Conducting a quick storage estimate
Conduct a quick storage estimate to approximate the size and volume of a pond.
Step-by-step:
Once the basic shape of a pond has been defined, the next task is to conduct a quick storage estimate to obtain an approximate value for the volume. This is then refined by simulating the network with a series of design storms.
- Open the model containing the pond.
- In the ribbon, Results tab, Reports panel, click Inflow Summary.
- The Inflow Summary dialog box appears. Scroll to the bottom of the table.
- Note the Total area to be analyzed; in this case, it is 2.521 hectares.
- Close the dialog.
- In the Plan View, double-click the Pond icon.
- From the Pond dialog box, open the Sizing Calculator.
- Expand the Method drop-down and set it to Quick Storage Estimate.
- Expand the Design up to drop-down to Freeboard.
- Click the calculator icon.
- In the Quick Storage Estimate dialog box, set the Input Type drop-down to User Input.
- For the Area, enter 2.52
- For the Volumetric Runoff Coefficient, enter 0.750.
- Enter a Discharge Rate of 16.1.
- Expand the drop-down below the Safety Factor value and set it to Quick.
- Enable the SRP Wizard FSRÂ option.
- Click Calculate to view the results.
- Review the Quick Storage Estimate.
- Click OK to close the Quick Storage Estimate.
- Click OK to close the Sizing Calculator.
- Click OK again to close the Pond dialog.