The following customer testimonials are just an example of what users are saying about the FLO-SERIES. These professionals are currently using the FLO-SERIES for vision and solutions for even the most complex fluid piping systems.

PIPE-FLO Professional

• "We were working on project at a large Veterans Administration Medical Center and we modeled their system in PIPE-FLO. In analyzing the data from the program, we could tell that the tertiary pumps were unnecessary. They had a series of Variable Speed Drive pumps that were simply idling because they were not needed. We were able to take three pumps out of the system, saving our clients both energy and maintenance costs."

  - Ted B. Schendt, P.E. and Principal of Schendt Engineering
• "Using the lineup feature I can keep the model consistent throughout each scenario. The more complex the system, the more scenarios I create. I may create up to 20 scenarios for an extremely complicated system. This could include the existing situation, along with buildings that are scheduled to be erected in 5, 10 or even 15 years down the road. I can look at the addition of each phase and understand how it will affect the current system. You really couldn't do this type of network analysis by hand in any reasonable amount of time. You would have to make some pretty big assumptions. You can't do a comprehensive evaluation without PIPE-FLO. We simply wouldn't do it any other way."
  - Jeffery N. Bolander, D.Eng, P.E. and Vice President at Shah Smith & Associates
• "Finally, a credible and useful hydraulic model that supports intelligent systems management and planning."
  - Dave Rogers, Rogers & Associates
• "I use PIPE-FLO Professional to modify and improve many complex systems for my clients. PIPE-FLO Professional is exceptionally great for troubleshooting existing systems in order to identify the source of the problem. The program reduces time wasted from hand calculations by at least 90-95%. I have tremendous confidence in the results. The program's interface is also very easy to use, my entire staff can use it!"
  - Joseph Solomon Jr., Genesis SEA Inc. Philadelphia, PA
• "PIPE-FLO is a joy to operate from an ease-of-use standpoint. It is much quicker and much easier than using a spreadsheet. Many decades ago, when I was first getting into hydraulic analysis, I was hopeful that somebody could create the ideal program to meet the needs of engineers. I have found that ideal program in PIPE-FLO."
  - Daniel Parker, President, Parker Messana & Associates
• "I've been using PIPE-FLO to calculate line sizing and perform pressure drops for over 3 years. Before PIPE-FLO we were using spreadsheets and the process was painful. It was both difficult and time consuming and the results were only best-estimates. What would have taken a full day to calculate using our spreadsheet we can do in an hour or two in PIPE-FLO. And best of all, you do not need to question the accuracy. PIPE-FLO provides accurate results in a fraction of the time."
  - Nelson Chan, P.E., Sales Engineering & Proposal Manager, QuestAir Technologies
• "If we would have pressed on without analyzing with PIPE-FLO Professional, the system most likely would not have worked. It saved significant costs - probably several hundred thousand dollars at a project level."
  - Jim Hutt, Technical Associate, E.I. Dupont deNemours & Co.
• "PIPE-FLO Professional ties together the concept of hydraulic systems from piping to pumps to controls. It gives a system approach to piping analysis without having to use two or three different tools. With PIPE-FLO Professional I can see directly what my results are, quickly modify the system, and easily perform multiple 'what if' types of analyses."
  - Jim Vinson, Technical Fellow, Rohm and Haas
• "Before PIPE-FLO we would never have even tried to balance the flows in the network. It would have taken valuable time, and there is also a problem with accuracy. In fact, I don't even know if we could have done it manually. We would have spent capital money to save engineering time. The program is very easy to use. Using the copy and paste feature is a huge timesaver. The colors make it very easy to see what is going on. After we run the calculation, if we see a red or blue line, we know we have a problem. It is great for troubleshooting and reaffirming what we are doing."
  - John Pietranski, Engineer, Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
• "An enormous advantage is the speed in which 'what if' situations can be calculated for during preliminary designs. The time required is a fraction as compared to manual calculations, but more important, the system can be analyzed to a point that is not realistically possible using manual methods. I have used PIPE-FLO on hundreds of projects over the past 15 years, and I have been able to save time and money by accomplishing what couldn't be done manually or with spreadsheets."
  - Pat Dugan, Chief Engineer, M3 Phoenix

PIPE-FLO Compressible

• "We have used PIPE-FLO Compressible on some very complex emergency relief header systems. The program has saved us countless hours in sizing and verification of multiple emergency relief scenarios, and the accuracy of the analysis is much better than our previous methods. We can now do a very thorough analysis in less time than ever before. Also, since we currently use PIPE-FLO Professional, we were able to integrate the two programs together for all our hydraulic analysis needs."
  - William O. Green, P.E. Senior Vice President, Industrial Process Division of RMH Group, Inc.
• "The addition of the PIPE-FLO Compressible program extends the capabilities of the PIPE-FLO Professional module to provide accurate analysis of compressible fluids. This program has been used for new and retrofit project designs and has proven to deliver very accurate results when compared with actual field measurements. The graphical interface aids in model input as well as output presentation for reports and client presentations. Program solution speeds exceed that of considered competitive products by as much as hours, with total solution times of less than 20 minutes for many complicated network flow analyses. Intermediate approximate results can be viewed in only a few minutes to aid in rapid ‘what-if' designing. We have successfully used the compressible fluids program for the design of industrial dust collection network systems, as well as both high and low pressure air distribution and vacuum systems."
  - Frank Porbeck, P.E., President Porbeck Engineering Corporation

PIPE-FLO Stock

• "The accuracy built into PIPE-FLO Professional is present in PIPE-FLO Stock. It uses tried and true methods for paper stock pressure drop calculations. New users can come up to speed quickly and become productive very easily. The folks at Engineered Software have worked hard to develop a package that is useable on a daily basis."
  - Terry L. Gatlin, Engineer, Harris Group Inc.

Flow of Fluids Premium

• "The results are very accurate. The interface is very easy to use. Your software is a great teaching tool for my piping design course. I use Flow of Fluids to analyze existing data in a ship's piping diagram and recreate a special design problem for my students. It is very easy to adapt to marine engineering since we use the same mathematical model. Using Flow of Fluids, I can show the students how certain changes have an effect on the overall design."

-  Gilles Demers, Instructor for the Department Naval Architecture, Maritime Institute of Quebec

•  "I wanted to let you know we were very pleased with your product and the customer support you provide.  The Flow of Fluids software program is a great tool for our staff.  Like may engineering organizations, ours is very familiar with Crane Technical Paper 410, and this software is a great compliment to that resource.  Additionally, your support and sales staff have provided us with superior service.  Thanks for a great product and equal customer service."

-  Jay E. Rollo, P.E., Austin Energy

• "I have been a long time user of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 as a consolidated resource of information for completing hand calculations on various fluid pumping systems.  Recently I became aware an electronic program for calculating flow of fluids based on the Crane T.P. 410 when shopping for a replacement copy of my now worn out Crane T.P. 410. At first I was cautiously optimistic about the operability, time saving and accuracy of the program.  Having now used the program for over a year I am pleased to report the results are better than what I would have expected.  The program is very intuitive to use and provides results which are clear and easy to follow.  Substitution of equipments into the program is quick and easy and conducting "what if "scenarios are a snap.  The ability to customize the program using the system "symbol editor" and "Fluid Table Manager" provides the versatility to simulate any operating system.  The old adage "you get what you pay for" does not hold true for the Crane Flow of Fluids Premium.  I have found the extensive information already contained in the program, flexibility to add custom information and the friendly knowledgeable technical support staff ready to assist along the way invaluable."

-        Jerry LaCombe, Engineering Manager, Nichols Brothers Boat Builder

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PUMP-FLO

• "We use PUMP-FLO with pump selection and pricing software from Goulds and Gorman Rupp. We are also beginning to use it extensively for our internal pump configuration programs to improve our customer response time."
  - Lou Kuffel, Beckwith Kuffel Co.
• "Last week, I had some users request pump curves, with viscosity corrections. With PUMP-FLO it's instantaneous. If I had to do them by hand I'd still be at it. No matter what it costs, it's worth it!"
  - Bob Braun, Lewis Pumps

PIPE-FLO SDK

• "Using the PIPE-FLO SDK let us concentrate on the problem we were trying to solve because we didn't have to invent our own tool. The set-up is simple. Procedures are reliable and straightforward. PIPE-FLO is the engine, our program starts the engine. Without the PIPE-FLO SDK, the cost of the project would have been so great that we would have scrapped it in the design phase"
  - Kevin J. Reynolds, Senior Marine Engineer, The Glosten Associates

TechNet Plus

• "I want to thank you even further for evaluating my piping system. I have to be honest and admit that I "threw it over the fence" and into your lap at the end of my workday. Thank you for your detailed analysis!"
  - Brian Thompson, Senior Process Engineer, Countrymark Cooperative, LLP

FLO-Master Training

• "This was one of the best short-course training sessions that I have attended in the past several years, both in content and presentation. The instructor was absolutely excellent in both areas. Thanks for a job well done!"   

-   Farhad Banisadr, P.E., Mechanical Engineer, Los Alamos National Laboratory

• "I thought the training was very good, and I learned a great deal. The pace of the class was perfect and the examples used were practical, clearly communicating the lessons discussed. The instructor was very knowledgeable and taught the material well. I would recommend the course to anyone involved in piping system design."

-     Jason Mitchell, Mechanical Engineer, SEI Group

• "I really enjoyed the class and learned a good deal, to which I can build upon. I plan on putting everything to practice as soon as I get back. Honestly, the program is very user friendly in my opinion and that encourages using it as often as possible. Also, the instructors did an excellent job keeping the class interesting. I am looking forward to sending a couple of engineers next year to the training."

-     Bradley J. Bruff, P.E., Mechanical Engineering Manager, HFG Engineering US, Inc.

Fluid Fundamentals Training Courses

• "I liked how the instructors apply theory to real world examples so that one can learn how the theory is useful.  .  They are interested in our real world examples and problems. Questions were welcomed and answered clearly. My instructor made detailed technical information interesting, which is not easy to do.  He held my interest for 2 days, which is definitely not easy to do.  I think you have highly effective and knowledgeable teachers.  In addition, I enjoyed the section on reading and explaining pump curves and how they relate to energy savings. I have already used this information to size 2 pumps.  They have not been ordered, but I am confident that they will run efficiently based on the information that I gained from the class. The content is very practical.  With the lack of design engineers in plants these days, the production and project guys don't often go through the detailed calculations when installing a pump.  The end result is often repeated seal damage and wasted spending on energy costs.  I would recommend engineers fresh out of school because the practical side of piping design is not taught in engineering school.  I would also recommend it to maintenance engineers, supervisors, and managers so that they get a good idea of the cost savings associated with a properly sized and installed pump."   

-   Joe Shelby, Project Engineer, Rhodia, Inc.

• "My industry contains many complex piping systems. This training is very applicable to numerous areas such as design and troubleshooting. The instructors had a lot of real world experience; I liked the many personal experiences shared during the course. A very "lessons learned" style. I also appreciated that the course provided Professional Development Hours."

-     Gregory Graham, Project Engineer, Valero Delaware City Refiner

• "As a non-engineer I like the "down to earth" teaching methods. I was able to understand complex concepts that I very little background in. The course material provided a great deal of useful information. The problem-solving segment near the end of the course was most enjoyable for me. I am more of a hands-on type person so seeing the concepts in action appealed most to me. I am in the utilities department of a chemical plant so I do a great deal of "pumping water around" for cooling, clarification, steam, and boiler feed water and process feed. The fundamentals providing in this course are the "meat and potatoes" of my business. Understanding them is key to making good choices in design and equipment purchases."

-     David Ivy, Utilities Supervisor, ISP Elastomers

• "The course was very thorough in covering fluid system fundamentals and complimented your Pipe-Flo course.  Using the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 in conjunction further enhanced the course by providing tools that I use regularly.  Whether you're a seasoned designer or a novice, you will gain useful information from this course. The sections describing the pump curves and the total system curves were the most useful because that data, shown graphically, contains nearly all the information needed to size the system components. The instructor took great care to describe the affect each component can make on the total system. I would recommend this course to any designer, engineer, and even operations personnel that work with fluid systems."

-     Michael Meteer, Mechanical Engineer, CH2M Hill – IDC

• "This course was extremely practical and useful from a pump technical sales standpoint. I found the instructor very interesting; he had many real world experiences to draw from. I found the pipeline networks portion of the course quite helpful and find that I use this information often in pump sales. I recommended this class to the rest of the people at my company."

-     Mark Davreux, Technical Sales, Industrial Fluid Consultants Inc.

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