Work with Equipment

Use the Dalton Browser to set up your equipment.

Note: if the Dalton Browser is not available, click Browser in the Visibility panel to display it.

Tip: Click (Show me) to zoom on the selected system element. This allows you to better visualize equipment or specific areas in the distribution system.

To set up a pump

1. In the Dalton Browser, expand the Equipment category, and then navigate to the Pumps section.
2. Find the node corresponding to the pump that you want to set up, and then expand it.
3. Select a type of pump from the Name list.
4. Click Curve to review the pump curve data points.
   Note: By default, the four pump curve data points are supplied by the pump manufacture, but you can enter your own data points.
5. Under Energy, enter a Heat Flux and a Temperature for the fluid.

To set up a valve

1. In the Dalton Browser, expand the Equipment category, and then navigate to the Valves section.
2. Find the node corresponding to the valve that you want to set up, and then expand it.
3. Under Performance Data, specify if you want to define a curve or a K Factor for your valve.
   • To specify a curve,
     1. Select Curve, and then select a type of valve from the Name list.
     2. Review the pump curve data points.
        Note: By default, the four valve curve data points are supplied by the pump manufacture, but you can enter your own data points.
   • To specify a K Factor, select K factor, and then enter a value in the K Factor box.
     Note: The K Factor value is used to specify if the valve is open, partially open, or closed. This value may vary depending on the diameter of the pipe.
4. Under Energy, enter a Heat Flux and a Temperature for the fluid.