Innovyze Releases InfoSWMM Generation V14, Spearheading New Era in GIS-Centric Smart Wastewater and Stormwater Modeling

Featuring Many Key Innovative Improvements, New Release Gives Communities Groundbreaking Network Simulation Power and Full Compatibility with the Latest USEPA SWMM 5

Broomfield, Colorado, USA, August 11, 2015

In its ongoing quest to equip the wastewater industry with the world’s most comprehensive and innovative smart network modeling and management solutions, Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for smart wet infrastructure, today announced the worldwide availability of the V14 Generation of its industry-leading InfoSWMM for ArcGIS (Esri, Redlands, CA).InfoSWMM V14 provides unique new capabilities and enhancements that comprise the most advanced approach to guiding and optimizing collection systems planning, design, operation and management.

A complete ArcGIS-centric urban drainage modeling solution, the full-featured InfoSWMM analysis and design program delivers the highest rate of return in the industry. All operations of a typical sewer system — from analysis and design to management functions such as water quality assessment, pollution prediction, sediment transport and deposition, urban flooding, real-time control, and record keeping — are addressed in a single, fully integrated geoengineering environment. The program’s powerful hydraulic and water quality computational engine is based on an enhanced version of the latest USEPA SWMM 5, which is certified by FEMA. These features and more deliver an enhanced modeling experience and greater realism of displayed results — advantages that translate to increased productivity, reduced costs, higher accuracy, better efficiency, and improved designs.

InfoSWMM also serves as a robust base platform for advanced modeling, operational, short-term and long range planning, capital planning, urban stormwater treatment and analysis, and analytics-driven asset management extensions. Some of these critical applications includeInfoSWMM 2D (two-dimensional surface flood modeling), SWMMLive (real-time urban drainage modeling), CapPlan (risk-based capital planning and asset performance modeling), InfoSWMM Sustain (optimal selection and placement of LIDs/BMPs), InfoSWMM SFEM(dynamic sewer flow estimation model), InfoMaster (GIS-centric analytics-driven asset management), and RDII Analyst (rainfall-dependent inflow and infiltration planning and analysis).

The release of InfoSWMM V14 extends previous generations’ capabilities with a number of new features, improvements, and groundbreaking innovations in geoengineering productivity and efficiency as well as an improved user experience. These advances greatly simplify, accelerate, and integrate urban drainage network engineering, helping wastewater and stormwater engineers develop better designs and operational improvements faster. Among the new enhancements are:

• A new Modified Rational Method that reads IDF tables and allows user-defined time of concentration for each subcatchment.
• New monthly adjustments for hydraulic conductivity used for rainfall infiltration and exfiltration from storage nodes and conduits.
• A new feature that allows LID drains to send their outflows to a different node or subcatchment than the parent subcatchment in which they were placed.
• A new option for conveyance system outfall nodes to send their outflows onto a subcatchment, to simulate irrigation or complex LID treatment options.
• A new LID practice, Rooftop Disconnection, that allows users to explicitly model roof runoff with an optional limit on the flow capacity of downspouts.  
• A new optional soil layer to Permeable Pavement or Porous Pavement LID’s, enabling modeling of a sand filter or bedding layer beneath the pavement.
• Several new built-in variable names for use in custom groundwater flow equations for porosity, unsaturated hydraulic conductivity, infiltration rate and percolation rate.
• A new Groundwater Summary table to report multiple groundwater statistics for each subcatchment with groundwater definitions.
• Minimum Variable Time Step which limits the smallest time step that can be computed under variable time stepping for dynamic wave flow routing. In previous releases this figure was fixed at 0.5 seconds, which remains the default. The smallest value now available is 0.001 sec.
• An improved Node Depth Summary report table that shows the maximum depth recorded at the Reporting Time Step so it can be compared to the maximum depth attained over all routing time steps, also shown in the table.
• A new variable “Node Volume” added to the Rule Control premises.
• A new extension on Rule Control premises that allows comparison of a node or link variable at two different locations (e.g. IF NODE 123 HEAD > NODE 456 HEAD).

“Our priorities have always been to advance the frontiers of smart network modeling technology and support our customers’ successes by helping them be more productive, innovative and competitive — imperative in today’s economy,” said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D., BCEEM, Hon.D.WRE, Dist.D.NE, Dist.M.ASCE, NAE, President, COO and Chief Technical Officer of Innovyze. “This major InfoSWMM release delivers on our promise to equip our customers with the ultimate ArcGIS-centric decision support tool for sewer collection and urban drainage systems. Like its predecessors, InfoSWMM V14 sets a new standard for quality and high-performance network modeling and management with unrivaled power and speed, cutting-edge capabilities, rich functionality and ease of use. From top to bottom, it is designed for record modeling performance that enables users to increase their productivity and quality while achieving their engineering, sustainability and business goals. We will continue to work hard to provide our customers with the best GIS-centric modeling solutions to help them build, manage and operate sustainable and resilient hydraulic infrastructure systems and drive engineering success.”
Pricing and Availability
Upgrade to InfoSWMM V14 (and H2OMAP SWMM V14) is now available worldwide by subscription. Subscription members can immediately download the new version free of charge directly from www.innovyze.com. The Innovyze Subscription Program is a friendly customer support and software maintenance program that ensures the longevity and usefulness of Innovyze products. It gives subscribers instant access to new functionality as it is developed, along with automatic software updates and upgrades. For the latest information on the Innovyze Subscription Program, visit www.innovyze.com or contact your local Innovyze Channel Partner.
About InnovyzeInnovyze is a leading global provider of wet infrastructure business analytics software solutions designed to meet the technological needs of water/wastewater utilities, government agencies, and engineering organizations worldwide. Its clients include the majority of the largest UK, Australasian, East Asian and North American cities, foremost utilities on all five continents, and ENR top-rated design firms. With unparalleled expertise and offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the Innovyze connected portfolio of best-in-class product lines empowers thousands of engineers to competitively plan, manage, design, protect, operate and sustain highly efficient and reliable infrastructure systems, and provides an enduring platform for customer success. For more information, call Innovyze at +1 626-568-6868, or visit www.innovyze.com.
Innovyze Contact:Rajan RayDirector of Marketing and Client Service Manager
Rajan.Ray@innovyze.com
+1 626-568-6868

World-Renowned Urban Drainage Modeling Authority Robert Dickinson Joined Innovyze in January, 2008

Broomfield, Colorado USA, January 16, 2008/altered 2014

2008/2014 Robert E. Dickinson, one of the world’s leading experts in wastewater and urban drainage modeling, has joined Innovyze as Product Sector Leader. Dickinson, who comes to the company from CDM now CDMSmith, will be charged with maintaining, enhancing and supporting Innovyze's flagship SWMM5-based product line (InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM as well as the GIS based InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer), which are some of the industry’s leading wastewater and urban drainage systems design and modeling software. He will also be responsible for coordinating vital collaborative research and technology transfer with key universities and government organizations as well as developing business strategies that advance Innovye’s overall growth objectives in wastewater and stormwater systems management and heighten its initiatives in both U.S. and international markets.

Mr. Dickinson brings over thirty-five years of experience in software development and management of wastewater and stormwater planning and design projects to Innovyze. A principal developer of the industry-standard and FEMA-certified SWMM5 software, he has a distinguished background in computational hydraulics and high level simulation programming. He holds an M.E. degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainsville.

“We are thrilled to bring Robert’s formidable talents and expertise to our company,” said Innovyze's President and COO Paul Boulos. “As one of the world’s leading experts in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, he has made significant contributions to the field of water resources engineering. His unique combination of proven project engineering expertise, management skills and high-level technical capabilities is coveted in our industry.

“A number of factors make Robert the ideal leader to help Innovyze advance the state-of-the-art in dynamic sewer network modeling and spearhead the continued development of our SWMM5-based products family. They include his impressive record of leadership, impeccable reputation, key role in the USEPA Storm Water Management Model (SWMM5) redevelopment program, strong expertise in both numerical methods and hydrology/hydraulics, and in-depth knowledge of the wastewater industry.

“While he will be based in Tampa, Florida, Robert will work closely with our product development team and our clients as we step up our efforts to help communities around the world manage urban runoff and wet weather water quality problems in combined, sanitary and storm sewers and protect the ecological health of our waterways.”

“I am truly excited to be joining Innovyze,” said Dickinson. “For the past five years, I have followed the company’s rapid growth and development of an impressive product portfolio. I have always admired Innovyze’s unparalleled technical expertise and its steadfast commitment to research, innovation, product quality and customer care. I believe a breakthrough approach to systems modeling is a critical key to helping communities better manage and operate their buried hydraulic infrastructures and protect the environment. I look forward to playing a pivotal role in advancing Innovyze’s comprehensive urban drainage design and modeling product line and maintaining its leadership in the global wastewater industry.”

2014 - That was fun - an update of an announcement from the past.  The original is on our website. I changed my name from Bob to Robert, the company name from MWHSoft to Innovyze and list my my actual job or jobs I have been doing at @Innovyze from 2008.  I left the title alone - sometimes it is best to have a goal in life and trying to achieve the title of the announcement is something I would like to approach in my remaining Innovyze years.  I probably will not reach it but I appreciate the mastery of the Paul Boulos announcements - he writes the most creative and wonderful press releases. You should subscribe to them from www.innovyze.com if you want to read about the future of water, sewer and stormwater.  A final mention of Alight Tsai who manages http://www.innovyze.com/ and is always helpful with great images for our software and help files.  I would be remiss if I did not mention our great R/D product development teams in Monrovia and Wallingford. I am proud to be a small part of the Monrovia team.  Other history mentions about SWMM3/4/5 in my past can be found here http://www.swmm5.net/2012/05/my-history-with-various-versions-of.html

Another update for May 2015 - we are making great strides in social media led by our Director of Marketing Rajan Ray who can be found at @InnovyzeRaj and in general at @Innovyze. You can see all of our tweets by searching for Innovyze on Twitter

My contact info - in case you need to call me, I prefer email however.

Robert Dickinson

Product Sector Leader (PSL) for Innovyze Inc.

Telephone:    813-712-0664 

Innovyze Links or Email Addresses that May Help You

My PSL Software and My Help for Other Software Or How I Can Help You

My Email robert.dickinson@innovyze.com Innnovye Support Email support@innovyze.com The Innovyze Blog http://blog.innovyze.com/ The Innovyze Forum http://forums.innovyze.com/forum.php How to Find Product Updates http://www.innovyze.com/products/ Innovyze on Twitter https://twitter.com/Innovyze Innovyze on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1424097 Innovyze on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Innovyze Best New Blog http://blog.innovyze.com/2014/11/30/advanced-calibration-graphs-and-advanced-reference-graphical-comparisons-in-infoswmm-13/ Innovyze Youtube Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/Innovyze/videos Read about Innovyze InfoWater winning the ArcGIS for Desktop Based Application category for the 2015 Esri Partner Conference Awards.  The Link to Future Innovyze Webcasts Are you interested in connecting with fellow Innovyze users?  Register for the Innovyze Users Forum, a customer-focused learning and sharing environment, and join in the discussion!

PSL: InfoSWMM , InfoSewer, H2OMAP SWMM, H2OMAP SEWER and InfoSWMM Suite, InfoSWMM Sustain, SWMMLive and InfoSWMM 2D Other : ICM, ICM SE, IWCS, SWMMLive, SWMM5,  InfoSWMM SFEM,, Any Other Innovyze Product (less) You can see all of our software on our catalog My Blog http://www.swmm5.net/ My Other Blog http://swmm5.org/ My Blog Finder http://swmm5code.ning.com/ My Forum http://swmm2000.com/ Latest InfoSWMM Press Release Innovyze Unveils InfoSWMM Sustain for Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis My Twitter https://twitter.com/RDickinson https://twitter.com/InnovyzeRobert Little Known Fact about InfoSWMM InfoSWMM 2D uses the ICM 2D hydraulic engine My Innovyze blogs http://blog.innovyze.com/category/infoswmm/ http://blog.innovyze.com/category/infosewer/ My Vimeo Videos https://vimeo.com/swmm5/videos My Youtube Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/SWMM5 A short history of my life with SWMM http://www.swmm5.net/2012/05/my-history-with-various-versions-of.html The Current InfoSWMM Version is InfoSWMM v13 SP1 Update #5 which is based on EPA SWMM 5.1.007  You can read about SWMM5 on Wikipedia  and InfoSWMM vs SWMM 5 on this blog post. An advantage of updating to the newer version of Info/Map/SWMM/Sewer is a newly designed help file with many more FAQ’s and the User Guide as part of the help file.

Playlists for InfoSWMM InfoSewer SWMM5 SWMMLive on Youbube and Emori in Japan

My new custom URL for YouTube https://t.co/qnLGQOYdL4 it includes Playlists for InfoSWMM InfoSewer SWMM5 SWMMLive pic.twitter.com/jH03I1U0EK
— Robert E Dickinson (@RDickinson) February 20, 2015

Emori the @Innovyze Reseller of all Innovyze Software in Japan http://t.co/xn0x14ITjN has talented modeling support pic.twitter.com/oRbvGY2djN
— Robert Dickinson (@InnovyzeRobert) February 18, 2015

Robert Dickinson Product Sector Leader (PSL) for Innovyze Inc.

Robert Dickinson or a Post about what I do and more importantly a guide to my many links.

Product Sector Leader (PSL) for Innovyze Inc..

Telephone:    813-712-0664

Innovyze Links or Email Addresses that May Help You

My PSL Software and My Help for Other Software Or How I Can Help You

My Email: robert.dickinson@innovyze.com Innovyze Support Email: support@innovyze.com The Innovyze Blog: http://blog.innovyze.com/ How to Find Product Updates: http://www.innovyze.com/products/ The Innovyze Forum: http://forums.innovyze.com/forum.php Innovyze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1424097 Innovyze on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Innovyze Innovyze on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovyze Best New Blog: http://blog.innovyze.com/2014/11/30/advanced-calibration-graphs-and-advanced-reference-graphical-comparisons-in-infoswmm-13/ Innovyze YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Innovyze/videos Follow Us on various Social Media Channels      The Link to Future Innovyze Webcasts Are you interested in connecting with fellow Innovyze users?  Register for the Innovyze Users Forum, a customer-focused learning and sharing environment, and join in the discussion! Product Sector Leader with @Innovyze for InfoSWMM and InfoSewer, 37+ years w/ SWMM3/4/5! 8 Years w/ @Innovyze! 8 years @CDMSmith 8 years w/ XPSWMM 15 years @UF

PSL: InfoSWMM , InfoSewer, H2OMAP SWMM, H2OMAP SEWER and InfoSWMM Suite, InfoSWMM 2D Other : ICM, ICM SE, IWCS, SWMMLive, SWMM5, InfoSWMM SFEM, InfoSWMM SUSTAIN, Any Other Innovyze Product (less) My Blog: http://www.swmm5.net/ My Other Blog: http://swmm5.org/ My Blog Finder: http://swmm5code.ning.com/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/RDickinson https://twitter.com/InnovyzeRobert My Forum: http://swmm2000.com/ My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SWMM5/videos Latest InfoSWMM Press Release: Innovyze Unveils InfoSWMM Sustain for Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis Little Known Fact about InfoSWMM: InfoSWMM 2D uses the ICM 2D hydraulic engine A short history of my life with SWMM: http://www.swmm5.net/2012/05/my-history-with-various-versions-of.html The Current InfoSWMM Version is InfoSWMM v13 SP1 which is based on EPA SWMM 5.1.007 You can read about SWMM5 on Wikipedia and InfoSWMM vs SWMM 5 on this blog post. An advantage of updating to the newer version of Info/Map/SWMM/Sewer is a newly designed help file with many more FAQ’s and the User Guide as part of the help file.

#SWMMLive which reads I#nfoSWMM files in a @innovyze #ICM GUI

Mini Slide Show for #SWMMLive which reads I#nfoSWMM files in a @innovyze #ICM GUI pic.twitter.com/R6D7zVChQQ
— Robert E Dickinson (@RDickinson) June 25, 2014

How to Diagnose a SWMLive Model using InfoSWMM

How to Diagnose a SWMLive Model using InfoSWMM http://t.co/ijMCU0SMdf from @Innovyze
— RDickinson (@RDickinson) January 19, 2014

Introduction to Running SWMMLive from @Innovyze

Introduction to Running SWMMLive from @Innovyze

A new product from Innovyze is SWMMLive which combines our InfoSWMM or H2OMap SWMM engine with the power and features of ICMLive and the ICM Interface.  This will be a continuation of my blogs on SWMMLive and for this blog we will discuss the basics of getting an InfoSWMM model to run in SWMMLive.   The 1^st step is to use the Add On extension in InfoSWMM and H2OMap SWMM from the tools menu (Figure 1).  This will start the SWMMLive Manager where you can export your InfoSWMM or H2OMap  SWMM model to SWMMlive (which is a different Innovyze product) and Diagnose the SWMMLive Model if needed (Figure 2).    Once you have exported the InfoSWMM model then you can import the model to SWMMLive as the network in the Live Group of your Master Group (Bullet 1 in Figure 3).   You run the model using the ICM like Run Manager but using the InfoSWMM engine (currently based on SWMM 5.0.022) as you can see in Bullet 2 of Figure 3.    You can run multiple scenarios in a run (Bullet 3 in Figure 3) along with many of the ICMLive features such as Ground Tin's,  Queries,  Spatial Databases and Selection lists (Bullet 4 in Figure 3).   Once you run the model you can use the ICM tools to select (Bullet 5),  Select (Bullet 6) and View the Graphs or Grid Views (Bullet 7).  In the next blogs we will show how to set up Alerts and Other More Advanced Features. 

Figure 1  SWMMLIve is an Add On Extension to H2OMap SWMM and InfoSWMM

Figure 2.   In InfoSWMM and H2oMap SWMM you export a file to SWMMLIVE using the SWMMLive Manager

Figure 3.  An Introduction to Running SWMMLive

H2OMap SWMM Interface to SWMMLive

H2OMap SWMM has a new interface to SWMMLive program http://www.innovyze.com/products/swmmlive/ by @Innovyze

The AddOn to H2OMap SWMM allows the user to export their current  H2oMap SWMM model to the SWMM Engine of SWMMLive.  

1.       You call the AddOn using the Tools AddOn Extension Manager command
2.       The engine data (in SWMM 5 format) is exported to SWMMLive using the Export Model to SWMMLive
3.       You can graph the result of the SWMMLive model using the Diagnose SWMMLive Model Tab 

Innovyze Releases SWMMLive: Real-Time Stormwater, Wastewater and Watershed Modeling

Revolutionary New Product Equips Wastewater Utilities with Unprecedented Capabilities for Decision-Making and Real-Time Control Optimization

Broomfield, Colorado, USA, December 17, 2013

Redrawing the boundaries of collection system modeling, Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for smart wet infrastructure, today announced the worldwide release of SWMMLive for real-time operational forecasting and management of urban drainage systems. The pioneering release provides wastewater utilities timely, accurate and reliable forecasts of what will happen within a catchment, based on past and current observations of a multitude of parameters along with future rainfall predictions. It also helps them identify flood-vulnerable assets and formulate sound remediation/mitigation strategies.

The product combines the comprehensive urban drainage modeling capabilities of InfoSWMM (and H2OMAP SWMM) with sophisticated real-time operational forecasting, early warning, and emergency management. This debut reflects Innovyze’s vanguard position in the wastewater industry and its ongoing commitment to delivering pioneering smart water solutions that enhance the safety, reliability and sustainability of the world’s hydraulic infrastructure.

Advances in computer simulation and hardware have made real-time operation of stormwater, wastewater and combined systems a reality.SWMMLive allows both large and small utilities to manage their collection systems more efficiently and effectively than ever before. This powerful risk assessment and real-time decision making tool enables managers and operators to consider the influence of a full range of catchment factors in three key areas: management of flooding and reduction of unregulated discharges; optimization of storage, green alternatives and existing infrastructure, leading to savings on capital works; and optimization of pumps to lower energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions.

SWMMLive can directly import any InfoSWMM or H2OMAP SWMM project and is designed to work automatically. Once a system is configured, real-time data is continually and automatically harvested and quality checked. This data can be defined by a number of parameters, including observed and forecasted radar rainfall, online water quality measurements, and ancillary structure and pump operation time series. Simulations are carried out automatically at a user-defined frequency using the full hydrodynamic and functional capabilities of InfoSWMM (and H2OMAP SWMM), including water quality assessment, pollution prediction, urban flooding, green LID and BMP alternatives, and real-time control. Simulation frequency can change in response to user-defined conditions. For example, increased rainfall intensity can trigger a reduction in the interval between simulations.

Warnings or alerts triggered during the forecast period are instantly displayed via the rich SWMMLive user interface, allowing system operators to see at a glance which areas need attention and what actionable options might be taken. Comparison alerts can be used to highlight differences between observed and modeled results, enabling users to refine their models — creating unprecedented confidence in simulation results.

SWMMLive also allows operators to perform additional simulations that explore alternative real time control scenarios — such as the impact of switching on a pump earlier than planned — and quickly seeing the effect of these changes on the system. The wide range of capabilities in SWMMLive allow it to be used as a key tool in the decision making process, enabling operators to take action to avoid system issues, release timely alerts, and quickly deploy response teams if necessary.
“Real-time urban drainage modeling is an invaluable tool for wastewater utility planning, engineering and water quality departments,” said Paul F. Boulos, Ph.D., BCEEM, Hon.D.WRE, Dist.D.NE, F.ASCE, President, COO and Chief Operating Officer of Innovyze. “However, translating these benefits to real-time operations has proven difficult. With SWMMLive, Innovyze has changed the paradigm for how and where urban drainage models can be applied. This milestone solution will help wastewater utilities worldwide harness the power of real-time data, scenario planning, and predictive modeling to transform the operation and management of their collection systems and anticipate and mitigate the effects of extreme weather-related events. It is the ultimate decision support system for operating and sustaining safe, reliable and efficient infrastructures while effectively protecting public health and our waterways.”