                               

              PackCol  -  Packed Column Calculator
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                  Version 2.1       March 2010
              Suggested archive name = PACKCOL.ZIP

                 Copyright (C) Katmar Software
            PO Box 654, Westville, 3630, South Africa
               email : support@katmarsoftware.com
                 http://www.katmarsoftware.com


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  |     Unzip to a temporary file and run PCol_Setup.exe        |
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  |   Complete reference manual and tutorials are in the file   |
  |   PColBook.pdf in Adobe Acrobat format                      |
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  CATALOGUING CATEGORY
  ====================
       Engineering and Scientific

  TARGET AUDIENCE
  ===============
       Chemical, process and mechanical engineers

  PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
  =====================

  Three word description :-     Packed Column Hydraulics

  One line description :-
     Hydraulic design and rating of packed columns

  Short Description :-
     PackCol performs hydraulic design and rating calculations
     for packed columns and towers.  Includes a database of 
     packing types, but custom data can be used.

  Full Description :-
     PackCol performs hydraulic design for new packed columns or 
     rating calculations for existing columns and towers.  The
     design basis can be approach to flood, maximum capacity or
     pressure drop.  Includes a database of packing types, but 
     custom data can be used.  The Eckert and Robbins correlations
     are included to cover the full flowrate range.  Results can 
     be printed in tabular form, and plotted as a Generalised 
     Pressure Drop Correlation diagram or as an Operating Diagram.
     Uses Imperial or Metric units. Detailed manual and tutorial 
     included in Acrobat format.

  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  ===================
       OS           :  Windows 95/98/XP/Vista
       DISK SPACE   :  3 Mb 

  LIST OF FILES
  =============
    When unzipped the distribution file (PACKCOL.ZIP) will result
    in the following files

      PCol_Setup.exe   The installation utility for PackCol
      ReadMe.txt       Brief description and instructions

    When PCol_Setup.exe is run it will install the complete 
    PackCol package consisting of the following files:-

      PCol.exe        The executable file for PackCol
      PackCol.hlp     The on-line help instructions
      PColDefs.dta    Holds the selected options etc
      ReadMe.txt      Brief description and instructions
      PColBook.pdf    Reference manual and tutorials for PackCol
      FILE_ID.DIZ     Description for BBS and web site automation
      PCOL_EGn.RSK    Example data files (n = 1 to 3)

    Whenever you pass copies of Packed Column Calculator on to 
    others please use the PACKCOL.ZIP file containing 
    PCol_Setup.exe and ReadMe.txt.

  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
  =========================
    The Packed Column Calculator package is distributed as a ZIP
    file called PACKCOL.ZIP.  Copy this to a temporary
    directory and unzip it.  This will give you the files listed
    above.

    In Windows explorer click on the file PCol_Setup.exe.  The 
    installation utility will run and will guide you through
    the installation procedure.

    The default directory for the PackCol files is 
    C:\Program Files\PackCol, but the installation procedure will
    allow you to change this before it copies the files.  After 
    the files are copied the installation procedure will create a 
    new program group in the menu and will create an icon for 
    PackCol on your desktop.

    To run PackCol simply select it from the Start - Programs menu
    or click the desktop PackCol icon.

  DETAILED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
  ===========================
    The detailed reference manual and tutorials for PackCol are
    included in the distribution file in the form of an Adobe 
    Acrobat file called PColBook.pdf.  If you do not have a copy 
    of Acrobat Reader you can download a free copy from the 
    Adobe web site at www.adobe.com.  The manual contains about 
    33 pages.

  PURCHASING PACKCOL
  ==================
    PackCol is distributed as a trial version.  This means you are
    free to use this copy of PackCol for 30 days to determine its 
    value and usefulness to you. The evaluation version of PackCol
    contains the full functionality of the registered version, 
    except for the limited packing factor range.  During your 30 
    day trial period the program will advise you how many days you
    have remaining.  At the end of the trial period the program 
    will no longer allow you to perform calculations, but will 
    still give you access to your raw data.

    Only if you find PackCol to be worth the asking price do you
    register and pay.  If PackCol does not meet your needs or
    standards then it has cost you nothing and you simply delete
    it from your disk. 

    PackCol can be bought either as a single-user license for
    US$ 80.00 or as a multi-user site license for US$ 250.00 (or 
    the equivalents in many other currencies).

    When you purchase you can pay by credit card or check.  Full
    details of the purchasing process are included in the manual
    and in the help file within the program.

    When you purchase, you will be given a password which will
    convert your evaluation version to the full version without
    time limits.  The password will work with all upgrades
    released within 12 months of original purchase.  If you pay by
    credit card you can receive your password almost immediately.
