Hi, I'm modeling a pump station using WaterCAD. I was wondering how can I input such as the following tables to the valve's details?
- Position Open % Vs Xi
- Position Open % Vs Xf
- Position Open % Vs Kv
Regards,M. Baraa
I am not familiar with the coefficients you refer to, but as Scott said, we support Discharge Coefficient and Headloss Coefficient as methods for entering headloss. I agree with Tom about the use of the TCV element for this. Set the "Coefficient type" to "Valve Characteristics Curve", then select "user defined" as the "valve type", then define your table of relative closure versus relative discharge coefficient (relative to the "fully open discharge coefficient".)
The definition of the Discharge Coefficient we use is explained here: What is the "Discharge Coefficient"?
You can also read more about the use of the valve type field (for relating percent closed to discharge coefficient) here: Valve Type field assumptions and use with a TCV
You can read more about the configuration of TCV Initial Settings here: How are headlosses determined for TCV's with the different initial status settings?
The "Headloss coefficient" method uses the standard "K" in the standard headloss equation Headloss=K*V^2/2g
As Scott said, if this does not match what you need, please elaborate on what this valve does, and what these coefficients represent.
Regards,
Jesse DringoliTechnical Support Manager, OpenFlowsBentley Communities Site AdministratorBentley Systems, Inc.
Answer Verified By: Mohammad Baraa Almoarawi