I need some help finding tutorials for WaterCAD when used as a plugin within AutoCAD. Here's my forum question in the Autodesk forum: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-classifieds/need-tutorial-for-bentley-watercad-plugin-and-epanet-import/m-p/11391501
I recently acquired Bentley WaterCAD for AutoCAD 2018, it is structured as a plugin within AutoCAD 2018 (not the standalone software). I have searched around Youtube, Bentley CONNECT, Autodesk forums, Bentley forums, etc. Most of the tutorials are how to use the Bentley standalone software (WaterGEMS or HAMMER or WaterCAD standalone, etc.). I have not seen a tutorial or video for how to use the plugin within AutoCAD.
I started the model in EPANet, one of the options I am pursuing is importing into WaterCAD and finishing the model in there. I attached a site map and my EPANet input file for reference (the INP is a TXT, I had to convert for this forum to allow me to attach the file).
My end goal is to model the fire suppression system in WaterCAD. Once the system is modeled, I want to run 4 different scenarios (different hydrants turned on) and generate a performance report (velocity, pressure, and flows throughout the system).
Any guidance is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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[TITLE] Combined Fire Water and Fire Monitor System Steady State Hydraulic Model Scenario 1-0 (2022-06-01) ========================= EPANET model prepared by ========================= 1. INTRODUCTION . . ******** MN+MH+FF pressures per fire consultant and couny fire marshal recommendations******** . The fire water system provides water for onsite outdoor fire protection via 13 onsite fire hydrants. The fire water system consists of a main outer loop of 12-inch pipe with 9 fire hydrants, and 3 interior branches with 1-2 fire hydrants each. . It is assumed that the fire and monitor pumps will operate at variable rates and provide consistent output pressure. For this reason, the model uses a reservoir with consistent head to represent the fire pump outlet. . A separate system will be designed, modeled, and optimized for the interior of the buildings. . ***Assumptions and Design Criteria*** FF per fire consultant recommendations = 1500 gpm Tested 2 outlets (hydrant, nozzle, etc.) per pattern, 1000 gpm each. . Tested pressure supplied at fire pump: 160 ft head (69.3 psi) Tested pressure supplied at monitor pump: 403 ft head (174.6 psi) . Mains minimum allowable pressure = 20 psi Mains maximum allowable pressure = 60 psi Desirable pressure at hydrant = 25 psi . Monitor nozzle minimum allowable pressure = 150 psi Monitor nozzle maximum allowable pressure = 170 psi Monitor nozzle desirable pressure = 165 psi . Minimum allowable velocity = 10 fps Maximum allowable velocity = 15 fps . ========================= 2. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS The primary purpose of this model is to test the capacity of the fire water system. . This model uses EPANET's Extended Period Simulation (EPS) feature to test fire flows at various locations around the site. 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Hello Samuel,
Regards,
Sushma Choure
Bentley Technical Suppport
To add to Sushma's response:
Jesse DringoliTechnical Support Manager, OpenFlowsBentley Communities Site AdministratorBentley Systems, Inc.