#INFOSWMM
In Tutorial 1 we will use the Siting Manager to Site Green Roof LID Types for later Optimization and Export to the InfoSWMM LID Usage DB Table. Tutorial 1 is designed for first-time users of InfoSWMM Sustain and provides … Read the rest
A Markdown Experiment - Flow Chart of EPA SWMM to InfoSWMM and InfoSWMM SA:
```mermaid
graph LR
A[EPA SWMM] -- Import --> B((InfoSWMM SA))
A --> C(InfoSWMM)
B --> D{InfoSWMM Engine}
C --> D
InfoSWMM Student Analysis and Design Workbook
Contents
1.2 InfoSWMM Software Capabilities. 5
2.0 Basic Concepts and Principles. 7
2.1 General Flow Characteristics. 7
2.1.2 Conservation of Energy. 8
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New Features in Innovyze SWMM 14.6
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
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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
New SWMM 5.1.013 is now available http://t.co/v8QVy5c3UI
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Engine Updates:
(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/
Theory behind FM Transitions
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/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.
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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
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:
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:
To … Read the rest
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.
| Field | Description |
| Conduit ID | User-assigned conduit name. It can |
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
| Parameter | US CUSTOMARY | SI/METRIC |
| Area (Subcatchment) | acres | Hectares |
| Area (Storage Unit) | square feet | square meters |
| Area (Ponding) | square feet | square meters |
| Capillary Suction | inches | millimeters |
| Concentration | mg/L
ug/L Count/L |
mg/L
ug/L Count/L |
| Decay Constant (Infiltration) | 1/hours | 1/hours |
This methodology describes the basics of 2D overland flood routing with the InfoSWMM 2D extension to InfoSWMM.
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.
2.3 Creating The 2D Zone in InfoSWMM 2D
Step 1 - Add ground surface data to the map
Step 2 - Create 2D Simulation Polygons
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
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