Proven water distribution modeling
Design new water systems and manage existing water networks effectively to reduce disruption risks and energy use using reliable decision-support capabilities.
WHAT IS OPENFLOWS WATERCAD?
OpenFlows WaterCAD is an easy-to-use hydraulic and water quality modeling application for water distribution systems from fire flow and constituent concentration analyses, to energy cost management and pump modeling. You can design new water systems and manage existing water networks effectively to reduce disruption risks and energy use. Use OpenFlows WaterCAD from within MicroStation, AutoCAD, or you can choose to use OpenFlows WaterCAD as a stand-alone application, for additional flexibility.
What-if Scenario Management
Easily analyze your existing water distribution system and predict how it will react in the future.
Reduce Energy Expenses
Compare different pump strategies and select the most cost-effective option for your system.
Analyze Pipe and Valve Criticality
Discover the weakest links in your water distribution systems and evaluate the adequacy of isolation valves.
Easily Analyze Water Quality
Determine water age, water source, analyze chlorine decay or perform multispecies analysis with just a few clicks.
Find Available Fire Flow at Hydrants
Quickly determine if your system provides adequate fire protection at any node.
OpenFlows WaterCAD is a subset of OpenFlows WaterGEMS.
OpenFlows WaterCAD
Analyze, design, and operate water distribution systems with an easy-to-use hydraulic modeling application. The application is a subset of OpenFlows WaterGEMS. Includes:
- Analysis and design of water distribution systems from fire flow and water quality analysis to energy cost management and pump modeling
- Built-in water quality features to help perform constituent, water age, tank mixing, and source trace analysis
- Easy importing of any external data format to accurately jumpstart the model, easily allocate water demands, and automate terrain extraction and node allocation
- Assessment and comparison of an unlimited number of physical, design, water demand, network topology, and operational scenarios
OpenFlows WaterGEMS
Get advanced interoperability, geospatial model building, optimization, and asset management capabilities. Includes:
- All capabilities in OpenFlows WaterCAD
- A standalone version plus the integration with three platforms MicroStation, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS
- Six modules for optimal operation planning and automatized model calibration that are not included in WaterCAD: Pipe Renewal Planner, Darwin Designer, Darwin Calibrator, Darwin Scheduler, Skelebrator, and SCADAConnect
*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.
User Quote
“WaterGEMS and WaterCAD helped us evaluate the improvement proposals for the Olinda supply system, which will benefit over 250,000 inhabitants, workers, and visitors in the region. This is just one example of how valuable this capability can be for basic sanitation companies, as it helps to improve human living conditions. Bentley is a key contributor to this process.”
— Vanessa Finamore Miranda, Environmental and Sanitary Engineer, Enorsul
FEATURED USER STORIES
Hatch
Complex Tunnel Under a Lake
The team used Bentley applications to help deliver the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Outfall on time and within budget.
Águas de Joinville
Clean Water for Residents
OpenFlows helped save BRL 4.5 million with a water contingency plan, reducing production during droughts.
DTK Hydronet Solutions
New Bulk Water Supply Scheme
Rural villages received a water supply by optimizing the design of the water distribution network.
OpenFlows Software Resources
Licensing and Subscription options
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One-year license with training
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One-time purchase with support
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A perpetual license of Bentley software is a one-time purchase, with a yearly maintenance subscription, called SELECT. This includes 24/7/365 technical support, learning resources, and the ability to exchange licenses for other software once a year. With SELECT, you will benefit from:
- License pooling, so you can access your software from multiple computers.
- Access additional Bentley software with Term Licenses, which allow you to pay for what you use without the upfront cost of purchasing a perpetual license.
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