Improve Customer Service and Reduce Costs

The powerful simulation engine behind InfoWorks WS Pro was developed specifically for analysing water supply and distribution networks.

Running simulations on a central, corporate server in the background, means that local productivity is unaffected.

InfoWorks WS Pro’s hydraulic engine is respected for being stable and reliable, especially for dealing with large distribution networks.

Defining the demand pattern is an essential part of the model calibration process. InfoWorks WS Pro enables the automatic definition of a demand pattern for unprofiled demand based on telemetry data, taking into account leakages and known demand patterns.

Every water supply network contains assets that are critical due to the number or type of customers affected by failure. Some are even located in places where repairs are difficult to carry out. InfoWorks WS Pro quickly assesses the effect of a critical asset failure and its impact on customers.

Automated Fire Hydrant Testing runs can be applied to any network to determine if the fire-flow criteria for the residual pressures at the hydrant, zone, or system is satisfied.

InfoWorks WS Pro makes it easier than ever to determine whether pumps are capable of meeting required flow rate at a certain pressure, and the amount of power they need. Realistic modeling of valves and valve head-losses also means decisions about valve construction and valve control types are easier to make.

By running simulations at suspected leak locations and comparing the model with actual readings from pressure and flow loggers, InfoWorks WS Pro suggests where leaks are likely to occur.

Water quality simulation within InfoWorks WS Pro makes it possible to track the movement and concentration of substances in water in the network over time and calculate the age of water in the network.

By analysing turbidity, the software predicts discoloration events, with the results informing flushing strategy design within InfoWorks WS Pro to improve water quality and reduce customer complaints.

Modeling pressure in the network helps water companies make informed decisions about adjusting pressure throughout the network. InfoWorks WS Pro goes beyond modeling based on an assumed pressure. By adjusting the pressure demand base, it becomes possible to perform robust cost-benefit analysis on pressure controls.

With InfoWorks WS Pro, flushing schedules can be defined based on minimal desired flushing intervals and duration to optimize network performance. The software can assess the impact on the whole system and show knock-on effects elsewhere in the network. Defining flushing schedules centrally ensures appropriate resources are allocated and made best use of.

Transients or surges can damage systems and equipment, reduce efficiency, affect water quality conditions, and threaten supply as well as public safety.

InfoWorks WS Pro transient analysis enables engineers to build and optimize truly representative models of their systems and accurately predict the development of unacceptable operating conditions, identify risks and create protective measures for emergency conditions.