Hydraulic theory for water distribution

Module overview

An introduction to InfoWorks WS Pro—a collaborative tool for modeling and analyzing water distribution systems. Get to know the product interface and flexible database system and brush up on the hydraulic theories behind its powerful calculations.

After completing, you'll be able to:

• Discover the functionalities of InfoWorks WS Pro and its advantages in engineering water distribution systems, as well as the hydraulic theories behind it.
• Identify network models and discover how they are used to simulate pressurized water distribution systems by defining nodes, links, water sources, and more.
• Learn to navigate the InfoWorks WS Pro user interface and the GeoPlan, where models are built, simulated, and analyzed.

Module outline

• Introducing InfoWorks WS Pro
• Understanding water pressure
• Understanding flow and velocity
• Introducing network models
• Introducing the components of a simulated network
• Introducing water sources
• Understanding pipes
• Understanding water pumps
• Understanding control valves
• Understanding support infrastructure
• Understanding SCADA and data loggers
• Understanding meters
• Understanding leakage, flushing, and cavitation