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GASCalc
Description
GASCalc™ is a Windows-based suite of calculation tools for the natural gas professional.
Routines are provided for calculating numerous parameters associated with the design and
operation of natural gas gathering, transmission, distribution, plant, or fuel piping systems. Its robust set of
calculation routines and features include...

GASCalc Calculations & Features

GAS PROPERTY VALUES

Physical Properties Calculates various physical properties, including Supported Heating Value Methods:
heating value, specific gravity (ideal or real), specific AGA 8 -1992
heat ratio, and viscosity for a specified gas GPA 2172 - 1986
composition. GPA 2172 - 2009
GPSA - 1998

Thermodynamic Properties Calculates various thermodynamic property values, Supported Heating Value Methods:
including enthalpy, entropy, constant pressure, and AGA 10 - 2003
volume-specific heat values for a specified gas
composition at specified pressure and temperature
conditions.

Compressibility Factor Calculates compressibility, density, and Supported Methods:

supercompressibility of a gas composition at AGA 8 - 1992
specified pressure and temperature conditions. AGA 8 - 2017 (GERG 2008)
Automatically or individually calculated. AGA NX19
GERG - 1988
GPA 2145 - 2009
GPSA
ISO 6979 - 2016

Sonic Velocity Calculates the speed of sound value for User- Supported Methods:
specified pressure and temperature conditions and AGA 10 - 2003
gas composition. GPSA

Hydrate Formation Calculates the pressure or temperature associated

with hydrate formation in a User-specified gas
composition.

Interchangeability Calculates various interchangeability indices for Supported Methods:

different gas compositions. AGA Bulletin 36

Pressure, Volume, Temperature Calculates associated pressure, temperature, and

(P, V, T) volume values for specified conditions.

Atmospheric Pressure Calculates the atmospheric pressure for a given Supported Methods:
elevation or an elevation based on pressure value. AGA Measurement
Automatically or individually calculated. ASHRAE - 2009
Handbook Of Chemistry & Physics
ISHM
NOAA - 1976

Average Pressure Calculates the average pressure in a pipe segment Supported Methods:
or pair of values. Hydraulic
Linear

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Average Temperature Calculates the average temperature in a pipe

segment or pair of values.

METER VALUES

Fixed Pressure Measurement Calculates the required adjustment factor for gas
Factor measured using a fixed pressure factor.

Standard Volume Calculates the equivalent standard (base) volume

for a volume measured at non-standard conditions.

Base Conditions Conversion Converts a volume at one set of standard (base)

conditions to the equivalent volume at another set of
standard (base) conditions.

Volume Comparison Calculates the difference in volumes at different

standard (base) conditions. Useful for calculating
“lost and unaccounted for” values.

Orifice Meter Calculates values associated with measurement by Supported Methods:

an orifice meter. Includes calculation of orifice AGA 3 - 1985
diameter, pressure differential, and flow values. AGA 3 - 1992
AGA 3 - 2013
ISO 5167

Diaphragm Meter Calculates values associated with the sizing of the Supported Methods:
diaphragm displacement meters. GRI/SWRI
Rockwell
Sprague

Rotary Meter Calculates values associated with the sizing of the

rotary meters.

Ultrasonic Meter Calculates values associated with the sizing of the

ultrasonic meters.

Turbine Meter Calculates values associated with the sizing of the

turbine meters.

Cone Meter Calculates values associated with measurement by Supported Methods:

a v-cone meter. McCrometer

Pulse Output Meter Calculates values associated with measurement by Supported Methods:
a pulse output meter. AGA 7

Meter MatchMaker Finds appropriate meters based on specified sizing

criteria.

Flow Limiting Device Calculates values associated with sizing flow limiting Supported Methods:
orifices and nozzles. AGA 7

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PIPE VALUES

Pipe Flow Calculates various values associated with flow Supported Equations:
through a single or series of pipe segments. Allows AGA partially and fully turbulent
calculation of diameter, length, flow rate, roughness, Colebrook - White
pressure drop, and downstream temperature. Allows Cox
fittings to be attached. Darcy-Weisbach
IAPMO high and low pressure
IFGC high and low pressure
IGE3 low, medium, general
IGT-Improved
IMC high and low pressure
Mueller high and low pressure
Oliphant
OmegaFlex Tracpipe - CSST
Panhandle A and B
Pole low pressure
Renouard
Spitzglass high and low pressure
Weymouth

Service Line Sizing Calculates various values associated with flow Supported EFVs:
through a service line - from the main tap to the Dresser
termination riser. Allows fittings to be attached and Elster Perfection
inclusion of EFV. Calculates various EFV values, Lyall
including maximum protected length and reset time. UMAC

Blowdown Time Calculates the estimated time required to vent a line

to the atmosphere.

Pipe Volume Calculates the volume of gas contained in a single

or series of pipe segments at specified beginning
and ending conditions.

Pipe Fill Time Calculates various values associated with filling a

single or series of pipe segments at specified
beginning and ending conditions.

Pipe Vent Time Calculates various values associated with venting a

single or series of pipe segments at specified
beginning and ending conditions.

Pipe Purging & Clearing Calculates various values associated with purging
and/or clearing a pipe segment.

Steel Pipe Design Formula Calculates design values for steel pipe segments. Supported Methods:
ASME B31.8
CSA Z662-11
US DOT 192

Plastic Pipe Design Formula Calculates design values for plastic pipe segments. Supported Methods:
API 15LE
ASME B31.8
CSA Z662-11
PPI
US DOT 192

Maximum (Allowable) Calculates the MAOP value for a pipe segment Supported Methods:
Operating Pressure based on User-specified values and conditions. ASME B31.8
(MAOP/MOP) CSA Z662-11
US DOT 192

Bending Stress - Span Calculates values associated with a pipe span.

Supports pinned and fixed end conditions.

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Hoop Stress Calculates hoop stress and SMYS comparison for Supported Methods:
User-specified conditions. API 1102
Traditional (Barlow)

External Loading Calculates stress values associated with roadway, Supported Methods:
railway, and unclassified crossings. API 1102
ANSI GPTC Z380.1
PPI

Thermal Expansion Calculates stress and change in length values

associated with the temperature change of a pipe
segment.

Total Pipe Stress Calculates the total combined stress for a pipe Supported Methods:
segment. ASME B31.8

Pipe Lowering Calculates stress due to lowering of the in-service Supported Methods:
pipe segment. API 1117

Buoyancy Calculates buoyancy and weight requirements for

wet environment crossings.

Pipe Permeation Calculates the volume of gas lost through

permeation through a pipe wall.

Pipe Hydraulic Diameter Calculates the hydraulic diameter of plastic pipe Supported Methods:
based on dimensional values and tolerances. Generic
PPI

Pipe Flow Area Calculates the flow area of a pipe or opening based
on User-specified conditions.

VALVES & FITTINGS

Regulator Values Calculates sizing values associated with flow Supported Equations:
through a regulator. American Meter
American Meter AFV
Donkin
Equimeter/Rockwell
Fisher
Grove 80, 83, 900
ISA - S75.01
Itron
Mokveld
Mooney
Pietro Fiorentini
Table Based Values
Universal (Original 1964 ver)

Regulator & Monitor System Calculates sizing, flow, and pressure values
associated with flow through a regulator and monitor
pressure control station.

Regulator & Relief Valve Calculates sizing, flow, and pressure values
System / 2-Stage associated with flow through a regulator and relief
valve pressure control station. Supports single or
two-stage stations.

Fitting Values Calculates sizing values associated with flow Supported Equations:
through a line fitting (elbow, tee, or valve) using Crane 410
equivalent length values. Rockwell

Valve Values Calculates sizing values associated with flow

through a line valve.

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Relief Valve Values Calculates sizing values associated with flow Supported Equations:
through a relief valve. American Meter AFV
Anderson Greenwood
API 520
ASME BPV
Equimeter/Rockwell
Fisher
Grove 80, 83, 900
ISA S75.01
Mooney

Relief Valve & Piping System Calculates sizing, flow, and pressure values
associated with flow through a relief valve system.

Station MatchMaker Finds appropriate stations based on specified design

and operating conditions.

Device MatchMaker Finds appropriate devices based on specified sizing

criteria.

MISCELLANEOUS CALCULATIONS

Gas Loss From Damage Estimates the volume of gas lost from a punctured
or severed line.

Compressor Values Calculates various values associated with flow

through a compressor unit.

Well Flow Calculates various values associated with flow

through a well casing.

Line Heater Calculates various values associated with sizing an

in-line heater.

Pipe Tap Calculates various values associated with flow

through a pipe-side wall tap.

Velocity Calculates the flow velocity through an opening.

Reynolds Number Calculates the Reynolds Number associated with

User-specified flow conditions.

Sacrificial Anodes Calculates various values associated with specifying

and estimating sacrificial anode performance.

Remaining Strength Calculates various values associated with the Supported Methods:
evaluation of a corroded pipe segment. ASME B31G - 1991
ASME B31G - 2012

Container Volume Calculates the volume of various shaped containers.

UTILITY CALCULATIONS

Unit Conversions Calculates dimensional equivalent of User specified

value. Supports over 100 different dimensional units.

Energy Conversions Calculates energy equivalent of User-specified

energy unit. Supports 30 different energy types.

Value Interpolation Calculates an intermediate value from a set of

specified table values. Automatically or individually
calculated.

Value Extrapolation Calculates an extended value from a set of specified

table values.

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SELECTED PROGRAM FEATURES

Dimensional Units - Supports standard US, metric, and diverse unit systems. Includes a wide range of industry-related units.

Applications - Allows external applications to be executed directly from the main menu.

User Interface - Provides intuitive and easy-to-understand, fill-in-the-blank data screens for interacting with the many calculation
routines.

Pipe & Device Property Tables - A comprehensive set of tables provides values required by the various pipes, fittings, devices, and
equipment calculations.

Property Table Editor - An extensive editor is provided for modifying the Anode, EFV, Fitting, Meter, Pipe, Regulator, Relief Valve, and
Valve Property Tables, which support the various calculation routines. The User can add, delete, and modify the models contained in
the various Property Tables to meet their individual specific requirements.

Value Selection Tables - An extensive set of tables is provided to assist in the selection of certain required calculation values, such
as SMYS, HDB, HDS, MOE, Material Density, and Thermal Expansion Coefficients.

Device Selector - A handy device selection utility is provided to allow efficient selection of meters, regulators, and relief valves by
selecting the Manufacturer, Model, Size, Orifice, etc.

Many of the calculation routines are also available through the GASCalc™ Application Program Interface (API). The API allows access
to the supported calculation routines by way of programmatic function calls, allowing the User to create and access the calculation
routines through their own custom user interface. The API is available at an additional charge.

Legal - GASWorkS and the “B-Cubed” logo are trademarks of B3PE LLC. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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