EMI Utilities is a comprehensive thermodynamic and hydraulic analysis tool for optimizing utilities distribution network
Seamlessly integration with Aspen Utilities Planner
Developed on top of Aspen Utilities Planner, a software from Aspen Technology Inc., to optimize utility in process industry.
Support all calculation modes in Aspen Utilities Planner including simulation, data reconciliation and optimization.
High fidelity multiphase pipe model
Utilize Aspen Properties to estimate fluid properties
Estimate multiphase heat transfer and pressure drop with multiple segments.
Estimate pipe heat loss in various medium including air, water, ground and partial burial under seabed.
Support multiple layers of insulation with various materials
Fast convergence and flexible model specifications
Converge large model in a split second with Equation-Oriented module
Flexible model specifications particularly for backward calculation
Support reverse flow in looped network
Support negative flow as fluid flowing in reverse direction of originally assumed.
For mixing tee and splitting tee models, corresponding pressure drop correlations are automatically selected based on flow direction.
Screen pipe network design options
Estimate CAPEX of pipe and fittings based on weights or volumes
Implement sizing information for various fittings based on ASME standards
Screen piping and fitting options by trading off OPEX savings and CAPEX investment
Additional new models
Cooling tower model
Water heater/cooler model to estimate pressure drop based on geometry
Solar Panel model
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)