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    Epanet Vs Watergems (083011)

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    EPANET v2.0, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS v8i SS3 Application Engineer Bentley Hydraulics and Hydrology Solutions. EPANET WaterCAD / GEMS Consider these: 1. Ease of use 2. Hydraulic elements 3. CAD, GIS interoperability 4. Model building tools 5. Advanced hydraulic features 6. Technical Support + training.

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    EPANET v2.0, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS v8i SS3 Application Engineer Bentley Hydraulics and Hydrology Solutions. EPANET WaterCAD / GEMS Consider these: 1. Ease of use 2. Hydraulic elements 3. CAD, GIS interoperability 4. Model building tools 5. Advanced hydraulic features 6. Technical Support + training.

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    EPANET v2.0, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS v8i SS3 Application Engineer Bentley Hydraulics and Hydrology Solutions. EPANET WaterCAD / GEMS Consider these: 1. Ease of use 2. Hydraulic elements 3. CAD, GIS interoperability 4. Model building tools 5. Advanced hydraulic features 6. Technical Support + training.

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    Epanet Vs Watergems (083011)

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    EPANET v2.0, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS v8i SS3 Application Engineer Bentley Hydraulics and Hydrology Solutions. EPANET WaterCAD / GEMS Consider these: 1. Ease of use 2. Hydraulic elements 3. CAD, GIS interoperability 4. Model building tools 5. Advanced hydraulic features 6. Technical Support + training.

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    The document compares the hydraulic modeling programs EPANET, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS based on ease of use, modeling elements, CAD/GIS interoperability, model building tools and advanced features.

    EPANET is free and open source software while WaterCAD and WaterGEMS are commercial programs. WaterCAD and WaterGEMS have more robust modeling capabilities and tools while being more difficult to use than EPANET.

    WaterGEMS has the most complete set of modeling elements while EPANET has the most limited elements. WaterCAD is in the middle in terms of available elements.

    2009 Bentley Systems, Incorporated

    Free software costs money


    A comparison between EPANET v2.0, WaterCAD and WaterGEMS v8i SS3
    [email protected] Application Engineer Bentley Hydraulics & Hydrology Solutions

    What is it like to model using


    EPANET WaterCAD/GEMS

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    Consider these:

    1. Ease of use 2. Hydraulic elements 3. CAD, GIS interoperability

    4. Model building tools


    5. Advanced hydraulic features 6. Technical Support + Training
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    1. Ease of use
    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    Model Layout / Data Entry Graphs Tabular Reports Profiles Contours Element Symbology Pressure Zone Manager Export to Google Earth
    * Available in the MicroStation platform only **Available In MicroStation and ArcGIS platforms

    **

    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

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    Network Navigator

    2. Modeling Elements
    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    Reservoir Tank Junction Pipe PRV, PSV, PBV, FCV, TCV, GPV

    Air valves at high points


    Hydropneumatic Tanks Isolation Valves Variable Speed Pump Variable Speed Pump Battery
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    Hydrants

    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

    3. CAD, GIS Interoperability


    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    Database import/export Convert CAD to pipes

    Shapefile import / export


    Runs inside of ArcGIS Runs inside of AutoCAD Runs inside of MicroStation Background CAD, shapefiles, .JPG Excel import/export Oracle, SQL import/export
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    Import/Export EPANET files


    * Available at an additional cost

    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

    4. Model Building Tools


    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    Demand Allocation using meter data Demand Allocation using population Demand Allocation by land use or area Includes Average Demand Libraries? Includes Material Libraries? Terrain Elevation Extractor SCADA connection Network Skeletonization User-defined attributes * *
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    Associate external files (photos, videos, etc)


    * Available in WaterCAD as an Add-On

    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

    5. Advanced Hydraulic Features


    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    Scenario Management Automated Fire Flow analysis Model Calibration (Genetic Algorithms) Pump scheduling Automated design and rehabilitation Criticality analysis and Flushing studies Source Tracking Leakage detection Pressure Dependent Demands Pipe Renewal Planner (Asset Management) Water Hammer Modeling
    * Available in WaterCAD as an Add-On ** Use same WaterCAD/WaterGEMS file in Bentley HAMMER

    * * *

    * * ** **
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    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

    6. Training and Technical Support


    EPANET WaterCAD WaterGEMS

    24/7 Technical support Virtual instructor-led training Virtual On-Demand training Local Classroom training Internet forums

    Knowledgebase
    Modeling Books, Textbooks
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    Available
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    Limited

    Not Available

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