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BERMAD-Air

Proper air control is a vital factor in water systems design. Accurate sizing and positioning of air valves are critical to avoid water hammer and head losses, while achieving optimal efficiency and increasing the system’s lifespan. Selecting the right air valves is a complex and time-consuming task that requires the designer to take a great number of factors into account, in addition to adjusting the system costs to the budget framework. BERMAD-Air Software has become one of the most valuable tools for designers, drawing on BERMAD’s decades of expertise.

What is BERMAD-Air?

BERMAD-Air is a state-of-the-art water-system design software that guides engineers to the right model, size and location of air valves across water systems, while reducing the costs & increasing system efficiency and lifespan. The BERMAD-Air Software is an engineering tool, combining algorithms based on common sizing methods such as AWWA-M51, with actual airflow measurements from BERMAD’s Air Flow Test Bench (per EN-1074/4 and AS4956), ensuring selections reflect real performance rather than theoretical curves.

Designed for long transmission mains, pump-to-reservoir as well as gravity systems, BERMAD-Air lets you explore what-if scenarios, compare alternatives and arrive at an informed, auditable decision. Using Bermad-Air will achieve the following goals:

Protection against vacuum conditions and pipeline collapse due to drainage or burst.
Safe and controlled pipeline filling within a reasonable time.
Enhanced system efficiency during pressurized operation.
Improved Surge Protection solutions.
Reduced air valve procurement costs.

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Quick Guide

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Quick Guide

Real air relief and air intake data

Air valve selection is based on actual airflow measurements for each model and size, to ensure optimal design. The valves’ data used in BERMAD-Air is a result of testing BERMAD air valves in an Air Flow Test Bench and represents the real and actual, not theoretical, performance.

Easy data upload

Users can upload data manually or directly from AutoCad or MS Excel.

Eliminate errors due to inaccurate topographical calculation

High points along the pipeline are critical locations in the analysis. About 80% of the air valves are located at high points. Therefore, determining the high points properly to prevent inefficiency is essential.

Comprehensive applications

BERMAD-Air offers integration of pressure reducing valves, drainage valves and consideration of demand nodes.

Integrated graphic display and reports interface

BERMAD Air’s drag-and-drop interface is one of the most user friendly in the industry. Once generated, the report includes: – System data – Parameters taken into consideration – List of selected air valve models and their features – Chart with location of the Air Valves at each node

Complete & Downloadable BOQ

Reports include complete BOQ can be downloaded into PDF or Excel files.

Full technical support

If required, the project can be e-mailed to BERMAD’s Application Engineers for further technical support.

How Does it Work?

To begin using the BERMAD-Air Software, click the button above to register. Your request will be forwarded to your regional approval manager for review. Once approved, you will receive an email confirmation along with a link to download and install the software on your computer.

After installation, you can easily log in using your username and password. To help you get started, refer to a webinar and supporting document are available below to guide you step by step through the BERMAD-Air Software.

The software automatically checks for updates whenever your computer is connected to the internet. For any additional questions or guidance, you are welcome to contact Bermad’s engineering team.