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Transcript
00:03
A key to getting good solution results from the Designer is to have good inputs.
00:09
The goal is to lay out system elements like pipes and facilities, under different conditions,
00:14
so the Designer can make sure your network can handle these different operating conditions.
00:19
You access the Designer through the InfoWater Pro App Manager.
00:24
Once you open the Designer app, you can start setting up your inputs and options to control the simulation run.
00:31
From the View menu, select Input Data.
00:35
From the Mode menu, select the type of Designer simulation that you want to set up and run:
00:41
Steady State mode looks at the inputs and specific operating conditions that you enter.
00:47
Fire Flow mode examines fire flow needs for pipes and facilities.
00:51
Extended Period mode is like Steady State mode, except you do not add specific operating conditions.
00:57
In this case, the simulation uses the entire extended period as the operating condition.
01:04
No matter which mode you select, you can add Groups, Actions, and Constraints.
01:10
Under Group, you can set up three types of groups: pipes, pumps, and tanks.
01:16
Pipe Groups are used to define the design groups to be used in the optimization analysis.
01:23
Each pipe in your network can only be used once in any pipe group.
01:27
Every pipe within a pipe group is assigned the same diameter.
01:32
The Cost determines which cost multipliers are applied to that pipe group.
01:36
For Pump Groups and Tank Groups, you can set up unique cost codes for each type.
01:41
Click DB Editor to create, view, and edit group information.
01:47
It is helpful to use the Color column to assign colors to specific pipe, pump, and tank groups,
01:54
so that you can view them more easily in the network map.
01:57
Under Actions, you define improvements to be considered by the Designer.
02:02
This is where you can set up the cost matrix for the actions that you want to implement for your pipe, pump, and tank groups.
02:09
The Pipe Actions table has three pre-defined actions that you can use:
02:14
New, Parallel, or Replace.
02:17
You can also add other Pipe Actions, if needed.
02:21
For pumps and tanks, you can define the actions, such as "Replace pumps" or "Add Storage".
02:27
Fill in the details in the tables for each Action that you want to set up.
02:32
Under Constraints, you define penalty costs to be added to the solution when constraints are violated during the simulation.
02:40
Junction and Pipe constraints can be set globally for the entire domain, or for node-specific junctions or pipes.
02:47
Note that node-specific constraints override domain constraints.
02:51
Under Operations, you can set operating conditions for Steady State or Fire Flow modes.
02:58
For Steady State simulations, the Designer analyzes the system under all conditions listed in the operations table.
03:05
Up to 10 different conditions can be set up.
03:08
For Fire Flow simulations, you can specify up to 1000 individual condition requirements.
03:15
The Designer identifies the piping needed to meet these fire flow conditions.
03:20
Lastly, before running your Designer simulation, you can set and review optimization Options.
03:27
Specify the data units, time settings, penalty costs and weighting factors, maximum number of solutions, and termination criteria.
03:37
You can also access advanced Genetic Algorithm options, although you usually do not have to change these settings.
03:44
Look for messages in the Message Board.
03:46
You can see information messages, as well as warnings and instructions to help you set up your Designer inputs.
03:53
With all required Input Data entered, you are ready to execute a Designer optimization run.
Video transcript
00:03
A key to getting good solution results from the Designer is to have good inputs.
00:09
The goal is to lay out system elements like pipes and facilities, under different conditions,
00:14
so the Designer can make sure your network can handle these different operating conditions.
00:19
You access the Designer through the InfoWater Pro App Manager.
00:24
Once you open the Designer app, you can start setting up your inputs and options to control the simulation run.
00:31
From the View menu, select Input Data.
00:35
From the Mode menu, select the type of Designer simulation that you want to set up and run:
00:41
Steady State mode looks at the inputs and specific operating conditions that you enter.
00:47
Fire Flow mode examines fire flow needs for pipes and facilities.
00:51
Extended Period mode is like Steady State mode, except you do not add specific operating conditions.
00:57
In this case, the simulation uses the entire extended period as the operating condition.
01:04
No matter which mode you select, you can add Groups, Actions, and Constraints.
01:10
Under Group, you can set up three types of groups: pipes, pumps, and tanks.
01:16
Pipe Groups are used to define the design groups to be used in the optimization analysis.
01:23
Each pipe in your network can only be used once in any pipe group.
01:27
Every pipe within a pipe group is assigned the same diameter.
01:32
The Cost determines which cost multipliers are applied to that pipe group.
01:36
For Pump Groups and Tank Groups, you can set up unique cost codes for each type.
01:41
Click DB Editor to create, view, and edit group information.
01:47
It is helpful to use the Color column to assign colors to specific pipe, pump, and tank groups,
01:54
so that you can view them more easily in the network map.
01:57
Under Actions, you define improvements to be considered by the Designer.
02:02
This is where you can set up the cost matrix for the actions that you want to implement for your pipe, pump, and tank groups.
02:09
The Pipe Actions table has three pre-defined actions that you can use:
02:14
New, Parallel, or Replace.
02:17
You can also add other Pipe Actions, if needed.
02:21
For pumps and tanks, you can define the actions, such as "Replace pumps" or "Add Storage".
02:27
Fill in the details in the tables for each Action that you want to set up.
02:32
Under Constraints, you define penalty costs to be added to the solution when constraints are violated during the simulation.
02:40
Junction and Pipe constraints can be set globally for the entire domain, or for node-specific junctions or pipes.
02:47
Note that node-specific constraints override domain constraints.
02:51
Under Operations, you can set operating conditions for Steady State or Fire Flow modes.
02:58
For Steady State simulations, the Designer analyzes the system under all conditions listed in the operations table.
03:05
Up to 10 different conditions can be set up.
03:08
For Fire Flow simulations, you can specify up to 1000 individual condition requirements.
03:15
The Designer identifies the piping needed to meet these fire flow conditions.
03:20
Lastly, before running your Designer simulation, you can set and review optimization Options.
03:27
Specify the data units, time settings, penalty costs and weighting factors, maximum number of solutions, and termination criteria.
03:37
You can also access advanced Genetic Algorithm options, although you usually do not have to change these settings.
03:44
Look for messages in the Message Board.
03:46
You can see information messages, as well as warnings and instructions to help you set up your Designer inputs.
03:53
With all required Input Data entered, you are ready to execute a Designer optimization run.
A key to getting good solution results from the Designer is to have good inputs. The goal is to lay out system elements like pipes and facilities under different conditions, so the Designer can make sure the network can handle these different operating conditions.
Access the Designer through the InfoWater Pro App Manager.
Once in the Designer app, start setting up inputs and options to control the simulation run. From the View menu, select Input Data.
From the Mode menu, select the type of Designer simulation to set up and run:
Under Group, three types of groups can be set up: pipes, pumps, and tanks.
Pipe Groups are used to define the design groups to be used in the optimization analysis.
For Pump Groups and Tank Groups, set up unique cost codes for each type.
Click DB Editor to create, view, and edit group information.
Use the Color column to assign colors to specific pipe, pump, and tank groups, for better visibility in the network map.
Define improvements to be considered by the Designer. Set up the cost matrix for the actions to implement for pipe, pump, and tank groups.
The Pipe Actions table has three pre-defined actions: New, Parallel, or Replace.
Define penalty costs to be added to the solution when constraints are violated during the simulation. Junction and Pipe constraints can be set globally for the entire domain, or for node-specific junctions or pipes. Node-specific constraints override domain constraints.
Set operating conditions for Steady State or Fire Flow modes.
For Steady State simulations, the Designer analyzes the system under all conditions listed in the operations table. Up to 10 different conditions can be set up.
For Fire Flow simulations, specify up to 1000 individual condition requirements. The Designer identifies the piping needed to meet these fire flow conditions.
Before running a Designer simulation, review and set optimization Options.
With all required Input Data entered, a Designer optimization run is ready to be executed.
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