Water distribution network simulator

A considerable amount of the research and transfer of technology related with water distribution networks has to do with simulation models. The most used tools are EPANET and Matlab: the first one allows to simulate water distribution networks; while the second has a hight computational power, as well as a great amount of programmed functions in a wide range of topics. The interaction between both programs through the available toolkit allows the user to analyse the behaviour of the networks and to study the applicability of the developed methodologies. During the thesis of the doctoral candidate Gerard Sanz a software combining the EPANET simulations with the computational power and the versatility of Matlab is being developed:

The objectives of sharing our software are:

  • To encourage the use of network models for analysis, supervision, control, design, etc. by companies, universities and research centers.
  • To present the work done by SAC in this topic.
  • To help solving specific problems of the water industry.

The water distribution network simulator format is:

  • Main graphical interface: This folder contains the main functions of the simulator. It allows getting data from the model and its parameters, as well as perform simple simulations.
  • Pressure control module: This extra module allows performing monovariable and multivariable pressure control over the water distribution network.
  • Calibration module: This extra module allows calibrating the demand patterns of a water distribution network from a set of measurements.
  • Demo network GNet2.
  • Demo network GNet3.
  • Quick reference guide of the simulator and its modules.
  • Communication toolkit EPANET-Matlab.

 



Software

The previously mentioned downloads are available next:

Main graphical interface

Pressure control module

Calibration module

Academic network GNet2


Academic network GNet3


Quick reference guide

Toolkit EPANET-Matlab

Toolkit EPANET-Matlab x64



Practical Sessions

A set of four practical sessions is available in order to introduce the user in the use of the interface:

  • Session 1: EPANET simulator. Requires the download of the EPANET software (http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/wswrd/dw/epanet.html).
  • Session 2: Simulation and analysis module.
  • Session 3: Pressure control module.
  • Session 4: Demand calibration module.

The practical sessions are available here.