Category: Force Mains

How are the St Venant Terms used in SWMM5?

 Overview

In this blog we example the St Venant terms used in SWMM5 as equations, table, graphs and units.  We use a QA/QC version of SWMM 5 that lists many more link, node, system and Subcatchment variables than the default SWMM 5 GUI and engine.  This also applies to #InfoSWMM

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Making Force Mains Full in #SWMM5 and #INFOSWMM

The key problem discussed here is to keep the Force Mains full or d/D equal to 1 when the pumps turn on

The key problem discussed here is to keep the Force Mains full or d/D equal to 1 when the pumps turn on, it is sometimes difficult to get … Read the rest

Setting Controls For The Pump and Orifice in #InfoSWMM and #SWMM5

Setting Controls For The Pump and Orifice

Using H2OMap SWMM , you may control the operational status of pumps and flow regulating structures by specifying their initial status, using the simple control rule, or using the RTC rule functionality. You will utilize all these three features to set the operational … Read the rest

A Visual Look at a Series of HW Force Mains in #InfoSWMM and #SWMM5

A Visual Look at a series of Hazen Williams friction loss HW Force Mains in #InfoSWMM and #SWMM5.  All of these graphs were made in the advanced graphical tools of InfoSWMM.

The figures show the progress of the water downstream along with comments on individual terms. Here is the  list … Read the rest

Example Pump Controls in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

Example Pump Controls in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

Five ways to control the pump by controls in InfoSewerH20Map Sewer. Here are a few examples and important features of the various InfoSewer Pump Controls. A pump in InfoSewerH20Map Sewer uses a Newton-Raphson iteration process for 50 iterations or until the successive … Read the rest

InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer By Discharge Control for a PUMP

InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer By Discharge Control for a PUMP

InfoSewerH20Map Sewer recognizes two different types of Controls. They are as follows:

· Initial Status - Initial status prescribes the initial setting for a pump InfoSewerH20Map Sewer Project. This control on the element may be over written by the Simple … Read the rest

Stormwater Modelling in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

Stormwater Modelling in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

Steady-state analysis and design of storm sewers is usually accomplished under worst (i.e., peak) runoff conditions to test transporting capacity of the network without causing major flooding or overflows. The Rational method is the most widely used technique for estimation of peak flow … Read the rest

InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer Theory for Nodes, Links and Force Mains/Pumps

InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer Theory for Nodes, Links and Force Mains/Pumps

In the past few years, advances in infrastructure management technology have been occurring at an accelerated pace. This technology is now being realized within the context of sanitary and storm sewer modeling. It has allowed sewer collection system modeling … Read the rest

Pumps in InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer

Pumps in InfoSewer and H20Map Sewer

A pump is a link that imparts energy to a fluid thereby raising its hydraulic head. Pumps are needed in a gravity sewer system to prevent deep excavations, and are designed to lift the fluid to a desired level that produces gravity flow condition … Read the rest

Simulation Capabilities in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

Simulation Capabilities in InfoSewer and H2OMap Sewer

InfoSewerH20Map Sewer provides unparalleled network analysis and simulation capabilities for performing a wide range of essential modeling tasks. WithInfoSewerH20Map Sewer, the entire sewer collection system or any selected sub-system may be analyzed under steady state and extended period simulations. Please note the stormwater … Read the rest

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