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Visualize the results of a transient systems simulation.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Tutorial resources
These downloadable resources will be used to complete this tutorial:
Transcript
00:03
Once the TS simulation has completed, you can review the results.
00:07
In the Model Group, expand the TS Pump Trip group.
00:11
Notice that the TS results are made up of three different sets of results.
00:16
The first includes the time series results for the full simulation period,
00:20
the second includes the time series results for just the duration of the transient event,
00:24
and the third is the transient itself.
00:27
Double-click the Transient results to open them in the GeoPlan.
00:31
In the toolbar, click the Graph tool, and in the GeoPlan, click the Surge Check node.
00:37
In the Select what to graph for dialog, select Pressure and click OK.
00:42
Now, create another graph of the Velocity through pipe SV002.Surge Check.1.
00:50
You can see the transient clearly in these graphs, which means this simulation successfully represents the transient event.
00:57
This is useful in understanding the immediate effect of the incident
01:01
and in determining the effect it may have on the surrounding infrastructure.
01:05
You can also view transient simulation results using the Surge Animator,
01:10
which displays live animations of pipe profiles, tank and reservoir levels, pump speeds, water flow rates, and velocity rates.
01:19
With the Transient results open in the workspace, from the Model Group window,
01:23
drag the TS Selection selection list and drop it onto the GeoPlan.
01:27
Next, use the Long section pick tool to graph the long section of the selected network.
01:33
Right-click the long section and select Export to Surge Animator.
01:38
Save the .pro file in the desired location, name it “TS animation”, and click Save.
01:44
A popup appears asking if you want to open the Surge Animator.
01:48
This tool gives you a basic understanding of how the surge is travelling through the network.
01:53
For this example, click Yes to review the results.
01:57
If you would rather look at the TS animation results later, you can click No in the popup.
02:03
Then, to access the Surge Animator later on, from the main menu bar, select Results > Run surge animator.
02:11
Select your .pro file, and then click OK to start the Surge Animator.
Video transcript
00:03
Once the TS simulation has completed, you can review the results.
00:07
In the Model Group, expand the TS Pump Trip group.
00:11
Notice that the TS results are made up of three different sets of results.
00:16
The first includes the time series results for the full simulation period,
00:20
the second includes the time series results for just the duration of the transient event,
00:24
and the third is the transient itself.
00:27
Double-click the Transient results to open them in the GeoPlan.
00:31
In the toolbar, click the Graph tool, and in the GeoPlan, click the Surge Check node.
00:37
In the Select what to graph for dialog, select Pressure and click OK.
00:42
Now, create another graph of the Velocity through pipe SV002.Surge Check.1.
00:50
You can see the transient clearly in these graphs, which means this simulation successfully represents the transient event.
00:57
This is useful in understanding the immediate effect of the incident
01:01
and in determining the effect it may have on the surrounding infrastructure.
01:05
You can also view transient simulation results using the Surge Animator,
01:10
which displays live animations of pipe profiles, tank and reservoir levels, pump speeds, water flow rates, and velocity rates.
01:19
With the Transient results open in the workspace, from the Model Group window,
01:23
drag the TS Selection selection list and drop it onto the GeoPlan.
01:27
Next, use the Long section pick tool to graph the long section of the selected network.
01:33
Right-click the long section and select Export to Surge Animator.
01:38
Save the .pro file in the desired location, name it “TS animation”, and click Save.
01:44
A popup appears asking if you want to open the Surge Animator.
01:48
This tool gives you a basic understanding of how the surge is travelling through the network.
01:53
For this example, click Yes to review the results.
01:57
If you would rather look at the TS animation results later, you can click No in the popup.
02:03
Then, to access the Surge Animator later on, from the main menu bar, select Results > Run surge animator.
02:11
Select your .pro file, and then click OK to start the Surge Animator.
Once a transient systems (TS) simulation has completed, the results can be reviewed in graphs or in an animation.
IMPORTANT: TS results are made up of three different sets of results:
To see the results in a pressure graph for a selected surge check node:
Create another graph of the Velocity through pipe SV002.Surge Check.1:
The transient can be seen clearly in these graphs, which means this simulation successfully represents the transient event.
Surge Animator displays live animations of pipe profiles, tank and reservoir levels, pump speeds, water flow rates, and velocity rates. This tool gives you a basic understanding of how the surge is travelling through the network.
To view transient simulation results using the Surge Animator:
To review the TS animation results later:
The Surge Animate dialog box appears, with the animated surge shown:
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