Simple Hydraulic Calculator Igneus Incorporated

Simple Hydraulic Calculator (SHC) is a powerful, flexible, and full-featured computer application designed to perform fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations in compliance with NFPA requirements. Built specifically for automatic fire sprinkler system designers and engineers, SHC streamlines the process of evaluating complex piping systems, enabling users to design safe and efficient sprinkler systems.

Key Features:

• Advanced Hydraulic Calculations: SHC employs the Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach friction loss equations to accurately calculate sprinkler systems. It supports diverse piping configurations, including trees, loops, grids, and custom layouts, as well as fire pumps, backflow preventers, and multiple water sources.

• Comprehensive Evaluation Tools: The calculation results window provides a clear tabular display of pipe, node, and system information, allowing users to sort data by specific values. Additionally, the "live look" bar displays real-time calculations for individual pipes or nodes as the cursor moves over the input editor, facilitating quick spot-checks.

• Graphical Analysis: SHC includes tools like the system demand graph and pressure loss pie graph, which can be displayed or saved as images for use in reports or presentations.

• Superior Data Entry Methodology: Unlike rigid spreadsheet interfaces, SHC uses a command-based data entry method with an advanced syntax highlighting editor. This approach is faster, more flexible, and less reliant on memorizing codes. Built-in tools include pop-up helpers for fitting codes, material codes, and c-factors; intelligent proposals that anticipate the next command or value; and group editing capabilities to quickly modify parameters across selections.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for fire sprinkler system designers and engineers, SHC provides a powerful platform to design and evaluate sprinkler systems with precision. Its advanced features enable users to comply with NFPA requirements while efficiently handling complex calculations and custom layouts. With SHC, professionals can ensure accurate results, streamline their workflow, and produce reliable designs for safer fire protection systems.

SHC is available for installation via winget.