InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM Import and Export of HEC-RAS Geometry Data

Subject: InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM Import and Export of HEC-RAS Geometry Data

InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM Import and Export of HEC-RAS Geometry Data by dickinsonre InfoSWMM v11 and H2OMAP SWMM v10 have new import and export features for HEC-RAS interaction.   The echange commands are in the exchange menu (Table 1) and you can import HEC-RAS geometry files (Figure 1), edit imported Transect Data (Figure 2 and 3) and export thedata back to a HEC-RAS geometry file (Figure 4 and 5 and Table 2). Exchange Import Manager Exchange Export Manager Exchange ODBC Exchange Exchange Import Generate File Exchange Import… Exchange (Conveyance Nodes) Exchange Conveyance (Links) Exchange (Disable Auto-Length Calculation) Exchange Export… Exchange Export Generate File Exchange (Conveyance Nodes) Exchange Conveyance (Links) Exchange (Disable Auto-Length Calculation) Exchange Convert Polyline Exchange Import EPA SWMM 5 Exchange Export EPA SWMM 5 Exchange Import HEC-RAS Data Exchange Export HEC-RAS Data Exchange Export Hotstart File Exchange Append Nodes Exchange GIS Gateway Table 1.  Exchange commands in InfoSWMM and/or H2OMAP SWMM Figure 1.   Import HEC-RAS command imports Geometry Files which will have the extension go1, go2 etc. Figure 2.   The imported Transects can be viewed and edited in the Operations Tab  of the InfoSWMM Browser. Figure 3.   The imported Transects can be used as a SWMM 5 Irregular Channel Transect. Figure 4.   Export HEC-RAS command exports a geometry file containing the active Transects in InfoSWMM. Figure 5.   Export HEC-RAS allows you to choose a directory and a name for the exported geometry file. GEOM Title= MWHS-SWMM Export to HEC-RAS River Reach= CHO Type RM Length L Ch R = 1 ,5.065 ,471.716902,515.260000,471.716902 BEGIN DESCRIPTION: River Mile 5.065 END DESCRIPTION: #Sta/Elev= 68        0   214.4      11   213.9      39   212.3      41   211.8     141   209.6      174   208.0     275   205.1     293   203.9     297   201.6     299   201.3      307   199.9     313   200.8     316   202.1     329   203.4     329   205.4      366   208.6     413   208.5     417   208.3     429   206.2     434   205.8      441   203.4     447   206.3     449   206.4     488   208.1     502   208.1      506   208.1     550   207.0     559   206.1     566   205.9     566   205.9      575   205.8     585   206.7     587   206.6     624   205.9     638   206.0      644   205.9     651   205.8     667   206.8     681   207.3     696   207.7      723   207.8     724   207.8     739   207.5     763   208.1     787   209.1      816   209.3     920   210.0     970   209.8     998   209.8    1055   209.8     1076   209.5    1079   209.6    1097   209.9    1108   210.1    1130   210.4     1225   210.6    1358   211.1    1372   211.1    1419   211.3    1426   210.6     1443   211.4    1472   211.5    1647   211.5    1670   211.5    1745   211.7     1796   212.2    1868   213.4    1888   214.2 #Mann= 3 , 1 , 0        0     0.1       0     275    0.04       0     366    0.08       0 Bank Sta=274.500000,365.500000                                 Table 2.   The exported HEC-RAS Geometry File from InfoSWMM via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/infoswmm-and-h2omap-swmm-import-and.html

H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer Water Quality Options

Subject:   H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer Water Quality Options

H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer Water Quality Options by dickinsonre Subject:   H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer Water Quality Options  You can model 8 options in H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer to simulate various aspects of Water Quality (Figure 1).  If you make the base scenario no water quality you can have the same network, same loading but different aspects of water quality in seven child scenario's (Figure 2).  The parameters for each water quality option is shown in the Quality Tab of the SimulationOptions Dialog. Figure 1.  Water Quality Simulation Choices in H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer.  Figure 2.  Water Quality Simulation Choices in the Scenario Explorer of H2OMAP Sewer and InfoSewer via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/h2omap-sewer-and-infosewer-water.html

The SWMM 5, 1D Components in InfoSWMM 2D

Note:  The SWMM 5 1D Components in InfoSWMM 2D

The SWMM 5 1D Components in InfoSWMM 2D by dickinsonre Note:  The SWMM 5 1D Components in InfoSWMM 2D InfoSWMM 2D uses standard SWMM 5 components to connect the 1D Nodes to the 2D Mesh.  A bottom outlet orifice at the maximum depth of the node drains to a SWMM 5 Outfall at the fixed elevation equal to the Node Rim Elevation. Flow can go into or out of the Outfall from the 1D element from or to the 2D Mesh. InfoSWMM 2D automatically makes the necessary elements if 2D is used and the new elements are listed in the Hydqua.inp file, which is very similar to the Tab Delimited SWMM5 Input file.  The HYDQUA.inp is very similar to the Excel Tab formatted file of SWMM 5 with a few additional sections and added features: 1st Difference:   The Flood Node Data Section tell the 2D engine which Node has a 1D-2D connection and which 2D mesh element the 1D Node drains to when it is flooded. [Flood_Node] 10309D      848 80408        131 2nd Difference:  Outfall Nodes are created for the 2D Mesh Element connected to the 1D Node, the outfalls are Fixed Outfalls and the fixed head is the Node Rim Elevation of the 1D node listed in the Flooded Node Section [OUTFALLS] 10208  89.900000     FREE  NO 10208A           89.900000     FIXED            94.400000     YES 10208B           89.900000     FREE  NO 10208C           89.900000     FREE  NO 10208D           89.900000     FREE  NO 10208E           89.900000     FREE  NO 10309D_OUTFALL           101.600000            FIXED           111.000000            NO 80408_OUTFALL             120.000000            FIXED           133.400000            NO 3rd  Difference:  Bottom Outlet Orifices are created to connect the 1D node to the 2D Mesh Element Outfall with the Flood Discharge Coefficient entered by the user and a crest height equal to the maximum depth of the node [ORIFICES] OR1@82309B-15009B  82309B      15009B      BOTTOM    0.000000   0.850000   NO OR1@82309D-82308D  82309D      82308D      SIDE 0.000000   0.850000   NO 10309D_ORIFICE       10309D      10309D_OUTFALL       BOTTOM    9.400000   0.030000   NO 80408_ORIFICE          80408        80408_OUTFALL         BOTTOM    13.400000 0.030000   NO

How to Compare the Output Manager Statistics in H2OMAP SWMM to the SWMM 5 Output Text File

Subject:   How to Compare the Output Manager Statistics in H2OMAP SWMM to the SWMM 5 Output Text File

How to Compare the Output Manager Statistics in H2OMAP SWMM to the SWMM 5 Output Text File by dickinsonre Subject:   How to Compare the Output Manager Statistics in H2OMAP SWMM to the SWMM 5 Output Text File    The value of the total inflow in the text output file is the integrated total for the whole simulation including all time steps.   This is the total volume that is shown in Map Display for Nodes and Links or in the Summary Tables for Nodes and Links.   If you graph the flow or depths in Output Report Manager and use the FieldStatistics tool it will only show you the statistics for the SAVED time steps.  However, if you multiply the Sum (Total) Value by the saved interval in seconds you will have another estimate of the total node of link  statistic.  For example, a Sum Total of L/s times seconds yields liters which divided by 1,000 yields ML.  Figure 2.  Map Display of  the  total link volume in the model run comes from the Node Inflow Summary Table in the Text Report File   ***********************     Node Inflow Summary   ***********************   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                   Maximum  Maximum                  Lateral       Total                                   Lateral    Total  Time of Max      Inflow      Inflow                                    Inflow   Inflow   Occurrence      Volume      Volume   Node                 Type           LPS      LPS  days hr:min    10^6 ltr    10^6 ltr   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   PN_060               JUNCTION      0.00     2.93     0  07:47       0.000       0.143 via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-compare-output-manager.html dickinsonre | August 4, 2013 at 7:28 am | Tags: Blogger, H2oMAP SWMM, IFTTT, InfoSWMM,swmm5 | Categories: H2OMAP SWMM, InfoSWMM, swmm5 | URL: http://wp.me/pnGa9-2wu

Comparison of the H2OMAP SWMM Hazen Williams Force Main Solution to a Steady State HW Solution

Note:  Comparison of the H2OMAP SWMM Hazen Williams Force Main Solution to a Steady State HW Solution

Comparison of the H2OMAP SWMM5 Hazen Williams Force Main Solution to a HW Solution by dickinsonre Note:  Comparison of the H2OMAP SWMM Hazen Williams Force Main Solution to a HW Solution  In this example, we compare the force main head loss in four links in H20Map SWMM to the head loss in a steady state HazenWilliams solution for the same length pipe, diameter and flow (Figure 1).  The H2OMap SWMM model has a large constant dry weather inflow at the wet wells which floods the wet well and causes a constant pump flow to the force main (Figure 2).  TheHW calculator is located here http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/william-hazens-equation-d_645.html and a comparison forHW head loss in PSI for 5000 feet long, 3 inch diameter pipes with HW Coefficients of 130, 120, 110 and 100, respectively, is shown in Table 1.   The SWMM 5 equation loss (PSI Diff) and the PSI loss from the HW calculator are very close for all four links.   Table 1.  Steady State comparison between HW Calculator and H2OMAP SWMM/SWMM 5 Force Main calculations.  HW SWMM5 SWMM5 SWMM5 Loss Loss  Coefficient Psi UP PSI Dn PSI Diff PSI HW Calculator 130 84.563 44.88 39.683 39.82 120 88.772 43.765 45.007 45.16 110 91.798 41.426 50.372 50.54 100 95.354 38.727 56.627 56.82  Figure 1.   H2OMAP SWMM Wet Well, Pump, Force Main and Gravity Main Network  Figure 2.  Constant Pump Flows   via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/comparison-of-h2omap-swmm5-hazen.htm

How to Calculate the Freeboard of a Node in InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM from the Model Results

Note:   How to Calculate the Freeboard of a Node in InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM from the Model Results

How to Calculate the Freeboard of a Node in InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM from the Model Results by dickinsonre Note:   How to Calculate the Freeboard of a Node in InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM from the Model Results  The freeboard for a node in InfoSWMM/H2OMAP SWMM can be calculated with a 4 step process:  1.   Copy the Node Rim Elevations from the DB Tables for Junctions to Excel, 2.   Run the model and then copy the Maximum HGL from the Junction Summary output table to Excel, 3.   Calculate the Freeboard in Excel as the Rim Elevation minus the Maximum HGL in Excel, 4.   Create a new column called Freeboard in the Junction Information DB Table and paste the Freeboard from Excel.  You will be able to perform Map Displays or Map Queries now using the new Freeboard information column.  via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-to-calculate-freeboard-of-node-in.html

Node Comparison in InfoSWMM and InfoSewer

Node Comparison in InfoSWMM and InfoSewer by dickinsonre Note:  Node Comparison in InfoSWMM and InfoSewer  1)    Is there an option to set the manhole sealing method (i.e. locked  or unlocked) in InfoSWMM?  You set the Surcharged depth to a positive value to prevent flooding and keep the pipes under pressure.  You will still have flooding once the water surface elevation reaches the maximum depth + surcharge depth.  Unlike inInfoSewer the depths are not unlimited.  2)    Is defining manhole diameter in InfoSWMM available?  You can set the default surface area of a node or make it a storagenode.    3)    Does InfoSWMM allow me to create parallel pipes with the same  attributes similar to InfoSewer?  You can set the number of barrels in the attribute browser of DB Editor in InfoSWMM.    4)    Can you please confirm that the only element allowed to leave a  storage unit in InfoSWMM is a pump?  No, this is not true.  You can have a gravity main, orifice or weir leave a storage pond or lake.  5)    Is there a tool to check for pipe diameter discrepancies in  InfoSWMM similar to InfoSewer?  Yes, we have a similar Engineering Review and Network Audit Tools 6)    For load patterns, I do not see an option between stepwise and  continuous in InfoSWMM, or is there?  InfoSWMM really only has stepwise linear DWF pattern though you can have a time series of inflows as well which gives you complete flexibility.  7)    Does InfoSWMM offer modeling I&I using pipe length, pipe surface  area etc… like in InfoSewer?   You can but there in not an easy translation,  You have Rainfall Induced Infiltration at a Node. You can relate this to the pipe length but it is not straightforward.  8)    Is steady state simulation and design simulation available in  InfoSWMM similar to InfoSewer?  You can do Steady State easily but design uses a Genetic Algorithm technique if you have InfoSWMMSuite. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/node-comparison-in-infoswmm-and.html