Software
Simulis Thermodynamics
Simulis Thermodynamics provides engineering and research professionals with high-quality thermophysical properties calculations that can be plugged into any software of wider application range (i.e., equipment sizing, system modeling, etc.) using COM/DCOM technology. It is also available as an Excel add-in or a toolbox in MATLAB. The software provides access to over 300 functions, in particular for calculation of any type of transport properties (e.g., specific heat, viscosity), thermodynamic properties (e.g., enthalpy, compressibility factor) or phase equilibria (e.g., VLE, LLE, VLLE, salt formation) on multi-component mixtures. Simulis Thermodynamics offers an extensive set of services (e.g., flash, data regression, phase envelope), as well as comprehensive pure-component and binary-interaction databases. Visit the firm’s website for a free evaluation version of the software.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
ProSim
www.prosim.net
Interface for PRO/II and Crude Assay Management System
This jointly developed interface enables SimSci-Esscor’s PRO/II process simulation users to easily integrate Haverly System’s H/CAMS crude-assay information into their process simulations to help further improve yields and profitability. Using the new interface, PRO/II users can: access H/CAMS complete crude libraries; add and/or modify libraries; predict yields and properties of user-defined blends; analyze and prepare data on single or mixed oils; group crudes; display detailed hydrocarbon information from chromatographic analyses; generate files that link reports with other models, programs, or spreadsheets; and select from English, metric or other units for entering and reporting data.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
SimSci-Esscor
www.simsci-esscor.com
Maple 10 Mathematical Software
Maple 10 combines numeric and symbolic calculations, explorations, mathematical notation, documentation, buttons and sliders, and graphics and animations that can be shared and reused. For improved ease of use, it provides a sophisticated Math Equation Editor that lets users create textbook-quality equations in natural mathematical notation, interactively. Maple 10 features an extensible dictionary with over 5,000 engineering and mathematical terms, enhancing the ability to document, communicate and share detailed technical information. Enhanced code generation capability ensures that any math model can be automatically generated from C, Fortran, Java, MATLAB or Visual Basic software code for embedded applications. Maple 10 also comes with a new statistics package that includes a collection of functions and interactive tools for mathematical statistics and data analysis.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
Maplesoft
www.maplesoft.com
CloudWorx 1.0 for SmartPlant Review
This new CloudWorx laser-scanning software enhances and extends the usefulness and value of rich laser scan data for plant design, construction, maintenance and operations. Real-world as-built data can now easily be visualized directly in Intergraph’s SmartPlant Review. This enhances the effectiveness of both the engineering task force and owner/operator review process for retrofit projects, resulting in smoother and lower-risk retrofit construction projects and improved plant operations and maintenance. This new application supplements existing commercial CloudWorx solutions that already allow Intergraph customers to take advantage of rich point cloud data directly within Intergraph’s PDS 3-D plant design and engineering application.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
Leica Geosystems HDS Div.
www.hds.leica-geosystems.com
Process Modeler
The Process Modeler was developed to create predictive models of product properties, production and process events. It enables users to identify and graphically visualize causes of product and/or process performance problems, through scatter plots, sensitivity analysis, ranked lists of key performance drivers and 3-D response surfaces. The models developed with Process Modeler can be put on-line using BioComp’s Process Intellect server software to write performance predictions to industrial control systems and data historians. Such virtual sensors are essential when physical sensors are too expensive, cannot be physically installed, are difficult to maintain due to corrosion or wear, or the environment is too hostile. The models are also used for sensor validation to alert operations and maintenance personnel to sensor problems.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
BioComp Systems, Inc.
www.biocompsystems.com
PIPE-FLO Compressible 2005
Ideal for those who design, build, operate or maintain steam or gas piping systems, PIPE-FLO Compressible 2005 helps users to visualize their systems in a familiar format, calculate system operations, easily communicate the design with others and access supporting documents in electronic format. Functionality improvements in Compressible 2005 include improved zoom and pan features, the ability to create customized toolbars, the ability to easily split pipes and the ability to display and edit important design information in different locations as determined by the user.
Appeared In Issue: July 2005
Engineered Software, Inc.
www.eng-software.com