BOSpulse 6.1 delivers a series of enhancements that make pulsation analysis easier, more accurate, and more efficient for piping systems with reciprocating compressors and pumps. Together, these updates build on BOSpulse’s strength as an intuitive tool for assessing compliance with API 618 and API 674 allowable limits.
Extended support for flow‑induced pulsation analyses
BOSpulse 6.1 builds on the flow‑induced pulsation (FIP) analysis capabilities introduced in earlier versions, giving you more robust tools to assess pulsations and resonance risks caused by flow instabilities in piping systems. This helps you better understand where pressure pulsations and shaking forces may exceed allowable limits so you can mitigate vibration and integrity issues early in the design.
Addition of new data sets
New data sets in BOSpulse 6.1 provide richer reference information for compressors, pumps, and piping components, reducing manual data entry and potential input errors. This makes it easier to configure realistic models that reflect actual operating conditions and equipment characteristics.
New PSD element types
The release introduces new Power Spectral Density (PSD) element types, allowing you to represent more complex excitation patterns and dynamic responses in your models. This gives greater flexibility when studying how different excitation sources contribute to vibration levels throughout the system.
New batch plot generator
A new batch plot generator streamlines reporting by automatically creating consistent plots for multiple locations, cases, or result types. You can quickly compare pulsation levels across scenarios, saving time when preparing documentation for design reviews or client reports.
More accurate modeling of gas‑filled systems
BOSpulse 6.1 improves the modelling of gas‑filled systems, yielding more accurate predictions of acoustic behaviour and pulsation amplitudes. These refinements help you better capture the interaction between gas properties, line acoustics, and reciprocating equipment.
Support for non‑Newtonian liquids
With new support for non‑Newtonian liquids, BOSpulse 6.1 allows you to analyse systems handling complex fluids whose viscosity depends on shear rate. This extends the tool’s applicability to a wider range of industrial processes, such as slurries or specialized process fluids.
Improved and more efficient user interface
The user interface has been refined to make common tasks faster and more intuitive, from model setup to result review. These improvements reduce the learning curve for new users and help experienced users work more efficiently on large or complex models.
Other improvements
BOSpulse 6.1 also includes numerous smaller enhancements and bug fixes that improve robustness, consistency, and overall user experience. Together, these refinements contribute to a more reliable and productive pulsation analysis workflow.