# Data

The calculation methods used within the application often rely on some type of supporting data. Typically this data may be used to describe physical properties, transport properties, to describe pressure loss against flow relationships or to support heat transfer and energy balance methods. The results delivered by Piping Systems FluidFlow are dependent upon the accuracy and relevance of input data. Data contained in the support databases that are delivered with the application is not all sourced, entered and validated by Flite Software NI Ltd. This is because the databases contain data entered by our end users. In this regard we act as a clearing house to merge data from a wide variety of users. End users are recommended to validate all input and database data used in their calculations.