START-PROF Capabilities for District Heating Systems Analysis

Industry Standard Since 1965

Simplifying District Heating Engineering

PASS/START-PROF® is the preferred solution for district heating systems design and analysis, trusted by over 800 engineering companies worldwide.

Comprehensive code support for district heating network analysis: EN 13941 - District Heating Pipes EN 13480 - Metallic Industrial Piping CJJ/T 81-2013 - Chinese District Heating Code GOST R 55596-2013 - Russian District Heating Standard	Polyurethane (PUR) Insulation Stress Analysis compliant with EN 13941, EN 253, GOST 55596, and CJJ/T 81. Comprehensive insulation stress reporting	Pre-insulated pipe jacket database for district heating and cooling networks including LOGSTOR, POWERPIPE, +GF+ Urecon, ISOPLUS, INPAL (Solice), HTN, Chinese National Standard, and GOST 30732-2020
Soil properties library in the soil database	Hoop Stress and Ring Bending Analysis	Soil-Pipe Interaction Modeling
Pipe loop analysis for U, L, and Z configurations loop analysis	Single-use expansion joint and pre-heating analysis	Buckling analysis per EN 13941 and CJJ/T 81-2013
Advanced modeling of PUR insulation layer stiffness and expansion cushion effects	Surface Load Resistance Analysis	Additional Resources: Download: District Heating Capabilities Overview Video: District Heating Capabilities Demonstration: District Heating Model Walkthrough Case Studies: User Success Stories