# Pipes

FluidFlow contains a database of standard pipe sizes which can be used when building a network. The user can also supplement this database by adding new pipe size data for specific applications. This section of the help file outlines the information required when adding a pipe to the database. To access the pipes database, select the Database | Pipes menu item:
Actions
Add | Add a new pipe to the database.
Delete | Delete the currently selected pipe record from the database.
Clone | Makes a copy of the currently selected pipe record and adds it to the database. For example: cloning '1 inch' will result in a new record '1 inch (2)'. Note: This action is only available via the context menu when you right-mouse click on the current record.
Load | Loads a ".comp" file - containing a pipe record - and adds it to your current database. See 'Save' below for more information.
Save | Saves the currently selected pipe record as a ".comp" file type. This means that if you have created a new pipe in your local database (stored on your "DATA" Folder), you can save the pipe file and share with another user. The user can then use the "Load" button to select the file and add the new pipe data to their local database.
Pipe Data Entry
Name | Allows you to enter a descriptive name for this element.
Pipe Diameter Unit | The units used when defining the pipe inside and outside diameter.
Pressure Unit | The pressure units used when defining the maximum operating pressure.
Pipe Data | The pipe classification, dimensions, etc., can be defined via this field. Figure 2 provides an overview of this data.
Figure 2: Pipe Data Editor.
Pipe Data Entry (contd.)
Class Name | Allows you to enter a descriptive name for the pipe classification.
Inside Diameter | This refers to the internal diameter of the pipe.
Outside Diameter | This refers to the outside diameter of the pipe.
Max. Op. Pressure | If there is a maximum pressure rating for the pipe you should enter this value here. Leaving the value at 0 means that FluidFlow will not make an overpressure check.
When adding new pipes to the database, it is recommended that the pipe classification, internal, and outside pipe diameters are fully defined. If any of the above is unclear, or you require any further information, please contact us at: support@fluidflowinfo.com.