Catalogues of pipe insulation
The insulation cataloques for the InstalSystem package include various types of insulation laggings and mats, which are widely used in heating, cooling, water supply or ventilation installations. As a result of calculations, the program selects insulation for pipes/ducts, and the visualization of the elements on the plan view and in the 3D model is based on the full data available in the insulation cataloques. Both the type and thickness of insulation can also be selected manually by the User. In the end, all elements are included in an automatically generated bill of materials. The InstalSystem package includes a neutral catalog with typical insulation and extended library of company catalogues (check the list: Partners offering company versions of programs and catalogues).
The range of product types that can be included in the catalogue
Various types of insulation:
- Lagging,
- Lagging with heating cable,
- Mats,
- Insulating plates.
The range of data used
- Products’ names and catalog codes,
- Products’ pictures and short notice “About the company” information,
- Technical data:
- Thermal conductivity coefficient,
- Min. and max. operating temperature.
- For lagging: internal diameter and thickness,
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For mats: thickness.
A detailed list of mandatory or optional data for entering your products into InstalSystem software will be provided by our catalogue engineers.
InstalSystem 5 modules using catalogues
Radiant systems
The module enables design of radiant heating and cooling systems (floor – including also those with return temp. limiter, wall, ceiling) based on pipes arranged freely in a screed or laid in dry boards (not modular nor panel solutions). It covers traditional wet system in the whole scope, and dry systems in the common scope – particular functionalities of the latter are covered by the ‘Dry system boards arrangement’ module.
Depending on the availability of the ‘Heating systems’ module and/or the ‘Cooling systems’ module in the configuration, we have the following possibilities:
‘Heating systems’ – heating calculation + checking cooling output of the system sized to cover heating demand
‘Cooling systems’ – cooling calculations (without possibility to check heating output)
‘Heating systems’ and ‘Cooling systems’ – sum of the above
The module uses the installation and building data entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules. Calculations are made in accordance with the standards listed below.
- Scope of calculations:
- Calculation of thermal output
- Hydraulic calculations
- Sizing / checking the correctness of geometric parameters (layer thicknesses)
- Sizing / control of pipe laying spacings
- Hydraulic balancing
- Sizing and hydraulic calculations of manifold accessories
- Visual presentation, including laying loops and connections
- Standards and rules on which the calculations are made
- List of standards and methods used for sizing and calculations
- Limitations:
- Inability to supply systems in one room from different sources
The module provides the possibility of designing any heating system, including network and fitting sizing and hydronic balancing. Any kind of heating terminal (including fan-coils) is simulated by a ‘Receptor with known hydraulic resistance’. Together with the ‘Radiator sizing’ module, convective radiator systems can be designed. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors (including those with return temperature limiter), walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Panel systems’ module, modular panel systems can be designed. In projects with a common heat source for both convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module provides the possibility of designing cooling system (it is equivalent to the ‘Heating systems’ module). It supports various types of convection receivers (fan-coils, passive refrigeration beams) simulated by a common ‘Receptor’ with imposed resistance. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors, walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Radiant panels’ module, panel systems can be designed in cooling mode. In both cases, cooling calculations can be made regardless of the heating mode. In projects with a common source for convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module enables:
- Editing in the project (inserting and data edition)
- Sizing
- Hydraulic calculations
- Listing in a bill of materials of convective radiators – from catalogs (neutral or company) or not from catalogs, as well as fittings integrated with them (‘subordinate elements’)
The entire installation is calculated in accordance with the ‘Heating systems’ module (two-pipe installations only).
Module uses installation data and (not obligatorily) building structure, entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules.
Radiant systems
The module enables design of radiant heating and cooling systems (floor – including also those with return temp. limiter, wall, ceiling) based on pipes arranged freely in a screed or laid in dry boards (not modular nor panel solutions). It covers traditional wet system in the whole scope, and dry systems in the common scope – particular functionalities of the latter are covered by the ‘Dry system boards arrangement’ module.
Depending on the availability of the ‘Heating systems’ module and/or the ‘Cooling systems’ module in the configuration, we have the following possibilities:
‘Heating systems’ – heating calculation + checking cooling output of the system sized to cover heating demand
‘Cooling systems’ – cooling calculations (without possibility to check heating output)
‘Heating systems’ and ‘Cooling systems’ – sum of the above
The module uses the installation and building data entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules. Calculations are made in accordance with the standards listed below.
- Scope of calculations:
- Calculation of thermal output
- Hydraulic calculations
- Sizing / checking the correctness of geometric parameters (layer thicknesses)
- Sizing / control of pipe laying spacings
- Hydraulic balancing
- Sizing and hydraulic calculations of manifold accessories
- Visual presentation, including laying loops and connections
- Standards and rules on which the calculations are made
- List of standards and methods used for sizing and calculations
- Limitations:
- Inability to supply systems in one room from different sources
The module provides the possibility of designing any heating system, including network and fitting sizing and hydronic balancing. Any kind of heating terminal (including fan-coils) is simulated by a ‘Receptor with known hydraulic resistance’. Together with the ‘Radiator sizing’ module, convective radiator systems can be designed. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors (including those with return temperature limiter), walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Panel systems’ module, modular panel systems can be designed. In projects with a common heat source for both convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module provides the possibility of designing cooling system (it is equivalent to the ‘Heating systems’ module). It supports various types of convection receivers (fan-coils, passive refrigeration beams) simulated by a common ‘Receptor’ with imposed resistance. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors, walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Radiant panels’ module, panel systems can be designed in cooling mode. In both cases, cooling calculations can be made regardless of the heating mode. In projects with a common source for convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module enables:
- Editing in the project (inserting and data edition)
- Sizing
- Hydraulic calculations
- Listing in a bill of materials of convective radiators – from catalogs (neutral or company) or not from catalogs, as well as fittings integrated with them (‘subordinate elements’)
The entire installation is calculated in accordance with the ‘Heating systems’ module (two-pipe installations only).
Module uses installation data and (not obligatorily) building structure, entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules.
The module provides the ability to design water supply systems (hot and cold water, hot water circulation network). Includes graphical editing in the project, pipes and fittings sizing, 2D and 3D drawing presentation, hydraulic calculations, bill of materials. Sanitary accessories can be associated with water draw-off points, which results in a complete installation model together with sanitary equipment of the rooms.
When creating a project, a 3D model is created, which preview can be used to check compliance with the expected state. Model visualization may include installations designed (or designed) in other modules of the InstalSystem 5 package.
Hot and cold water residential installations can form rings (configuration extension required with the ‘Tap water extensions’ module). It is possible to use “Flat station” elements as water heaters (configuration extension with the ‘Flat stations’ module required).
The module allows you to design a mechanical ventilation installation using systems based on ready-made sets of elements dedicated to residential buildings. The basic elements that can be used in the installation design are: rigid and flexible ventilation ducts, recuperator/air handling unit, ventilation manifolds, duct air heaters/coolers, air intake, exhaust, supply and exhaust vents (ceiling, wall and floor), acoustic silencers and ducts insulation (detailed list of elements – Catalogues of ventilation system elements). For terminal elements, you can choose an ending (e.g. diffuser or ventilation grill). The installation plan is created on a plan view after loading an underlay (DWG, DXF, PDF, JPG, etc.) or after loading an architectural model of the building from an IFC file (requires access to an additional module in the Modules package – IFC (BIM) base import). When creating an installation plan, a 3D model of the installation is also created, which can be verified and corrected in the dedicated 3D View window. The program is equipped with a unique quick design mode using virtual ducts, which allows you to complete a project with estimated results and a bill of materials in just a few minutes. Calculation results can be analyzed directly in the drawings and model as well as in detailed result tables. Quick multi-variant design and calculation mode using virtual ducts is also available. Other chosen functionalities of the module:
- Calculation of the required ventilation air flows in supply/exhaust vents based on two alternative methods (minimum multiplicity of exchanges nmin or values of supply air flows Vsu and ehaust air flows Vex),
- Determination of ventilation air flows in ducts, manifolds, recuperator, intake and exhaust,
- Determining the air temperature in ducts (without taking into account temperature drp/rise on the route) to determine air parameters (density and viscosity, used in the calculation of pressure losses),
- Diagnostics of exceeding the maximum air flow velocity vmax in ducts, supply/exhaust vents, intake and exhaust vents,
- Diagnostics of obtaining the required minimum amount of fresh air per resident,
- Calculations of linear pressure losses in rigid and flexible ducts,
- Calculations of local pressure losses in fittings, manifolds, supply and exhaust vents, intake and exhaust vents,
- Determining the required air flow and pressure in the installation with diagnostics whether the fan in the selected air handling unit/recuperator provides the appropriate parameters,
- Diagnostics of pressures obtained at end points,
- Automatic generation of a list of installation elements.
You want to try the module in practice?
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Download a free 30-day DEMO of InstalSystem 5.5 here.
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Watch the tutorial/webinar on our YouTube channel.
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Learn to design using lessons and ready-made sample projects available on our HelpSystem platform.
The module provides the ability to design water supply systems (hot and cold water, hot water circulation network). Includes graphical editing in the project, pipes and fittings sizing, 2D and 3D drawing presentation, hydraulic calculations, bill of materials. Sanitary accessories can be associated with water draw-off points, which results in a complete installation model together with sanitary equipment of the rooms.
When creating a project, a 3D model is created, which preview can be used to check compliance with the expected state. Model visualization may include installations designed (or designed) in other modules of the InstalSystem 5 package.
Hot and cold water residential installations can form rings (configuration extension required with the ‘Tap water extensions’ module). It is possible to use “Flat station” elements as water heaters (configuration extension with the ‘Flat stations’ module required).
The module allows you to design a mechanical ventilation installation using systems based on ready-made sets of elements dedicated to residential buildings. The basic elements that can be used in the installation design are: rigid and flexible ventilation ducts, recuperator/air handling unit, ventilation manifolds, duct air heaters/coolers, air intake, exhaust, supply and exhaust vents (ceiling, wall and floor), acoustic silencers and ducts insulation (detailed list of elements – Catalogues of ventilation system elements). For terminal elements, you can choose an ending (e.g. diffuser or ventilation grill). The installation plan is created on a plan view after loading an underlay (DWG, DXF, PDF, JPG, etc.) or after loading an architectural model of the building from an IFC file (requires access to an additional module in the Modules package – IFC (BIM) base import). When creating an installation plan, a 3D model of the installation is also created, which can be verified and corrected in the dedicated 3D View window. The program is equipped with a unique quick design mode using virtual ducts, which allows you to complete a project with estimated results and a bill of materials in just a few minutes. Calculation results can be analyzed directly in the drawings and model as well as in detailed result tables. Quick multi-variant design and calculation mode using virtual ducts is also available. Other chosen functionalities of the module:
- Calculation of the required ventilation air flows in supply/exhaust vents based on two alternative methods (minimum multiplicity of exchanges nmin or values of supply air flows Vsu and ehaust air flows Vex),
- Determination of ventilation air flows in ducts, manifolds, recuperator, intake and exhaust,
- Determining the air temperature in ducts (without taking into account temperature drp/rise on the route) to determine air parameters (density and viscosity, used in the calculation of pressure losses),
- Diagnostics of exceeding the maximum air flow velocity vmax in ducts, supply/exhaust vents, intake and exhaust vents,
- Diagnostics of obtaining the required minimum amount of fresh air per resident,
- Calculations of linear pressure losses in rigid and flexible ducts,
- Calculations of local pressure losses in fittings, manifolds, supply and exhaust vents, intake and exhaust vents,
- Determining the required air flow and pressure in the installation with diagnostics whether the fan in the selected air handling unit/recuperator provides the appropriate parameters,
- Diagnostics of pressures obtained at end points,
- Automatic generation of a list of installation elements.
You want to try the module in practice?
-
Download a free 30-day DEMO of InstalSystem 5.5 here.
-
Watch the tutorial/webinar on our YouTube channel.
-
Learn to design using lessons and ready-made sample projects available on our HelpSystem platform.
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