[Dr Youssef Hafez]

Introducing PIPEFEM: The Comprehensive Water Distribution Network Model

We are thrilled to announce the launch of PIPEFEM, a powerful Finite Element (FE) model designed specifically for simulating water distribution networks. Developed by Hafez (2021), this model offers a range of advantages and functionalities that set it apart from existing software in the field.

Key Features of PIPEFEM:

1. Accurate Simulation: PIPEFEM excels in simulating non-linear networks, particularly water networks, by determining the potentials or pressure heads at network nodes based on continuity requirements. It ensures that flows leaving a node through its connecting units match the external flow entering that node.

2. Advanced Modeling Techniques: By employing non-linear algebraic equations and utilizing Hybrid Secant/Newton-Raphson methods, PIPEFEM transforms pressure-discharge relations into solvable equations. This enables precise analysis of water distribution systems.

3. User-Friendly Interface: PIPEFEM stands out with its highly intuitive and user-friendly design, making it accessible to both professionals and beginners. The model's clear presentation and comprehensive explanation of the mathematical and numerical modeling process facilitate ease of use.

4. Source Code Availability: PIPEFEM offers a unique advantage by providing the option to access its source code, written in FORTRAN programming language. This feature allows advanced users to customize and extend the model according to their specific requirements.

5. Integration and Optimization: PIPEFEM seamlessly integrates with optimization models, enhancing the performance and efficiency of water distribution systems. Its compatibility with other software and codes enables comprehensive analysis and optimization.

6. Extensive Application Scope: While focusing on water distribution systems, PIPEFEM's underlying principles and methodologies can be applied to a wide range of non-linear systems, including polymer melts, gas and oil flows, electric circuits' networks, elastic spring systems, and thermal networks.

7. Educational Value: PIPEFEM is an excellent tool for educational purposes, providing an alternative to the complex teaching of the Hardy-Cross method for complex systems. Its clear and comprehensive manual enhances the learning experience for both students and professionals.

8. Reliability and Cross-Checking: With its proven accuracy, PIPEFEM serves as a reliable tool for cross-checking results obtained from other codes and software. Its robustness and versatility make it a valuable asset in research and development.

9. Future Growth Potential: PIPEFEM is designed for continuous growth and advancement, distinguishing it from tools that have reached their full capacity. It offers a dynamic platform for ongoing research and innovation in the field of water distribution networks.

Please check the PIPEFEM on google drive using the links in the attached link for the manual file.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19G7...usp=drive_link