How to use the Report Feature of the HGL Plot in InfoSWMM

Subject:   How to use the Report Feature of the HGL Plot in InfoSWMM

How to use the Report Feature of the HGL Plot in InfoSWMM by dickinsonre Subject:   How to use the Report Feature of the HGL Plot in InfoSWMM The report feature of the HGL plot helps you understand in more detail the pump flows, forcemain flows and node heads. Step 1. Load the Domain in the HGL Plot using Report Manager Step 2. Click on the Report Command to Show the HGL Data in Tabular Format Step 3.  Format the Results Table from the HGL Plot to see the data better. Step 4.  Now we have the heads, flows and velocities for the pumps, nodes and force main links in our Domain around the pump of interest at time steps of 2 seconds,  We can now see how the flows, heads and velocities change downstream from the pump. Step 5.  Force Mains, Nodes and Pumps in our Table Step 6.  The pump turns on and the flow moves downstream to the force mains – the heads in the nodes increase to balance the flow at each node.  As you can see there is a 1 to 2 GPM decrease due to attenuation as the flow from the pump moves into the force mains. Step 7.  The pump turns off and flows downstream decrease.  You can get negative flow if the downstream head is higher than the upstream head of the link. Step 8.  Use Advanced Labeling and the HGL Plot Stepping Interval to see all of the data in your Plot. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-use-report-feature-of-hgl-plot.html

How to Use Domain Manager in InfoSWMM to Reduce the Output File Size

Subject:   How to Use Domain Manager in InfoSWMM to Reduce the Output File Size

How to Use Domain Manager in InfoSWMM to Reduce the Output File Size by dickinsonre Subject:   How to Use Domain Manager in InfoSWMM to Reduce the Output File Size If you want to save the output at a small report time step (2 seconds in this case) and you have a long simulation or large model then the reading of the graphicalo results may not be as speedy as you want.  You can save ONLY the DOMAIN to the output binary file however to make this smaller and faster to react. Step 1.  Define your Reporting Time Step and Your Routing Time Step.  In this case we are routing at 1 second but saving the DOMAIN results every 2 seconds. Step 2.  Clear your existing DOMAIN and Create a DOMAIN based on the area you are most interested in during the simulation. Step 3.  Use the Advanced Tab in Run Manager and select Domain as the Output Scope – this will save only the Domain to the output binary file. Step 4.  Run the simulation using Run Manager and then look at the output.  You are restricted to 8800 graph points but the number of points in the Report Table is unlimited. Step 5. You can use the Data Plot Option (right mouse click) to see a subset of the larger than 8800 data points.   via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-use-domain-manager-in-infoswmm.html

 

InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM Pump Summary Table

Subject:   InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM  Pump Summary Table

InfoSWMM Pump Summary Table by dickinsonre Subject:   InfoSWMM Pump Summary Table The Pump Summary Table in Report Manager tells you how often the pumps turn on (Start-Up Count), the percent of the simulation time it was used (Percent Utilized) and the maximum, minimum and average flow for the pumps. You can also see flows in the downstream links from the pumps in the force mains along with the pumps.   If you use the Mixed Graph Control you see the Pump flows and Link Flows on the same Graph You can control the replay of the HGL Plot by altering the stepping time in Graph Settings via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/infoswmm-pump-summary-table.html

How to Set Up Hot Start Files in InfoSWMM for a Fixed Boundary Outfall

Subject:  How to Set Up Hot Start Files in InfoSWMM for a Fixed Boundary Outfall

How to Set Up Hot Start Files in InfoSWMM for a Fixed Boundary Outfall by dickinsonre Subject:  How to Set Up Hot Start Files in InfoSWMM for a Fixed Boundary Outfall If you have a fixed boundary outfall condition in your model and want to prevent reverse flow when you run your simulation the best way is to use the Hot Start files to fill up the links and nodes at the start of the simulation. 1st Step:  Turn off the DWF inflow so that ONLY the flow from outfall enters the network.  Use the Process Models in Run Manager to turn off and turn on the Dry Weather flow. 2nd Step:  Run the simulation first SAVING a Hot Start File using zero initial node depths and link flows. 3rd Step:  Save and Use Hot Start Files until the initial and final volume in your Network stays the same.  4th Step:  Check the Initial and Final Stored Volume in the output text file 5th Step:  Check to see if you nodes are stable by using a Junction Group Graph 6th Step:  Now Run the Simulation with flows turned an and the network will start out with the Boundary Condition depths and stable flows via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-set-up-hot-start-files-in.html

How to Set a Flap Gate in InfoSWMM

Note:  How to Set a Flap Gate in InfoSWMM

How to Set a Flap Gate in InfoSWMM by dickinsonre Note:  How to Set a Flap Gate in InfoSWMM You can set a flap gate in InfoSWMM either by using the attribute browser and changing the Flap Gate Installed to Yes or No or by using the DB Editor and changing the Flag for Flap Gate Installed to Yes by using the Block Edit tool.   The DB method is better for changing many conduits.  via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-set-flap-gate-in-infoswmm.html

H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer DB Queries to find Loading Manholes

Subject:   H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer DB Queries to find Loading Manholes

H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer DB Queries to find Loading Manholes by dickinsonre Subject:   H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer DB Queries to find Loading Manholes This Database Query (DB) will find all loading Manholes with a Load1 and a Load2 greater than 0.  InfoSewer has up to ten possible loads in a Manhole.  You can use the DB Query (Figure 1) to create a Query Report to show all of the Manholes with a non zero loading for both Load1 and Load2.  New Queries can be made to show any combination of the ten Manhole Loadings either by altering the DB Query or creating a new DB Query. Figure 1. DB Query to find Manholes with Load1 and Load2 greater than 0.0  Figure 2.  Query Report for the DB Query  via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/h2omap-sewer-and-infosewer-db-queries.html

How to Model a Vacuum Sewer in SWMM 5

Subject:  How to Model a Vacuum Sewer in SWMM 5  

You can model a vacuum sewer as a gravity pipe connected to a storage node connected to an outlet connected to various pipes in a sawtooth pattern connected to a collection tank with a pump that pumps to a force main.

1.       Gravity Pipe,

2.       Storage Node,

3.       An Outlet function that works as a function of the depth in the storage node

4.       Series of Pipes in a Sawtooth Pattern,

5.       Collection tank,

6.       Pump

7.       Force Main

http://www.sivacvacuumsewer.com/index03.html

Vacuum Sewer Example

How RTC Rules are Set in SWMM5, InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM

Subject:   How RTC Rules are Set in SWMM5, InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM

SWMM 5 Arrow Direction Question

Subject:   SWMM 5 Arrow Direction Question

SWMM 5 Arrow Direction Question by dickinsonre Subject:   SWMM 5 Arrow Direction Question A question often asked is what happens to the flow in a SWMM 5 link if the downstream and upstream node names are entered in reverse.    The flow will be exactly the same as if the nodes were entered in the right order but the flow in the link will be negative.  As long as the inflow to the model is at the same node in both alternate models the node depth, the link upstream depths and upstream cross sectional areas will be the same.  For example, the flow out of Nodes 80408A and 80408 will be the same but the flow out of 80408 will be negative and the flow out of 80408A will be positive. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/swmm-5-arrow-direction-question.html

SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM Time Step Guide

Subject:   SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM Time Step Guide

SWMM 5, H2OMap SWMM and InfoSWMM Time Step Guide by dickinsonre Subject:    SWMM 5, H2OMap SWMM and InfoSWMM Time Step Guide If you use a variable time step in SWMM 5 or InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM it is hard to gauge the proper value of the conduit lengthening.  You want to use a value that does not increase the volume of the network yet does increase the length of the shortest links so you can use a longer time step.  A good approximation to the time step that you want to use is shown in the image.   The Time Step Guide in seconds is Link Length / [Velocity + sqrt(g*Maximum Depth)] with the assumption that the velocity at maximum depth is about the value of the wave celerity for closed links or sqrt(g*Maximum Depth).  Normally (unless pumps are involved) the average time step used during the simulation is a good gauge of the time to use for the simulation.  For example, in this model run the time step used is 13 seconds which is about the conduit lengthening time step of 20 seconds * adjustment factor of 0.75 via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/swmm-5-h2omap-swmm-and-infoswmm-time.html

Siphon Simulation in SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM

Subject:  Siphon Simulation in SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM

Siphon Simulation in SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM by dickinsonre Subject:  Siphon Simulation in SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM  A Siphon is simulated in SWMM 5 and InfoSWMM using the basic node and link data and downstream boundary condition:  1.   Inflow can be time series, dry weather flow pattern, wet weather inflow or Subcatchment Runoff, 2.   The boundary condition can be either a free outfall, fixed or time series, 3.   The node invert, node maximum depth and node surcharge depth are defined by the user or network, 4.   The link lengths, diameters, link offset depths upstream and downstream are defined by the user of the network, 5.   The node depths, link flows, link depths and link cross sectional areas are calculated at each time based on the node continuity equation and the link momentum and continuity equation.  The link flows are a function of the friction loss, head difference across the link and the difference in the cross sectional areas of the link. 6.   In the particular model the Inflow at node MH1 fills up the MH1 depth which causes the links downstream to start flowing – the head difference across the links drives the flow up and over the siphon. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/siphon-simulation-in-swmm-5-and-infoswmm.html

3 Types of Subcatchment Flow in SWMM 5

Subject:   3 Types of Subcatchment Flow in SWMM 5

3 Types of Subcatchment Flow in SWMM 5 by dickinsonre Subject:   3 Types of Subcatchment Flow in SWMM 5  1.   Impervious area with depression storage in which the runoff from the precipitation is delayed due to the depression storage.  Evaporation occurs based on the depth of water in the subarea of the Subcatchment. 2.   Impervious area without depression storage in which the runoff from precipitation is NOT delayed.  Evaporation does occur based on the depth of water in the subarea of the Subcatchment. 3.   Pervious area with depression storage in which the runoff from the precipitation is delayed due to the depression storage.  Evaporation and Infiltration occurs based on the depth of water in the subarea of the Subcatchment.    via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/3-types-of-subcatchment-flow-in-swmm-5.html

A Two-Dimensional Quality Mesh Generator and Delaunay Triangulator - InfoSWMM 2D Reference

Subject:   InfoSWMM 2D Reference for “A Two-Dimensional Quality Mesh Generator and Delaunay Triangulator”

Source:   http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~quake/triangle.html

SWMM 5 Clocktime RTC Rules for Pumps, Weirs and Orifices

Subject:  SWMM 5 Clocktime RTC Rules for Pumps, Weirs and Orifices

You can use the Control or RTC rules in SWMM 5 to adjust the settings of the weirs, pumps and orifices based on the clock time each day of your simulation.  Here is an example that will adjust orifice height every ½ hour for 7 orifices at one time using two sets of rules.

RULE R1a 
; Half hour setting
IF SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 0:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 1:30:00  
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 2:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 3:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 4:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 5:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 6:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 7:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 8:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 9:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 10:30:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 11:30:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 12:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 13:30:00  
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 14:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 15:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 16:30:00  
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 17:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 18:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 19:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 20:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 21:30:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 22:30:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 23:30:00
THEN ORIFICE R1 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R2 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R3 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R4 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R5 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R6 SETTING = 0.90
AND  ORIFICE R7 SETTING = 0.90

RULE R1b
; hour setting
IF SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 0:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 1:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 2:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 3:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 4:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 5:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 6:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 7:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 8:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 9:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 10:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 11:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 12:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 13:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 14:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 15:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 16:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 17:00:00
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 18:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 19:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 20:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 21:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 22:00:00 
OR SIMULATION CLOCKTIME = 23:00:00
THEN ORIFICE R1 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R2 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R3 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R4 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R5 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R6 SETTING = 0.5
AND  ORIFICE R7 SETTING = 0.5

Hot Start Files are used to define the initial heads and flows in SWMM5

Subject:  Hot Start Files are used to define the initial  heads and flows in the nodes and links of the model.

The creation of the Hot Start File for your sanitary, combined or stormwater network is a three step process:

1.   Save the 1^st Hot Start file using an empty system as the initial conditions,
2.   Use the 1^st Hot Start file as the initial condition in the second run and Save the 2^nd Hot Start File
3.   In the 3^rd Run Use the 2^nd Hot Start file as the initial conditions of your network.
4.   It is not necessary that the Hot Start Files be exact in the initial depths or flows but only approximate so that the network in not empty. 

InfoSewer and InfoSWMM Nodes

Subject:  InfoSewer and InfoSWMM Nodes

InfoSewer and InfoSWMM are link/node networks but the nodes are of different types in both models.  InfoSewer has a distinction between loading manholes or junctions and chamber junctions that start or separate Force Main links.  InfoSewer nodes are types 1 through 4 and InfoSWMM nodes are types 5 through 8 in this image.


InfoSWMM has more generic node types than in InfoSewer so a junction can be both a Loading and Chamber Manhole if you are more familar to the InfoSewer names.

InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh Results

Subject:   InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh ID

You can use the Layer Properties for layers in the Table of Contents to see the Mesh ID and other simulation data for the 2D mesh in InfoSWMM 2D.  The Mesh ID can be seen using the Labels/Label Expression command and if you use an expression you can see the results data as well on the mesh.  The Mesh ID is used as the label as well in the 2D Output modeling report.  The Net Inflow and Net Outflow is by Mesh ID.  In this example, the flow comes out of Node 80408 to Mesh ID 131 and enters the 1D network again at Mesh ID 848.

InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh ID

Subject:   InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh ID

InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh ID by dickinsonre Subject:   InfoSWMM 2D Layer Properties and Mesh ID You can use the Layer Properties for layers in the Table of Contents to see the Mesh ID and other simulation data for the 2D mesh in InfoSWMM 2D.  The Mesh ID can be seen using the Labels/Label Expression command and if you use an expression you can see the results data as well on the mesh.  The Mesh ID is used as the label as well in the 2D Output modeling report.  The Net Inflow and Net Outflow is by Mesh ID.  In this example, the flow comes out of Node 80408 to Mesh ID 131 and enters the 1D network again at Mesh ID 848. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/infoswmm-2d-layer-properties-and-mesh-id.html