WaterSight - Tanks Configuration

Product(s): WaterSight
Version(s): 10.00.
Area: Documentation

Overview

Administration page used to import tank information into WaterSight. 

It is possible to import tank information through a configuration Excel file (template file available for download in the Digital Twin Setup page) or to manually add a tank and its characteristics. After uploading tank information, it is also possible to edit, delete or copy information, using the available buttons located above the table. 

Note: To enable the Copy, Edit, and Remove options, please select a tank first (row in the table). When clicking in a specific tank (table row) the fields available for editing will appear below the tank configuration table.

Tank Configuration Table

Note: Minimum required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Column Description
Name* Required field. Tank display name that will appear in the software. The name should match the label of the tank in the uploaded WaterGEMS model, if applicable.

Elevation (base)*

Elevation of the storage base used as a reference to convert between level and hydraulic grade.

Level min*

Lowest allowable water surface elevation or level. This may be a physical limit or an operational limit. If no lower limit is defined, enter 0.

Level max

The highest allowable level of the tank.

Volume max*

Maximum storage volume of the tank. It is the volume between Elevation (base) and Level max and includes the inactive volume between Elevation (base) and Level min.

Desired Turnover Days

Turnover is the number of days for the actual volume within the tank to be exchanged, and is used as an indicator of water quality. Note that this reflects an average time water remains in the tank, and that depending on tank mixing some water may remain for much longer. This field represents an operational target that can be compared to actual conditions.

Level Signal*

Name of the signal reporting this tank's level.

Curve

If the relationship between level and volume is not linear, a Level/Volume curve can be defined. This field can be filled using the Configuration Template or manually inserted. See below for more information. 

The colored points in the table indicate the following:

 Signal is configured
 Signal is not configured

Level/Volume Curve

To manually add a curve, the user first needs to click in a row (tank) and then click edit   and then toggle on the curve button below the tank table. 

Toggle allows to add/remove a characteristic describing the tank volume ratio as a function of level ratio.
Note:  the points at (0,0) and (100,100) are mandatory and automatically entered.

Tags (User defined groups)

It is possible to insert tags (or user defined groups) for each tank, by directly filling the Tags column in the Tanks Configuration Template or by directly clicking in a row in the Tanks table, then clicking Edit    and then filling the Tags section below the table. 

Once tags are defined, those will be available in the Tank level page, so that is easier to search and find specific tanks of interest. Below some examples of groups that may be relevant:

  • grouping tanks by zones
  • grouping tanks by towns
  • grouping tanks by critical and non-critical
  • grouping tanks by transmission mains VS distribution system
  • etc, etc

For more information about WaterSight, please go to OpenFlows WaterSight TechNotes and FAQ's.

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