16. In AutoPIPE, how are the hydrodynamic coefficients determined when they are set to Automatic?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):2004, XM, V8i 
Environment: N/A
Area: Modeling
Subarea:
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
Feb. 2015
09.06.01.10

Problem:

In AutoPIPE, how are the hydrodynamic coefficients determined when they are set to Auto?

Answer:

Open the model in AutoPIPE, select a node point and press Insert> XtraData> Hydrodynamic Data> with this dialog open press the "Help" on the dialog. 

Select the Hyperlinks below for additional information on these features including what occurs when (Automatic) is used:

Mass coefficient (Cm) 

Drag coefficient (Cd) 

Lift coefficient (Cl) 

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE

External Links

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Bentley LEARN Server

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Mass coefficient (Cm)

Drag coefficient (Cd)

Lift coefficient (Cl)