BOSpulse 6.0.1 is the professional pressure pulsation analysis software for piping systems connected to reciprocating compressors and pumps. Developed by Dynaflow Research Group, it provides an intuitive and effective tool for studying periodic pressure pulsations in piping and checking results against API 618 and API 674 allowable limits.

What’s New in BOSpulse 6.0.1

Unified Application Data Model

BOSpulse 6.0 enables seamless piping model sharing with BOSfluids 8.0, ensuring no data loss and supporting advanced pulsation and flow analyses across both applications.

Improved Steady-State Flow Solver

Enhanced solver requiring substantially fewer iterations for faster convergence and improved stability in complex piping networks.

Enhanced User Interface

Improved and more efficient UI with streamlined model building workflow, better scenario management, and faster navigation for large multi-condition models.

Expanded Code Compliance

  • Full support for API 618 (reciprocating compressors) and API 674 (reciprocating pumps) latest editions
  • Custom allowable limits via user-defined functions applicable to entire models or specific sections
  • Automatic design limit definition based on piping layout

Advanced Solver Options

  • Time-domain solver for transient pulsation analysis
  • Frequency-domain solver with accuracy now practically on par with time-domain, enabling dramatically faster analyses
  • Harmonic solver for steady-state periodic analysis
  • Compressible steady flow analyses for gas systems

Structural Integration

  • Combined acoustic/flow and structural analyses (Design Approach 3) via ANSYS interface
  • Export shaking forces to CAESAR II and AutoPIPE for mechanical response studies
  • Built-in structural solver interface for integrated workflow

Core Features

Intuitive 3D Model Building

Graphical user interface with interactive 3D representation of piping models created by defining nodes and elements. Special flow elements include reducers, orifices, valves, vessels, storage tanks, and reciprocating pumps/compressors. Models can include supports and structural steel for combined flow and structural analysis in a single model.

API 618 & API 674 Code Compliance

Pressure pulsation amplitudes and shaking forces checked against design limits with automatic limit definition based on piping layout. Extensive post-processing options evaluate conformance, with parameter studies for any model variable.

Compressor & Pump Modeling

Predefined and customizable compressor and pump models with waveform input based on geometry or direct signal definition. Multi-cylinder compressor and multi-piston pump support with Ariel Performance Program XML import.

Pulsation Suppression Design

Analysis and design of mitigation measures including simple bottles, choke tube bottles, gas-filled dampers, and orifice plates. Evaluate effectiveness of pulsation control methodologies before implementation.

Scenario Management

Versatile scenario system for comparing multiple operating conditions, design alternatives, and mitigation strategies. Save user preferences for consistent result comparisons across analyses.

Import & Export Integration

  • CAESAR II bidirectional import/export eliminating redundant work
  • PCF file import from CAD programs
  • Ariel compressor data XML import
  • Export shaking forces, results, and reports to spreadsheets and pipe stress files

Post-Processing & Reporting

Powerful graphical interface with point-and-click result review, toolbar sliders for critical area identification, time and frequency domain graphs, and fully customizable text reports.