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Pumping energy is usually one of the largest components of operating costs for most water systems. And it’s not a trivial cost for wastewater utilities either....
Water and wastewater do a very good job preparing for what I’ll call “routine emergencies”—pipe breaks, short-term power outages, sewer blockages, pump mechanical failures, etc. There are standard operating procedures and frequent drills in well-run operations to make sure we...
Beyond these advantages of the software, OpenFlows SewerGEMS also integrates seamlessly with the most popular CAD and GIS platforms (MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and AutoCAD). You choose whether you want to run OpenFlows SewerGEMS as a standalone platform or run...
This robust solution provides engineers and sanitary network designers to reduce time and error in their projects. OpenFlows SewerGEMS combines constraint-based design routines, advanced scenario management with an easy-to-use user graphic interface, as well as easy-to-build and easy-to-maintain tools. It...
An OpenFlows HAMMER model can help identify where and how the pressure drops can occur and help design the needed control measures. Centrifugal pumps are great at pushing water through a pipe. They aren’t as proficient at sucking water through...
Local water utilities often face the challenge of operating water supply networks and ensuring the quality standards of the services with limited budgets and resources. Unlike large corporations, these utilities must pick their everyday battles wisely, focusing and prioritizing their...