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Power outage simulation

I am trying to analyze a power outage from 2-8pm. I need to know how long will it take for the system to recover if there is a power outage from 2-8pm. How can you simulate this using watercad?

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  • For the control to turn the pump on after 8 PM and before 2, you'll need to use the OR operator. Or, consider adding an ELSE to the other control:

    If Clock Time >= 2 PM AND Clock Time <= 8 PM Pump-1 status Off ELSE Pump-1 status On.

    If you're new to WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, I would recommend following the quick start lessons included in the Help documentation. We also have training courses available (see your Bentley Account Manager.)

    As a side note, a transient analysis may be warranted when simulating a pump power failure. This can be done using our specialized HAMMER product (training strongly recommended).


    Regards,

    Jesse Dringoli
    Technical Support Manager, OpenFlows
    Bentley Communities Site Administrator
    Bentley Systems, Inc.