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General Description

This is one of the most commonly used and most generic models in SysCAD. It is primarily used as a mixer and / or splitter. In addition, a number of sub-models are available which makes this generic model very flexible so that it can be used to model many process units

The tie is used to join and / or split two or more streams. When streams are mixed in a tie, a homogeneous product is produced.

Available Sub-Models

1. Makeup Blocks (one or more) may be enabled in a Tie. This allows the user to control the addition of streams such as reagents, water, air, etc. to the Tie, often without having to use a PID or General controller.
2. The Reaction Block (RB) allows the user to configure any number of reactions in the Tie.
3. The Environmental Heat Exchanger Block allows the user to add or remove energy from the Tie using a number of different methods.
4. The Evaporation Block allows the user to set the evaporation of either water only or a mixture of water and all other species that are specified as both liquid and vapour.
5. The Vapour Liquid Equilibrium Block will attempt to ensure that the vapours and liquids of the selected species will be in equilibrium in the Tie. For example, if the equilibrium species is water and the tie is at atmospheric pressure, then SysCAD will maintain the temperature at, or below, the saturated temperature of 99.97°C by evaporating water if required.
6. Discard Blocks (one or more) may be enabled in a Tie. This allows the user to control the discarding of material from the Tie, usually without having to use a PID or General controller. This is available in Build 138 or later.
7. The General Model (GM) may be enabled in the Tie, allowing the user to control the split between the outgoing stream flows.
8. The Thermal Split may also be enabled IF the General Model is enabled. This option is used to adjust the temperatures of the outgoing streams from the unit.

Model Procedures

Model Procedures allows the user to implement code directly within the Tie. To enable this, on the Info tab page tick the "Procedures" tickbox.

Note:
If the Split Flows or GM model is not used, the tie will split the incoming material equally between all of the outgoing streams.

Diagram

The diagram shows the default drawing of the tie, with a number of connecting streams.

Inputs and Outputs

Label	Required Optional	Input Output	Number of Connections		Description
			Min	Max
No Label Input	1 Required	In	1	55	General purpose inlet; *Maximum was 50, limit increased in Build 138.25939.
No Label Output	1 Required	Out	1	55	General purpose outlet; *Maximum was 50, limit increased in Build 138.25939.

NOTE: The maximum specified in the table is the total input and output connections. As an example, user can connect 53 inputs and 2 outputs.

Flowchart

Data Sections

Summary of Data Sections

The tie access window may consist of a number of sections. This number may increase or decrease, based on user configuration and / or number of species.

1. Tie-1 tab - Contains general information relating to the unit.
2. PC - Optional tab that is visible if EB.Solubility.On and/or [email protected] is enabled in the Evaluation Block.
3. MU - Optional tab, or multiple tabs if more than 1 Makeup is selected. Only visible if one of more Makeups are enabled in the Evaluation Block.
4. RB - Optional tab, only visible if the Reactions are enabled in the Evaluation Block.
5. EHX - Optional tab, only visible if the EnvironHX is enabled in the Evaluation Block.
6. Evap - Optional tab that is visible if Evaporator is enabled in the Evaluation Block.
7. VLE - Optional tab, only visible if the VLEquilibrium is enabled in the Evaluation Block.
8. DB - Optional tab, or multiple tabs if more than 1 Discard Block is selected. Only visible if one of more Discard Blocks are enabled in the Evaluation Block.
9. Split - Optional tab, only visible if SplitFlows is enabled.
10. SplitT - Optional tab, only visible if SplitThermal is enabled.
    • This may only be enabled after GM has been enabled.
11. QFeed - Optional tab, only visible if ShowQFeed is enabled. This and subsequent tab pages, e.g. Sp, shows the properties of the mixed stream as the feed to the tie. If user has specified a required pressure in the tie, the mixed feed will be set to this pressure. This may cause the temperature of the mixture to change if the delta P is significantly different.
    • This is before any Evaluation Block sub-models are evaluated.
12. QProd - Optional tab, only visible if ShowQProd is enabled. This and subsequent tab pages, e.g. Sp, shows the properties of the mixed output stream as the product before separation to outlet streams of the tie.
    • This is after any Evaluation Block sub-models are evaluated, but before flow splits.
13. Info tab - contains general settings for the unit and allows the user to include documentation about the unit and create Hyperlinks to external documents.
14. MP tab - Optional tab, only visible if Procedures have been enabled on the Info tab page.
15. Links tab - contains a summary table for all the input and output streams.
16. Audit tab - contains summary information required for Mass and Energy balance. See Model Examples for enthalpy calculation Examples.

Tie Page

Unit Type: Tie-1 - The first tab page in the access window will have this name.

Tag (Long/Short)	Input / Calc	Description
Tag	Display	This name tag may be modified with the change tag option.
Condition	Display	OK if no errors/warnings, otherwise lists errors/warnings.
ConditionCount	Display	The current number of errors/warnings. If condition is OK, returns 0.
GeneralDescription / GenDesc	Display	This is an automatically generated description for the unit. If the user has entered text in the 'EqpDesc' field on the Info tab (see below), this will be displayed here. If this field is blank, then SysCAD will display the UnitType or SubClass.
Requirements
OperatingP - NOTE: this pressure is applied to the (combined) feed, before sub-models (if any).
Method	AutoDetect	If there are any liquids AND no vapours present in the feed, outlet streams will take the highest pressure of the feeds. Else (e.g. some vapours present) outlet streams will take the lowest pressure of the feeds.
	LowestFeed	Outlet streams will take the lowest pressure of the feeds.
	HighestFeed	Outlet streams will take the highest pressure of the feeds.
	Atmospheric	Outlet streams will be at Atmospheric Pressure. The atmospheric pressure is calculated by SysCAD based on the user defined elevation (default elevation is at sea level = 101.325 kPa). The elevation can be changed on the Environment tab page of the Plant Model.
	RequiredP	Outlet streams will be at the user specified pressure.
IgnoreLowMassFlow / IgnoreLowQm	Tick Box	This option is only visible if the AutoDetect, LowestFeed or HighestFeed methods are chosen. When calculating the outlet pressure and temperature of the tank, SysCAD will ignore the low flow feed streams should this option be selected. The low flow limit is set in the field below.
LowMassFlowFrac / LowQmFrac	Input	This field is only visible if the IgnoreLowQm option is selected. This is the amount any stream contributes to the total flow. For example, if the total feed to the tank is 10 kg/s, and this field is set to 1%. Then any feed streams with less than 0.1 kg/s will be ignored in the pressure calculations.
PressureReqd / P_Reqd	Input	This field is only visible if the RequiredP method is chosen. This is user specified pressure.
Result	Calc	The actual pressure used for the sum of the feeds which will also be the outlet pressure (unless further model options change the pressure).
EB (Flow Evaluation Block)
Solubility.On	Tickbox	Only visible if Solubility has been defined for at least one species in the project. Allows the user to switch on any predefined solubility curve to adjust the composition of material in the unit.
[email protected]	Tickbox	Only visible if Phase Change at Temperature has been defined for at least one species in the project and Plant Model - Species Tab - PhaseChange@T = OFF. Allows the user to switch on any predefined phase changes at temperature in the unit.
EvalSequence	Calc	The sequence in which the sub models (which are part of the evaluation blocks) will be calculated. The sequence is determined by the priority selection for the individual sub-models. Note: If the user chooses On-AutoSequence then SysCAD will determine the sequence of the sub-models. The auto evaluation sequence followed will be the order the sub models are listed below.
Makeups	Input	The number of Makeup Blocks required. Extra dropdown options Makeup1, Makeup2, etc. will be added to allow these to be switched on and off and prioritised in relation to the other sub-models.
MakeupX	List	This can be used to switch the Makeup Block (MU) on or off and prioritise it in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, MUX becomes visible and may be configured. Note: This field is only visible if the entry for 'Makeups' is greater than 0. If there is one makeup then X=1. If there are two makeups, then X=1 and X=2, etc.
Reactions	List	Reaction Block (RB) - Enable or disable Reactions and set the sequence in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, RB becomes visible and may be configured. Note: The user does not have to configure a reaction file, even if this block is checked.
EnvironHX	List	Environmental Heat Exchanger (EHX) - Enable or disable Environmental Heat Exchange and set the sequence in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, EHX becomes visible and may be configured. Note: The user does not have to configure an environmental heat exchange, even if this block is checked.
Evaporation	List	Evaporation Block (Evap) - Enable or disable the Evaporator and set the sequence in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, Evap becomes visible and may be configured. Note: The user does not have to configure an evaporator, even if this block is checked.
VLEquilibrium	List	Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) - Enable or disable Vapour Liquid Equilibrium and set the sequence in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, VLE becomes visible and may be configured. Note: This option may automatically adjust the species make-up.
Discard	Input	The number of discard blocks required. Extra dropdown options Discard1, Discard2, etc. will be added to allow these to be switched on.
DiscardX	List	This can be used to switch the Discard Block (DB) on or off and prioritise it in relation to the other sub-models. If this is 'On' then the associated page, DBX becomes visible and may be configured. Note: This field is only visible if the entry for 'Discards' is greater than 0. If there is one discard then X=1. If there are two discards, then X=1 and X=2, etc.
Options
SplitFlows	Tick Box	This can be used to enable the Flow separate for output streams. If this box is checked then the associated page, Split, becomes visible and may be configured. Notes: This option is used to adjust the out going streams from the unit. If the SplitFlows option is Not enabled, then the flow out of the tie will be split evenly between all of the outgoing streams. This may not be changed while the model is solving.
SplitThermal	Tick Box	This option is only visible if the SplitFlows option has been chosen. This can be used to enable the uneven Energy distribution for output streams. If this box is checked then the associated page, SplitT, becomes visible and may be configured. Notes: This option is used to adjust the temperatures of the outgoing streams from the unit. It cannot be changed while the model is solving. This option is not available in Dynamic mode.
ShowQFeed	Tick Box	QFeed and associated tab pages (e.g. Sp) will become visible, showing the properties of the combined feed stream. See Material Flow Section. This will be prior to any sub-model (e.g. reactions) actions.
ShowQProd	Tick Box	QProd and associated tab pages (e.g. Sp) will become visible, showing the properties of the products. See Material Flow Section. This will be after the actions of any sub-models and before any flow splits with the SplitFlow model.
Dmnd.... Demands Table: (Only visible if connected pipes are in demand mode)
The Table will have the following headings for Feed streams.
Demands	Display	The amount of flow required to entering the Tie, this is based on the amount demanded by downstream units
Ft.Demand	Display	Flash Train demand, only valid if the unit is part of the flash train
Actual	Display	The actual flow into the Tie.
ConnTag	Display	The stream Tag name. If the stream is connected to a source unit, then (Src) will be shown to the right of the column.
The Table will have the following headings for product streams.
Demands	Display	The amount of flow leaving the Tie, the stream flow is based on demand by downstream units
Ft.Demand	Display	Flash Train demand, only valid if the unit is part of the flash train
Actual	Display	The actual flow exiting the Tie. If the actual flow available is greater than demand flow, the actual flow might be different to demand flow.
ConnTag	Display	The stream Tag name.

Split (Flow) Tab Page

The Split tab page can be used to specify how flow is distributed down stream.

Tag (Long/Short)	Input/ Outputs	Description
GM ...
General Split Flows Model
Operation	General	Configure outgoing streams using mixture of methods.
	Mass Frac	Split by mass fraction.
	Mass Flow	Specify mass flows.
	Volume Frac	Split by volume fraction.
	Volume Flow	Specify volume flows.
	Phase Mass Frac	Split each phase by mass fraction.
	Phase Mass Flow	Specify mass flows for each phase.
	Phase Volume Flow	Specify volume flows for each phase.
	Species Mass Frac	Split each species by mass fraction.
	Species Mass Flow	Specify mass flows for each species.
	Demand Mass Flow	Specify demand mass flows.
	Phase Recovery	Recover a fraction of a chosen phase to a particular stream. NOTE: This option is only available for models with only two output streams.
	Solids Recovery	Recover a fraction of solids to a particular stream. NOTE: This option is only available for models with only two output streams.
	Water Recovery	Recover a fraction of water to a particular stream. NOTE: This option is only available for models with only two output streams.
	Gas Vent	Recover a fraction of gases to a particular stream. NOTE: This option is only available for models with only two output streams.
	Target Stream	Available from Build 139.32925. Specify a single stream for all flow to exit by.
Feed.MassFlow / Qm	Feedback	Available from Build 139.31388. The mass flow of the mixture before splitting of streams.
Feed.Temperature / T	Feedback	Available from Build 139.31388. The temperature of the mixture before splitting of streams - this is the temperature in the unit.
OPERATION - General
		This method allows the user to configure each outgoing stream using mixture of methods. This method is required if a tie exist within a flash train configuration. See topic Tie in Flash Train For method, variable list and some examples for the General Operation please see SplitFlow - General Operation. For a short video on how the General operation works please see YouTube link
OPERATION - Mass Frac
		This option allows the user to specify the mass percentage split to (n-1) streams. All of the outgoing streams will have the same composition as the material in the unit. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. For a short video on how the Mass Fraction split works please see YouTube link
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	Drop list	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
Split	Input	Allows the user to specify the fraction of the total mass which is to be directed to this stream.
OPERATION - Mass Flow
		This option allows the user to specify the mass flow to (n-1) streams. All of the outgoing streams will have the same composition as the material in the unit. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. When solving, the model will try and satisfy the requirements of the stream with the lowest order number, and then the next lowest, etc. For a short video on how the Mass Fraction split works please see YouTube link
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	List	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
Flow	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass flow of this stream.
Target	Tickbox	If this is ticked (On) then the user will NOT receive warning messages if the user specified requirements for this stream are not met, i.e. it is only a target.
QmErr	Display	Displays the difference between the mass flow specified by the user and the actual mass flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Volume Frac
		This option allows the user to specify the volume percentage split to (n-1) streams. All of the outgoing streams will have the same composition as the material in the unit. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. The data fields are the same as for the Operation - Mass Frac option except that the specified Split is the fraction of the total volume rather than the total mass.
OPERATION - Volume Flow
		This option allows the user to specify the volume flow to (n-1) streams. All of the outgoing streams will have the same composition as the material in the unit. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. When solving, the model will try and satisfy the requirements of the stream with the lowest order number, and then the next lowest, etc.
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	Drop list	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
VFlow	Input	Allows the user to specify the volume flow of this stream.
Target	Tickbox	If this is ticked (On) then the user will NOT receive warning messages if the user specified requirements for this stream are not met, i.e. it is only a target.
QvErr	Display	Displays the difference between the volume flow specified by the user and the actual volume flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Phase Mass Frac
		This option allows the user to specify the mass percentage split for the different phases reporting to (n-1) streams. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. For a short video on how the Phase Mass Fraction split works please see YouTube link
PhaseSpec	Drop List	Allows user to choose either Total phases (solids, liquids and vapours) or Individual phases.
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	Drop list	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
If Total is chosen for the PhaseSpec, then the user will have the following fields for each stream:
Solids	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass fraction of the total solids which is to be directed to this stream.
Liquids	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass fraction of the total liquids which is to be directed to this stream.
Vapours	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass fraction of the total gases which is to be directed to this stream.
If Individual is chosen for the PhaseSpec, then the fields will be the same except instead of Solids, Liquids and Vapours, the user will be able to specify fractions for each individual phase defined in the project (for example, aq (aqueous), o (organic), sl (slag), etc.).
OPERATION - Phase Mass Flow
		This option allows the user to specify the mass flow for each of the different phases reporting to (n-1) streams. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. When solving, the model will try and satisfy the requirements of the stream with the lowest order number, and then the next lowest, etc. For a short video on how the Phase Mass Flow split works please see YouTube link
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	Drop list	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
Solids	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass flow of solids in this stream.
Liquids	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass flow of liquids in this stream.
Vapours	Input	Allows the user to specify the mass flow of gases in this stream.
Target	Tickbox	If this is ticked (On) then the user will NOT receive warning messages if the user specified requirements for this stream are not met, i.e. they are only targets.
QmErr	Display	Displays the difference between the total mass flow specified by the user (sum of all three phases) and the actual total mass flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Phase Volume Flow
		This option allows the user to specify the volume flow for each of the different phases reporting to (n-1) streams. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. The data fields are the same as for the Operation - Phase_MassFlow option except that the inputs specified are volume flows instead of mass flows. The QvErr field displays the difference between the total volume flow specified by the user (sum of all three phases) and the actual total volume flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Species Mass Frac
		This option allows the user to specify the mass percentage split for the individual species reporting to (n-1) streams. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. The data fields are similar to the Operation - MassFrac option except that fractions are specified for each individual species rather than for the whole stream. For a short video on how the Species Mass Fraction split works please see YouTube link
OPERATION - Species Mass Flow
		This option allows the user to specify the mass flow for each individual species reporting to (n-1) streams. All of the streams leaving the unit will be displayed on the access page. However, the last stream in the list cannot be configured, the user may use the priority field to select which stream should be configured. The data fields are similar to the Operation - Phase_MassFlow option except that flows are specified for each individual species rather than each phase. The QmErr field will display the difference between the total mass flow specified by the user (sum of all species) and the actual total mass flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Demand Mass Flow
		This option is not available for Dynamic projects. The unit should have a Feeder (or similar demand source Unit model) with 'Demand' enabled upstream of the unit for this functionality to operate correctly. Please see Demand for more information on the Demand functionality in SysCAD. All of the outgoing streams will have the same composition as the material in the unit. When solving, the model will try and satisfy the requirements of the stream with the lowest order number, and then the next lowest, etc. If Demand.SpecifyTotal is used, the unspecified stream(s) will be calculated last and any residual flow will be split evenly between them (if applicable).
Demand.SpecifyTotal	Tick Box	This option allows the user to specify the Total Demand mass flow and up to n-1 individual stream flows. When the Total flow is specified, at least one stream needs to be * (unspecified). When not used, all n individual output stream flows must be specified.
Demand.TotalQmReqd	Input	Only visible if Demand.SpecifyTotal option is selected. Allows the user to input the total Demand flow.
Demand.TotalQmErr	Display	Available from Build 139.32925. Only visible if Demand.SpecifyTotal option is selected. Displays the flowrate error between the total demand and the current feed flowrate.
Order	Display	The actual stream solving order of priority.
Priority	List	Lets the user select the stream solving order.
QmReqd	Input	Allows the user to specify the Demand mass flow to this stream. Enter * (unspecified) for the balance stream(s) when using Demand.SpecifyTotal.
QmErr	Display	Displays the difference between the Demand mass flow specified by the user and the actual mass flow of the stream.
OPERATION - Phase Recovery
		NOTE: This option is only available for models with two output streams only (n = 2). The user chooses the stream (e.g. overflow, underflow), phase recovered (i.e. solids, liquid or gas), then specifies the split and composition for that particular phase in the chosen stream. For example, if the process unit represents a filter, the user can specify that the recovery of solids is 90% and the filter cake contains 80% solids, (20% moisture).
Phase	Drop List	The phase to be recovered (solid, liquid or gas)
Stream	Drop List	The stream which the user wishes to specify the fraction and composition.
Fraction	Input	The (mass) fraction of the chosen phase which will be sent to the chosen stream. In the above example, we are sending 90% of the feed solids to the specified Stream.
Composition	Input	The (mass) fraction of the chosen phase in the chosen stream. The fractions of the other phases (other than the phase to be recovered) will be automatically adjusted in order to achieve this composition. In the above example, we are requesting the chosen stream to be 80% solids.
OPERATION - Solids Recovery
		This option is only available for models with two output streams only (n = 2). The user chooses the stream where solids is to be recovered, then specifies the split and composition for the stream. For example, if the process unit represents a cyclone, the solids recovery stream can represent the cyclone U/F, where 50% of the feed solids will be sent to the U/F, and the U/F has 65% solids by composition. (35% moisture).
Stream	Drop List	The stream which the user wishes to specify the fraction and composition.
Fraction	Input	The (mass) fraction of the solid phase which will be sent to the chosen stream. In the above example, we are sending 50% of the feed solids to the specified Stream.
Composition	Input	The (mass) fraction of the solid phase in the chosen stream. The fractions of the other phases (other than the solid phase) will be automatically adjusted in order to achieve this composition. In the above example, we are requesting the chosen stream to be 65% solids.
OPERATION - Water Recovery
		This option is only available for models with two output streams only (n = 2). This method can be used to simulate a simple water treatment (RO) facility, where user specifies the water recovery rate and Impurities removal efficiency. Or it can be used to represent any other simple process where water is separated out from a stream. If gas or solids are present in the feed, they will be sent to the other stream (brine), the specified stream will only contain water + other liquid species.
ProductStream / Stream	Drop List	The stream which the user wishes to represent the clean water stream. (The other stream will be the brine)
Yield	Input	The (mass) fraction of water to be recovered. In the above example, we are sending 75% of the feed water to the Product Stream.
Efficiency	Input	The (mass) fraction of other liquid compounds removed. In the above example, we are requesting 95% of all other liquid compounds in the feed be removed and sent to the brine. That means, 5% of other liquid compounds present in the feed will be in the water product stream.
OPERATION - Gas Vent
		This option is only available for models with two output streams only (n = 2). This method is used to send gaseous components to the vent.
VentStream / Stream	Drop List	The stream which the user wishes to represent the vent stream.
Fraction	Input	The (mass) fraction of all gases in the feed to be sent to the vent. In the above example, we are sending 90% of the feed gaseous compounds to the specified Stream.
OPERATION - Target Stream
		Available from Build 139.32925. This method is used to send all flow to a single outlet stream. The chosen Target Stream can be set from a General Controller as a string by setting the Stream tag, or as a number by setting the StreamIndex tag. The index of each stream, and the order in the droplist, is based on the priority setting for each stream.
Stream	Drop List	The stream which the user wishes to send all flow to. Can also be changed via StreamIndex.
StreamIndex	Input	The index of the stream which the user wishes to send all flow to. The index of each stream is based on the priority setting for each stream. Can also be changed via Stream droplist.
Order	Display	The actual stream index.
Priority	Drop list	Lets the user select the stream index for each outlet stream.

Split Thermal Tab Page

The Split Thermal (SplitT) tab page can be used to specify how heat is distributed with the streams.

Tag (Long/Short)	Input/Calc	Description
Mixture temperature before thermal split
Feed.MassFlow / Qm	Feedback	Only available in Build 139.31388 or later. The mass flow of the mixture before splitting of streams.
Feed.Temperature / T	Feedback	The temperature of the mixture before splitting of streams - this is the temperature in the unit.
Condition	Feedback	OK if no errors, otherwise displays error message.
AllowHX	Tickbox	Selecting this option allows the user to specify temperatures for all outgoing streams. SysCAD will add or remove energy to conserve the energy across the unit operation. Any energy added/removed will be shown on the HeatFlow field.
UseSplitFlowsPriority	Tickbox	Only available in Build 139.31424 or later. If selected, the order of streams on the SplitT page will match the order on the Split page. If not selected, then the user will be able to set the priorities for each stream on the SplitT page, independent of the order on the Split page.
HeatFlow	FeedBack	In older builds, this was only visible when the AllowHX option had been enabled. This shows the amount of energy added or removed in order to achieve the temperatures specified by the user.
HeatCorrection	FeedBack	Only available in Build 139.31388 or later. Only visible when the AllowHX option has NOT been enabled. This shows the amount of energy that would need to be added or removed in order to achieve the temperatures specified by the user. This will only be non-zero if the required temperatures can not be achieved.
TIOs.[stream name]...
Order	FeedBack	This can be changed using the Priority field (if available).
Priority	List	This is used to change the order of the output streams if the Required or Change modes are selected. In Build 139.31388 or later, it is only available if the UseSplitFlowsPriority option has NOT been enabled.
Mode (See Options and Examples for more info)	Required	The user may specify the required temperature of the outlet stream. This temperature may be limited by the temperature change limits specified.
	Change	The user may specify the required temperature change for the outlet stream. This temperature may be limited by the temperature change limits specified.
	FreeDiff	The user can set a temperature difference for the selected outlet stream to the streams that are set at Free. For example, if the unit operation has two outlet streams, stream 1 is set at FreeDiff = 10, stream 2 is set at Free, then Stream 1 will be 10 degrees hotter than stream 2 when solved. This temperature may be limited by the temperature change limits specified.
	Free	The user may not specify any outlet temperature requirements, SysCAD will determine the outlet temperature. If Free is used for all streams then all streams will have the same outlet temperature (same behaviour as when SplitT model is not used at all).
TemperatureReqd / T_Reqd	Input	This is visible with mode set to Required, use this to specify the stream outlet temperature.
TempChange	Input	This is visible with mode set to Change, use this to specify the stream outlet temperature change.
TempDiff	Input	This is visible with mode set to FreeDiff, use this to specify the stream outlet temperature difference for the current stream and the streams that are set at Free.
TemperatureOut / To	FeedBack	This is the outlet temperature for the stream.
Result	FeedBack	This shows whether the user specified temperature conditions have been achieved. NOTE: Fraction of the target is based on required temperature change that has been achieved.
Achieved	FeedBack	This shows the fraction of the required temperature change that has been achieved.
MassFlow / Qm	Feedback	Only available in Build 139.31388 or later. The mass flow of the stream, after the split logic has been applied.
Temperature change limits:
FinalT.Min	Input	The minimum temperature of the mixture leaving the unit operation. If the balance stream temperature falls below this minimum when the AllowHX option is ticked, heat will be added to make it up to the minimum temperature. If AllowHX option is not selected, all outlet stream temperatures will be adjusted to keep a balance of heat.
FinalT.Max	Input	The maximum temperature of the mixture leaving the unit operation. If the balance stream temperature is above this maximum when the AllowHX option is ticked, heat will be removed to limit it to the maximum temperature. If AllowHX option is not selected, all outlet stream temperatures will be adjusted to keep a balance of heat.
ChangeT.Limit	Tickbox	Selecting this option allows the user to specify temperature limits for all outgoing streams. If AllowHX option is selected, SysCAD will add or remove heat to conserve the energy across the unit operation. Any energy added/removed will be shown on the PowerInput field.
ChangeT.MaxDrop	Input	Only visible if ChangeT.Limit is enabled. This is the maximum amount that any stream be below the Feed temperature of the SplitT block.
ChangeT.MaxRise	Input	Only visible if ChangeT.Limit is enabled. This is the maximum amount that any stream be above the Feed temperature of the SplitT block.

Adding this Model to a Project

Add to Configuration File

Sort either by DLL or Group:

	DLL:	Basic1.dll	→	Units/Links	→	Process: Tie(1)
or	Group:	General	→	Units/Links	→	Process: Tie(1)

See Model Selection for more information on adding models to the configuration file.

Insert into Project Flowsheet

Insert Unit

→

Process

→

Tie(1)

See Insert Unit for general information on inserting units.

Hints and Comments

1. If the user configures the GM, and then at a later stage adds or removes a stream (input or output), this may have an impact on the GM configuration. It is recommended that the user check the GM every time a stream change is made.
2. A tie can be used to break the demand calculation between units in a Flash Train. If the tie is inserted between units, the Flash train will be broken. However, if the user switches on the GM and General is selected for Option, then the Flash Train will be formed again.
3. In Steady State, the tie can be used with Demand where one of the input streams must be traced back to a single demand source.
4. If the user 'Resets' or uses the 'Empty Process' SetState option, then all connecting flanges will also be set to zero flow.