Purpose of using tank in WaterGEMS

Question

I am a new user and i am trying to built simple network but i don't know where to put tanks. I also don't know about full purpose of tank and criteria about tank.

Craig Calvin · Accepted Answer

Hello Dilip, 
 The location of tanks in a water distribution network depends on the site and how you want to design it. 
 The book Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management contains information on tanks that I recommend reading. I see from your other post that you are already interested in purchasing the book. 
 The WaterGEMS help article "Tanks" and "Tank Attributes" contains information on how tanks function in the product. 
 I recommend reading through those references, then post any remaining questions you have in detail.

Jesse Dringoli · Answer

Dilip, 
 
The book that Craig mentions should help on the theory/practice side. You may also want to look into taking classes on civil and/or hydraulic engineering.

Sushma Choure · Answer

Hello Dilip, 
 
As mentioned by Jesse, in his post it would be beneficial for you to have training on the hydraulic engineering theory to thoroughly understand WaterGEMS and the theory behind it. 
The book specified earlier has got all the theoretical knowledge and the quick start lessons contain the practical application of the software. 
Also we have got learning resource in the form of videos on the Bentley Learn server. 
 learn.bentley.com/.../BrowseLearningPaths

Tom Walski · Answer

The best thing is to sign up for our training at 
 
 learn.bentley.com/.../BrowseLearningPaths ;CustomLP=False 
 
Tanks are used: 
 
1. To provide water when source or pumps are off line 
2. Provide additional water when there are high flow events like fires 
3. Dampen out pressure fluctuations and generally reduce transients 
4. Enable pumps to be turned off to save energy 
 
You need to use extended period simulations to analyze how tanks will perform. 
 
If you are in a hilly area, you would put the tank on the hillside at an elevation to provide good pressure. If you are in a flat area, you would use an elevated tank.