This procedure is used to define the fluid for which a calculation will be carried out
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Open the process data sheet for an instrument tag from the Process Data module or the Calculation module.
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If you defined multiple process cases, from the Case list, select the case that you want to calculate.
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In the GENERAL section of the process data sheet, from the Fluid state list, do one of the following:
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Accept the fluid state that you set when you first opened the tag in the Process Data or Calculation module.
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Select a different fluid state.
If you select N/A or other, the Calculate, Report and Highlight options are all disabled.
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From the Fluid name source list, select one of the following options, which the software uses to calculate the item properties:
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Database — Activates the Fluid Properties database after selecting the required fluid from the Name list (for details, see Calculate the Properties of a Selected Material).
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API2540 — Calculates liquid density at operating and base conditions in accordance with the API2540 standard. To learn how to use the API 2540 Standard Properties database, see Calculate Liquid Density According to the API 2540 Standard).
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User-defined — Allows you to define the fluid properties according to your own standards.
If you selected Solid/Powder as the material state, the Select from list does not appear.
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In the Fluid name box, enter the fluid name.
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From the Fluid phase list, select the required fluid phase.