Adv. Analysis & Operations

This tool automates the selection of optimal pipe diameters for new designs or network expansions. By analyzing user-defined constraints, it identifies the smallest pipe sizes required to maintain minimum service pressures and keep velocities within safe operational limits. This eliminates manual trial-and-error, ensuring designs are hydraulically sound while significantly reducing capital construction costs.

This automated analysis helps utilities understand the vulnerability of their system to valve failures or closures. The tool simulates the closure of each critical valve in the network one by one and reports on the impact, such as identifying which customers would lose water service. This information is vital for prioritizing valve maintenance programs and developing effective emergency shutdown plans.

The simulation engine will track and report on pump energy consumption and cost over an extended period simulation. By defining pump efficiencies and electricity tariffs (which can vary by time of day), users can analyze the operational cost of different pumping strategies. This allows them to compare scenarios and identify opportunities to reduce energy usage and operational expenses.