WaterNetGen

WaterNetGen is an EPANET extension for automatic Water Distribution Network models generation.

Lastest update: 2015-05-27

DISCLAIMER
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The authors of EPANET software and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are not responsible and assume no liability whatsoever for any results or any use made of the results obtained from this program, nor for any damages or litigation that result from the use of this program for any purpose.

The WaterNetGen team are not responsible and assume no liability whatsoever for any results or any use made of the results obtained from this program, nor for any damages or litigation that result from the use of this program for any purpose.

 

Latest version (2015-05-27) - Group edit pipe leaks parameters

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

Latest version (2015-02-15) - Energy formula correction:

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

Latest version (2014-07-02) - Demand load bug correction:

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

 

2014-05-30 - Join models:

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

How to import and join models:

1. On the WaterNetGen menu select "Import and Join Models...";

2. Select the desired model (existent);

3. Visually place the net where you want;

4. To add the (imported) model to the current model, just right-click and choose the import method (original coordinates or current screen place);

5. If necessary, run the "Merge Nodes and Delete Parallel Pipes" procedure.

 

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

 

2014-01-31 - Pipe sizing & Leakage simulation updates:

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

Example about Leakages (PDA mode): Leak1.wng       Leak1.inp


Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

2013-10-04 - EPS Video recording enabled:  EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

Recording steps:

  1. The Start/Stop recording is controlled by a button in the (Data) Browser window.

  2. Recording cycle: a)Open project and Run EPS Simulation; b) Select/configure compressor method (e.g., CINEPAK) and Start recording; c) Select Node/link properties in Data Browser and navigate; d) Stop recording.

  3. Play the generated (.avi) movie with Windows Media Player

General notes about EPANET files:

  1. Opens Epanet projects (.inp & .net) and ".wng" (WaterNetGen) projects.

  2. Saves ".inp" and ".wng" projects (to avoid overriding the original ".net" files).

  3. The Catalogue file contains a list of commercial available pipe diameters. Can be imported and used in new projects.

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

Example about Leakages (PDA mode): Leak1.wng       Leak1.inp

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

2013-07-01:

Note:

  1. Opens Epanet projects (.inp & .net) and ".wng" (WaterNetGen) projects.

  2. Saves ".inp" and ".wng" projects (to avoid overriding the original ".net" files).

  3. The Catalogue file contains a list of commercial available pipe diameters. Can be imported and used in new projects.

Download WaterNetGen latest version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

 

Example about Leakages (PDA mode): Leak1.wng       Leak1.inp


Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

 

2013-04-20:

Note:

  1. Opens Epanet projects (.inp & .net) and ".wng" (WaterNetGen) projects.

  2. Saves ".inp" and ".wng" projects (to avoid overriding the original ".net" files).

  3. The Catalogue file contains a list of commercial available pipe diameters. Can be imported and used in new projects.

Download WaterNetGen current version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)
Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)

2013-04-09:
Note:
  1. Opens Epanet projects (.inp & .net) and ".wng" (WaterNetGen) projects.
  2. Saves ".inp" and ".wng" projects (to avoid overriding the original ".net" files).
  3. The Catalogue file contains a list of commercial available pipe diameters. Can be imported and used in new projects.

Download WaterNetGen current version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File

Download current catalogue:  Catalog.wng (Catalog.inp)

Download latest Users Manual (2011-10-11)
Previous versions:
Note:

EPANET compatibility is guaranteed at .INP level (compatibility with .net projects are not guaranteed ):

2012-11-18 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2012-01-19:  Catalog.net (Catalog.inp)

2012-02-15 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2011-01-26 Catalog.net (Catalog.inp )

2012-01-26 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2011-01-26 Catalog.net (Catalog.inp )
 2011-12-19 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2011-12-19 Catalog.net (Catalog.inp )
 2011-12-12 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2011-12-12 Catalog.net
2011-11-16 version: EXE (Auto-extract)       Zip File
2011-11-16 Catalog.net
Some project samples (for the 2011-12-12 version):
File Network model properties:
 Network Screenshot
SA-Ex1.net 50 Junctions;
60 Pipes;
1 Tank.
SA-Ex2.net 100 Junctions;
126 Pipes;
2 Tanks.
SA-Ex3.net 250 Junctions;
315 Pipes;
2 Tanks.
SA-Ex4.net 500 Junctions;
633 Pipes;
2 Tanks.