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
Software License Agreement
VO-SWMM Support
A. Seminars and Workshops
B. Customer Support
Features
VOSWMM Main Interface
Tool Bar
File Menu
Import and Export VOSWMM Models
Import OTTHYMO to VOSWMM
Importing of Scenarios
Importing of Data
Conversion of Modeling Objects
Hydrograph
Routes (except Reservoir and Wetland)
RouteReservoir
Wetland
LID (Low Impact Development)
Soakaway Pit
Chamber
Pavement
Rain Garden
Green Roof
Bioretention
Enhanced Swale
Filter
Operations
DuHyd
DivertHyd
AddHyd
ShiftHyd
Utility
ReadHyd
StoreHyd
Importing of Pollutant
Pollutant Concentrations and Land Uses
Pollutant Removal
Home
Simulation
Simulation – Run and Options
Run
Default Values
Engine Options
Simulation – Output
Plot Results
Result Table
Elevation Profile
Scenario Comparison
Plot Calibration
Input Parameters
Output Results
Simulation – Analysis
Surcharge Analysis
Manhole Inflow Analysis
Flood Mapping
Simulation – Data
Resource Library
New Group
New IDF
IDF Group
IDF Curve
Create Design Storm from IDF Group
Assigning IDF to Chicago Design Storm
New Design Storm
New Manual Input Design Storm
New Read-In Design Storm
New Chicago Design Storm
New MASS Design Storm
New Measured
Add Rain Data to Model
Sharing
Exporting
Importing
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
Simulation – Batch Edit
GIS Tools
GIS – Navigation
GIS – Edit
Layer Properties
GIS – Select
GIS – Snapping
GIS – Map
Query
GIS – System Type Filter
GIS – DRMT
Add Rain Gauge
Using DRMT Tool
GIS – Obtain Rainfall From Raster
Micro-Drainage Tools
Dual-Drainage Modeling Procedure
Manhole Inflow and Infiltration Modeling
DEM Processing
Import/Export GIS
Nodes and Links
Overland System
Assign Catch Basin
Auto-Connection
Generate Capture Curves
Generate Subcatchments
Imperviousness Calculation
Curves/Transects
Inflow and Infiltration
Assign Manhole Inflow Depth
Assign Manhole Inflow Rating Curve
Quick Access Toolbar
Tool Box
Hydrology
Subcatchment
Groundwater
Nodes
Junction for VOSWMM
Outfall
Tidal Editor
Divider
Curve Editor
Storage Unit
Links
Conduit
Pump
Pump Curve Editor
Orifice
Weir
Coefficient Curve
Outlet
Tabular_HEAD
Support
CatchBasin
Schematic and Map View
Schematic View
Map View
Map Legend
Project Manager
Object Parameters and Results
Properties Tab
Editing Simple Properties
Editing Collection Data Table
Editing a Group of Objects
Results tab
Parameter Tables
Result Summary Tables
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
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
FAQ
Step 6: Save Project
Click the
Save Project
button in the
Home
tab.
Step 5: Analyze Manhole Inflow
Post-Development Runoff