Instructions

• An iBalance 365 user manual is included in the downloaded zip file.
  
• iBalance 365 runs on the latest version of Microsoft Office 365 and Excel.
• iBalance 365 utilizes VBA macros so you will need to enable them in both the properties of your Excel file and when running iBalance 365.
• iBalance 365 utilizes Microsoft Excel's standard smart shape library for drawing flowsheets.  Shapes can be grouped to create unit operations.
• iBalance security allows it to be run on the computer it was licensed on only.  An additional license is required for it to run on other computers.
• The short video below shows how to generate a simple balanced block flow process flow diagram (PFD) with multiple recycle streams.
• Please use "Project Setup" on the iBalance Menu to setup a components list and engineering units before you get started.
• For steam and power balances, please use on H2O as the only component.  Fuel and Electrical generation can be calculated within the spreadsheet.
• You can have multiple sheets/balances within one iBalance workbook, but they will all use a common project setup sheet & components list. 
• Put all balance worksheets that require different components lists within separate workbooks.
• As you are drawing your PFD, continue re-running the balance after adding each stream and unit operation to minimize problems.
• Save your workbook often to minimize the chance of losing your work in the event of an unrecoverable error.
• A "Reset" button has been included to remove all of the constraints within a flowsheet to allow starting from scratch.
• Components and their physical properties can be added to the components worksheet.
• iBalance contains two sheets of grouped process unit operation shapes, you can add more and copy and paste them into your worksheet.
• Our engineers are also available to help you generate balanced PFDs for your plant/project upon request and have experience across a wide range of process industries. eMail us an RFQ for a custom quotation.
• Please make sure you register with a valid e-mail address so you can receive important updates about iBalance 365.
• The release notes worksheets contains information regarding updates and known bugs & workarounds.
• Please consider an annual subscription to help us continue to develop iBalance.
• Subscription pricing is subject to change quickly as we develop more features, so lock your subscription price in now.