InfoSWMM Student Analysis and Design Workbook

Contents

1.0 Introduction. 5

1.1 Manual Overview.. 5

1.2 InfoSWMM Software Capabilities. 5

2.0 Basic Concepts and Principles. 7

2.1 General Flow Characteristics. 7

2.1.1 Conservation of Mass. 7

2.1.2 Conservation of Energy. 8

2.1.2 Conservation of Momentum.. 8

2.2 Summary of Basic Hydrodynamic … Read the rest

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New Features in Innovyze SWMM 14.6

1. New Laurenson Runoff Hydrology

1. New Laurenson Runoff Hydrology

2. Conduit Cross Section View in the Attribute Browser

3. Profile View on the Map

4. Manhole Inlet View in the Attribute Browser

5. Background Mas in InfoSWMM SA

6. Highlight an Element in a … Read the rest

New Features in Innovyze SWMM 14.6 Update 1

How to Extract the Engine SWMM5 Calculated Slope in InfoSWMM. The slope is a calculated value in SWMM5.

Please see this other blog for the slope calculations in SWMM5

https://swmm5.org/2011/01/20/swmm-5-slope-rules-2/

Step 1 – Run the model

Step 2 – Load the Conduit Summary Table

Step 3 – The slope … Read the rest

SWMM 5.1 Update History

New SWMM 5.1.013 is now available http://t.co/v8QVy5c3UI

Build 5.1.013 (05/10/18)

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Engine Updates:

1. A subcatchment’s depression storage depth, its pervious surface roughness

(Mannings n) and its hydraulic conductivity can now be adjusted on a

monthly basis by assigning monthly time patterns to these properties.

For … Read the rest

A few blogs on Force Mains and Pumps in InfoSWMM and InfoSewer:

The all-important Break Node

https://swmm5.org/2015/02/08/how-to-make-a-break-node-in-swmm5-and-infoswmm-for-force-mains/

Basic Rules

https://swmm5.org/2015/02/07/pump-and-force-main-system-in-infoswmm/

https://swmm5.org/2013/07/28/pump-force-main-system-in-infoswmm-and-swmm-5/

https://swmm5.org/2016/09/15/a-visual-look-at-a-series-of-hw-force-mains-in-infoswmm-and-swmm5/

https://swmm5.org/2013/12/26/rules-for-force-mains-in-infosewer-and-h2omap-sewer/

https://swmm5.org/2016/09/04/pumps-in-infosewer-and-h20map-sewer/

https://swmm5.org/2018/04/08/how-to-force-swmm5-to-use-only-the-wet-well-area-for-a-pump/

Siphons

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/10/siphon-simulation-in-swmm-5-and-infoswmm/

https://swmm5.org/2016/09/05/siphon-modeling-in-infosewer-and-arc-map/

Hazen Williams

https://swmm5.org/2013/10/06/hazen-williams-and-force-mains-in-swmm-5/

Force Mains

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/09/what-are-the-types-of-force-mains-fm-in-swmm-5/

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/04/comparison-of-the-h2omap-swmm5-hazen-williams-force-main-solution-to-a-hw-solution/

https://swmm5.org/2015/02/08/advanced-force-main-solution-and-gravity-main-attenuation-in-infosewer-for-better-pump-force-main-gravity-main-simulations/

Theory behind FM Transitions

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/05/force-main-friction-loss-in-infoswmm-and-the-transition-from-partial-to-full-flow/

Pump Summary Table

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/10/infoswmm-pump-summary-table/

RTC Rules

https://swmm5.org/2016/09/26/setting-controls-for-the-pump-and-orifice-in-infoswmm-and-swmm5/

https://swmm5.org/2013/08/03/how-to-see-the-effect-of-the-pump-setting-in-the-rtc-rules-of-infoswmm-and-h20map-swmm/

https://swmm5.org/2016/09/05/real-time-control-rtc-rule-editor-in-infoswmm-for-swmm5-control-rules/… Read the rest

Import a SWMM5 INP File to InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA

Steps to Import SWMM 5 to InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA

A import the SWMM 5 File using Exchange

B Select the SWMM 5 INP file

C Update the Map by using the Utility Update Map from DB / Force All … Read the rest

A note for those trying to find past Legacy SWMM 3 and SWMM4 Fortran Code and Engines.

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InfoSewer versus InfoSWMM versus ICM

A short comparison of the features in InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer. Many of the same rows apply to, InfoSWMM SA, InfoSewer SA and H2OMap Sewer.

Feature Class	Feature	InfoSewer	InfoSWMM	ICM
Base Functionality	Conservative Solution as an option
	Public Domain engine
	Calibrate model to flow

The Connections between Innovyze Products and SWMM5

The relationship between the Various InfoSWMM, H2OMap SWMM and InfoSWMM SA Versions and SWMM5

The relationship between ICM, ICM SE, InfoSWMM, InfoSewer, H2OMap Sewer, and SWMM5. InfoSWMM can import , SWMM5, H2OMap Sewer, InfoSewer can export to ICM_SE or ICM using the … Read the rest

InfoSWMM SA Model Explorer – Attribute Browser (AB)

The Attribute Browser (AB) provides you with tools to view, modify and alter data pertaining to any one InfoSWMM SA element such as a pipe, junction, valve, pump, tank and/or a reservoir. It provides also a quick means to inspect output data … Read the rest

Building a DWF Pattern

Time Patterns allow external Dry Weather Flow (DWF) to vary in a periodic fashion. They consist of a set of adjustment factors applied as multipliers to a baseline DWF flow rate or pollutant concentration. The different types of time patterns include:

• Monthly – one multiplier for

Import and Export Manager in InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA

The Import Manager enables the modeler to import element data into InfoSWMM InfoSWMM SA (both graphical details and attribute data). Click on the following links for more information:

• Launching Import Manager
• Import Options
• Import Manager Field Mapping

Launching Import Manager

To … Read the rest

Conduit Hydraulic (Modeling) – Data Table in InfoSWMM

Some conduit hydraulic data is contained in this database table. The following table is in invert colors and shows the whole first row of the DB Table on separate rows in the image.

Real-Time Control (RTC) Rule Editor in InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA

InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA offers an advanced RTC rule that could be used to effectively simulate the operation of pumps and flow regulating structures such as weirs, orifices, and outlets. Unlike Simple Controls, RTC rules allow for the creation … Read the rest

Control Rules in SWMM5 and InfoSWMM

Operational control rules determine how pumps and flow regulating structures (i.e., orifice and weir) in the conveyance system will be adjusted over the course of a simulation. InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA has the following three control classes.

· Initial Status – The initial status … Read the rest

APPENDIX A – Useful Tables for InfoSWMM and SWMM5

A.1 Units of Measurement

2D Flood Routing Basics in InfoSWMM 2D

This methodology describes the basics of 2D overland flood routing with the InfoSWMM 2D extension to InfoSWMM.

• Glossary
• Introduction
• The 2D Zone
• Creating the 2D Zone
• Connecting the 1D Network to the 2D Zone
• Reviewing 2D Simulation Output
• Visualizing 2D Simulation Output
• References

2.5 Reviewing 2D Simulation Output in InfoSWMM 2D

Once the model has been successfully simulated using the Run Manager, you can review the 2D simulation output. You can review the output by creating any of three types of output objects. The following output objects are available:

· 2D Result Point… Read the rest

2.4 Set 2D Options in InfoSWMM 2D

Step 1 – Set 2D Options

It is very simple to connect the 2D Zone to the 1D underground network and to enable

the 2D simulation.

1. Open the Simulation Options that are associated with the scenario you wish to apply the 2D Zone

2.3 Creating The 2D Zone in InfoSWMM 2D

Step 1 – Add ground surface data to the map

1. Click the ArcMap Add Data button
2. Browse to the location of your ground surface layer. Many different formats are supported.

Step 2 – Create 2D Simulation Polygons

1. Click the Create 2D Polygon

2.2 Understanding the 2D Mesh (Zone) in InfoSWMM 2D

The 2D zone, alternatively described as a mesh, consists of a series of contiguous triangles, whose shared boundaries cover the catchment surface. The height of each point on each triangle is derived from a ground model GRID or TIN.

It is … Read the rest

2.1 Understanding the 1D/2D Connection in InfoSWMM 2D

The 2D Output HTML file of InfoSWMM 2D shows the Total 2D Inflows at each node by Mesh ID. You can either graph, report use the 2D Graphs in InfoSWMM to also see these flows but in addition there is a Section … Read the rest

All the commands for the Tools Menu commands in InfoSWMM.

Use the different options provided here to run your model (Run Manager and Batch Simulation Manager) and analyze your results through the different options such as the Customized Report, Query report, Output Report Manager. Modify your output … Read the rest