by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Commercial software, Storm & Sewer software, Water simulation Packages — 6 Comments ↓

From Wallingford Software press release:

Wallingford Software announces that the next release of its flagship wastewater network management solution, InfoWorks CS v7.5, adds a powerful new capability for those seeking to accurately model overland urban flooding. This new feature, available this summer, produces flood mapping to represent flood depths and area of spread across the detailed local ground model.

Using a ג€œflood compartmentג€ to define the boundary of the flood mapping, flood levels within the compartments are calculated at manholes. When there is more than one manhole or flood point within a compartment, the flood levels can be calculated between the flood points.

Overland flow pathways can also be examined, showing the routes by which floodwaters access low points such as gardens and car parks. The flood depth is calculated from the flood level relative to the ground surface as represented by an InfoWorks CS ground model.

The display of results can be in both plan and cross-section images. In the plan view, color coding can represent the flood depths across the area. The cross section view shows both the network below the ground, and the image of the flooding above ground level.

For more information see Wallingford Software web site.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Commercial software, Water simulation Packages — No Comments ↓

Bentley announced the new features of WaterGEMS and WaterCad that will be available in the new version – V8. The official release date is scheduled for the second quarter, 2006.

  • MicroStation platform
  • All-inclusive ArcMap interface
  • Geodatabase integration
  • TRex – Terrain Extraction
  • Tool to find and fix network topology and connectivity issues
  • Query-based selection sets
  • Copy/Paste support from external sources
  • Globally manage simple, composite, and pressure dependent demands
  • Unit demand engineering libraries
  • Criticality analysis
  • Pressure-dependent demands
  • Isolation valves
  • Hydrants
  • VSP batteries
  • Fire Flow Navigator
  • Background layer manager
  • GIS-style symbology
  • Advanced contouring

For more information see Bentley’s web site.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in EPANET related — No Comments ↓

Manuel Lֳ³pez-Ibֳ¡ֳ±ez, who adapted the EPANET Toolkit version 2.00.10 to GNU/Linux, posted a note that it is possible to run the EPANET GUI in Linux.

This is done be using the GNU/Linux program called Wine HQ that can run Win32 executable files in Linux (and maybe in FreeBSD and SUN’s Solaris).

Please, check Wine documentation for more information.

If you want to discuss this issue please post on the water simulation forum.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Free software — 2 Comments ↓

CHECK-RAS, Version 1.4, is a program designed to verify the validity of an assortment of parameters found in the HEC-RAS hydraulic modeling program. This program can only be installed on computers with Windows 98/NT/2000/XP operating systems.

CHECK-RAS is available at FEMA web site.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Commercial software, Storm & Sewer software — 1 Comment ↓

From MWH Soft web site:

H2OMAP SWMM Designer offers a very sophisticated optimization capability representing a major step forward for collection system modeling. With this capability, you can rapidly formulate and assess various reliable and cost-effective improvement solutions, which previously required a tedious trial-and-error approach or were not practical to even attempt. H2OMAP SWMM Designer leverages the power of advanced Genetic Algorithms optimization technology to automatically select the most cost-effective solution to flooding and pollution management, using a combination of pipe slope and size, storage, pumping and new piping to eliminate unwanted sewer overflows and achieve targeted system performance requirements. Performance criteria include maximum allowable depth to diameter ratio, minimum and maximum pipe velocities, and maximum head loss for force mains.

H2OMAP SWMM Designer is the ultimate tool to help engineers produce the best possible design and improvement alternatives with minimum effort and maximum cost savings. Its capabilities will greatly assist wastewater utilities in planning and designing reliable systems and optimizing their capital improvement programs – leading to healthier communities, cleaner beaches, and fish and shellfish that are safer to eat.

For more information see H2OMAP SWMM Designer web page.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Papers and Research — No Comments ↓

A History of Water Distribution: Bentley’s Tom Walski takes you back in time to learn how water distribution technology has evolved to provide us with clean and sufficient water today.

As published in Journal AWWA, Vol. 98, No. 3 (March 2006). American Water Works Association

Full paper

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Commercial software — 4 Comments ↓

GAWUP, Genetic Algorithm Water Utility Programs, is a set of programs aimed at optimizing the design of water pipelines and networks.

Not much information could be found on the developers web site but a demo download is available.

See GAWUP web site.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Announcements — No Comments ↓

This campaign highlights critical water access, health and usage issues. Join the “Water For Life” campaign to improve stewardship of local, national, regional and global water resources.

Water for Life

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in Commercial software, Groundwater software — 1 Comment ↓

ModTech enables you to model groundwater flow and contaminant transport within a real-world geographic environment. ModTech has plenty of math power under its hood and – to extend the automotive metaphor – the steering and gear-box are pure Win-32: flexible, intuitive, and comfortable to the touch. This seamlessly integrated modeling & GIS environment enables you to:

  • Design the model grid graphically or analytically
  • Assign properties and introduce boundary conditions using a variety of methods
  • Transform geographical objects or entire maps to model grids
  • Visualize input parameters in 2D or 3D
  • Run groundwater flow and contaminant transport simulations using common or proprietary solvers
  • Automatically receive data for model calibration
  • Display and interpret the modeling results in 2D and 3D
  • Transform the modeling results to geographic objects
  • Exchange input and output data with common GIS, CAD, and graphic formats

For more information see GEOLINK web site.

by Elad SalomonsPosted on Posted in General — No Comments ↓

Date: April 26. 2006 1:00-2:30pm
EPAג€™s Interactive Sampling Guide for Drinking Water Operators. Web conference. For Drinking Water Operators and others interested in learning about sample collection.

How many times have you pondered the question: ג€œHow do I collect that sample?ג€ This webcast is for all new and veteran water system, technical assistance, and regulatory staff interested in learning about EPAג€™s interactive sampling guide for drinking water operators. The CD has four components:
1. Sampling Guide- In both video and powerpoint formats
2. Rule Wizard- a web-based program that allows the user to input
basic system information to generate the Federal sampling requirements
3. Case studies- Several case studies highlighting how other small
systems with detected contaminants dealt with their particular situation.
4. National Contaminant List- Easy download or view of the National
Contaminant List

More webcasts and information at the The Safe Drinking Water Trust web site.