🚰💧 Understanding Pipe Sediment Data in InfoWorks ICM 💧🚰
For those focusing on Water Quality Simulations, the role of Pipe Sediment Data is vital.
📋 What is Pipe Sediment Data? 📋 Pipe Sediment Data provides a mechanism to define sediment depth within pipes, acting as an override to the default "Sediment Depth" value found in conduit parameters. The data encompasses:
- 📏 Specific sediment depths for distinct pipes.
- 🌐 A universal sediment depth for pipes that haven't been assigned a unique depth.
🔒 The Role of the Passive Layer 🔒 The depth determined by the Pipe Sediment Data relates to the passive sediment layer in pipes. This layer comprises permanent sediment, remaining unchanged throughout any given simulation. The passive sediment layer is instrumental in:
- Influencing the hydraulic properties of the pipe.
- Determining the limits of the active sediment layer, which is mobile and can undergo changes during a water quality simulation.
For a deeper dive into sediment layers, check out the "Sediment" section.
🛠️ Using Pipe Sediment Data in Modelling 🛠️ Utilizing Pipe Sediment Data can streamline the simulation process. Instead of recreating the network multiple times to account for varying sediment depths, Pipe Sediment Data allows for multiple simulations with diverse passive sediment depths within a singular network framework.
📝 Editing Pipe Sediment Data 📝 To make alterations to the Pipe Sediment Data, use the Pipe Sediment Editor. Accessing it is straightforward:
- Right-click on the relevant item and select "Open".
- Alternatively, drag the item onto the main window of InfoWorks.
The data must have one global record, setting a default sediment depth. Additionally, specific values for individual links can be defined, though this is optional. Further insights can be found in the "Pipe Sediment Editor" topic.
🚀 Implementation in a Simulation Run 🚀 To harness Pipe Sediment Data during a water quality simulation:
- Ensure the "Use QM" checkbox is ticked on the Schedule Hydraulic Run Dialog.
- Include the relevant Pipe Sediment Data item in the designated selection box.
For more details on setting up runs, refer to the "Water Quality Simulations" section.
In essence, Pipe Sediment Data plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and efficient water quality simulations in InfoWorks ICM. 🌊🔍📊
