Introduction
Welcome to Wadiso 6
Changes
License Agreement
Installation Guide
Documentation Layout
The User Interface
Wadiso 6 Quick Start Guide
Overview
Before You Start
Wadiso Main Menu
Wadiso 6 Quick Start Guide: step-by-step
Program start-up
Loading the background drawing
Creating a new model
Changing model settings
Adding entities (pipes and nodes)
Changing a node to a tank
Editing tank levels and adding node elevations
Adding outputs at nodes
Editing pipe diameters
Hiding the background drawing
Saving the system
Balancing the system
Changing the display of results
Viewing node results in a table
Viewing results for a specific pipe
Saving the model
Wadiso 6 Tutorial
Overview
Before You Start
Wadiso Main Menu
Wadiso 6 Tutorial: step-by-step
Starting the program
Setting up a background drawing
The CAD/GIS environment
Loading the background drawing
Geospatially fixing the drawing
Getting the drawing ready
Loading in an aerial image bitmap
Saving the drawing in Wadiso (Albion) format
Creating a model database
Changing model settings
Capturing, editing and saving the model data
Theming of the model layers
Adding entities (pipes and nodes)
Changing node types
Changing link types
Editing pipe diameters
Editing pump data
Editing tank levels
Editing node outputs
Assigning ground elevations to nodes
Viewing model data tables
Adding user-specific data
Hiding the background drawing
Defining output scenarios
Saving the model data
Alternative way of compiling a model from a CAD drawing
Background
Creating a new model database
Opening the geospatially positioned background CAD drawing
Creating a GIS pipe layer from the CAD drawing
Adding diameters to the pipe data using spatial correlation
Verifying the correctness (and saving) of the spatial correlation data
Converting the pipe GIS into a model
Renumbering the model
Additional steps to complete the model input for subsequent analysis
Analysing the existing system
Opening the system data
Balancing the system
Viewing system result tables
Graphically theming the system data and results
Generating profiles
Saving the model with results
Time simulation of existing system
Defining the time simulation data
Time simulation settings
Time pattern of demand
Spatial allocation of time patterns
Tank size and levels
Pump control parameters
Defining the initial status
Saving the time simulation data
Running the time simulation and viewing results
Optimizing the future system
Extending the existing system
Defining the cost data
Grouping of pipes and assignment of cost data
Defining candidate sizes for groups
Defining the design loads/outputs
Optimization settings and saving data
Running the optimization
Interpreting optimization results
Selecting alternatives
Water quality simulation
Water age analysis
Chemical trace analysis
Chemical concentration analysis
Tutorial conclusion
Additional modelling exercise
Opening and positioning the background drawing
Importing a bitmap aerial photograph as further background
Preparing the drawing for model capturing
Creating a model database
Capturing the model
Renumbering the model
Updating of node elevations
Further editing of model elements
Saving the model data
Balancing and querying the model results
Wadiso 6 User Guide
Program history, purpose and capabilities
Composition of the program
Steady State Analysis
Time- and Water Quality Simulation
Optimization
Cost Data
View Graphics
View Profiles
Albion Environment
Look-up Tables
Scope of the help manual
Historic notes on Wadiso
Head loss equations
Hazen-Williams head loss equation
Darcy-Weisbach head loss equation
Numeric method for balancing pressures and flows
Node method
Hydraulic Convergence
Time and Water Quality Simulation Technique
Optimization Technique
Status of Wadiso
Program start-up and main menu layout
File Menu
GIS Menu
CAD Menu
DTM Menu
Manage Models Menu
Model Data Menu
External Data Menu
Cost Data Menu
Simulation Data Menu
Optimization Data Menu
Analysis Menu
Profiles Menu
Web Maps
View Menu
Help Menu
Setting up a project
Create/Load Model
Merge into Model
Model Settings
General Tab
System Tab
Numbering Tab
External Connections Tab
Setting up themes
Setting up table layouts
Save Model
Exporting to other data formats
Program Termination
Steady state analysis
Definitions of steady state analysis terms
Pipe Network
Link
Node
Pipe
Check Valve
Pump
Flow Control Valve
Pressure Reducing Valve
Pressure Sustaining Valve
Pressure Breaker Valve
Throttle Control Valve
General Purpose Valve
Tank
Reservoir
Output
Input
Emitter
Curves
Definition and Editing of Model Data
Pipe/CV Table
Pump Table
Valve Table
Node Table
Tank Table
Pipe and Node Table
Curve Data Table
Selective Viewing/Editing of Model Data and Customizing of Table
Managing Model Data
Balancing the system
Viewing Balanced Results using the Tables
Pipe/CV Results Table
Pump Result Table
Valve Result Table
Node Result Table
Tank Result Table
Selective Viewing, Customizing, and Exporting of Result Table
Saving the Results of a Balanced System
Summary of the Model
Spreadsheet editing/viewing vs. Albion environment
Typical Steady State Analysis Session
Time/Water quality simulation
Time/WQ techniques and general concepts
Relationship/Communication between Wadiso and EPANet
Time/WQ Modelling capabilities
Time simulation hydraulic model
Time simulation water quality model
Basic Transport
Mixing in Storage Tanks
Water Quality Reactions
Bulk Reactions
Wall Reactions
Water Age and Source Tracing
Definition of Time/WQ Simulation Terms
Extended period time simulation
Duration
Time Step
Starting time of day
Clock Time
Base Water Demand (Output)
Time Patterns
Demand Categories
Fire Flows
Link Controls
Tanks
Reservoirs
Pump Speed
Energy Cost
Pump Efficiency
Energy Price
Initial Conditions
Link Failures
Water Quality
Reactions
Water Quality Sources
Mixing Model
Events
Time Series
Wadiso Time/WQ Data definition
Times Settings
Water Quality Settings
Reaction Settings
Energy Settings
Time Patterns
Water demand categories and fluctuations
Tank Parameters
Link Controls
Initial Link Status
Water Quality Sources
Reaction Coefficients
Initial Water Quality
Editing of Time/WQ Simulation Data
Time/WQ Simulation Settings and Parameters
Times Settings for Time/WQ Simulation
Quality Analysis Settings for Time/WQ Simulation
Reactions Settings for Time/WQ Simulation
Energy Settings for Time/WQ Simulation
Time Patterns
Node Demand Categories and allocation of Time Patterns
Fire Flow Simulation
Tank Parameters for Time/WQ Simulation
Time Pattern for Pump Speeds
Link Controls
Links Controlled by Time
Links Controlled by Nodes
Rule-Based Controls
Energy Cost Parameters for Individual Pumps
Initial Link Status at Start of Time/WQ Simulation
Initial Pipe/CV Status
Initial Pump Status
Initial Valve Status
Initial Water Quality at Start of Time/WQ Simulation
Initial Node Water Quality
Initial Tank Water Quality
Reaction Coefficients for Individual Pipes and Tanks
Water Quality Sources
Alternative means for Input/Editing of Time/WQ Simulation Data
Categories of Time/WQ Simulation Data
Editing Time/WQ Simulation Data in the System Data Editor
Editing Time/WQ Simulation Data for individual entities in Albion
Selective editing of Time/WQ Simulation Data in Albion
Saving, Opening and Clearing Time/WQ Simulation Data
Save Time/WQ Simulation Data As
Open Time/WQ Simulation Data
New Time/WQ Simulation Data
Running the Time/WQ Simulation
Time/WQ Simulation Error and Warning Messages
Time/WQ Simulation Results
Timestep-by-Timestep Tables of Time/WQ Simulation Results
Time Series Graphs of individual links and nodes
Time Series Graphs of multiple links and nodes
Graphical Display and Queries of Time/WQ Results
Time/WQ results for Individual Links/Nodes in a specific time step
Typical Time/WQ Simulation Session
Optimization
Optimization technique and general concepts
Reasons for an Enumeration Algorithm
Reducing the number of candidate solutions
Grouping pipes
Test on size range
Cost test
Size test
Enumeration Algorithm
Pareto Optimal Solutions
Pipe cleaning as an alternative to adding new pipes
Including pumping cost into the Optimization
Including tank cost into the Optimization
Importance of Redundancy
Definition of Optimization Terms
Group
Cost Functions
Sizes
Minimum Pressures
Loading (or Load Case)
Redundancy
Wadiso Optimization Data definition
Pipe Grouping
Cost Functions
Cost Function Assignments
Candidate Sizes
Load Cases
Pressure Constraints
Pareto Optimal Parameters
Editing and Saving of Cost Data
Cost Data Settings
Pipe Cost
Pumping Energy Cost
Tank Cost
Saving, Opening and Clearing Cost Data
Save Cost Data As
Open Cost Data
New Cost Data
Editing of Optimization Data
Optimization Settings and Parameters
Grouping of Pipes
Candidate Pipe Sizes for Groups
Pipe Cost Function Assignment
Water Demand Load Cases and Minimum Pressures
Pumping Efficiency and Run Time
Alternative means for Input/Editing of Optimization Data
Categories of Optimization Data
Editing Optimization Data in the System Data Editor
Editing Optimization Data for individual entities in Albion
Selective Editing of Optimization Data in the Albion environment
Saving, Opening and Clearing Optimization Data
Save Optimization Data As
Open Optimization Data
New Optimization Data
Optimizing the system
Viewing Optimization Results
Details of Optimum Solution
Graph of Optimization Results
Transfer of Optimization Results to System Data
Typical Optimization Session
Tank Cost Optimization to be included in future Wadiso version
Storage Tank Optimization Technique and General Concepts
Functions of Storage Tanks
Reasons for including Tank Cost in the Optimization
Critical Period Tank Sizing Technique
Peak Factor Curve
The basic Critical Period Technique for a simple system
Adjustment of the Critical Period Technique for complex systems
Accuracy of the Critical Period Technique
Inclusion of Tank Sizing technique in the Enumeration Algorithm
When to use Tank Sizing Optimization
Definition of Tank Sizing Terms
Source (Reservoir)
Storage Tank (Tank)
Balancing Volume
Emergency Volume
Tank Cost Function
Average Demand Rate
Daily Fluctuations in Demand
24-Hour Demand Pattern
Peak Factor
Distribution of Consumption among Nodes
Pressure Feasibility
Tank Feasibility
Additional Wadiso Tank Sizing Data Definition
Tank Cost Information
Tank Parameters
Consumption Characteristics
Viewing Graphs of relevant data and results
Types of Graphs
Graph Settings
Customizing the appearance of a graph series
Special graph editing functions
Zoomed view of the graph
Selecting Links/Nodes/Objects for the graph
Adding data points/links to the graph
Saving the Graph
Printing the Graph
Viewing Profiles of relevant data and results
Load Elevation Profile
Save Elevation Profile
Define and Show Elevation Profile
Define and Highlight Elevation Profile
Show Defined Elevation Profile
Highlight Defined Elevation Profile
Find Source of Link
Profile Settings
Generate Long Section
Model input and display of results in the Albion environment
Build Model Topology
Add Pipe
Add Node
Swap From/To Codes
Convert Link To...
Convert Node/Tank To...
Select New From/To Node
Split Selected Links
Join Nodes
Move Node
Convert Selected Vertices to Nodes
Convert Node to Vertex
Diverse CAD Drawing Tools
Moving an Intermediate
Deleting an Intermediate
Inserting an intermediate on an existing pipe
Manage Model Appurtenances
Apply Location Settings
Update With Closest Link
Remove Duplicate Appurtenances
Add Appurtenances
Move Appurtenances
Import Appurtenances
Model Tools
Run Data Checks
Renumbering the Model
Update Selected Pipes from Catalogue
Copy Data: Fill Model by Proxy
Displaying the Model
Basic System Display
Displaying special aspects of the model
Show/Remove Duplicate Links
Show/Remove Intersecting Links
Show/Remove Looping Links
Show/Remove Vertex on Vertex
Show/Remove Unlinked Nodes
Show/Remove Floating Nodes
Editing links and nodes
Editing Individual Links
Editing Individual Nodes
Editing Selected Links/Nodes
Model Search
Find Link
Find Node/Tank
Filter Model
Model Selection
Match Codes with Text File
Match Codes with Clipboard
Select Links with Dead-ends
Invert Selection
Select Open Pipes
Select Open Pipes (incl. Is. Valves)
Select Open Pipes and CVs
Select Open Pipes, Pumps, Valves to Link
Select Open Upstream Links
Select Open Downstream Links
Select Connected Links from Nodes
Select Connected Nodes from Links
Select Connected Nodes and Tanks from Links
Saved Selections
Diverse CAD/GIS Selection Methods
Selecting Individual Links and/or Nodes
Selecting Links and Nodes with a Polygon
Selecting Links and/or Nodes with an Expression
Unselect All
Model Delete
Performing special operations on the system
Assignment of Nodal Ground Elevation
Generating Pressure Contours
Assignment and conversion of model projections
WGS System Conversion
WGS84 Background
WGS84 CAD Conversion
WGS84 File Conversion
WGS84 Model Conversion
Exporting the System to GIS
Export Tables to GIS
Export Link Layers
Export Nodel Layers
Export Link and Node Layers to Model
Importing a model from GIS
Exporting a WAZ model
Exporting an EPANet model
Look-up Tables
Pipe Diameter Look-up Table
Pipe Friction Coefficient Look-up Table
Pump Look-up Table
Fluid Viscosity Look-up Table
Appendix
APPENDIX A: Conversion Factors
APPENDIX B: Typical Pipe Roughness Coefficients
APPENDIX C: Wadiso System Data Formats
APPENDIX D: Acknowledgement of third-party licenses