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F.4.3 FLUID OPTION GROUP
The
FLUID
option group is accessed by clicking on
FLUID
in the Options Column. This
group contains the options related to the fluid.
Fluid Type
To select the fluid type:
1. From the
FLUID
options group, click on the down arrow to the right of the
TYPE
text
box.
The following selections are displayed:
!
WATER
!
SEA WATER
!
KEROSENE
!
GASOLINE
!
FUEL OIL #2
!
CRUDE OIL
!
PROPANE (-45°C)
!
BUTANE (0°C)
!
OTHER
2. Click on the desired selection.
IMPORTANT:
The selection
OTHER
denotes a fluid type not listed. If
OTHER
is selected,
the fluid sound speed and fluid viscosity must be entered for this fluid type.
Fluid Sound Speed
Fluid sound speed is configurable only if
OTHER
was selected as the fluid type. If
OTHER
was not selected, the fluid sound speed is available for viewing only.
To set the fluid sound speed:
1. From the
FLUID
options group, click on the
SOUND SPEED
text box.
2. Enter the fluid sound speed.
NOTE:
Refer to Appendices C and D for information on fluid sound speeds.