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# Impulse

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> Impulse is dynamic simulation software analyzing pressure surge transients in liquid piping systems due to waterhammer events.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Datacor
- **Location**: Florham Park, US
- **Founded**: 1981

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Datacor for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Direct Manipulation
- Dynamic Modeling
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Mathematical Modeling
- Reporting/Analytics

## Support Options

- FAQs/Forum
- Chat

## Category

- [Simulation Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30607/simulation/software)

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## Links

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