• InfoWorks WS Pro

Understanding a WS Pro model

Describe the relationship between a network, control, and demand diagram in a model.


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In order to properly use info works. WS pro it

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is important to first understand modeling theory.

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A model is not a single object but rather

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a collection of at least the following elements,

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a network consisting of pipes, hydrants and valves.

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This also determines where the demand is

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a control data set which defines the initial state of the

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model as well as the policy for controlling the network.

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And a demand diagram which defines the demand profile of customers.

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A simple way to think about this is that a network is made up of

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the physical assets you can see or touch physically in or on the ground.

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The control determines the time varying behavior of the network.

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And the demand diagram is a profile of the demand that must be supplied.

Video transcript

00:04

In order to properly use info works. WS pro it

00:07

is important to first understand modeling theory.

00:10

A model is not a single object but rather

00:12

a collection of at least the following elements,

00:16

a network consisting of pipes, hydrants and valves.

00:20

This also determines where the demand is

00:23

a control data set which defines the initial state of the

00:26

model as well as the policy for controlling the network.

00:30

And a demand diagram which defines the demand profile of customers.

00:36

A simple way to think about this is that a network is made up of

00:39

the physical assets you can see or touch physically in or on the ground.

00:44

The control determines the time varying behavior of the network.

00:48

And the demand diagram is a profile of the demand that must be supplied.

Step-by-step Guide

A model is a collection of elements that include a network, a control data set, and a demand diagram.

The network consists of physical assets including pipes, hydrants, and valves.

The network in InfoWorks WS Pro displayed in the GeoPlan.

The control data set determines the time-varying behavior of the network. The control data set defines the initial state of the model and the policy for controlling the network.

The model’s control data set dialog displayed as a grid in InfoWorks WS Pro.

The demand diagram defines the demand profile of customers that must be supplied by the network.

The model’s demand diagram dialog in InfoWorks WS Pro.

 

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