VOSWMM
Table of Contents
VOSWMM
User’s Manual
Vision
What’s VO Suite
Welcome
Installing VO SWMM
A. Hardware and Software Requirements
B. Licensing System
C. Installing VO SWMM
D. Running VO SWMM
E. Uninstall VO SWMM
Legal
End User License Agreement
Service License Agreement
Terms and Conditions Agreement
VO SWMM Support
A. Seminars and Workshops
B. Customer Support
Features
1 VO SWMM Main Interface
2 Tool Bar
2.1 File Menu
2.1.1 Import and Export VO SWMM Models
2.1.2 Import VO OTTHYMO to VO SWMM
2.1.2.1 Importing of Scenarios
2.1.2.2 Importing of Data
2.1.2.3 Conversion of Modelling Objects
2.1.2.3.1 Hydrograph
2.1.2.3.2 Routes (except Reservoir and Wetland)
2.1.2.3.3 Route Reservoir
2.1.2.3.4 Wetland
2.1.2.3.5 LID (Low Impact Development)
Soakaway Pit
Chamber
Pavement
Rain Garden
Green Roof
Bioretention
Enhanced Swale
Filter
2.1.2.3.6 Operations
DuHyd
DivertHyd
AddHyd
ShiftHyd
2.1.2.3.7 Utility
ReadHyd
StoreHyd
2.1.2.4 Importing of Pollutant
2.1.2.4.1 Pollutant Concentrations and Land Uses
2.1.2.4.2 Pollutant Removal
2.2 Home
2.3 Simulation
2.3.1 Simulation – Run and Options
Run
Default Values
Engine Options
2.3.2 Simulation – Output
Plot Results
Result Table
Elevation Profile
Scenario Comparison
Plot Calibration
Input Parameters
Output Results
2.3.3 Simulation – Analysis
Surcharge Analysis
Manhole Inflow Analysis
Flood Mapping
2.3.4 Simulation – Data
2.3.4.1 Resource Library
2.3.4.1.1 New Group
2.3.4.1.2 New IDF
IDF Group
IDF Curve
Create Design Storm from IDF Group
Assigning IDF to Chicago Design Storm
2.3.4.1.3 New Design Storm
New Manual Input Design Storm
New Read-In Design Storm
New Chicago Design Storm
New MASS Design Storm
2.3.4.1.4 New Measured
2.3.4.1.5 Add Rain Data to Model
2.3.4.1.6 Sharing
Exporting
Importing
2.3.4.2 SWMM5 Data
Climatology Editor
Transects
Curves
Snow Packs
Aquifers
LID Controls
Time Patterns
Time Series
Control Rules
Pollutants
Land use
Unit Hydrographs
Street
Inlet Structure
Inlets Editor
2.3.5 Simulation – Batch Edit
2.3.6 Calibrate Commands
2.4 GIS Tools
2.4.1 GIS – Navigation
2.4.2 Context Menu
2.4.3 GIS – Edit
2.4.3.1 Layer Properties
2.4.3.2 Save/Load Symbols
2.4.3.3 Add Layer
Add WebService Layer Tool
2.4.3.4 Export Specific Layer/Polygon
2.4.4 GIS – Select
2.4.5 GIS – Snapping
2.4.6 GIS – Map
Query
2.4.7 GIS – System Type Filter
2.4.8 GIS – DRMT
Add Rain Gauge
Using DRMT Tool
2.4.9 GIS – Obtain Rainfall From Raster
2.4.10 Raster to Contour
2.4.11 Create Polygon Layer
2.4.12 Download DEM
2.4.13 Clip Raster
2.5 Micro-Drainage Tools
2.5.1 Dual-Drainage Modelling Procedure
Manhole Inflow and Infiltration Modelling
2.5.2 DEM Processing
Auto-Generating Nodes and Conduits for Urban DEM Processing
Generate Subcatchments
2.5.3 Import/Export GIS
2.5.4 Nodes and Links
Create StorageUnit
2.5.5 Overland System
Assign Catch Basin
Auto-Connection
Generate Capture Curves
Generate Subcatchments
Imperviousness Calculation
2.5.6 Curves/Transects
2.5.7 Automate Transect
2.5.8 Inflow and Infiltration
Assign Manhole Inflow Depth
Assign Manhole Inflow Rating Curve
2.5.9 Quick Access Toolbar
2.5.10 Rural DEM Processing
Generate Subcatchments for Rural Areas
Sink and Flat Analysis
3 Tool Box
3.1 Hydrology
3.1.1 Subcatchment
Infiltration
Groundwater
3.2 Nodes
3.2.1 Junction for VO SWMM
Inflow
3.2.2 Outfall
Tidal Editor
3.2.3 Divider
Curve Editor
3.2.4 Storage Unit
3.3 Links
3.3.1 Conduit
3.3.2 Pump
Pump Curve Editor
3.3.3 Orifice
3.3.4 Weir
Coefficient Curve
3.3.5 Outlet
Tabular_HEAD
3.4 Support
CatchBasin
4 Schematic and Map View
4.1 Schematic View
4.2 Map View
Map Legend
5 Project Manager
6 Object Parameters and Results
6.1 Properties Tab
Editing Simple Properties
Editing Collection Data Table
Editing a Group of Objects
6.2 Results tab
7 Parameter Tables
8 Result Summary Tables
9 Error List
Tutorials
Quick Start Tutorial
Step 1: Set up VOSWMM Configuration
Step 2: Create a New VOSWMM Project
Step 3: Add Subcatchment
Step 4: Add Junctions and Conduits
Step 5: Add Outfall Node
Step 6: Add Conduit to Outfall Node
Step 7: Add Labels by Layer Properties
Step 8: Edit Subcatchment Properties
Step 9: Edit Node Properties
Step 10: Edit Conduit Properties
Step 11: Add Storm Data to Model
Step 12: Set Run Options and Run the Simulation
Step 13: View Simulation Summary Results
Step 14: View Simulation Detail Results
Step 15: View Elevation Profile
Step 16: Save Project
Step 17: Export INP File
Dual-Drainage Model
Step 1: Set up VOSWMM Configuration
Step 2: Create a New VOSWMM Project and Change the Scenario Settings
Step 3: Import Sewer Manholes
Step 4: Import Sewer Pipes
Step 5: Import Catch Basin
Step 6: Add Storm Data to Resource Library
Step 7: Add Rain Data to Model
Step 8: Debug Model Errors
Step 9: Run Simulation
Step 10: Add DEM and Building Layer
Step 11: Process DEM
Step 12: View and Adjust Layer Properties on the Map
Step 13: Add Overland Nodes and Conduits
Step 14: Add and Connect Storage Unit at Sag Area
Step 15: Add and Connect Outfall Node
Step 16: Adjust Properties of Overland Objects
Step 17: Assign Catch Basin
Step 18: Add Outlet Link
Step 19: Generate and Import Capture Curve
Step 20: Add Delineation Nodes
Step 21: Generate Subcatchment
Step 22: Run Dual-Drainage Model
Step 23: View Simulation Results
Step 24: Run Surcharge Analysis and Flood Plain Analysis
Step 25: Add Satellite Photo
Step 26: Save Project and Export INP File
Modeling and Analysis of Manhole Inflow & Infiltration Using Dual-Drainage Method
Step 1: Open a Saved Project and Set Up Project
Step 2: Set Up Properties for Manhole II Modeling
Step 3: Assign Manhole Inflow Rating Curve
Step 4: Run Simulation
Step 5: Analyze Manhole Inflow
Step 6: Save Project
Using the Surcharge Analysis Tool
Steps for Surcharge Analysis
Steps for Reverse Slope Driveway Analysis
Post-Development Runoff
Step 1: Set up VOSWMM Configuration
Step 2: Create a New VOSWMM Project
Step 3: Undeveloped Site – Add Background Image
Step 4: Undeveloped Site – Add Objects to Schematic View
Step 5: Undeveloped Site – Assign Object Properties
Step 6: Add Rain Data
Step 7: Undeveloped Site – Set up Analysis Option and Run Simulation
Step 8: Undeveloped Site – Model Results
Step 9: Developed Site – Model Setup
Step 10: Developed Site – Run Simulation
Step 11: Developed Site – Model Results
Step 12: Save Project
GIS Tools
Generating Subcatchments in Urban Areas with VOSWMM GIS Tools
Step 1: Importing DEM File
Step 2: Zooming to Imported Layer
Step 3: Saving the Project
Step 4: Generating Flow Path
Step 5: Generate Subcatchments
Step 6: Necessary Modifications
Map Window Customization and Layer Styling
Customizing Junctions (Nodes) Layer
Styling Conduits (Links) Layer
Export Generated Layers
View Your Layer in Google Earth
Generating Subcatchments in Rural Areas with VOSWMM GIS Tools
Clipping a Raster in VOSWMM
Transect Feature Tutorial
Practical Example of VOSWMM for Students
1. Post-Development Runoff
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
2. Surface Drainage Hydraulics
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
Model Results
3. Detention Pond Design
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
Model Results
4. Low Impact Development
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
Model Results
5. Runoff Water Quality
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
Model Results
6. Runoff Treatment
Problem Statement
System Representation in SWMM: A Comprehensive Overview
Model Setup
Model Results
FAQ
GIS Tools
Step 12: Save Project
Generating Subcatchments in Urban Areas with VOSWMM GIS Tools
