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Product(s): |
WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, HAMMER |
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Version(s): |
V8i, CONNECT Edition |
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Area: |
Modeling |
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Original Author: |
Akshaya Niraula, Bentley Technical Support Group |
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Problem
How can I simulate a constant headloss across a valve?
Solution
This can be done via a GPV (General Purpose Valve) or a PBV (Pressure Breaker Valve).
PBV
A Pressure breaker valve (PBV) creates a specified headloss across the valve and is often used to model components that cannot be easily modeled using standard minor loss elements.
To induce a specific headloss, select "pressure" as the "Setting Type", change the units of the "Pressure Setting (Initial)" to linear units like m H2O, then enter the desired headloss. Note the calculate headloss matching the headloss setting in the screenshot below.

GPV
A GPV defines a rating table of flow versus headloss. For a constant headloss, enter a constant headloss value for the expected range of flow:

Transient Simulation Considerations
The PBV and GPV elements will not work the same during a transient simulation in HAMMER. HAMMER always uses the pair of initial flow and initial headloss through each valve element, to calculate a discharge coefficient which it uses during the transient simulation. This means that even if you use a PBV for the initial conditions, the headloss will vary during the transient simulation. To model a boundary condition at a constant hydraulic grade during the transient simulation, use the Periodic Head-Flow element.