# Size Change

FluidFlow contains a database of standard "size change" components (pipe reducers) which can be used when building a network. The user may also create new "size change" components for specific applications. To access this database, select the Database | Size Change menu item:
Actions
Add | Add a new entry to the database.
Delete | Delete the currently selected record from the database. Note: There are certain records, added by Flite, that you will not be able to delete.
Size Change Data Entry
Name | Descriptive name for the entry.
Dimension Unit | Units used when defining the element length and connection sizes.
Length or Reducing Section | Overall length of the reducer element.
Maximum Large Connection Size | The maximum connection size for the reducer element.
Max Operating Pressure | If there is a maximum pressure rating for the element you should enter this value here. Leaving the value at 0 means that FluidFlow will not make an overpressure check.
Pressure Unit | The pressure units used when defining the Max Operating Pressure.
If any of the above is unclear or you require any further information, please contact us at: support@fluidflowinfo.com.