Fluid Selection
Fluid sets or mixtures can be stored using Bronkhorst FlowSuite or by direct digital communication (e.g. using a custom-built (PLC) program). To define a fluid set or mixture, only the formula of the required gas needs to be entered in the appropriate parameter. The associated conversion parameters are filled in automatically.
Whether carried out in Bronkhorst FlowSuite or with direct digital communication, fluid and mixture definition are virtually identical:
To define a fluid set:
1. Select the required Fluid Set Index.
2. Enter the formula of the required gas into parameter Fluid Name (case-sensitive).
To define a mix component:
1. Select the required Fluid Set Index.
2. Select the required Mix Component Index.
3. Enter the formula of the required gas into parameter Mix Component Fluid Name (case-sensitive).
| Name | Formula |
|---|---|
| Acetylene | C2H2 |
| Air | Air |
| Allene | C3H4 #1 |
| Argon | Ar |
| Carbon dioxide | CO2 |
| Carbon monoxide | CO |
| Cyclopropane | C3H6 #1 |
| Deuterium | D2 #1 |
| Ethane | C2H6 |
| Ethylene | C2H4 |
| Helium | He |
| Hydrogen | H2 |
| Krypton | Kr |
| Methane | CH4 |
| Neon | Ne |
| Nitrogen | N2 |
| Nitrous oxide | N2O |
| Oxygen | O2 |
| Perfluoropropane | C3F8 |
| Propane | C3H8 |
| Propylene | C3H6 #2 |
| Propyne | C3H4 #2 |
- Note that the FLUIDAT® algorithm is case-sensitive regarding fluid names.
- If you need definitions for other gases, please contact us.