OpenUtilities provides a unified platform for designing and modeling utility networks, including distribution lines, substations, and underground infrastructure. It enables intelligent 3D modeling with real-time spatial integration, allowing engineers to improve design accuracy and network coordination. With support for industry standards and seamless interoperability with other Bentley applications, OpenUtilities enhances productivity and reduces errors. Its capabilities extend across planning, construction, and operations, making it a key tool for modernizing aging infrastructure and managing digital twins.
OpenUtilities supports a wide range of utility infrastructure projects involving 3D modeling, network integration, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Key applications include:
Intelligent 3D modeling of electric, gas, and water distribution systems
Substation and physical plant design within utility networks
Layout and profiling for underground and overhead utility lines
Integration of engineering data with enterprise GIS environments
Clash detection between different utility types and existing structures
Automated documentation and construction drawing generation
Lifecycle data management and infrastructure digital twin integration
Standard compliance and project collaboration for regional utility providers
These capabilities allow engineers and utility designers to deliver more accurate, efficient, and coordinated network designs while improving grid reliability and reducing project rework.
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