of Interest) as shown in the following example.

Nodes are also required to generate an interconnection between two pipelines. For more information, see Understand Flow Network Model translation.