OpenFlows WorkSuite Overview
Based on the query “OpenFlow Suite 2024.1,” a suite of hydraulics and hydrology modeling software developed by Bentley Systems. This is a professional engineering toolset for water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems, with compatibility and updates aligning with 2024 standards (e.g., support for AutoCAD 2024 and ArcGIS Pro 3.1). It’s widely used for infrastructure design, analysis, and operations in civil engineering and utilities.
OpenFlows WorkSuite integrates multiple modules into a unified platform, running as a standalone application or within CAD/GIS environments like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and more. It’s licensed in tiers based on pipe count (1,000, 5,000, or unlimited) and requires Microsoft Windows 10/11 or Server 2019/2022.
Key Modules in OpenFlows WorkSuite
| Module | Description | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| OpenFlows Water (includes WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, HAMMER) | Analyzes, designs, and optimizes water distribution systems. | Hydraulic modeling, surge analysis, scenario planning, leak detection, and energy optimization. Licensed in four tiers for varying complexity. |
| OpenFlows Sewer (includes SewerGEMS, SewerCAD) | Plans, designs, maintains, and operates sanitary/combined sewer systems. | Capacity analysis, inflow/infiltration modeling, RTC (real-time control), and capital improvement forecasting. Also licensed in four tiers. |
| OpenFlows Storm (add-on) | Models stormwater systems for flood prediction and drainage design. | Rainfall-runoff simulation, culvert/pond sizing, and pollutant loading analysis. |
| OpenFlows Culvert (add-on) | Designs and analyzes culvert systems. | Hydraulic capacity, scour protection, and s |
