Openflows Water distribution modeling software

OpenFlows Water

Starting at

$1,021.00 USD

Water distribution modeling software 

Purchase OpenFlows Water

Benefits

Smarter planning and operations of water networks

OpenFlows Water is a user-friendly hydraulic modeling software for analyzing and optimizing water distribution networks, accelerating productivity through AI-assisted workflows, supporting planning, system design, and everyday operational and maintenance decisions. OpenFlows Water includes the capabilities of WaterGEMS®, WaterCAD®, and HAMMER.
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  • Optimize water network performance

    Analyze water distribution network behavior under current and future conditions to test scenarios and improve hydraulic system performance.

  • Operational efficiency and resilience

    Support daily operations by reducing water loss, improving water quality and energy use, preventing failures and preparing for emergency conditions.  

  • Enable confident, long-term decisions

    Reduce risk and support long-term water system planning by evaluating fire flow reliability, future demand, and cost-effective network expansion. 

PRICING OPTIONS

Exclusive pricing options

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OpenFlows Water Essentials

A streamlined hydraulic modeling software for small water distribution systems and focused engineering analyses. Includes: WaterCAD

Starting at

$1,021.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 1 Key for training or services

  • Model small distribution systems and district models (up to 100 pipes)
  • Run steady-state and extended-period hydraulic simulations
  • Perform fire flow, water quality, energy, and criticality analysis
  • Compare scenarios and evaluate system performance
  • Analyze system demands, pressures, and operational conditions
  • Integration with CAD and GIS platforms for streamlined model building and data synchronization

OpenFlows Water Standard

Expanded system modeling with transient analysis for mid-size water distribution networks. Includes: WaterCAD, HAMMER

Starting at

$3,354.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 1 Key for training or services

  • Model mid-size water distribution networks (up to 1,000 pipes)
  • Run steady-state and extended-period hydraulic simulations
  • Perform transient analysis (water hammer)
  • Analyze surge protection and pressure events
  • Maintain full hydraulic, water quality and scenario capabilities
  • Integration with CAD and GIS platforms for streamlined model building and data synchronization

OpenFlows Water Advanced

Advanced analysis and optimization for large water distribution systems. Includes: WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER

Starting at

$10,069.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 2 Keys for training or services

  • Model large distribution systems (up to 5,000 pipes)
  • Calibrate models using AI-powered optimization algorithms
  • Optimize pipe sizing and rehabilitation strategies
  • Improve pump scheduling for energy efficiency
  • Integrate real-time SCADA data for operational modeling
  • Integration with CAD and GIS platforms for streamlined model building and data synchronization

OpenFlows Water Ultimate

Unlimited water distribution system modeling with full optimization and integration capabilities. Includes: WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER

Starting at

$16,782.00 USD

12-month Virtuoso subscription

Includes 1 license and 2 Keys for training or services

  • Model unlimited-scale water distribution systems
  • Apply advanced AI-powered calibration and design optimization
  • Integrate unlimited SCADA signals for real-time system analysis
  • Evaluate complex multi-scenario network conditions
  • Support long-term asset planning and capital improvement strategies
  • Integration with CAD and GIS platforms for streamlined model building and data synchronization

More details

 Integrated hydraulic modeling 

  • Build and manage detailed water network models of water distribution networks 
  • Run steady-state and extended-period hydraulic simulations 
  • Analyze pressures, flows, velocities, tank levels, and pump performance 
  • Integrate GIS, CAD, database, and SCADA data into hydraulic models using automated coordinate system support   
  • Manage demands, patterns, leakage, and pressure-dependent consumption 
  • Query model data and streamline everyday workflows using Bentley Copilot, an AI-powered assistant (Technology Preview) 

 

Scenario analysis, transients, and system resilience 

  • Evaluate and visually compare multiple what-if scenarios using alternative demands and controls 
  • Simulate hydraulic transients and water hammer events 
  • Analyze pumps, valve operations, and rapid demand changes 
  • Assess fire flow reliability and network criticality 
  • Model emergency conditions, outages, and pipe failures  
  • Share models for multi-disciplinary review within a collaborative digital twin environment 

 

Model calibration and design optimization 

  • Calibrate models using measured flow and pressure field data 
  • Align modeled results with observed system performance 
  • Optimize pipe sizing, rehabilitation, and expansion strategies 
  • Improve pump scheduling for energy and cost efficiency 
  • Evaluate capital improvements under cost and hydraulic constraints 

For a full list of technical capabilities, view the OpenFlows Water Data Sheet. 

Processor: 

  • As per minimum operating system requirements.    

Operating System: 

  • Windows 10 (64 bit) 
  • Windows 11  
  • Windows Server 2019 and 2022 

Memory:

  • As per minimum operating system requirements. 

Disk Space:

  • The software itself requires approximately 5.6 Gigabytes (GB) of disk space for installation. Additional space is also required for user model and data files. 

Display:  

  • As per minimum operating system requirements. 

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user stories

Real stories. Real results.

Hydraulic modeling aids AQUA water outage response

Bentley’s OpenFlows Water helped build a real-time virtual model of the distribution system to support timely decisions, improve emergency response, and accelerate service recovery.

Hydraulic modeling aids AQUA water outage response

Digital design speeds clean water delivery in India

L&T Construction used Bentley’s OpenFlows Water and BIM tools to streamline design and build a vast rural water network, cutting construction time by 90%.

Digital design speeds clean water delivery in India

Maynilad delivers clean water to 270,000 residents in the Philippines

Using Bentley’s OpenFlows Water, Maynilad designed a wastewater reuse-based network that delivers 10 million liters of clean drinking water per day.

Maynilad delivers clean water to 270,000 residents in the Philippines

FAQS

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OpenFlows Water is used to plan, design, and optimize water distribution systems. It helps engineers understand hydraulic behavior, make informed decisions, and solve everyday operational and maintenance challenges in water networks. 

The software supports steady‑state and extended‑period hydraulic modeling, water quality analysis, transient simulation, pump modeling, energy optimization, criticality assessment, and scenario management to evaluate various what‑if conditions. 

Yes. OpenFlows Water can assess fire flow reliability, simulate emergency conditions, and ensure models remain accurate during peak demand or crisis scenarios by incorporating calibration and scenario tools. 

Smart water network management involves using real‑time data, predictive modeling, and operational insights to optimize performance. SCADA data is integrated to forecast conditions, detect issues early, and guide efficient, safe network operation. 

 

Hydraulic modeling is the process of simulating water movement through distribution systems. OpenFlows Water enables users to build accurate models using GIS, CAD, and SCADA data to analyze flows, pressures, water quality, and overall system performance. 

Yes. OpenFlows Water includes energy analysis tools, such as Darwin Scheduler, which identifies efficient pump scheduling strategies and helps reduce energy use and operational costs by optimizing pump performance. 

You can publish and share your hydraulic models within a collaborative digital twin environment for seamless, multi-disciplinary reviews. Additionally, Bentley Copilot, an AI assistant (available as technology preview) boosts daily productivity by letting you query model data and launch commands using plain language.   

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