Adding a UPC scenario

The first stage removed the level control for pump KCH2PMP, as a result of which the level in reservoir CRES2 dropped steadily during the simulation. This stage adds a UPC scenario to control the pump again, switching it on when the level in the reservoir drops to 3.96 m and off when the level reaches 4.12 m. The scenario consists of a series of rules that define levels at which action is to be taken and the results of the action.

This stage assumes that you have started InfoWorks WS Pro and that the Model Group window is open, showing the UPC icon.

The tutorial dataset uses InfoWorks WS Pro native units (metric units). To import the tutorial data correctly, set the user units to metric by selecting Options from the Tools menu and clicking the Metric (Native) button on the Units tab.

To set up the UPC scenario:

  1. Open the 'Network UPC' network. ClosedYou must have a network open in order to create or edit a UPC scenario.
  2. Right-click the UPC group and choose New | UPC Scenario. Name the scenario 'CRES2 Pump Control' and click OK.
  3. Open the scenario:
  4. Add the pump as a regulator in the scenario:
  5. Add ranges to specify the object that is to be associated with the regulator and the levels at which action will be taken:
  6. Add the rules for the scenario:
  7. Click the UPC dialog's Close (Close dialog) button to close the dialog and click Yes to save the changes. Close the GeoPlan view.
  8. Run the simulation with the UPC Scenario:
  9. View the simulation results:

The next stage modifies the UPC scenario to take account of electricity charges.

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