4 PRESENTATION - Hydraulic Modeling PDF
4 PRESENTATION - Hydraulic Modeling PDF
4 PRESENTATION - Hydraulic Modeling PDF
August 1, 2012
Overview
Uses
Modeling Software
Creating a Hydraulic Model
Capital Improvement Planning
Summary
Hydraulic Models
Provide understanding of distribution
system
Flow patterns
Pressure variations
Modeling Software
EPANET 2008 free download
WaterGEMS/WaterCAD
H2ONET
HydrauliCAD
No Annual Fees
Data Requirements
Calibration
Run Scenarios
Results
Data Requirements
Physical System Information
Tank dimensions
Main sizes
Connectivity, mapping
Closed valves?
Pump curves
Control valve locations
Model Display
Data Requirements
Water demands
Average and peak total usage
Meter data
Residential, commercial, industrial, wholesale
Data Requirements
Hydrant flow test data
Locate in strategic points
in water system
Provides data regarding:
Localized static pressures
Available flow
Headloss
What is Calibration?
Making adjustments to model to match
measured data
Hydrant flow tests
Use any available SCADA data for tank levels,
pump status, etc. at time of flow test
Iterative process
Goals of Calibration
Depends on use of the model
For master planning for small/medium
systems:
Pressure: 2-4 psi at maximum flow
Tank level fluctuations: 3-6 feet
Treatment plant/well outputs: 10-20 percent
Source: Haestad, Walski 2001
Modeling Scenarios
Existing conditions and demand
Average day demand
Peak day demand
Static runs
Extended period runs over several days or
weeks
Do tanks recover?
Does water remain stagnant?
Evaluate software
Options with model
Train owner to use
Operate and maintain through on-call services
Provide analysis and recommendations
Sets Priorities
Critical System Component
Future Concerns
Operational Controls
Summary
Collaborative process
Good data in Good data out.
Questions
Thank You
Contact Information:
Dustin Graves [email protected]
Jennifer Bailey [email protected]
Derek Urban [email protected]