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Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
About Pipe Network Calculation Potable Water
Explains the concept of pipe network calculation in potable water.
Material data
Explains the concept of the material data in the pipe network calculation for Heating, Cooling and Potable water.
Valves
Explains the concept of valves in pipe network calculation for heating, cooling and potable water.
Overview of Valve Types in VDI 3805, sheet 2 and sheet 17
An overview of the valve types of sheets 2 and 17 from VDI 3805 supported in LINEAR Analyse.

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Getting Started
Get basic information about the structure, function, and interaction of the LINEAR Solutions programs in Revit and LINEAR Building.
Preparing Building
Learn how architects prepare plans and models to create a building model for building analysis.
Pre-Concept Design
Learn how to collaboratively localize and dimension equipment rooms and how to create pipeline corridor concepts.
Analyzing Buildings
Get information about the requirements analysis of a building. The demand analysis includes the calculation of the heat load, the cooling load and the ventilation concept.
Dimensioning Components
Learn how to dimension radiators, convectors, panel heating and concrete core activation systems on the basis of the requirements analysis in LINEAR Building and manufacturer-specific.
Inserting Components
Learn how to insert components from the LINEAR CAD Browser, from the libraries and configurators of the library tab or from LINEAR Building into the model.
Constructing Networks
Learn how to create pipe and duct networks, design slots and openings and manage discipline-related reports and tasks.
Calculating Networks
Learn how to calculate pipe and duct networks.
- Requirements for a Calculable Pipe- and Duct Network
  Explains the requirements for a calculable pipe and duct network.
- About Virtual Components
  Explains the concept of virtual components in pipe and duct network calculations.
- About Pipe Network Calculation Heating and Cooling
  Explains the concept of the pipe network calculation for heating and cooling.
- About Pipe Network Calculation Potable Water
  Explains the concept of pipe network calculation in potable water.
  - Calculation
    Explains the concept of the calculation dialog in Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculations.
  - Settings
    Explains the concept of Settings in the Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculations.
  - Material data
    Explains the concept of the material data in the pipe network calculation for Heating, Cooling and Potable water.
    - Assign Material Combination
      Shows step-by-step how to set material combinations and assign them to pipes.
    - Details on Pipes and Insulations
      Information about the Pipes and insulations dialog in the pipe network calculations heating, cooling and potable water.
    - About Tables of Insulation
      Explains the concept of Insulation tables in Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculations.
    - Valves
      Explains the concept of valves in pipe network calculation for heating, cooling and potable water.
      - Overview of Valve Types in VDI 3805, sheet 2 and sheet 17
        An overview of the valve types of sheets 2 and 17 from VDI 3805 supported in LINEAR Analyse.
      - Selecting Valves for the Whole Project (Global Preselection)
        Shows step-by-step how to add valve data to the Global preselection tab of the Valves dialog, which will be used in the calculation for all valves of this type.
      - Assigning Valves to Individual Components (Local Assignment)
        Shows step-by-step how to create an additional selection of armatures in the Valves dialog, which you can assign to individual components.
      - Assigning General Valves Manufacturer data (with Nominal Diameter Distinction)
        Step-by-step instruction on how to assign manufacturer valves to general valves. Two different models are used for differing nominal diameters.
      - Details on Valves
        Information about the dialog Valve in the pipe network calculation heating and potable water.
      - Details on Select Valve Series
        Information about the Select valve series dialog.
      - Details on Classification (VDI import)
        Information on the Classification dialog for VDI import in the heating and potable water pipe network calculations.
    - Pumps
      Explains the concept of Pumps in pipe network calculation for Heating, Cooling and Potable water.
    - About Additional Material
      Explains the concept of additional material in the pipe network calculation for heating and potable water.
  - Usage Units (Potable Water)
    Explains the concept of Usage units in the pipe network calculation for potable water.
  - Positioning
    Explains the concept of positioning for section parts in the heating and drinking water pipe network calculations.
  - Components
    Explains the concept of the Components section in Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculations.
  - Assigning Type of Installation
    Explains the concept of assigning type of installation for the pipe network calculation for Potable Water.
- About Pipe Network Calculation for Waste Water
  Explains the concept of pipe network calculation in waste water.
- About Pipe Network Calculation for Gas
  Explains the concept of pipe network calculation gas.
- About the Air Duct Network Calculation
  Explains the concept of air duct network calculation.
- About Delete Warnings
  Explains the concept of Deleting warnings in Pipe and Air Duct Network Calculations.
Construction Design
Get information about the workflow Construction design in connection with pipe and duct networks.
Labeling
Learn how to label section parts and components in the model.
Output
Get information about material compilation in LINEAR Building. You will also learn how to print or export calculation results and material lists in your CAD program.
Troubleshooting
Get information about possible sources of errors when working with LINEAR Solutions.

Overview of Valve Types in VDI 3805, sheet 2 and sheet 17

An overview of the valve types of sheets 2 and 17 from VDI 3805 supported in LINEAR Analyse.

Sheet 2: Heating valves


Code number	Valve type	Supported?
1	Valve housing for thermostatic valve/Manifold housing for valve set	Yes
2	Pre-adjustable and non-pre-adjustable threaded joint (e.g. threaded joint return pipe)	Yes
3	Threaded joint for single-pipe connection on valve radiators	Yes
4	Manual regulating valve (adjustable fixed resistor, also adjustable flaps)	Yes
5	Differential pressure controllers	Yes
6	Relief valve	No
7	Flow/volume flow controller	Yes
8	Differential pressure with flow/volume flow controller	Yes
9	Differential pressure controller with flow/flow rate limitation	Yes
10	Differential pressure controller with flow/flow rate limitation	Yes
11	Fixed resistor	Yes
12	Pressure-independent thermostatic valve with flow control	Yes
13	Control valves with actuator (two-way, three-way, four-way valve/three-way, four-way mixing valve)	Yes
14	Automatic pressure-independent control valve	Yes
15	Check valve	Yes
16	Metering devices (e.g. heat meters)	No
17	Measuring equipment (e.g. measuring armature)	No
18	Six-way control valves	Yes
19	Safety relief valve	No
20	Electronic pressure-independent control valve, energy valve.	No
21	Six-way control valves with flow control	Yes

Sheet 17: Potable water valves


Code number	Valve type	Supported?
1	Fixed resistor manifold housing for valve set	Yes
2	Manual regulating valve (adjustable fixed resistor, also adjustable flaps)	Yes
3	Automatic regulating valve	Yes
4	Tapping fitting	Yes
5	Tapping fitting, intrinsically safe	Yes
6	Backflow preventer	No
7	Pipe disconnector	Yes
8	Pressure reducer	Yes
9	Meter device	No
10	Measuring device	No
11	Relief valve	No
12	Safety relief valve	No
13	Loop valves	Yes
14	Control valves with actuator	No

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Overview of Valve Types in VDI 3805, sheet 2 and sheet 17

Sheet 2: Heating valves

Sheet 17: Potable water valves