ALCODENS

Version 2.5

February 2013

Copyright (C) 2003-2013 Katmar Software

PO Box 654, Westville, 3630, South Africa
email : support@katmarsoftware.com
http://www.katmarsoftware.com

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To install the program run AlcoDens_Setup.exe
After installation use Start | Programs | AlcoDens to run
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CATALOGING CATEGORIES
Engineering
Chemistry
TARGET AUDIENCE
Designers and operators of ethanol production and blending facilities
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
One Line Description :Alcohol gauging, blending, dilution and density-strength conversions
Short Description :Alcohol gauging, blending, dilution and density-strength conversions. Workin Mass%, Volume% (ABV), Proof or
Molar%. Data for -20C to 100C (-4F to 212F). Blend by mass or volume. Hydrometer correction calculator.
Volume temperature correction. Freezing point calculator.
Full Description :Alcohol (ethanol-water) gauging, blending, dilution and concentration conversions. Data covers temperatures
from -20C to 100C (-4F to 212F) and strengths from 0% to 100% (200 Proof). Work in mass or volume
terms. Wide selection of units built in for temperature, density, mass and volume. Accuracy in accordance with
OIML data.
Blending, dilution and fortification calculations in mass or volume (or mixed) terms. Automatically compensate
for temperature. Takes shrinkage (contraction) into account for full accuracy in determining strength and volume.
Print blending reports.
Hydrometer correction for temperature in gauging. Use a density, ABV or Proof hydrometer and convert
apparent strength to true strength for all 3 types plus mass %. Works for any calibration temperature. Transfer
true strength to calculator to determine true quantity.
Volume temperature correction calculator for inventory management. Convert volumes from one temperature to
another and determine absolute alcohol (Proof gallons) content. Convert between mass and volume quantities.
Convert between density and strength for any two of Density, Mass %, Volume % (ABV), Proof or Molar %
taking temperature into account where necessary.
Freezing point (melting point) calculator to determine freezing temperature from strength, or vice versa.

VERSION HISTORY
2.5
2.4
2.3

Feb 2013
Jan 2013
Sep 2012

2.2
2.1
2.0

Jul 2009
Jan 2009
Nov 2007

1.0

Oct 2003

Fixed decimal places for density field in strength converter

Easier license key installation
Temperature range extended down to -20C
Values between -20C and 40C compliant with International
Alcoholometric Tables (OIML)
Added volume correction calculator
Added freezing point calculator
Improvements to hydrometer correction calculator
Improvements to blending calculator
Added "Proof @60F"
Improved error reporting
Added hydrometer temperature correction
Help system updated for Windows Vista
First release

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OS
DISK SPACE

Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 (32 bit and 64 bit)

2.1 Mb

LIST OF FILES (After installation)

The complete AlcoDens package consists of the following files :AlcoDens.exe
AlcoDens.chm
ReadMe.rtf
Pad_File.htm
Pad_File.xml
Unins000.dat
Unins000.exe

Executable program file

On-line help
Basic information on installation, costs and license (This file)
Information for software download sites
Information for software download sites
Information for uninstalling AlcoDens
Program to uninstall AlcoDens

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This program is distributed as a single zipped file with the name AlcoDens.zip which contains the setup file.
Copy the ZIP file to a temporary directory (folder) and unzip it into the same folder. This will produce two files - This
ReadMe.txt file and the AlcoDens_Setup.exe installation file.
Run the AlcoDens_Setup.exe file. This will install the program into the \Program Files\AlcoDens directory, although
you can select a different folder if you want to.
After installation the program will appear in your menu structure as Start | Programs | AlcoDens and an icon will be
placed on the desktop.
An uninstall option will also be added to your menu.
DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The detailed instructions are included as on-line Help. When the program runs, click on the Help icon and detailed,
indexed help will be available.
PURCHASING INSTRUCTIONS
AlcoDens is distributed as a try-before-you buy evaluation version. This means you are free to use this evaluation
copy of AlcoDens to determine its value and usefulness to you. The evaluation version of AlcoDens will allow you to
run it 15 times. Apart from this restriction on the number of runs, this evaluation version is fully functional.

During the evaluation period, each time you start the program it will advise you how many runs you have remaining.
At the end of the trial period the program will no longer allow you to perform calculations.
Only if you find AlcoDens to be worth the asking price do you register and pay. If AlcoDens does not meet your
needs or standards then it has cost you nothing and you simply uninstall it from your disk.
AlcoDens can be bought for US$ 195.00 (or the equivalent in many other currencies). Full details of the registration
process are included in the help files within the program. Facilities are available for purchasing over the internet or
by phone or by fax. Payment can be made by credit card, wire transfer or purchase order.
When you register, you will be emailed a password which will convert your evaluation version to the full version
without any run restrictions. The license allows you to install the program onto multiple computers, provided only
that all the computers belong to the license holder and are located on the same site. The license gives you the right
to download and use all upgrades that might be released in future. If you pay by credit card you can receive your
password almost immediately.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HARVEY WILSON OR KATMAR SOFTWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.