Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.
Transcript
00:04
Pressure zones in a water distribution system are areas where the hydraulic grade line is relatively constant.
00:11
Typically, utilities have maps where pressure zones are identified,
00:16
along with zone interconnection and boundary details.
00:20
However, if you are looking at new areas, you may need to establish pressure zones
00:25
using the InfoWater Pro model.
00:29
Pressure zones are often based upon certain parameters placed on the model.
00:34
For example, if you want to maintain 50 to 100 PSI—typical for a pressure zone—you can set hydraulic grade lines
00:43
that establish the elevations to be served.
00:46
Since 50 PSI is approximately 115.5 feet of head,
00:51
subtracting 115.5 feet from the hydraulic grade line results in the highest elevation that you can serve in that pressure zone.
01:01
Conversely you can utilize the same method to establish the lowest service elevation within a pressure zone.
01:09
In the case of the 50 to 100-PSI range,
01:12
you subtract 231 feet (100 PSI) from the hydraulic grade line to determine this elevation.
01:21
These calculations can help roughly identify the elevations that can be served in a new pressure zone.
01:28
In existing pressure zones, you can utilize InfoWater Pro’s Pressure Zone Manager
01:34
to hydraulically identify how elevations and pressure zones interact.
01:40
This is an efficient first step to fine-tuning distribution system zone boundaries.
Video transcript
00:04
Pressure zones in a water distribution system are areas where the hydraulic grade line is relatively constant.
00:11
Typically, utilities have maps where pressure zones are identified,
00:16
along with zone interconnection and boundary details.
00:20
However, if you are looking at new areas, you may need to establish pressure zones
00:25
using the InfoWater Pro model.
00:29
Pressure zones are often based upon certain parameters placed on the model.
00:34
For example, if you want to maintain 50 to 100 PSI—typical for a pressure zone—you can set hydraulic grade lines
00:43
that establish the elevations to be served.
00:46
Since 50 PSI is approximately 115.5 feet of head,
00:51
subtracting 115.5 feet from the hydraulic grade line results in the highest elevation that you can serve in that pressure zone.
01:01
Conversely you can utilize the same method to establish the lowest service elevation within a pressure zone.
01:09
In the case of the 50 to 100-PSI range,
01:12
you subtract 231 feet (100 PSI) from the hydraulic grade line to determine this elevation.
01:21
These calculations can help roughly identify the elevations that can be served in a new pressure zone.
01:28
In existing pressure zones, you can utilize InfoWater Pro’s Pressure Zone Manager
01:34
to hydraulically identify how elevations and pressure zones interact.
01:40
This is an efficient first step to fine-tuning distribution system zone boundaries.
Pressure zones in a water distribution system are areas where the hydraulic grade line is relatively constant.
Typically, utilities have maps where pressure zones are identified, along with zone interconnection and boundary details.
For new areas, pressure zones may need to be established using InfoWater Pro model.
Often based upon certain parameters placed on model.
For example, to maintain typical 50 to 100 PSI, set hydraulic grade lines that establish elevations to be served:
In existing pressure zones, utilize InfoWater Pro’s Pressure Zone Manager to hydraulically identify how elevations and pressure zones interact.
This is an efficient first step to fine-tuning distribution system zone boundaries.
How to buy
Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use | Legal | © 2025 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved
Sign in to start learning
Sign in for unlimited free access to all learning content.Save your progress
Take assessments
Receive personalized recommendations
May we collect and use your data?
Learn more about the Third Party Services we use and our Privacy Statement. May we collect and use your data to tailor your experience?
Explore the benefits of a customized experience by managing your privacy settings for this site or visit our Privacy Statement to learn more about your options.