Compound Line Equations

Creating and Applying Compound Line Equations in TrendReader 2

TrendReader 2 software has the ability to apply secondary mathematical formulae to graphed data in order to produce further calculations or manipulations of the data and plot this new information on the graph along with the original data. This can give a complete and concise picture of what occurred and what the results of the data may be. This formula is referred to as a Compound Line.

The Compound Line is user created and can perform most any mathematical manipulation.

Some examples of where one would use a Compound line are as follows:

  • Calculating KWH from AC amperage and voltage data collected.

  • Calculating Dew Point from RH and temperature data collected.

  • Calculating Accumulation or Totalization from rate-based data collected. (flow rates, gpm, scfm, KWH etc).

  • Calculating run times.

  • Any further mathematical manipulation of the data collected that would be required. (averaging, determining thresholds, mean kinetic temperature, etc)

The creation and application of a Compound Line Equation (regardless of its function) follows the same basic format. Some of the more common applications and usages are presented in the following documents: