BlendPATH v2.0.4

• Improve computation time
  • Use linear interpolation of thermodynamic properties from Cantera
  • Vectorize interpolation functions
  • Reduce number of repetitive calls
  • Only update node state after solution is found
• Add segmentation of pipes at L/D > 27500
• Remove Python 3.8.19 requirement
• Fix issue where capacity may not be reported correctly
• Increase diameters for PL method to loop through
• Make more conservative pressure drop calculation for initialization
• Fix issue where extremely short pipes could be created in PL and AC method

Authors: @topolskikevin @benjaminkee @ereznicek