C-MAX Program Features

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
ALL FLUID FLOW APPLICATIONS
PUMPS & PIPING
COMPRESSORS
FANS & BLOWERS

(For Windows operating systems)

Unicade Inc. is pleased to introduce C-MAX software program specifically developed for industrial and large commercial systems design, engineering, energy efficiency program analysis and life cycle cost evaluation. C-MAX is designed for consulting engineers, design professionals, process plant engineers, energy engineers, and electric utilities.

PROGRAM FEATURES

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Function List - Equipment
Function List - Pipe
C-MAX Reports
Help Features

User's Guide

Software Features

System Requirement

Support Service

Function List - Equipment:

TECHNICAL FEATURES	Pump	Fan	C Comp*	PD Comp*
Systems Analysis Method that is unique but simple to use	X	X	X	X
Comprehensive Equipment Systems Input and Results Window in a single view	X	X	X	X
Allows unlimited creation of Job Numbers, Equipment Numbers, and Case Studies that is only limited by virtual memory	X	X	X	X
Two UIs: Standardized Systems Input Form & Tabbed Dialog layout for Pump, Fan/Blower, Centrifugal Compressor, Positive Displacement Compressors	X	X	X	X
Tightly integrated System Level C-MAX Modules (pump, fan/blower, centrifugal compressors, positive displacement compressors) with upper level analysis and support modules with various "Calculators"	X	X	X	X
Integrated with C-MAX Pipe Module which is based on CRANE Technical Paper No. 410 (Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipes)	X	X	X	X
Minimum three types of calculation selections/choices (BHP, Flow, Head)	X	X	X	X
Calculate flow rate and head by hydraulic method or electrical motor metered (kW) data	X	X	X	X
Calculate "Free Air" flow Rate	N/A	N/A	X	X
Calculate "Part-Load" performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	X
Logic to gray out certain selected fields based on Calculation Choice	X	X	X	X
Over 60 fluids and gas properties database	X	X	X	X
Create custom fluids and properties database	X	X	X	X
Two methods of custom properties relationship methods	X	X	X	X
Calculate physical and chemical properties based on inlet temperature	X	X	X	X
Flexibility to overwrite C-MAX calculated properties	X	X	X	X
Choice of flow units (mass flow and actual or standard volumetric flows )	X	X	X	X
Equipment & control valve pressure drop calculator	X	X	X	X
Operating hours calculator	X	X	X	X
Electrical energy cost and rate calculator	X	X	X	X
Automatic motor nameplate hp selection	X	X	X	X
Automatic adjustment to motor part load efficiency based on motor load (up to 100 hp motors)	X	X	X	X
Automatic adjustment of adjustable speed drive (ASD) efficiency based on speed fraction (EPRI standard	X	X	X	X
Automatic adjustment of equipment efficiency based on flow rate changes	X	X	X	X
Automatic recalculations of system pressure drops as flow rate changes	X	X	X	X
Calculations using standard engineering equations, methods, & practices	X	X	X	X
Plots equipment characteristic curve, system curve, efficiency curve, and bhp curve	X	X	X	N/A
Plots new performance curves based on variable speed drive, inlet guide vanes (fan only), and Part-load Curves (PD Compressors)	X	X	X	X
Plots family of curves at various motor speeds or impeller diameters	X	X	X	N/A
Plots surge curve for centrifugal compressor and warns operations in unstable region	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Calculations and design advise	X	N/A	N/A	N/A
Viscosity corrections	X	N/A	N/A	N/A
Allows usage of ASD, Inlet Guide Vanes, Damper, etc., in operating cost calculations	X	X	X	X
Molecular weight calculator for gas mixture	N/A	X	X	X
Choice of engineering units in US Units and SI Units	X	X	X	X
Modularized software design	X	X	X	X
User friendly, Point & Click, GUI	X	X	X	X
Field tested with actual project works and standard engineering text book cases	X	X	X	X
Designed by experienced engineers for engineers, managers, and plant or facility technical staff	X	X	X	X
A "Reengineering" tool that is independent of equipment manufacturer or vendor specific data	X	X	X	X
Proven to reduce engineering analysis and design time from hours to minutes	X	X	X	X
Off-line fluid flow simulation software	X	X	X	X
Import Data into C-MAX modules and Export from the C-MAX modules	X	X	X	X
Developed for equipment design, engineering, rating, "what if" studies, operating cost analysis, economic evaluations, life cycle cost comparisons, and plotting performance charts	X	X	X	X

*C COMP = Centrifugal Compressor; PD COMP = Positive Displacement Compressor.

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Function List - Pipe

A Systems Analysis Method that is comprehensive but simple to use.
Uses Crane Technical Paper No. 410, Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe.
The C-MAX Pipe Module is integrated with other C-MAX modules such as Pump, Fan, Centrifugal Compressor, and Positive Displacement Compressors.
A single form view for Pipe Sizing Input and Results Window.
Unlimited Pipe Design and Sizing which is only limited by the virtual memory.
Calculation Choices of Flow Rate, Line Size, and Pressure Drop.
Logic to gray out certain selected fields based on Calculation Choice.
Built-in Pipe Material and Pipe Roughness Selector.
Pipe Inside and Outside Diameter database for Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Pipes.
Calculates Reynolds Number, fluid velocity, and Sonic Velocity for Gas and Steam
Computes or defaults editable Friction Factor value.
Computes Fittings and Valves Equivalent Length by User Selectable L/D or Resistance Coefficient (K) method.
Accounts for Pipe Elevation Head (or Drop) in Calculations of Outlet Pressure.
Fields to input Design Data for a Line Table Report.
Provides the following Equation Choices:
- Non-Compressible Flow:
  - Darcy-Weisback formula For Non-Compressible Flow (Equation 3-5)
  - Hazen William’s Formula for Water (Equation 3-9)
  - Poiseuille’s Formula for Laminar Non-Compressible Flow (Equation 1-5)
- Compressible Flow:
  - Darcy-Weisback formula For Compressible Flow (Equation 3-5)
  - Babcock formula for Steam Flow (Equation 3-10)
  - Isothermal Flow of Gas Formula (Equation 3-7)
  - Simplified Compressible Flow (Equation 3-7a)
Flow rate units can be Standard CFM or Actual CFM or Mass Flow
Pipe Test Pressure is suggested based on ANSI B31.3 Standard.
Context Sensitive Help on all Fields of Pipe Sizing Form.
Choice of Engineering Units in U.S. or SI Units.
Allows "Mix & Match" between US and SI Units of 11 variables of Pipe Unit Tab.
Fields for "Pipe From" and "Pipe To"
Keeps count of number and type of fittings and valves associated with each Line Number.
"Ready-To-Use" Reports include:
- Line Designation Table (with Same Units)
- Line Designation Table (with Changing Units)
- Pipe Mechanical Report
- Pipe Sizing and System Form
Over 60 fluids and gas properties database
Creates custom fluids and properties database
Two methods for developing custom properties database
Calculates physical and chemical properties based on inlet temperature
Flexibility to overwrite C-MAX calculated properties
Uses "Mean Density" value for compressible fluid calculations

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Program Technical Features:

Systems Analysis Method that is unique but simple to use.
Comprehensive Equipment Systems Input and Results Window in a single view.
Point and Click.
Choice of engineering units in US Units and SI Units.
Modularized software design.
User friendly Graphical User Interface.
Allows unlimited creation of Job Numbers, Equipment Numbers, and Case Studies.
Unlimited Case Study Storage, only limited by Virtual Memory.
Standardized Input Form layout ("classic") for Pump, Fan/Blower, Centrifugal Compressor, Positive Displacement Compressors.
Tabbed Dialog Views for Pump, Fan/Blower, Centrifugal Compressor, Positive Displacement Compressors
Tightly integrated System Level C-MAX Modules (pump, fan/blower, centrifugal compressors, positive displacement compressors) with upper level analysis and support modules with various "calculators."
Integrated with C-MAX Pipe Module which is based on CRANE Technical Paper No. 410 (Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipes)
Minimum three types of Calculation Selections/Choices (BHP, Flow, Head).
Calculate flow rate and head by hydraulic method or electrical motor metered (kW) data.
Calculate "Free Air" Flow Rate.
Calculate Part Load Performance.
Logic to gray out certain selected fields based on Calculation Choice.
Over 60 fluids and gas properties database.
Create custom fluids and properties database.
Two methods of custom properties relationship methods.
Calculate physical and chemical properties based on inlet temperature.
Flexibility to overwrite C-MAX calculated properties.
Choice of Flow Units (Mass Flow and Actual or Standard Volumetric Flows ).
Equipment & control valve pressure drop calculator.
Operating Hours calculator.
Electrical Energy cost and rate calculator.
Automatic motor nameplate hp selection.
Automatic adjustment to motor part load efficiency based on motor load (up to 100 hp motors).
Automatic adjustment of adjustable speed drive (ASD) efficiency based on speed fraction (EPRI standard).
Automatic adjustment of equipment efficiency based on flow rate changes.
Calculations using standard engineering equations, methods, & practices.
Plots Equipment Characteristic Curve, System Curve, Efficiency Curve, and BHP curve.
Plots New Performance Curves based on variable speed drive, inlet guide vanes (fan only), and Part-load Curves (PD Compressors).
Plots family of curves at various motor speeds or impeller diameters.
Plots surge curve for centrifugal compressor and warns operations in unstable.
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Calculations and design advise.
Locate new operating point at different flow rate and adjust outlet (& inlet) system equipment and control valve pressure drops.
Viscosity corrections.
Allows usage of ASD, Inlet Guide Vanes, Damper, etc., in operating cost calculations.
Molecular weight calculator for gas mixture.
Field tested with actual project works and using standard engineering text book cases.
Designed by experienced engineers for engineers, managers, and plant or facility technical staff.
A "Re-engineering" Tool that is independent of equipment manufacturer or vendor specific data.
Proven to Reduce Engineering Analysis and Design Time from Hours to minutes.
Off-line Simulation Software.
Developed for Equipment Design, Engineering, Rating, "What If" studies, Operating Cost Analysis, Economic Evaluations, Life Cycle Cost Comparisons, and Plotting Performance Charts.

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C-MAX Reports:

1. Print Reports are Custom Designed for each C-MAX Module.
2. Reports are printed on Industry Standard, "Ready-To-Use", Forms.
3. System Input Form Report for all C-MAX Modules.
4. Equipment specification sheet for pump, fan and compressor.
5. Pump Calculation Sheet.
6. System Pressure Drop Report with Pie Charts.
7. Equipment Performance & Characteristic Curves, System Curve, Efficiency Curves, Adjustable Speed Drive Curves, Compressor Surge Curve, Fan Inlet Guide Vane Curves Based On Percent Opening, Part-Load Curve For Positive Displacement Compressors.

Other Reports

1. Energy Conservation Measures Report
2. Energy Cost Summary Report
3. Economic Evaluation Report
4. Life Cycle Costs Yearly Report
5. Non-Energy Benefits Summary Report
6. Energy Use and Operating Cost Pie Chart Report
7. Load-Duty Cycle Report
8. Various Performance Charts That Compare Up To Three Variables and Three Cases.
9. Over Fifty (50) Standard "Ready-To-Use" Reports.

C-MAX brochures have examples of all reports, charts, and curves !

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Help Features:

1. Context Sensitive and Balloon Help on Fields with F1 key.
2. Extensive Help By Topics, Content, Index, Find, Tip Of The Day, etc.
3. Help with Jumps, Hypertext Links, Hotspots on graphics.
4. Enhanced Help Over Standard Windows 95 Help Engine.
5. Built-In Text Book Examples For Verifications of Methodology & Results.
6. Case Studies Of Actual Problem and Systems Analysis Studies.
7. Product Support.

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User's Guide:

C-MAX comes with a user's guide that includes all technical and software information you need to master the software. Completely with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, this user's guide will help you shorten the learning curve.

The Cover.

Table of Contents.

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Software Features:

1. A true 32-bit Application, capable of preemptive multitasking.
2. Runs on both Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP platforms.
3. Developed with Visual C++.
4. Certified for "Designed for Microsoft Windows 95" Logo - the highest compatibility standard.
5. Network version is available.
6. Supports long file names.
7. Drag-and-drop OLE functionality.
8. Right-Mouse-Button Support.
9. Export C-MAX Reports to word processor, spreadsheet and other 32-bit applications.
10. Export C-MAX Reports to HTML Netscape, HTML Microsoft Internet Explorer.
11. E-mail C-MAX Files to anywhere in the world and open/update with another C-MAX application.
12 Custom developed Import module for importing data into C-MAX pump, fan, compressors, & pipe modules.
13. Fully Integrated Software Modules.

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System Requirement:

1. Microsoft Windows 9x, NT or XP Operating System.
2. 8 MB or higher RAM Memory.
3. 20 MB free hard drive space for a full installation of all current C-MAX modules. (Actual requirement will vary based on the features you choose to install).
4. One CD-ROM Drive.
5. VGA or higher resolution graphics card.

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Support Service:

1. Free 60 days of technical support.
2. Free software upgrade of any release made within a year with a purchase of maintenance agreement (S/H extra).
3. Training at either customer site or Unicade offices.
4. Full on-line documentation of program design and help files.
5. Free quarterly C-MAX news magazine & participation in the planned Users Group.
6. Discounted purchase price of future major C-MAX upgrades with annual maintenance fees.
7. Thirty (30) days money back warranty if not fully satisfied.

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