How are Negative Transect Elevations Used in SWMM5?

Subject:   How are Negative Transect Elevations Used in SWMM5? 

How are Negative Transect Elevations Used in SWMM5? by dickinsonre Subject:   How are Negative Transect Elevations Used in SWMM5? You can have negative elevations in the Transects of SWMM 5 as the elevations are transformed internally to relative depths above the node inverts in the SWMM 5 engine (Figure 1).   The slope of the link is calculated from the link offset elevations (Figure 3) and the cross sectional information for the irregular link in SWMM 5 (Figure 2) is computed from the Transect data (Figure 4).   The Water Surface elevation of the link is based on the node inverts (Figure 5). Figure 1.  Transect Editor of SWMM 5 Figure 2.  The Transect Data is Used in the Irregular of HEC-RAS Shape of SWMM 5 Figure 3.  The slope of the link with the Transect is calculated from the link upstream and downstream offset elevations – not the Transectdata which is relative. Figure 4.  Transect Data Transformed into Tables of Area, Hydraulic Radius and Width from the Transect Data internally in SWMM 5. Figure 5.  HGL of the Water Surface Elevation from the Node Invert and Link Offset Elevations. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-are-negative-transect-elevations.html

  

LID and BMP Modeling in InfoSWMM and H20Map SWMM

Subject:   LID and BMP Modelling in InfoSWMM and H20Map SWMM

LID and BMP Modeling in InfoSWMM and H20Map SWMM by dickinsonre

Subject:   LID and BMP Modelling in InfoSWMM and H20Map SWMM

 The attached PDF file describes some of the Low Impact Modeling and Best Management Practice modeling options in InfoSWMM and H2OMap SWMM (Figure 1)

Low Impact Development (LID)                                                           Page 3

Low Impact Development (LID)                                                           Page 4

LID Controls and Connection to the Subcatchments                   Page 5

Simulation Options for LID's                                                                 Page 6

Water Quality Features                                                                             Page 7

External Loading Buildup                                                                    Page 8

Simulation Options for Quality                                                            Page 9

Buildup/Washoff Options                                                                    Page 10

LID's are Unlimited Per Subcatchment                                            Page 11

Map Display of the Number of Units per Subcatchment                Page 12

LID Controls in DB Tables                                                                   Page 13

LID Layers                                                                                            Page 14

LID Storage Layer                                                                                    Page 15

LID Process Components Page                                                            Page 16

LID Processes                                                                                           Page 17

LID Usage in DB Tables                                                                         Page 18

LID Usage at the Subcatchments                                                        Page 19

Rain Barrel LID                                                                                        Page 20

Swale LID                                                                                                   Page 21

Components Per Subcatchment                                                       Page 22

LID Report Variables                                                                           Page 23

LID Report Text File                                                                            Page 24

LID Summary Report                                                                          Page 25

LID Report at a Time Step                                                                   Page 26

LID Graphs by Subcatchment                                                              Page 27

LID Import and Export to SWMM                                                         Page 28

 Figure 1.  LID Options include on a Subcatchment include Rain Barrels, Bio-Retention Cells, Infiltration Trench, Porous Pavement and Vegetative Swales

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Steps in Using RDII Analyst for InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer

Subject:  Steps in Using RDII Analyst for InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer

Steps in Using RDII Analyst for InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer by dickinsonre Subject:  Steps in Using RDII Analyst for InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer  Step 1: Create a Base UH  in the Operation Tab of the Attribute Browser using RDII Analyst (Figure 1) Step 2: Assign a UH to at Least 1 Node Using the Inflow Icon   Step 3: Open Up RDII Analyst and Click on New to Create a RDII Session     Step 4: Define the Flow and Rainfall File      Step 5: Review the Imported Flow Time Series Step 6: Review the Imported Rainfall  Time Series           Step 7: Units and RDII Analyst Dates are Controlled by the Simulation Manager    Step 8: Extract DWF from the Flow Time Series     Step 9: Assign a UH to at Least 1 Node Using the Inflow Icon   Step 10: View the DWF Pattern          Step 11: Create the RDII Time Series           Step 12: View the RDII Time Series    Step 13: Run Once Feature to See how Good the Current RTK Parameters are in matching the monitored flow Step 14: You can use Graph Control to show the mean of the Observed and Predicted RDII on one Graph.         Step 15: Calibrate the RTK Parameters         Step 16: Run the GA  Step 17: Assign the Intermediate Answers  to the UH      Step 18: View the Calibration Graph   Step 19: Event Identification    Step 20: Assign the Found DWF Pattern      Step 21: Node DWF and RDII Inflow Step 22: 3 RDII UH's Used in the Simulation of the RDII Flows    Figure 1.  RDII Analyst is part of the InfoSWMM or H2OMAP SWMM Suite but the derived RTK parameters can be used in either InfoSWMM, SWMM5, ICM or InfoSewer  via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/steps-in-using-rdii-analyst-for.html

FEMA, SWMM 5, 2D and LID in InfoSWMM

This circular time line graph shows there has been 11 versions of InfoSWMM with Low Impact Development (LID) modeling features and 2D mesh simulation added for InfoSWMM v10.  The LID modeling features were added to EPA SWMM 5.0.019.  EPA SWMM 5 has been accepted by FEMA since SWMM 5.0.05 and InfoSWMM Models exported to EPA SWMM 5 have been accepted by FEMA since InfoSWMM v4.

How does the Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone Work in SWMM 5 Green Ampt?

Subject:  How does the Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone Work in SWMM 5 Green Ampt?

How does the Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone Work in SWMM 5 Green Ampt? by dickinsonre Subject:  How does the Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone Work in SWMM 5 Green Ampt? You can use the monthly soil recovery factor (Figure 1) in SWMM 5 to change how the Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone (Figure 2) is computed each month during a continuous simulation.  The  depth of the upper soil zone in the internal  SWMM 5 units of feet is calculated at the start of the simulation based on the Green Ampt Soil Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity Upper Soil Zone Depth = 4  * (Soil Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity * 12 * 3600)^0.5 / 12 And the Upper Zone Moisture Depletion Factor  and Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone is calculated at each hydrology time step in SWMM 5. Upper Zone Moisture Depletion Factor  = Upper Soil Zone Depth / 300 * 12 /3600 * Monthly Evaporation Recovery Factor Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone = 6 / (100 * Upper Zone Moisture Depletion Factor  ) Figure 1.  Monthly Soil Recovery Factor Figure 2.  Infiltration Maximum Time to Drain the Upper Soil Zone for a Subcatchment via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/how-does-infiltration-maximum-time-to.html

A Canopy of Man-Made Solar-Powered Supertrees Flourishes in Singapore

A national park filled with electrified, man-made trees sounds like a paradox. But Singapore’s latest landscaping project, a 250-acre site called Gardens by the Bay, mixes nature and mechanics with an "artificial forest" full of glowing trees, globally-sourced plants, heritage vegetation, and a conservatory built around a 35-meter mountain complete with the world's tallest indoor waterfall. The project is pushing the boundary of what an urban park can be.

On June 29, Singapore’s National Parks Board will open a section of this project, called Bay South Garden, to the public, welcoming visitors to 18 just-installed "Supertrees," climbing to 50 meters in height.

"Many countries now do tree-planting and call themselves garden cities," CEO of Gardens by the Bay, Dr. Kiat Tan explained in a 2011 speech. "To retain our edge and continue to improve our living environment, we have been transforming Singapore into a City in a Garden."

The man-made canopy, much like its natural counterparts, will serve as air venting ducts for nearby conservatories, collect rainwater, and provide shade to park tourists. Eleven of the Supertrees are adorned with photovoltaic cells that will harvest solar energy to light up the trees in the evening, providing energy and lighting, to conservatories throughout the park, and serving as air and temperature regulators.

The massive structures are also vertical gardens, dressed in a living bouquet of climbing flowers, ferns, and bromeliads from around the world. Come evening, these trees will regale the park with light and sound shows. Visitors can look on from a new "Skyway" bridge connecting two 25-meter trees.

The project was commissioned by the National Parks Board to redevelop Singapore’s south side Marina Bay area and designed by UK architectural firm Grant Associates. Once completed, the Gardens by the Bay hopes to become an eco-attraction that showcases not only a collection of plants from around the world, but also the innovative uses of green technology.

Photos from Gardens by the Bay

Source http://www.good.is/post/a-canopy-of-man-made-solar-powered-supertrees-flourishes-in-singapore/

What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5, Part 2?

Subject:   What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5, Part 2?

What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5, Part 2? by dickinsonre Subject:   What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5, Part 2?  There are four types of Weirs in SWMM 5:  Transverse, Sideflow, V Notch and Trapezoidal.   The trapezoidal weir is a combination of the Sideflow and V Notch Weir and the Sideflow acts like a Transverse Weir when the flow is reversed (Figure 1).  The Weirs can have zero, one or two end contractions (Figure 2) and the Weir Length is a function of the Weir Setting and Horizontal Weir Length.  A V Notch weir works as Trapezoidal Weir when the Weir RTC Setting is less than 1.0   Figure 1.   Weir Equations in SWMM 5  Figure 2.   Valid Number of End Contractions   Figure 3.  Weir Length Calculations   via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/what-are-equations-for-we

Water Quality Treatment Removal Variables in SWMM5

Subject:    Water Quality Treatment Removal Variables in SWMM5

Water Quality Treatment Removal Variables in SWMM5 by dickinsonre Subject:    Water Quality Treatment Removal Variables in SWMM5 The treatment variables for Water Quality in a SWMM 5 storage unit (Figure 1) can be either:  1.       A Process Variable a.       HRT or Hydraulic Residence Time b.      DT or Time Step c.       FLOW or The Current Inflow d.      DEPTH or the Mean Flow over the Time Step e.      AREA or the Mean Area over the Time Step 2.       Pollutant Concentration 3.       Pollutant Removal based on the Removal of Other Pollutants  With a Wide Range of Treatment Functions (Figure 2). Figure 1.  SWMM 5 Treatment Variable Names in the Treatment Equation Figure 2.   Treatment Functions in SWMM 5 via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/water-quality-treatment-removal.html

What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5?

Subject:   What are the Equations for Weirs in SWMM 5?

There are four types of Weirs in SWMM 5:  Transverse, Sideflow, V Notch and Trapezoidal.   The trapezoidal weir is a combination of the Sideflow and V Notch Weir and the Sideflow acts like a Transverse Weir when the flow is reversed (Figure 1).

Figure 1.   Weir Equations in SWMM 5

Weir Equations in SWMM 5

Toilets Save Lives

Erika Christakis advocates for better sanitation. She points out that the "impact of poor sanitation — and its economic consequences — is well-known": Source, The Dish

So why hasn’t this become an issue of global concern? Instead, between 1997 and 2008, the percentage of international aid that went to sanitation and water fell from 8% to 5%. Concerns over safe drinking water get much more attention, despite a recent World Bank study that found a more pronounced impact on health from building toilet infrastructure than from drinking-water improvements. Few people enjoy talking about bodily functions, and it’s hard for emerging economies to get excited about pit latrines and compost toilets when they’d rather showcase their shiny new buildings and high-speed trains. Feces and open sewers are a hard sell for donors too. There’s no pretty logo — no babbling brook or fresh water spring — for a toilet.

Convolution of the RDII UH from R, T and K in SWMM 5

Subject:  Convolution of the RDII UH from R, T and K in SWMM 5

Convolution of the RDII UH from R, T and K in SWMM 5 by dickinsonre Subject:  Convolution of the RDII UH from R, T and K in SWMM 5 The convolution uses the value of R and the Time Base to estimate the amount of Infiltration and Inflow in the Sewer Network.  The short, medium and long term UH's are estimated at each Wet Hydrology time step to make a smooth hydrograph out of the R, T and  K parameters of the Rainfall Dependent Infiltration and Infiltration Method (Figure 1).  The three UH's can be displaced as well if you use the RTK storage parameters (Figure 2) Figure 1.  The short, medium and long UH's are convoluted in SWMM 5 from the Rainfall Time Series. Figure 2.   The Initial Abstraction Depth can be used to shift the generated UH in time or reduce the peak flow and total volumes. c. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/convolution-of-rdii-uh-from-r-t-and-k.html

Duluth Minnesota Flooding of June 20, 2012

Subject: Duluth Minnesota Flooding of June 20, 2012

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Duluth Minnesota Flooding of June 20, 2012 by dickinsonre Subject: Duluth Minnesota Flooding of June 20, 2012 The images come from this Duluth Link.    Radar Map A series of "training" thunderstorms that all passed over the same region have dumped 4 - 5 inches of rain over a wide swath of Northern Minnesota overnight and early this morning. Nearly 8 inches of rain fell in the Denfeld area of western Duluth. This is more rain than fell in the city's previous worst flood on record, which occurred August 20, 1972. Major flooding is occurring, and only emergency travel is recommended in the city due to flooded roads. system and the saturated ground cannot take much more rain. According to wunderground's weather historian, Christopher C. Burt, the all-time 24 hour precipitation record for Duluth is 5.79" on 8/22 - 8/23 1978; 4.14" was recordedon Tuesday at the airport. Water overflows from a storm sewer in Duluth, Minn. on June 20. Duluth Mayor Don Ness said he would declare a state of emergency after the deluge of up to 9 inches of rain that he said caused extensive damage to the port city of about 86,000. Bob King/The Duluth News-Tribune/AP This car fell into a huge sinkhole on Skyline Parkway in Duluth. Bob King  /  Duluth News Tribune This damage Wednesday was on Duluth's Olney Street. Major flooding in Duluth, Minnesota A serious flood emergency is occurring in Duluth, Minnesota. A series of "training" thunderstorms that all passed over the same region have dumped 4 - 5 inches of rain over a wide swath of Northern Minnesota overnight and early this morning. Nearly 8 inches of rain fell in the Denfeld area of western Duluth. This is more rain than fell in the city's previous worst flood on record, which occurred August 20, 1972. Major flooding is occurring, and only emergency travel is recommended in the city due to flooded roads. system and the saturated ground cannot take much more rain. According to wunderground's weather historian, Christopher C. Burt, the all-time 24 hour precipitation record for Duluth is 5.79" on 8/22 - 8/23 1978; 4.14" was recorded on Tuesday at the airport. Figure 4. Radar-estimated rainfall from the Duluth, Minnesota radar. via Blogger http://www.swmm5.net/2013/08/duluth-minnesota-flooding-of-june-20.html