Product Data Sheet

BENTLEY PULS

An interactive simulation program for the analysis of

fluid flow in piping networks

Bentley PULS is a native Windows interactive simulation program for the dynamic response analysis
of fluid flow under steady-state pulsating flow conditions in piping networks. Bentley PULS is based
on one-dimensional plane wave theory, and employs an efficient transfer matrix approach in the
frequency domain. Other competing programs use the time domain solution which is less accurate
due to discretization of the elements and adjustment of speed of sound in some legs to fit the uniform
element length needed for the analysis.

Reciprocating compressor data and pipe
span & bottle sizing
Interactive view of API618 guideline
violation
View compressor pressure-volume plot
PULS is ideal for predicting pressure pulsation levels and
acoustic shaking forces. The program may be used for
solving performance problems caused by reciprocating
equipment or flow generated sources in piping and pipeline
systems, and in compressor, pump, control valve and meter
stations. Unlike older analog computing methods, Bentley
PULS provides a state-of-the-art digital solution. The tech-
nology is based on methods developed and proven under a
multi-million dollar research program at Nova Corporation
(Trans-Canada) and University of Calgary (Alberta).
Key Benefits
Ability to check pulsations against 1995 &
proposed 2001 API 618 guidelines
Ability to predict and eliminate pulsation Nodes defining the 3D system geometry are assigned with
problems at the design stage
Interactive comparative results between integrated into an overall system matrix composed of linear
two models
Avoid costly consultant fees
Troubleshoot flow induced vibration problems
Evaluate bottle, acoustic filter and choked
tube designs
Automatic generation of gas properties for
common natural gas mixtures
Easy-to-Use Object based Graphical Interface
Bentley PULS has a sophisticated Windows user-friendly
point & click, toolbar and menu-driven interface for quickly
developing system models while minimizing data entry.
Model verification is rapid due to extensive graphics that
highlight model features at any point in the model building
process. Importing models from AutoPIPE or 3D CAD
programs like AutoPLANT, PlantSpace or PDS avoids
re-modeling the piping system. PULS performs consistency
checks to identify errors, and supports English (imperial) or
SI units. Customized units can also be specified. New input
spreadsheets are bi-directionally synchronized with the
graphical plot to navigate quickly to find, check or make
global changes to element, pressure/temperature or data.
Libraries of Components, Loss Models
and Fluid Properties
Bentley PULS provides comprehensive and extensible librar-
ies of piping components, loss models for components such
as reducers, orifice plates, valves and tees. Gas properties
are calculated using AGA-8 equation of state. PULS also
accepts user-defined liquid or gas properties.
System Model
inter-connecting elements. Element transfer matrices are
equations with complex coefficients and variables. The vari-
ables include RMS values of pulsating pressure and volume
flow velocity at each node. A sparse variant of Gaussian
elimination for the solution of unsymmetrical equations
solves for the results.
Graphical Review of Analysis Results
PULS provides text reports, and on-screen synchronized
result grids to quickly identify areas of concern. Animated
acoustic mode shapes help identify and solve certain reso-
nance frequency issues. Other graphical color coded results
include pulsation ratios based on API 618 guidelines, spec-
tral plots of pulsation pressures, volume flow velocities,
impedance, shaking forces and cylinder pressure-volume
trace card (PV card). Harmonic shaking forces can be auto-
matically transferred to AutoPIPE for evaluation of dynamic
piping responses.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Processor:
Intel Pentium or AMD AthlonT
Easy to use
Operating System:
Windows Vista, XP, and 2000
RAM:
256MB minimum, 512MB
recommended
Hard Disk:
35MB free disk space
(40MB recommended)
Display:
Graphics Card supported by
OpenGL 3D graphics
Modeling
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Color coded input data and synchronised grids
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BENTLEY Puls AT-A-GLANCE
Easy to use, point & click,
toolbar and menu-driven
Ability to model both gas and
liquid systems
Fast transfer matrix solution
for results in less than a minute
vs. several hours with time
domain methods
OpenGL CAD graphics with
toggle between single line,
wire-frame and solid render
drawing modes
CAD style view and component
toolbars
Dynamically zoom, pan, or rotate
model capability with toolbar or
mouse buttons
Single, double or quad view
ports for CAD style work
environment
Graphical object technology
with point and click capability for
inserting, modifying or deleting
piping components
Interactive Input spreadsheet
grid synchronized with the plot
for finding, checking and editing
model data
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Automatic renumbering of
point names
Work in X, Y or X vertical axis
English, Metric, SI, and user-
defined units with automatic
unit conversions
Undo/Redo up to 99 operations
Elements include pipes, volume,
pressure drop, tees, system as a function of pressure
orifice plates and valves
Pipe elements include damping
due to viscous, thermal and fric-
tional effects
Pulsation sources include pressure,
volume flow velocity, orifice plate,
ball or globe valve, and reciprocat-
ing pump
Loss models for orifice plates,
valves, tees, reducers ,
expansions and contractions
Color-coded model view based on
pipe size, flow rate, API guideline,
fluid parameters & temperatures
and pressures
ANSI/ASME or DIN standard
piping component libraries
Import 3D model from
AutoPLANT, PlantSpace,
Intergraph PDS, or AutoPIPE
CAD imports are done thru
AutoPIPE NTL import
You can import 3D plant design
Custom puls and split ratios for
tees to auto adjust puls and flow
for systems with loops
Analysis
Automatic calculation of Darcy
friction factors
Variable fluid properties throughout
and temperature
AGA-8 thermo physical models
for calculation of thermo dynamic
properties of gas mixtures
Results
Graphic viewing of results using
color-coded model to highlight
points that exceed API 618 guide-
lines, spectral plots of pulsation
pressures, volume flow velocities,
impedance, shaking forces and
cylinder pressure-volume trace
card (PV card)
Animation of acoustic resonance
mode shapes to help identify criti-
cal frequencies
Automatic determination of flow
and pulsation direction for each
flow path in the network
Result Grid for interactive review
of API 618 violation ratios