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AFT Fathom & Arrow Online Training
AFT Fathom & Arrow Online Training
for Hydraulic Analysis
Industry-oriented hydraulic analysis training by KVRM Engineering Services — a practising engineering consultancy. Every session uses real network models from live refinery, process plant, and utility system projects. Master pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, gas flow simulation, and produce professional hydraulic reports in 6 weeks.
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Duration6 Weeks
FormatLive Online / Blended
EligibilityB.E. — Mechanical / Chemical
SessionsRecorded & available
CertificateKVRM Certified
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Live Instructor-Led Sessions
Real Industry Project Models
Recorded Sessions Provided
Weekend Batches Available
Certificate of Completion
Placement Guidance
Engineering Consultancy Exposure
🎯 On completing this course you will be able to: Build complete AFT Fathom liquid network models and AFT Arrow compressible gas flow models, perform steady-state hydraulic analysis, size pumps and compressors from system curves, evaluate pressure drop across complete piping networks, and produce professional hydraulic calculation reports — the standard deliverable for utility system design on Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and industrial plant projects.
Market DemandWhy Learn AFT Fathom & Arrow?
AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow are the professional standard for hydraulic analysis on process plant and utility system projects. KVRM Engineering Services uses both tools on active refinery, Oil & Gas, and industrial projects — every training session is built from real network models, not hypothetical textbook examples. This is the differentiator you will not find at any generic training centre.
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Pump system design — size pumps correctly from system curves, not rules of thumb
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Pressure drop calculations — accurate network-wide pressure drop analysis replacing manual spreadsheets
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Flow distribution analysis — understand how flow splits across complex branching networks
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Compressor & gas network analysis — compressible gas flow, sonic choking, flare header sizing
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Fire water network analysis — verify fire water ring mains and hydrant demand simultaneously
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Utility & process piping systems — cooling water, steam headers, instrument air, condensate
What You Will LearnSoftware Skills Covered
AFT Fathom — Liquid Systems
- Steady-State Hydraulic Analysis
- Pressure Drop Calculation
- Pump Sizing & Selection
- System Curve Development
- Flow Distribution Analysis
- Pipe Network Modelling
- Control Valve Sizing (Cv)
- Fire Water Network Analysis
AFT Arrow — Gas Systems
- Compressible Gas Flow Analysis
- Compressor System Analysis
- Sonic Choking Analysis
- Gas Distribution Network Modelling
- Steam System Hydraulics
- Flare Header Hydraulic Analysis
- Pressure Relief System Modelling
- Instrument Air System Design
Industry Project-Oriented TrainingPractical Case Studies
Pumping System Design
Multi-pump cooling water system with operating point and system curve analysis
Cooling Water Network
Plant-wide cooling water header modelling with flow distribution and pressure verification
Fire Water Ring Main
Fire water network with multiple simultaneous hydrant demands and pump sizing
Process Utility Piping
Utility header design for steam, condensate, and instrument air distribution
Compressor Gas Network
Gas distribution network with compressor modelling and sonic choking check
Pressure Drop Optimisation
Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in an existing process utility system
6-Week ProgrammeCourse Modules
WEEKS 1–3 · AFT FATHOM
Liquid / Incompressible Flow Networks
Foundation
- AFT Fathom interface — project setup and model building workflow
- Pipe properties — material, roughness, diameter, schedule
- Fluid properties — water, glycol, hydrocarbons, brine
- Pump modelling — head-flow curve input and operating point
- Control valve modelling — Cv input and simulation
- Pressure and flow boundary conditions
- Cooling water system modelling and analysis
- Fire water network modelling and hydrant demand
- Pump sizing from system curve intersection
- Pressure drop report and network flow summary
WEEKS 4–6 · AFT ARROW
Compressible Gas Flow Networks
Advanced
- AFT Arrow interface — key differences from Fathom
- Gas properties — natural gas, air, steam, nitrogen, CO₂
- Compressible flow regimes — subsonic and choked flow
- Pressure drop calculation across gas distribution headers
- Compressor modelling — curve input and operating point
- Gas distribution network modelling and analysis
- Flare header hydraulic analysis
- Instrument air system design
- Pressure relief system modelling
- Live project — complete utility system hydraulic analysis report
Programme StructureWeek-by-Week Schedule
Weeks 1–3 — AFT Fathom
Liquid Network Modelling & Pump Sizing
AFT Fathom interface, pipe and fluid property input, pump and control valve modelling, cooling water and fire water network simulation, pump sizing from system curves, flow distribution analysis, and professional pressure drop report production. Exercise files drawn from live KVRM utility system projects.
Weeks 4–6 — AFT Arrow
Compressible Gas Flow & Live Project
AFT Arrow for compressible gas systems — gas properties, subsonic and choked flow, gas distribution headers, flare header analysis, instrument air systems, pressure relief modelling, and one complete live industry project producing a full hydraulic calculation report to client-deliverable standard.
Where This Skill Is UsedIndustry Applications
Oil & Gas
Pipeline & utility systems
Refineries
Process utility piping
Water Supply Networks
Distribution & pumping
HVAC Utility Systems
Chilled & condenser water
Fire Water Networks
Ring mains & hydrant systems
Chemical Plants
Process & utility piping
Power Plants
Cooling water & steam systems
Process Industries
EPC & owner operator projects
Is This Course Right for You?Who Should Join
Mechanical Engineers
Engineers targeting process plant, utility system, or Oil & Gas design roles
Process Engineers
Process engineers performing utility hydraulic calculations manually who need software proficiency
Piping Engineers
Piping designers and engineers who need to validate hydraulic performance of utility systems
Utility Engineers
Engineers responsible for cooling water, steam, instrument air, and other utility systems
Hydraulic Engineers
Civil and mechanical engineers working on water supply, fire water, or industrial fluid networks
Oil & Gas Professionals
Industry engineers who need AFT proficiency for process plant or pipeline utility analysis
Design Consultants
Consulting engineers who need to add hydraulic simulation capability to their project deliverables
Engineering Students
Final-year Mechanical or Chemical Engineering students preparing for process plant roles
Graduate OutcomesWhat Our Students Say
This course gave me the ability to model complete utility systems — cooling water networks and instrument air headers — that I was previously sizing manually with spreadsheets. The AFT results are more accurate, the professional report format is what clients expect, and my credibility within the team improved immediately after completing the course.
Process Engineer — 2023
Utility System Engineer, Petrochemical Plant, Gujarat
The flare header analysis section in the Arrow module was exactly what I needed for the refinery project I was working on. I had been struggling with that calculation for months using manual methods. Within two weeks of completing the course I had a validated AFT Arrow model and a client-quality report. The return on investment was immediate.
Mechanical Engineer — 2023
Process Design Engineer, EPC Contractor, Chennai
After This CourseCareer Opportunities
Process Engineer
Oil & Gas & Petrochemical Companies
Utility System Engineer
Refinery & Process Plant Projects
Hydraulic Design Engineer
Infrastructure & Industrial Consultancies
Piping Engineer — Hydraulics
EPC Contractors — Major Projects
Fire Protection Engineer
MEP & Fire Protection Consultancies
Design Consultant
Engineering Consultancies — Gulf & India
Common QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
What is AFT Fathom used for?
AFT Fathom is used for steady-state hydraulic analysis of incompressible (liquid) fluid piping networks. It is used to size pumps, calculate pressure drops across complex pipe networks, analyse flow distribution, size control valves, and design cooling water, fire water, and process utility systems. It replaces manual calculation methods with accurate, simulation-based results.
What is AFT Arrow used for?
AFT Arrow is used for compressible gas flow analysis in piping systems. Applications include natural gas distribution headers, flare header hydraulic analysis, instrument air system design, steam system hydraulics, compressor system analysis, and pressure relief system modelling. It handles subsonic, transonic, and choked (sonic) flow conditions — scenarios where incompressible methods are not valid.
Is this training practical and industry-oriented?
Yes — every session uses real network models from KVRM’s active refinery, process plant, and utility system projects. This is not textbook training: you work on the same AFT Fathom and Arrow files used on live client deliverables. The final project produces a complete hydraulic calculation report in the format required on professional engineering projects.
Is this course suitable for freshers?
Yes. Both freshers and experienced engineers can join this course. A B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is the prerequisite. A basic understanding of fluid mechanics — pressure, velocity, pipe flow — from your engineering degree is sufficient background. Week 1 starts from AFT Fathom interface basics and builds progressively.
Will recorded sessions be available?
Yes. All live sessions are recorded and made available to enrolled students for review at their own pace. This is particularly useful for working professionals who may need to revisit specific modules or catch up after a busy week on site.
Is AFT Fathom / Arrow software provided?
Sessions are conducted using KVRM’s licensed AFT installations. For online students, live screen-share sessions allow real-time working alongside the instructor. AFT Technology offers a trial licence that we help students access at enrolment. Exercise files from actual KVRM projects are provided to all students for follow-along practice.
Is a certificate provided?
Yes. KVRM Engineering Services provides a Certificate of Completion — AFT Fathom / Arrow Hydraulic Analysis — on successfully completing the course. This is a professional skills certificate from a practising engineering consultancy, demonstrating to employers that you have been trained to industry working standard on tools used in live project delivery.
What is the difference between AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow?
AFT Fathom handles incompressible (liquid) flow systems — cooling water, fire water, chilled water, hydrocarbon liquid headers. AFT Arrow handles compressible gas flow — natural gas headers, flare headers, instrument air, steam distribution. Both are covered in this 6-week course: Weeks 1–3 for Fathom, Weeks 4–6 for Arrow. Together they cover the full range of utility and process hydraulic analysis.