Description
This add-in program extends Water Networks functionality by adding several useful functions and features. These functions include optimization of irrigation networks, the evaluation of the characteristic curve of the network (including the optional evaluation of the present value of the whole investment), and the evaluation of flows based on Clement's first formula.

Features

• Optimization of irrigation networks (or, in general, of branched networks under pressure).
• Use of any number of possible conduit shapes.
• Multiple constraints: Maximum velocity in pipes, minimum velocity in pipes, minimum pressure at junctions, increasing diameter upstream (optional), shape availability (optional).
• Evaluation of the characteristic curve of the network, including the evaluation of the present value of the whole investment (pumps, pumping costs, maintenance, energy cost) based on a specified interest rate.
• Automatic evaluation of flows based on Clement's first probabilistic formula.
• A "hydrants" field is available in the node properties, in order to evaluate Clement flow more accurately.
• Independent pressure requirement for each junction.
• The user can fix one or more pipes to specific pipe specifications.
• Complete integration in Water Networks’ user interface.

Optimization options

Optimization

Characteristic curve options

Characteristic curve

Graphs

Flows based on Clement's 1st formula