Bentley Systems · Water & Hydraulics
WaterHAMMER
Transient analysis for protecting water systems from hydraulic surges.
- Core capabilities
- Analyze, Simulate
- Disciplines
- Water
- Training
- By request
- Licensing
- SELECT · Subscription · E365
Overview
What is WaterHAMMER?
WaterHAMMER analyzes hydraulic transients — the pressure surges caused by pump trips, valve closures and power failures — and helps engineers design systems that survive them.
- Surge analysis
- Pump station protection
- Transient mitigation design
Capabilities
What WaterHAMMER does for your team
Analyze
Run rigorous analysis against international codes with transparent, traceable results.
Put to work on
Workflow
Where WaterHAMMER fits in delivery
- 01
Brief & data
Geometry, loads, codes and the decision to support.
- 02
Analysis
Check behaviour under load against the governing codes.
- 03
Simulation
Test real-world behaviour before anything is built.
- 04
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 WaterHAMMER
Licensing
Three ways to license WaterHAMMER
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 WaterHAMMER
Instructor-led, built around real project workflows — virtual, on-site or hybrid.
- Tailored WaterHAMMER training is available by request.
Brochures & data sheets
Current vendor documents, sent with an engineer's note on what fits your workflow.
FAQ
WaterHAMMER, answered
What is WaterHAMMER used for?
Transient analysis for protecting water systems from hydraulic surges. Typical applications include surge analysis, pump station protection, transient mitigation design.
Which industries use WaterHAMMER?
We support WaterHAMMER users across Water & Wastewater, Power Generation.
How is WaterHAMMER 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 WaterHAMMER training?
Yes — instructor-led training for WaterHAMMER is available by request, tailored to your workflows.
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