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Set system properties and test new duct and piping systems.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
4 min.
Tutorial resources
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Transcript
00:04
Select the centrifugal exhaust fan
00:07
and use the create duct icon to draw a short length of duct
00:17
once complete,
00:18
select the duct and review the properties to see
00:21
that the default system type has been applied.
00:24
And there is no system abbreviation
00:28
from the dropdown menu,
00:29
change the system type to kitchen extract and note the system abbreviation,
00:35
the default system name
00:37
and the changing color to the system.
00:42
Following the same procedure. A new piping system can be created
00:47
from the system browser.
00:49
Right mouse selects the hydraulic supply system from within piping systems.
00:57
Duplicate the system
00:59
and then rename to CHW hyphen F for chilled water flow.
01:08
Right mouse select the new system and choose type properties
01:14
as with duct systems.
01:15
All piping systems are assigned a system classification that cannot be altered
01:21
in the case of our new system. The classification is hydraulic supply.
01:26
Edit the graphics override to change the color of the system to blue
01:31
and alter the material if required.
01:34
The values for fluid dynamic viscosity and fluid density shown here grayed out are
01:40
determined by the range of fluids and
01:42
their respective values in the mechanical settings.
01:45
The value shown here will be set based on the
01:48
chosen fluid type and fluid temperature of the system properties.
01:54
Ensure the fluid type is set to water
01:56
and the temperature is set to around 60 degrees.
02:01
Finally change a system of abbreviation to suit chilled water
02:08
select. Ok.
02:09
And close the dialog box.
02:14
Ensure the current view is H VAC floor plans. One mec
02:22
select the Fang call unit and use the create pipe
02:25
icon to draw a short length of pipe from the in
02:29
connection.
02:31
Ensuring the pipe type is set to carbon steel screwed flang connection.
02:40
Once complete,
02:41
select the pipe and review the properties to see.
02:45
The default system type has been applied. And there is no system abbreviation
02:51
from the dropdown menu, change the system type to CHW hyphen F
02:57
and note the system abbreviation,
02:59
the default system name
03:01
and the changing color to the system.
03:06
The process for creating new duct and pipe system types is very similar.
03:11
Both are created from existing system
03:13
types and have predetermined system classifications.
03:18
The individual type properties of each provide customization options
03:22
allowing the user to distinguish between different systems.
03:26
Creating a range of predefined system types
03:29
for duct and piping within a project template
03:32
provides consistency across the delivery team and saves valuable time.
Video transcript
00:04
Select the centrifugal exhaust fan
00:07
and use the create duct icon to draw a short length of duct
00:17
once complete,
00:18
select the duct and review the properties to see
00:21
that the default system type has been applied.
00:24
And there is no system abbreviation
00:28
from the dropdown menu,
00:29
change the system type to kitchen extract and note the system abbreviation,
00:35
the default system name
00:37
and the changing color to the system.
00:42
Following the same procedure. A new piping system can be created
00:47
from the system browser.
00:49
Right mouse selects the hydraulic supply system from within piping systems.
00:57
Duplicate the system
00:59
and then rename to CHW hyphen F for chilled water flow.
01:08
Right mouse select the new system and choose type properties
01:14
as with duct systems.
01:15
All piping systems are assigned a system classification that cannot be altered
01:21
in the case of our new system. The classification is hydraulic supply.
01:26
Edit the graphics override to change the color of the system to blue
01:31
and alter the material if required.
01:34
The values for fluid dynamic viscosity and fluid density shown here grayed out are
01:40
determined by the range of fluids and
01:42
their respective values in the mechanical settings.
01:45
The value shown here will be set based on the
01:48
chosen fluid type and fluid temperature of the system properties.
01:54
Ensure the fluid type is set to water
01:56
and the temperature is set to around 60 degrees.
02:01
Finally change a system of abbreviation to suit chilled water
02:08
select. Ok.
02:09
And close the dialog box.
02:14
Ensure the current view is H VAC floor plans. One mec
02:22
select the Fang call unit and use the create pipe
02:25
icon to draw a short length of pipe from the in
02:29
connection.
02:31
Ensuring the pipe type is set to carbon steel screwed flang connection.
02:40
Once complete,
02:41
select the pipe and review the properties to see.
02:45
The default system type has been applied. And there is no system abbreviation
02:51
from the dropdown menu, change the system type to CHW hyphen F
02:57
and note the system abbreviation,
02:59
the default system name
03:01
and the changing color to the system.
03:06
The process for creating new duct and pipe system types is very similar.
03:11
Both are created from existing system
03:13
types and have predetermined system classifications.
03:18
The individual type properties of each provide customization options
03:22
allowing the user to distinguish between different systems.
03:26
Creating a range of predefined system types
03:29
for duct and piping within a project template
03:32
provides consistency across the delivery team and saves valuable time.
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