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PIPE-FLO: The Engineering Standard for Smarter Fluid System Design and Optimization

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Designing, analyzing, and operating complex fluid piping systems has never been more critical or more challenging. As demands on system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability grow, engineers and operators need tools that help them work smarter, not harder. 

For over 40 years, PIPE-FLO® has been the trusted standard for modeling, simulating, and optimizing fluid systems, helping engineers across industries build more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective designs. 

Whether you’re designing a chilled water loop in a data center, optimizing a chemical plant’s gas distribution, or troubleshooting a municipal water system, PIPE-FLO gives you the clarity and control to make informed engineering decisions at every stage of the system lifecycle. 

Why Engineers Choose PIPE-FLO

PIPE-FLO is more than a drawing tool; it’s an engineering-grade simulation platform. 

Recent research on manufacturing technology trends highlights a clear shift: 

36% of engineers report adopting new technologies in the past year, and nearly half of manufacturing organizations increased spending on management and simulation software. 

This reflects what we hear every day from our users: engineers are under pressure to do more with less while having to reduce energy consumption, improve reliability, and minimize downtime. Spreadsheets and trial-and-error approaches can no longer keep up with the complexity of modern systems. 

That’s where PIPE-FLO comes in. Unlike spreadsheets or generic CAD software, digital twin modeling lets you calculate true fluid behavior through your system, accounting for all the components, loads, and interactions that influence performance in the real world. This means fewer assumptions, fewer surprises in the field, and better outcomes for your projects. 

What PIPE-FLO Delivers

PIPE-FLO is built specifically for the needs of engineers and operators managing fluid systems carrying liquids or gases. 

It supports you through the entire system lifecycle, from conceptual design and detailed analysis through commissioning, daily operation, and upgrades, providing:

  • Accurate, engineering-grade calculations aligned with global industry standards
  • Visual system modeling with intuitive Flo-Sheet™ diagrams and CAD import 
  • Time-based simulation of operating conditions and thermal transients 
  • Automation through advanced scripting modules 
  • Comprehensive reporting and data export for team collaboration and documentation 
  • Digital Twin capabilities for real-time modeling and optimization 


Available in two editions:
Professional for liquid systems and Advantage for liquid and gas systems. PIPE-FLO scales with your system’s complexity. 

Training resources like the FLO-Master Academy and Virtual Instructor-Led Training ensure your team can quickly get up to speed and make the most of the platform. 

And with PIPE-FLO Cloud under development, we’re building for the next generation of collaboration and access. 

Keeping Pace with Manufacturing Innovation

The 2025 Manufacturing Technology Report found that nearly one in four manufacturers plan to invest in digital transformation within the next 12 months, and many cite process modeling and simulation as key areas of focus, along with AI-enabled analytics and smarter design tools. 

Engineers are being asked to adopt new tools, but they also need those tools to integrate seamlessly into their workflows. 

That’s why PIPE-FLO is designed to complement the way engineers and operators already work, while providing advanced modeling and analysis capabilities that support the next generation of manufacturing. 

By investing in simulation tools like PIPE-FLO, companies not only keep pace with industry innovation—they also gain a competitive edge by improving system efficiency, reducing costly mistakes, and enabling faster decision-making. 

Ready to See What PIPE-FLO Can Do for You?

Whether you’re responding to internal goals for efficiency, meeting regulatory standards, or aligning with your company’s digital transformation strategy, PIPE-FLO provides the clarity, accuracy, and confidence you need to engineer better outcomes. 

PIPE-FLO offers:

  • Engineering-grade calculations and standards compliance that enable you to optimize energy efficiency and system reliability
  • Full system lifecycle support, from concept to operation, so you can test and optimize designs before you implement them
  • Tools for better decisions and teamwork to reduce rework and miscommunication

Schedule a consultation with our team to see how PIPE-FLO can help you design smarter systems, reduce operating costs, and improve reliability across your operations. 

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