Understanding a WS Pro 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.