AFT Fathom
Oil and gas simulation and modeling software
Oil and gas software
Gas distribution software
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What is AFT Fathom
AFT Fathom is a fluid flow and piping network simulation tool used to model incompressible flow systems such as water, hydrocarbons, and utility fluids. It supports steady-state and transient analysis for pump and valve behavior, system curves, and operational scenarios across facilities, terminals, and pipeline/piping networks. Typical users include piping engineers, rotating equipment engineers, and process/operations teams who need to evaluate hydraulic performance and troubleshoot system issues. The product focuses on detailed hydraulic network modeling with equipment libraries and scenario-based analysis rather than full process simulation.
Hydraulic network modeling depth
The software models complex piping networks with branches, loops, and multiple pumps/valves, which supports facility and pipeline station hydraulic studies. It provides tools for system curve generation and pump operating point evaluation to help assess margin and operating constraints. This focus aligns well with engineering workflows that require detailed hydraulic calculations rather than broader reservoir or geoscience modeling.
Steady-state and transient analysis
AFT Fathom supports both steady-state simulations and time-dependent transients for events such as pump trips, valve actions, and operational changes. This helps engineers evaluate surge-related risks and operational stability without switching tools. The transient capability is a differentiator versus tools that primarily emphasize steady-state hydraulic balancing.
Engineering-oriented reporting outputs
The product produces calculation results that map directly to engineering questions such as pressure drops, flow distribution, pump head, and node pressures. It supports scenario comparisons to document how design or operating changes affect performance. These outputs are commonly used for design verification, troubleshooting, and communicating results to stakeholders.
Not a full process simulator
AFT Fathom is primarily a hydraulic network simulator and does not replace process simulation platforms used for rigorous thermodynamics, reaction modeling, or full plant-wide process optimization. For compressible gas pipeline simulation or detailed multiphase behavior, organizations may need additional specialized tools. This can increase toolchain complexity for teams that span both process and pipeline disciplines.
Model setup can be data-heavy
Accurate results depend on detailed inputs such as pipe specifications, fittings, valve characteristics, pump curves, and boundary conditions. Building and validating large networks can require significant engineering time and careful data governance. Incomplete or inconsistent equipment data can materially affect simulation credibility.
Integration varies by environment
Out-of-the-box integration with enterprise systems (e.g., asset data, historian tags, or engineering document control) is not always sufficient for automated digital workflows. Many organizations rely on manual import/export or custom scripting to connect models to other engineering or operations data sources. This may limit scalability for teams seeking fully integrated simulation-to-operations pipelines.
Plan & Pricing
No public pricing listed on the vendor's official site. Purchase and pricing are provided by quote/contacting sales. Official pages indicate licensing and purchase are handled via Request a Quote / Find a Sales Rep / Request a Demo.
Notes from official site (summary):
- No published plan/tier prices on the Fathom product page (Datacor).
- Purchase path: Request a Quote (Datacor product page) or contact a local sales representative.
- Licensing options referenced in official documentation/terms: Concurrent User Licenses and Named User Licenses; leases (quarterly/annual) and perpetual licenses historically referenced.
- Support: Support, Upgrade & Maintenance (SUM) subscription included for one year with purchase; SUM renewal required after the first year.
- Optional paid services: Flow Expert Package (consulting/training), Training Seminars, Nuclear Verification & Validation packages (pricing & ordering noted on that product page to request).
Seller details
Applied Flow Technology Corporation
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
1993
Private
https://www.aft.com/
https://x.com/AFTCorp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/applied-flow-technology
