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Rather than define one of the specific stormwater controls for which property sheets have been predefined, the user may choose to define their own stormwater control using predefined flow and pollutant calculations.
Total Volume
The Total Volume value shown in the bottom-right corner of the data form shows the volume available in the system up to the Freeboard level.
The depth within the stormwater control is determined from two of the following three parameters, with the third automatically calculated based on the option selected:
The cross sectional area of the stormwater control is then determined from the Top Area, Side Slope and Base Area. As per the depth calculation when two values are specified the third will automatically be calculated based on the option selected:
Note: Behind the scenes the length is used along with the top and base areas to determine the cross section. if no length is specified the software has to assume the structure is circular.
Freeboard - Controls how close to the specified Exceedence Level the water must reach before the Status (on the Summary) shows Flood Risk.
Length - The maximum path length through the stormwater control, used only for the purpose of calculating Time of Travel. The Length will be automatically set from the dimensions of the stormwater control unless over typed, in which case it is set to "user specified".
Slope - Slope along the length of the stormwater control.
Void Ratio - The percentage of the stormwater control that is available for storage. This is dictated by the type of fill material that is used. I.e. 100% if empty or typically 30% for rubble.
The Sizing Calculator option allows the user to re-size the Used Defined drainage system by specifying a volume and a parameter to modify to achieve that volume. The Sizing Calculator is discussed in more detail in the Stormwater Control Sizing Calculator section.
Explore the Inlets page for more details on the different types of Inlets that can be specified.
Explore the Outlets page for more details on the different types of Outlets that can be specified.
Base infiltration rate - Defines the rate of infiltration through the base. This should be determined from a performance site test.
Side infiltration rate - Defines the rate of infiltration through the sides. This should be determined from a performance site test.
Base Perimeter - Defines the perimeter of the base of the stormwater control. If the surface area is drawn on the Plan the field will be automatically populated based on the side slope and the Top Perimeter. It can also be overwritten to become user-defined.
Top Perimeter - Defines the perimeter at the top of the stormwater control (exceedence level). If the surface area is drawn on the Plan the field will be automatically populated but can be overwritten to become user-defined.
Horizontal Retention - Specifies the time for water to pass from the inlet to the outlet in the horizontal direction. This is used in the Analysis of SWC/Junctions method to calculate velocity, flow and volume for each timestep.The value can be calculated based on the dimensions of the system in several ways:
Retention Coefficient - Analysis of SWC/Junctions attenuation coefficient – scalar value between 0.1 and 0.5. This will be calculated automatically from the dimensions of the system using Musikingum-Cunge. Alternatively the value can be entered by the user if known to bypass any calculations.
Interception Volume - The volume of water that enters the stormwater control that is permanently held within it. Once full it can be emptied by evapotranspiration only.
Evapotranspiration - The amount of water lost to the environment due to evaporation, transpiration and evapotranspiration. Used by the software during analysis. First the evapotranspiration removes water held in the swale, then it removes water from the interception storage volume.
Label - Name of pollutants. This is populated based on the Pollutants set up as part of the Site Data.
Concentration - Value below which the pollution concentration cannot fall during analysis. When concentration reaches this level, no further removal occurs.
Method - Percentage Removal or First Order Decay method can be chosen. Click on the links for more information about each method.
Percentage Removal - Available if Percentage Removal entered. The value entered will be deducted from the Inflow into the system.
τ - The decay time constant or (mean) lifetime of the pollutant. It can be entered manually or calculated from the decay constant or decay half-life. See Pollutant Removal Method - First Order Decay for more details.
Stormwater Control Types
These systems can be customized to represent a variety of drainage or treatment facilities. Please review the description of each system to see which one would be the most convenient to use.
Workflow - What's next...?
Connect Inflows to your Stormwater Control, specify Inlets or Outlets or connect to another Stormwater Control or Junction.
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