There is one more feature that is often overlooked - noise level. Most work stations have the computer close enough impact the designer that is at his/her station a lot of hours per week. Keep the noise level down for a better work environment. Ask the Dell representative about low noise...
Download a demo of AutoCad Lt 2008 before your buy. I did and was not pleased. AutoCad has gone to .NET technology and in my opinion has bloated AutoCad LT 2008 beyond its intended purpose. It is now (more than ever) just a badly crippled version of the full AutoCad.
I found CADianUSA.com and...
News Flash - Intelisolve was bought out by AutoDesk in October, 2007. I want to purchase Intelisolve software but AutoDesk has seemingly swept all traces of Intelisolve off the face of the earth. Does anyone know how to purchase Intelisolve software through a dealer? I needed to buy yesterday...
I agree with those who responded above. The approach I would recommend is to . . .
1. Determine if the pumps are operating on their published curve.
2. Determine if there is air trapped in high spots in the force main.
3. Check your design. We all take shortcuts and assumptions that sometimes...
Two important notes:
1. My region (South Mississippi, USA) has experienced the failure of a 30" force main due to corrosion of mortar lined pipe. Get the best interior coating that you can for the high spots. Use regular lining for non-high spots.
2. Perform a good hydraulic design. Use...
