Bentley Systems · Water & Hydraulics
OpenFlows
Hydraulics and hydrology modelling across water, stormwater and sewer systems.
- Core capabilities
- Model, Analyze, Simulate
- Disciplines
- Water
- Training
- By request
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is OpenFlows?
OpenFlows is Bentley's hydraulics and hydrology family, spanning water distribution, stormwater and sanitary systems — supporting planning, design and operations for water infrastructure.
- Stormwater modelling
- Flood analysis
- Integrated water planning
Capabilities
What OpenFlows does for your team
Model
Build precise 2D and 3D engineering models that stay coordinated across disciplines.
Put to work on
Workflow
Where OpenFlows fits in delivery
- 01
Brief & data
Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.
- 02
Modeling
Build the coordinated model everyone downstream works from.
- 03
Analysis
Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.
- 04
Simulation
Test real-world behaviour before anything is built.
- 05
Deliverables
Results, drawings and reports reviewed by an engineer.
Watch
A walkthrough of real workflows — from model to result — narrated by the engineers who teach it.
Where it's used
Industries that rely on OpenFlows
Licensing
Three ways to license OpenFlows
Perpetual + SELECT
Own the licence; SELECT adds upgrades, support and flexibility.
Best for: Stable teams
Option 1Term subscription
Annual or monthly seats that scale with project load.
Best for: Variable workloads
Option 2Enterprise (E365)
Portfolio-wide access with consumption-based economics.
Best for: Many applications
Option 3Master OpenFlows
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
- Tailored OpenFlows training is available by request.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
OpenFlows, answered
What is OpenFlows used for?
Hydraulics and hydrology modelling across water, stormwater and sewer systems. Typical applications include stormwater modelling, flood analysis, integrated water planning.
Which industries use OpenFlows?
We support OpenFlows users across Water & Wastewater.
How is OpenFlows licensed?
Through perpetual licences with SELECT, term subscriptions, or enterprise access (E365). We model your seat counts and portfolio breadth before recommending one.
Do you offer OpenFlows training?
Yes — instructor-led training for OpenFlows is available by request, tailored to your workflows.
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