• Hammer results File doesn't contain any transient extended node.

    Hi, I am new to Bentley Hammer. I am analyzing a Gravity pipeline where water will run from 1619 m elevation to 1400 m elevation in a hilly area with ups and downs. When I check " Transient Results Viewer" it gives a dialogue box. "The hammer results…
  • inserimento air valve dopo evento transitorio arresto pompa (ho bisogno di aiuto)

    buongiorno, dopo tante domande siamo quasi arrivati alla fine del problema. Dopo aver calcolato un'analisi transitoria di arresto di una pompa con numero di giri variabile ho problemi relativi alla cavitazione e quindi ho inserito dove ho questi problemi…
  • evento transitorio spegnimento pompa velocità variabile

    buonasera, ho riscontrato due errori in questa simulazione: 1) problema cavitazione 2) analizzando i risultati dell'analisi ho notato che le portate (flow) delle tubazioni a valle della pompa spenta non tendono mai a 0 ho pensato: per risolvere…
  • modeling a pump start-up transient event in hammer (need help)

    I have an in-line pumping system and I wanted to simulate the pump start-up , I set the problem as in the various examples present in the comunity, but the result of the analysis is "wave speed must be greater than zero". What could be the problem?…
  • Determining the occurrence time for max and min transient pressure at all nodes

    I have carried out transient simulation for an irrigation network. Based on client requirement, I want the occurrence time of the maximum and minimum transient pressures at all junctions. How can we extract this information that at what instant/time we…
  • Como superar o mejorar las presiones negativas en las " presión extrema cabezales"(extreme pressure and heads)

    Hola, tengo presiones negativas en las "presión extrema cabezales"(extreme pressure and heads),el sistema es un modelamiento transitorio en HAMMER(adjunto archivo) Ademas me sale este mensaje 44845 "Con tanque unidireccional" "Pipe" "209" "LINEA…
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  • Transient pressure graph in an interior node of the pipe

    Hi, How can I draw a transient pressure graph (pressure data against time) in an interior node of a pipe? Thanks
  • Error: Initial flow is zero, which would result in a discharge coefficient equal to 0, which is not allowed

    Good Afternoon: I am trying to model an irrigation net with a pump, reservoir an irrigation net where all are connected. My particular situation to model is: No demand in any hydrant Pump working from the river to the reservoir Pump shot down…
  • area change modeling

    Hello, how could I model area change in bentley hammer ? Is there any method rather than splitting pipe? does pipe splitting do better simulation for Wave Reflection and Transmission at an expansion and a contraction?
  • Gas volume in hydro-pneumatic tank

    Hello forum, I'm having doubt (due to client "inquiries"), therefore I'm addressing this question to you all. I'm using sealed, gas-law model, hydropneumatic tank element, to model the surge vessel. Total volume is 200m3 and initial gas volume is…
  • Getting reliable results from Bentley Hammer

    Hi, I am modelling a simple system to compare the results to some codes that I have. But, despite having all the configurations similar to codes, I cannot get similar pressure fluctuation. Could you please have a look and let me know the reason? …
  • Re: Modeling Backflow in TCV and FCV

    I assume you're using Bentley HAMMER. When you use a TCV or FCV, a discharge coefficient is calculated based on the head loss through the valve in the initial conditions. This discharge coefficient can be seen in the results section of the valve…
  • Re: Modeling a 1.5 second valve closure at Airplane Fueling Nozzle?

    Hello, The pumps are going to operate based on the system conditions (where the pump curve intersects the system head curve.) So, you'll need to "model what you've got" to get the right pump operating point. Meaning, if there aren't FCVs in reality…
  • HAMMER Transient Analysis and Design training course

    Hello subscribers, We will be offering a Live training course on Transient Analysis and Design with Bentley HAMMER on November 26-29, 2012. This 16 hour course is being taught in 4 hour increments over the 4 days, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT each…
  • How to model pump trip and restart?

    In Hammer V8i is there any way to model a pump trip/stop followed by a start? thanks.
  • Transient Analysis

    Could anybody explain how could analyse the transient behavior of a pipeline in pump start up operation with partially filled & completely with water using Bently Hammer product?. I am using Bently Hammer V8 XM edition. Thanks, Sumith
  • Re: Pump Inertia - relationship with pump failure & operational pattern

    I concur with Ben. With the "Shut after time delay" transient pump type, the applied torque instantly drops to zero at the time specified in the "time delay until shutdown" field. The impeller is then subject to deceleration based on the pump inertia…
  • Re: Modeling tanks inlets

    Hello, For a steady state or EPS simulation, a top-feed tank is typically modeled by using a PSV on the upstream side. By setting the PSV to the top elevation, the HGL will be forced up to that elevation instead of the tank initial elevation.…
  • Re: Hammer: Pelton free-surface tailrace surge

    Hi, thanks for your reply. You are correct; I am looking at the pipe carrying the water away. I have attached a basic sketch. I am modelling the pelton as a TCV followed by a D2A so I can have multi-stage valve control. Typically I would only be interested…
  • Re: Suction pipe full vacuum

    Hello Velibor, Some of our other forum members can probably clarify this behavioir better, but I feel that it is likely 'real'. Without examining your network and results, it's hard to tell for sure, but most likely the pump station has a check…
  • Control valve response to transient event

    Is there a way to model the response of a control valve to a transient event beyond manually inputting the transient operational pattern? An example would be what happens to a PSV when the transient pressure drops below the pressure set point.
  • Re: How should i enter data for air valves?

    Hello Cesar, I assume you're referring to Bentley HAMMER V8i. When using an air valve, you must be careful to size it such that air pocket collapse doesn't cause worse pressures than without the valve at all. Animate your profile path in…
  • Moment of Inertia Turbine Input - Hammer

    Hi I am trouble shooting a Hammer model of a hydro scheme which is producing unexpected results. I have some confusion around which inertia Hammer uses. For hydro generation applications inertia is usually given as WR2 or GD2, with GD2 being four times…
  • Hammer - Modelling vertical pipes

    I am modelling a hydro scheme which features a vertical shaft directly at the intake. So lets says the intake is J1 at elevation 100m and drops to J2 at 50m by a 50 m length of pipe before completing a 90 degree bend to horizontal. Whe using the profile…