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Water Pipe Networks

First Tutorial in WaterCad
Introduction and Data Entry
By Mohamed Elgamal

WATERCAD
GETTING STARTED

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Icons of WaterCad

WaterCAD Features
 Steady-State Analysis
Steady-
 TRex – Extract Elevations from multiple digital formats
 Extended--Period Simulation (EPS)
Extended
 Constituent--Concentration Analysis
Constituent
 Water--Age Analysis
Water
 Variable--Speed Pumping
Variable
 Pressure--Dependent Demands
Pressure
 Scenario Modeling

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NETWORK PRESENTATION
AND MAIN ELEMENTS
Network and Transmission Lines are
Represented in WaterCad as Links and Nodes:

Link
Node Node

Nodes Represent Links Represent

Junctions Valves Pipes

Tanks Pumps
Reservoirs

Important Valves In WaterCad

Valve Symbol in Application
WaterCad
Isolation Valve To isolate part of the
system
To release air trapped in the
Air Valve
system
To prevent backflow
Check Valve

Flow Control To limit the flow to a

Valve (FCV) maximum value
Pressure Reducing To limit the d/s pressure to a
Valve (PRV) maximum value
Pressure Sustaining To limit the u/s pressure to
Valve (PSV) drop below a minimum
value

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How To Resolve the Drawing

Haziness Bug in WaterCad
For Window XP:

Before browsing shoe hidden files and folders of windows (tools-folder option-
view-show hidden files and folders)
1-Browse to
C:\Documents and Settings\XXXXXXX\Application Data\Bentley\ WaterGEMS
\8\
Where XXXXX is your user name.

You must close the program before you continue.

2-Open the( Haestad.Framework.Application.GlobalUserOptions.XML) file with

Notepad. Search for the word “allowpartialredraw” in the file, change its setting
from “true” to “false” then press Ctrl+S to save the file.

Done

How To Resolve the Drawing

Haziness Bug in WaterCad
For Window 7:

Before browsing shoe hidden files and folders of windows (tools-folder option-
view-show hidden files and folders)
1-Browse to
C:\users\username\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\WaterGEMS\8\
Haestad.Framework.Application.GlobalUserOptions.xml

You must close the program before you continue.

2-Open the( Haestad.Framework.Application.GlobalUserOptions.XML) file with

Notepad. Search for the word “allowpartialredraw” in the file, change its setting
from “true” to “false” then press Ctrl+S to save the file.

Done

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

Objectives
The purpose of this Tutorial is to train the trainees
how to:
-Construct a new WaterCad model,
-Manually enter all the required data in the model,
-Run the model and clear the model errors (if any),
-Investigate the model results,
-Carryout sensitivity analysis.

First Tutorial in WaterCad

Given the water distribution system shown in the below
Figure, it is requested to construct a WaterCad model
and to run the model assuming all pipes roughness of
C=100 which corresponds to 10-years old Cast Iron.

C = 100 (all pipes);

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Steps for WaterCad Model

1. Start a new Project:
File  New

Steps for WaterCad Model

2. Change Units to SI System:
Tools  Options  Units  Reset Defaults
to System International

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Steps for WaterCad Model

3. Use Hazen William for friction head losses
calculations:
-Click Calculation Option Button
-Select Steady State Solver;
-Click Base Calculation Option;
-For Friction Method: Select Hazen William.

First Tutorial in WaterCad

4. Start Drawing Your Network: System Layout

Right Click the mouse to select different elements

Draw the whole Network

using the same labels

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

4. Start Drawing Your Network: System Layout

Right Click the mouse to select different elements

Draw the whole Network

using the same labels

How can I change the labels and

node numbering?

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Changing Labels and Node

Numbering in WaterCad
WaterCad uses automatic sequential numbering. If user
deleted any element by mistake, WaterCad automatically will
skip the number of the deleted item and start numbering
afterward.
In order to start the automatic numbering from a certain
number you like, do the following:
Tools  Options  Labeling
Change the next number you
like WaterCad to begin with.

First Tutorial in WaterCad

5. Enter Junction Data, Using Flex Table
Click the arrow of the Flex Table Icon and select
Junction
Enter Junction Elevations

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

6. Enter Pipe Data, Using Flex Table
Click the arrow of the Flex Table Icon and select
Pipe
Enter Pipe Diameter & C

First Tutorial in WaterCad

Right click over “Has User Defined Length” and
Select Global Edit Check Value  OK

Enter Pipe
Lengths

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

7. Enter Junction Demand Data:
Tools  Demand Control Center  Click Yes
Right Click over
Demand  Select
Units and Formatting

Select l/s

Enter Demand Values

First Tutorial in WaterCad

8. Enter Tank Data:  Double Click Tank Element

Max. Elev.
G. Elev.

Initial Elev.
Min. Elev.

Base Elev.

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

9. Enter Reservoir Data:  Double Click Reservoir Element

 Enter Reservoir Water Elev.

Water Elev.

Remember that Reservoir in WaterCad means

unlimited Water Storage Facility i.e. water elevation
will not change due to continuous supply.

First Tutorial in WaterCad

10. Enter Pump Data:  Double Click Pump Element
 Enter Pump Center Elev.

Pump Centre Elev.

 Select Pump Definition

 Edit Pump Definition
 Pump Definition Type: Stand. (3 Point)
 Enter Q &H data of pump

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

Run the Model

Correct all errors

Explore Results

1. Investigate Flow direction;

2. Is the tank in filling or emptying process? .

First Tutorial in WaterCad

Explore pipe velocity Table and the rate of head
lost

If the head loss rate is greater than 7m/km, change

the pipe sizes accordingly

Re-Run again

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

Reset pipe diameter to initial value

Plot the HGL and Profile through

the shown paths

First Tutorial in WaterCad

Carryout sensitivity analysis:
By changing C.

What will be the effect on:

- Pumping head and operating point;
- Flow distribution

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Effect of Changing C
C = 100

C = 130

First Tutorial in WaterCad

Close pipes P-13 and investigate the changes.

Close pipes P-14 and investigate the changes.

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First Tutorial in WaterCad

Color Code the Pipes as per their velocity
magnitude

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