About Pipe Junctions
The mass balance equation is as follows:
The Pipe Junction can be used to split flows, similar to a bifurcation, or bring flows together, similar to a confluence. The linking necessary for these two setups is slightly different because of the signs of the flows.
• To join flows, the two incoming flows should be linked to Flow 1 and Flow 2; the outgoing flow should be linked to Flow 3. If necessary, select the Solve Flow 3 Only method to force the object to solve only in one direction.
• To split flows, the incoming flow should be linked to Flow 3, and the two outgoing flows should be linked to Flow 1 and Flow 2. If necessary, select one of the following methods to force the object to solve only in one direction:
– Solve Flow 1 or Flow 2 Only
– Solve Flow 1 Only
– Solve Flow 2 Only
Revised: 07/09/2023