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1. GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents TOV In an actual project vertices would probably be added to all of the service lines to more closely indicate the actual service line routing and configuration Attribute markers would probably be added to all of the service lines to indicate changes in surface type etc Once entered the customer locations service line tap deflection locations and supply mains can be altered or changed using the various Customer Edit commands The graphic length of the service line is used as the basis for the base hydraulic length when performing sizing and pressure drop calculations Ifthe lengths are not correct appropriate values can be manually entered for each segment of the service line using the length items in the customer attribute data list by GASWorkS The location is calculated by attempting to force the service line to run perpendicular from the main to the customer symbol location Once entered the tap location for these types of customers can be manually relocated using the Move Service Tap Location command or icon The tap location of polyline type customers is selected during the entry process The tap location of two point and auto assigned customers is automatically selected tt LJ LJ Working With Service Attribute Markers Attribute markers are used to indicate a change in a main or service attribute value For example a change from public to private right
2. bom csv file can also be used as a source for additional processing by a third party application e If the contents or format of the report are changed by a third party application and saved to the original name the contents may not be viewable in GASWorkS E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 43 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents e If the report gets hidden behind another open screen or window make the report activate the window on the top ofthe report stack by clicking on any visible portion of the report s screen or select the report from the Window menu list The report contains more information than will generally fit on a single sheet of normal sized paper When trying to print a warning message may appear stating that the report is too wide for the printer If a message appears try using the following suggestions to get the report width to fit on a single printed page e Turn the display of non required columns items on or off using the Set Columns routine Reduce the width of the displayed columns by dragging the vertical column separators Set the printer page orientation to Landscape Set the printer font to a proportional font like Arial Narrow and set the font size to a smaller font oa If no change is made to the report s width the report will be printed on multiple pages The items in the list
3. u ra Maximize Window Size An icon used to cause the report s window size to be increased to fill the GASWorkS display screen Print An icon used to print the contents of the report When selected the Print Control screen 1 willbe displayed Make any desired changes to the printer settings then select the Print command button to proceed Reset Window Size An icon used to cause the report s window size to be normalized or reduced to its standard size EHI Restore Columns An icon used to restore the display of all the data items columns When selected all of the columns associated with the report will be displayed f E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved HA 2 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Set Columns An icon used to specify which data items columns to display in the report When selected the Columns screen will be displayed Select check the data items to be displayed then select the Apply command button to apply any changes Note Column display widths can be adjusted by dragging the column separator lines View In Spreadsheet Application An icons used to view the BOM list in the application currently assigned to the csv file format When selected the assigned application will open and he display the contents of the BOM This item is useful when additional processing or calculation needs t
4. GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 4 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents EXAMPLE E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 5 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 6 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents In this example a project will be developed for a simple piping system representing a small residential subdivision Customer locations and service lines will be included The service lines and main sizes will be calculated During the course of the example the User will learn how to create a new project using the various USDM commands and features The example assumes that the User is already familiar with the various data entry manipulation display features and commands associated with GASWorkS and specifically its Graphic Data Interface GDI If you are not already familiar with these features work the example in the GASWorkS Demonstration Guide before continuing with this example Note The model and associated attribute files will sometimes be referred to as a project when working with the USDM features As used in this example in general the term model refers to the
5. Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 63 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data Se ee nn Data Items Hem Name lecon hare type l Data Type Composite Size X 1 Specifies the larger composite size where X is equal to Calculated Item the segment number Composite Length X 1 Specifies the portion of the segment length associated Calculated Item with the larger composite size where X is equal to the segment number Composite Size X 2 Specifies the smaller composite size where X is equal Calculated Item to the segment number Composite Length X 2 Specifies the portion of the segment length associated Calculated Item with the smaller composite size where X is equal to the segment number If a composite service is calculated a summary of the selected composite sizes and total lengths will be displayed in the calculated data associated with the service Composite Size 1 Specifies the larger composite size Calculated Item Total Composite Specifies the total length of the larger composite size Calculated Item Length 1 Composite Size 2 Specifies the smaller composite size Calculated Item Total Composite Specifies the total length of the smaller composite size Calculated Item Length 2 Notes The dimensional units for pressure related items are based on the dimensional unit used for the l
6. f m m To calculate the service size for an individual customer select the Calculate Service Sizes item from the Attribute Data list on the Attribute Data tab of the Customer Data screen The services are calculated using the methods described later in this Guide This last task concludes the example The remainder of this Guide describes the various data screens data items methods and features unique to the USDM E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 29 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 30 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents Menu ITEMS E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 31 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 32 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents This section provides a general description and reference for using the Menu Items unique to the USDM Grouped by functional topic procedures are described for using each of the items available in the menu lists Most of the menu items will launch a data screen or specification screen Further information describing the use of the those screens
7. 49 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents The meanings of the ITEM CODE SIZE TYPE_1 and SIZE TYPE 2 items for service type features are described in the following table Service Materials iTEM CODE Notes SIZE TYPE 1 Composite Represents the larger composite size Branch Represents the size of the trunk portion of the branch service SIZE TYPE 2 Composite Represents the smaller composite size e Branch Represents the size of the branch portion of the branch service Derivation Composite Derived as the connection between the two Method composite sizes Branch Derived as the connection from the trunk tee to the downstream branch portion A tee is derived for the trunk at the branch connection The trunk tee is reported as a STEEA item Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates whether the item is associated with a composite or branch style service S FITU Description Fitting User Assigned SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size of the segment the fitting is assigned to For composite services where the size changes along the associated segment the value represents the larger size Note The ITEM_TYPE field indicates the assigned value fitting type Derivation Derived from the fittings assigned to an attribute segment Method E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 50 GASWo
8. 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Data Field Name Description JOINT For some items this field contains the Joint attribute value assigned to the associated item PACKAGE For some items this field contains the Package attribute value assigned to the associated item PRODUCT For some items this field contains the Product attribute value assigned to the associated item QUANTITY Contains the total number of the items found matching the attributes associated with the item group The quantity is expressed in terms of the indicated units of measure RESTORATION For some items this field contains the Restoration attribute value assigned to the associated item ROW For some items this field contains the ROW Category value assigned to the associated item SIZE TYPE 1 Contains the primary size of the associated item as shown in the tables that follow SIZE TYPE 2 Contains the secondary size of the associated item as shown in the tables that follow UOM Contains the Units of Measure UOM for the associated QUANTITY data field e The meanings ofthe ITEM CODE SIZE TYPE_1 and SIZE TYPE 2 items for main type features are described in the following table Main Materials ITEM CODE Notes Description Compressor SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the compressor SIZETYPE 2 E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyr
9. Available Fittings hz 2 L 90 Thd Fittings Table ing Sf Attached Fittings 1 2 L 90 Thd Sizing Type Any Marked Sizing Group MDPE Notes Additional Length 317 Feet Some Notes Clear Attached Fittings List r Calculated Values Inside Diameter N A o Compressibility 1 000000 000 Pressure Drop Line Volume 0 017 Mef Average Pressure 11 78 Psi Max Velocity o Feet sec Composite Sizes Calculate Swap Pressures Data Items Additional Length A panel used to display the additional hydraulic length associated with the equivalent length of the attached fittings Attached Fittings A panel used to display the fittings that are attached to the pipe segment To add an item to the list select a value from the Available Fittings list To remove an item from the Attached Fittings list double click on the item to be removed Available Fittings A drop down list used to specify the fittings found in the specified Fittings Property Table To add an item to the Attached Fittings select a value from the Available Fittings list Fittings Table A drop down list used to specify the Fittings Property Table to use with the calculation Select a table from the list Notes A panel used to display the any descriptive notes or comments to be associated with the calculation Enter any desired notes by typing them into the associated data panel E Bradley B Bean
10. E Property Table Report c cfiles gw90 lut usdm_fitting fpf 145 S Fs e slay Rec Display Size Type Equivalent Diameter Roughness 1 2 L 90 Thd 0 00070 Inches 1 5500 1 2 L 90 SR Thd 0 00070 Inches 1 5500 1 2 L 180 Thd 0 00070 Inches 3 4700 1 2 TB 0 00070 Inches 2 3300 172 TB Thd 0 00070 Inches 3 1000 172 Angle 0 00070 Inches 8 6500 172 V Check S 0 00070 Inches 4 3200 172 V Gate 0 00070 Inches 0 3600 172 V Globe 0 00070 Inches 17 3000 3 4 L 45 Thd 0 00070 Inches 0 9600 Data Items Maximum Pipe ID Specifies the largest inside pipe diameter that the fitting can be used with Minimum Pipe ID Specifies the smallest inside pipe diameter that the fitting can be used with Sizing Group This item is used to designate which pipe Sizing Group the fitting can be used with Generally a group consists of pipes of the same material type As used with the USDM the sizing groups represent certain material types The available types as described in the following table Item Value Description MDPE Can only be used with pipes whose Sizing Group is set to MDPE Steel Can only be used with pipes whose Sizing Group is set to Steel HDPE Can only be used with pipes whose Sizing Group is set to HDPE Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 65 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Item Value Description Existing C
11. Once the vertex has been added select the Set Pipe Attribute Marker command from the Graphic Edit Commands toolbar Select the pipe containing the new vertex then select the desired pipe vertex If the vertex markers are displayed the vertex shape will change to a diamond instead of a triangle to indicate that the vertex represents an attribute marker Delete A Marker To delete an Attribute Marker from a Main Vertex command from the Graphic Edit Commands toolbar Select the desired pipe then select To delete an attribute marker along with its associated vertex from a main select the Delete Polyline A the desired vertex E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 107 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents To delete an attribute marker without deleting the associated vertex from a main select the eurisET Unset Pipe Attribute Marker command from the Graphic Edit Commands toolbar Select the desired pipe then select the desired vertex If the vertex markers are displayed the vertex shape will change to a triangle instead of a diamond Service Markers As used with service features attribute markers are used to segregate a service into a maximum of ten segments Each segment may have unique attribute values and settings Depending on the value of the various attribute values attribute markers along a service may affect th
12. All Rights Reserved 66 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Pipe Data The Pipe Data screen as used with the USDM is essentially the same as the one used with the standard version of GASWorkS however the Attribute Data list is handled in a unique manner with the USDM The list has special formatting and contains several items which may be used to initiate a command or routine unique to USDM See the GASWorkS User s Manual for a description of the standard features associated with the Pipe Data screen The attribute data features unique to the USDM are described as follows Attribute Tab Pipe Data Hec Number 2 ID Number 3 Nodes TEE 1 to END 2 j Calculated r Attribute Data Link To Attribute File v Customer Count Facility Type Main Medium Pressure Link ID Number Attribute File Data Address Street Golden Eagle Dr Address Number View From Node Data Print View To Node Data Cancel Close amp Solve Close Data Items The Attribute Data list contains items found in the linked Attribute Data file The list is segregated into sections If multiple attribute segments are associated with the pipe they are listed in separate sections of the list The calculated data is contained in a separate section The bottom section ofthe list contains several items that are used to initiate an associated command The command type items found in the list are described below Calcul
13. B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 86 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Title Block Values If the Include Title Block Requires Title Block Definition option is selected on the Plot Settings the Title Block Values screen will be displayed during the Plot routine The screen allows selection ofthe Title Block Definition to use and allows entry of data values 1f Single or Multi Line data items are included in the selected Title Block Definition The features of the screen are described as follows Title Block Values Title Block Definition File Name eee Data Values Reference Site Address Designed By Drawing Number Retrieve Values Continue Data Items Data Values If Single or Multi Line data items are included in the Title Block Definition the label associated with each data item will be listed in the Data Values list To enter a value for a data item click in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Title Block Definition File Name Specifies the name ofthe Title Block Definition to use during the Plot routine Select the desired definition from the list Command Buttons Cancel A command button used to close the screen and return to the Plot Settings screen E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 87
14. GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Continue A command button used to proceed with the Plot routine Retrieve Values A command button used to retrieve Title Block data values from another model project When selected the File Selection screen will be displayed Select the desired filename then select the Continue command button to retrieve and assign the coincident values Notes amp Considerations e The Title Block Definition list includes the definitions found in the currently selected Property Tables path Use the Path menu item from the Preferences submenu of the File menu list to view or change the path setting When data values are retrieved from another model the data items are compared to the currently selected Title Block Definition When a data item identification is found in the selected model that matches an item identification in the current model the associated data value 1s assigned to the current model E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 88 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents GRAPHIC DATA INTERFACE E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision i II Rights Reserved 89 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 90 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents The USDM use
15. GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents Calculate Pipe Segment Values Calculate Pipe Flow Values The Calculate Pipe Segment Values menu item displays the Pipe Segment Calculator screen To calculate pipe flow and pressure values e Select the Calculate Pipe Segment Values menu item from the Analysis menu list The Pipe Segment Calculator screen will be displayed Any of the items with a red colored label may be calculated Select the item to be calculated by clicking on the associated label that label will be underlined The item that is underlined is the item that will be calculated Select the desired dimensional units Enter the various known data values See the Pipe Segment Calculation screen description later in this Guide for more information on using fittings or calculating pipe sizes Select the Calculate command button to calculate the specified item and display the various other calculated values Select the Close command button to close the screen E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 34 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents Reports Reporting Values The following USDM menu item is included in the Report menu list Bill Of Materials The Bill Of Materials menu item generates and displays a Bill Of Materials list for the associated project To display the list e Select the Bill Of Materials menu ite
16. Identifies the address number for the customer 40 Alphanumeric Characters Identifies an alternative description name or address for 40 Alphanumeric the customer Characters Include In Report Specifies whether the feature will be included in the Bill Listed Item Of Materials Report E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 59 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data Attribute Data Items E Name Description Data Type Hourly Demand Hourly Demand Units Service Type Product Type Allow Sizing Calculation Segment Data Pipe Size Pipe Length Sizing Group Construction Category ROW Category Bradley B Bean PE Specifies the hourly demand to be used to size the service Single Precision line for the customer Required for Service Line Sizing Number calculation Specifies the dimensional units for the Hourly Demand Listed Item value Specifies the service type for the customer Attribute only Listed Item no affect on service line sizing Specifies the product type for the customer Attribute Listed Item only no affect on service line sizing Specifies whether the service line for the customer can be Listed Item sized or is a fixed entered value If this item is set to Yes Single Size Service the service line size to be calculated uses the smallest acceptable pipe size If this i
17. PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 75 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Sizing Group A drop down list used to specify the Sizing Group type as listed in the Pipe Property Table to use with the calculation Select an appropriate value from the list This item is only displayed when the Diameter item is being calculated Sizing Type A drop down list used to specify the Allow For Sizing type as listed in the Pipe Property Table to use with the calculation Select an appropriate value from the list This item is only displayed when the Diameter item is being calculated Calculated Values Average Pressure Displays the average pressure in the pipe segment Composite Sizes When the Diameter item is selected to be calculated this item displays the composite sizes and lengths which would result in a pressure drop value that would nominally match the specified pressure values Compressibility Displays the compressibility factor for the gas contained in the pipe segment The value is calculated using the average pressure and temperature associated with the segment Inside Diameter When a size type code is used for the Diameter item this item displays the inside diameter associated with the selected size type code Line Volume Displays the amount of gas contained in the pipe segment The value is calculated using the average pressure and temperature asso
18. a polyline style customer when the branch customer is attached to it Once initially entered vertex points can be added to either the trunk or branch portions of a dualed service to more realistically represent the actual service configuration Auto Assigned Customers Enter the remaining customers using the auto assign method When using the auto assign method the Customer Location is selected by the User and the Supply Main is automatically assigned to the pipe geographically closest to the selected customer location The Customer Data screen is only displayed for the first customer when entering customers using the auto assign method Enter the remaining customers using the auto assign method e Select the Add Multiple Customers Auto Assign Main icon from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Enter the location for the first customer by placing the mouse pointer near the desired location then press the left mouse button The Customer Data screen will be displayed Review the data and make changes as appropriate The model data for the new customers will be the same as the previously entered customers Select the Close command button to close the screen Enter the location of the remaining customers by selecting the desired locations After the last Customer Location has been entered press the right mouse button Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 22
19. constructing the model Branched Dualed Customers Branched or dualed customers consist of a trunk and a branch customer Dualed customers are entered by first entering the Trunk customer then entering the Branch customer In this case the service to Lot 75 and 76 will be entered as a dualed service as shown in Figure 5 Lot 75 will be the Trunk and Lot 76 will be the Branch Use the Zoom and Pan commands as appropriate to make Lots 75 and 76 visible on the GDI Window Enter the Trunk customer Lot 75 first In this case we will use a polyline style customer type Select the Add Polyline Service Customer icon from the Customer Data Commands toolbar t Select the Main Tap Location by placing the mouse pointer near the desired location then press the left mouse button E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 20 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Draw the service line by entering the deflection points vertices and meter location at the vertex prompts After the meter location has been entered press the right mouse button or enter E at the prompt The Customer Data screen will be displayed The default Model Data and Graphic Data values should be correct On the Attribute Data tab enter or select the following values Address Number 3003 Alias Lot 75 Service Type Branch Residential Service The remaining values ar
20. ere es 91 2 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved i GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Table Of Contents MISCELLANEOUS i lk 9r ex ERG aa d rx RA RES ER EE EE RE EE eds 95 Service Line Calculations 4 os emet hee iaai Wh segre e ADR ue RR C ea MINE e ede oe 97 AttabuteEilesc iussa me dun rH DRACO C Ea e RM dei men 104 Attribute Lists x upset e dee diene e e IR VADE Gah c S edo oe ae eH Rad ege b ats 105 Facility Set oS MERECE 106 Attribute Markers eed ee Sid e ETIAM reddi edad ba Me e TH eee ae 6 107 Working With GASWorkS 7 0 Data 2 2 eee eens 110 Disabling USDM Features sss e eee eee eeae 111 2 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 11 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Table Of Contents The information contained in this guide is intended to provide an overview of the optional US Design Module USDM associated with the GASWorkS software Introduction The US Design Module contains features developed specifically to assist the User in the design of natural gas distribution mains and services in accordance with general US design methods and practices The optional features associated with the USDM include USDM Features Dimensional Units Conversion Utility Allows a quantity in a specified dimensional unit for example length in Feet to be converted to an equival
21. hydraulic configuration that represents the piping configuration and connectivity and the term project refers to the combination of model data and attribute data Creating A New Project If GASWorkS is not already started start it now If a model is already open close it now using the Close menu item from the File menu list The first step in creating a project is to create a new set of project files To create a new project e Select the New Project menu item from the pasini File menu list The Project Specifications Model Name screen will be displayed MT Header Template Dea Accept the default Model Name or Preference Settings Det o enter an appropriate name for the new Default Settings project by typing it into the data field dos edic DLL Pipe Main Sizing Table usdm pipe Service Sizing Table usdm pipe Select the following values 7 Attach A Linked Customer Attribute File usdm def c v Attach A Linked Pipe Attribute File usdm_def_p m Header Template Default Background Files Preference Settings Default C Program Files GASWorkS 9 Files subdivision_plat dxf Default Settings us e 7 Select From Existing DXF Files Facility Settings Default Pipe Main Sizing Table usdm_pipe ene Retieve GA Tne Service Sizing Table usdm_pipe Attach A Linked Customer Attribute File Selected Checked usdm def c Attach A Linked Pipe Attribute File Selected Che
22. in the GASWorkS User s Manual E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 2 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Add 2 Point Pipe Add Graphic Line Add Graphic Symbol Add Polyline Pipe Add Leader Line Text Add Regulator Add User Text Add To Group Copy Group Copy Graphic Line Copy Graphic Symbol Copy Pipe Copy Text Create Bill Of Materials Create CSV Table Create Load Summary Delete BOM Delete Group Delete Graphic Line Delete Graphic Symbol Delete Pipe Delete Pipe Vertex Delete Text Dissolve Group DXF Export Edit Table Grid Display Grid Snap Table Of Contents Insert Regulator Iso View Load Summary Move Graphic Line Move Graphic Symbol Move Node Move Node Text Move Pipe Text Move Pipe Vertex Move Text Move Group Offset Pipe Orthometric Entry Orthometric Plus Entry Pan Plan Plot Remove From Group Swap Pipe Ends Tap Pipe Trace Trace amp Update Zoom All Zoom Window Getting Help Contact Us Hours Our normal work hours are 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M Mountain Time Monday through Friday However if you have a problem please try at any time we may be in By Telephone Telephone 719 578 9391 By Email help b3pe com Bradley B Bean PE Toll Free US Only 1 800 391 9391 By Website www b3pe com ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 3
23. item to cause the Pipe Size item s in the attribute data to be calculated The method used to calculate the service size is described later in this Guide Click To Add A Fitting Select check this item to add a fitting to the associated segment When the item is selected a drop down list of available fittings will appear Select the desired fitting from the list Notes amp Considerations To remove a fitting from a segment click on the cell containing the desired fitting A drop down list will appear Select the Remove Fitting item from the list The associated fitting will be removed from the list To calculate the service size for all of the customers in the model select the Calculate Service Sizes icon located in the lower right corner of the GDI Window e The USDM data and calculated items found in the attribute data are described in the following table The contents of the list are defined by the associated Attribute Database Definition Information on how to view and revise the definition contents are described later in this Guide Customer Data Attribute Data Items FS Name Description Data Type Pipe Facility Type Displays the Facility Type of the main that the customer Calculated Item is connected to The customer inherits the facility type of the main it is connected to Attribute File Data Address Street Identifies the address street for the customer 40 Alphanumeric Characters Address Number
24. lists are assigned to an item using the Database Definition An attribute list can represent a standard GASWorkS dimensional unit list Property Table or custom attribute value code list In general a custom attribute list is a specifically formatted ASCII text file The format of the file contains a value to be displayed to the User and a code to be used by the software Special custom lists have been created and are associated with the USDM These lists can be modified by the User however if the lists are not correctly formatted they can become corrupt and the USDM features may not function correctly The GAS WorkS User s Manual contains additional information on working with Attribute Lists E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 105 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Facility Settings Facility settings can be used to segregate features based on the facility setting values The facility settings can only be assigned to a main feature nodes and services inherit the value of the associated main With respect to the USDM the most important use of the facility setting is with respect to the Pipe Main Sizing routine Individual pipe segments may be included or excluded from the sizing process depending on the assigned facility setting Additional information on working with Facility Settings is contained in the GASWorkS User s Manual E Bradley
25. not affect service line sizing Cut Set Pressure Specifies the set pressure of the first cut regulator Single Precision Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Number 1 Cut Set Pressure Specifies the set pressure dimensional units ofthe firstcut Listed Item Units regulator Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Allowable Pressure Specifics the maximum allowable pressure drop for the Single Precision Drop Up portion of the service line between the main connection Number and the inlet to the regulator Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Allowable Minimum Specifics the minimum allowable pressure for the inletto Single Precision Pressure Up the regulator Required for Service Line Sizing Number calculation E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 62 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data Attribute Data Items Fem Name Description Data Type Allowable Pressure Specifics the maximum allowable pressure drop for the Single Precision Drop Dn portion of the service line between the outlet of the Number regulator and the service termination Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Additional calculated items are included in the list when a regulator is associated with the service line customer they are Inlet Pressure Up Displays the inlet pressure for the po
26. of way To demonstrate how to add an attribute marker to a service line let s add a marker where the branch service line we previously added crosses the right of way line then we can change the attribute values The process will involve two steps adding the marker location then entering the attribute data Add A Service Attribute Marker To add a service attribute marker Zoom in so that the branch service to Lots 75 and 76 on Golden Eagle Drive is prominently displayed Select the Add Service Attribute Marker icon from the Customer Data Commands t toolbar E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 23 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents When prompted for the Customer To Add A Service Vertex To select the Trunk customer the customer symbol on Lot 75 When prompted for the Service Segment To Add Vertex To select the trunk portion of the service line the segment before the branch to Lot 76 At the prompt for the New Vertex Location select a location near the intersection of the service line and the right of way line A marker symbol will be placed at the selected location Edit Attribute Data Next edit the customer attribute data to reflect a change in right of way ownership as follows Move the mouse pointer near the customer symbol for the Trunk customer Lot 75 hold down the Ctrl key and press the left mouse butt
27. selecting allowable pipe sizes from the currently specified Pipe Property Table for the services that are allowed to be calculated The process is described more fully below Pipe Property Table The currently specified Pipe Property Table is used to select the allowable pipe sizes The Pipe Property Table is specified using the Property Tables menu item from the Preferences submenu of the File menu list Only pipes where the Use When Sizing item is set to Services or Both are used in the service sizing process and of those pipes only the ones that meet the specified Sizing Group assignment are used In the USDM Sizing Groups Group 1 Group 2 etc are assigned to common group names such as MDPE HDPE etc The assignment is made through the use of the Sizing Group attribute list Additional information on the use of the attribute lists is presented later in this Guide For example ifa service line is set to be sized Allow Sizing Calculation attribute item set to Y es and set to use MDPE Sizing Group attribute item set to MDPE only pipes assigned to the MDPE Sizing Group and set to allow to use when sizing services will be used during the sizing process Attribute Segments The service line may be segregated into attribute segments An attribute segment is created by adding an Attribute Marker special service line vertex at the location where a change in attribute information for the service line occurs The sizing group may be unique
28. table Attribute Data Item Required Setting Value Attached Fittings This item establishes the type of fittings used along the associated service segment Use of the item is optional however if a fitting is attached the appropriate equivalent length will be included in the overall hydraulic length during the sizing process Select an appropriate value from the associated list Connection Type This item establishes the type of connection to the main line Based on the selected type the appropriate equivalent length will be included in the overall hydraulic length during the sizing process Select an appropriate value from the associated list Hourly Demand The Hourly Demand item specifies the flow value to be used during sizing Generally the value should indicate the maximum anticipated hourly demand for the service line If the value is not set the Per Unit Load value in the Hydraulic data is used during the sizing process The value may be set to the Per Unit Load by selecting the Calculate Hourly Load attribute item from the Attribute Data List Enter an appropriate value or enter an appropriate Per Unit Load and select the Calculate Hourly Load item from the Attribute Data List Hourly Demand Units Select an appropriate value from the associated list E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 98 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table O
29. that has a single Service connection to the main continues for some distance then branches into two separate lines that each continue to different termination points The portion of the main between the tap and branch connection is referred to as the approach or trunk portion of the service The portion of the service between the branch connection and termination is referred to as the branch portion of the service line With respect to the sizing calculations the branches are further differentiated as the trunk branch and the branch When a branch customer is created the trunk customer is entered then the branch customer is entered and the point where the branch customer connects to the trunk is identified The trunk branch is that portion of the original trunk service that is downstream of the branch connection The procedure for sizing a branched service is The lowest pressure for the nodes associated with the main that the service line is attached to is determined This pressure is used as the inlet pressure for E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 101 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Configuration Type Type Sizing Method y Method the service line The total hydraulic length for each portion of the service line trunk trunk branch and branch is computed based on the service le
30. the following instructions to complete the third step to solve and calculate main pipe sizes e Select the Solve Single Model menu item from the Analysis menu list or select the Solve icon located in the lower right corner ofthe GDI Window The Solution Data screen will be displayed ona On the Solution Data tab enter or select the following values Convergence Tolerance 0 1 Mcfh Reset Unknown Node Pressures To Zero Selected Checked Smart Processing Of One Way Segments Selected Checked Atmospheric Pressure Method Handbook Of Chemistry amp Physics Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 25 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents On the Other Settings tab enter or select the following values Base Pressure 14 73 Psi Base Temperature 60 Fahrenheit On the Pipe Sizing Control tab enter or select the following values Condition Nodes END_1 Make sure that you named the nodes the same as the example figure or enter the name that you used Condition Pressure 12 5 Psi System Pressures 10 Psi Pressure Values Are Minimums Maximum Velocity 200 Feet sec Pass Limit 100 Number Of Passes Path Processing Flow Pressure Drop Processing Optimize By Size Facility Type Main Medium Pressure Reset Diameters To Minimum Size Selected Checked Pipe Size Table usdm_pipe Select the Solve amp Calculate Pipe Size
31. type the desired value then press the Enter key See the following Notes amp Considerations section for additional information on setting the logo size Logo Position Specifies the horizontal position of the logo in relation to the Title Block or associated section of the Title Block The available values are described in the following table Item Value Description Center The logo will be centered in the Title Block for vertical orientation or the associated section of the Title Block for horizontal orientation The logo will be placed along the left side of the Title Block for vertical orientation or the associated section of the Title Block for horizontal orientation The logo will be placed along the right side of the Title Block for vertical orientation or the associated section of the Title Block for horizontal orientation Logo Text Line 1 2 3 Specifies the text value to be displayed on the plot output The number of logo text line items will vary according to the logo text line count value Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Logo Text Line Count Specifies the number of lines of text to associate with the logo Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key See the following Notes amp Considerations section for additional information on working with logo text Logo Text Position Specifies the horizontal pos
32. underlined with a horizontal line Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Fixed Text Value Specifies the text value to be displayed adjacent to the Fixed Text item Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Graphic Line Style If the item type is Graphic Line or Graphic Line amp Symbol this field specifies the line style to be used to display the graphic line Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Graphic Line Thickness If the item type is Graphic Line or Graphic Line amp Symbol this field specifies the thickness in pixels of the displayed line If the item type is Blank Line this field specifies the line spacing height of the blank line specified as a factored line spacing For example 0 5 1 0 or 1 5 Enter the desired value by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 81 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Graphic Symbol Line Thickness If the item type is Graphic Symbol or Graphic Line amp Symbol this field specifies the thickness in pixels of the line work used to display the symbol Enter the desired thickness by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Graphic Symbol Rotation If the item t
33. will be displayed The values on the various tabs should be as shown on the following images If the values are not correct enter or select the appropriate values Hydraulic Data Tab Default Data Values Default Data Values Pipe Size Type Pipe Equation Pipe Efficiency Node Pressure Node Base Load Node Elevation Node Temperature 2P Inches IGT Improved z o 95 Decimal iv Allow Pipe Sizing Psi v Value Is Unknown lo Mcfh Value Is Unknown o Feet o Fahrenheit Value Is Unknown Apply Hydraulic Data Values Only Apply All Values Cancel Bradley B Bean PE Save Settings Retrieve Settings Close ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 9 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Gas Properties Tab Default Data Yalues r Default Gas Property Values n 0 000007 Lbm Ft sec Heating Value ioo Btu cf Specific Heat Ratio n3 Values Are Unknown Calculate Properties From Composition Hiscellaneous Specific Gravity Viscosity Apply Gas Property Values Only Cancel Save Settings Dimensional Units Tab Default Data Values Hydraulic Data r Default Dimensional Units Apply All Values Retrieve Settings Close Miscellaneous Feet Decimal Elevation Feet Heating Value Bwct Length Feet
34. An icon used to save the contents of the currently displayed list to a file name other than Notes amp Considerations Refer to the GASWorkS User s Manual for information about how attribute files and lists are used The Item Index value must an integer value between 32000 and 32000 including 0 The Item Value item may or may not be displayed The value is used by certain Calculation routines If the item is displayed its value can be any double precision numeric value Several predefined attribute lists are included when the USDM software is installed The lists are normally installed in the standard GASWorkS Property Table directory path E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 41 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Bill Of Materials When selected the Bill Of Materials BOM routine creates a BOM list and displays the list as a multi tabbed report where each tab represents a separate section of the report To create the list select the Bill Of Materials menu item from the Reports menu list The features associated with the report are described as follows E Bill Of Materials PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION ROW Main Connection Butt Fusion Main Pipe Main Medium Pressure New Main Trenchable Soil City R Main Termination 99 Command Buttons amp Icons Close A command button used to close the report
35. B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 106 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Attribute Markers Attribute markers are used to segregate a main or a service into segments Each segment may have unique attribute values and settings An attribute marker is a specially designated pipe or service vertex Additional information on how they apply to main and services is described as follows Main Markers As used with main features attribute markers are used to segregate a main into a maximum of five segments without causing the need for additional nodes Each segment may have unique attribute values and settings Attribute markers do not affect the sizing of pipes mains Add A Marker To add an Attribute Marker to a Main command from the Graphic Edit Commands toolbar Select the pipe containing the desired vertex then select the desired pipe vertex If the vertex markers are displayed the vertex shape will change to a diamond instead of a triangle to indicate that the vertex represents an attribute marker To set an existing pipe vertex as an attribute marker select the Set Pipe Attribute Marker ta e To add an attribute marker at a location where a pipe vertex does not already exist SET select the Add Polyline Vertex command from the Graphic Edit Commands toolbar A ve Select the pipe to add the marker to then select the location for the vertex marker
36. Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 11 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Enter Main Lines The main lines will be entered by tracing over a background image In general the final main line configuration should be similar to Figure 1 In Figure 1 the dots solid circles reflect node locations and the triangle symbols reflect vertex locations pipe deflection points ur SPURL UTILITY n FSHT ITVE E z 4 d ti E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 12 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Enter the first pipe segment from the supply point Node SUPPLY on Figure 1 to the location of the first intersection Node TEE 1 on Figure 1 using a polyline type pipe Select the Add FA Polyline Pipe icon from the Graphic Construction Commands toolbar Enter the From Node Location by moving the mouse pointer to the corresponding location press the left mouse button The From Node Data screen will be displayed On the Hydraulic tab enter or select the following values Node Name SUPPLY Pressure 14 5 Psi Pressure Unknown Unselected Unchecked Base Load 0 Mcfh Base Load Unknown Selected Checked The remaining values are acceptable Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes Draw the pipeline by entering the appropriate deflection and To
37. Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 27 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Note us To make the display of the results more readable Turn off the customer symbol display To turn off the symbol display select the iF Display Customer Symbols icon on the Customer Data Commands toolbar Click the amp icon until the symbol display is turned off select the Set Text Options icon from the Display Controls toolbar The Text Display Options screen will be displayed Click in the box adjacent to the Transparent Font option until the box is empty Select the Apply command button to save and apply the change Set the text so that it displays opaquely To turn off the transparent text display e The pressure values flow directions and pipe sizes should be similar to those shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 28 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents diced As a result ofthe hand drawn pipe segments each example model is created slightly different Therefore the results will be slightly different for each model The results however should be similar to those shown in Figure 6 The displayed pressure values represent the estimated pressure for each node point The velocity values indicate the maximum estimated velocity for the associated segment The pressure and velocity limi
38. GASWorkS 9 0 Bradley B Bean PE 419 East Columbia Street Colorado Springs Colorado 80907 USA Toll Free 1 800 391 9391 Telephone 719 578 9391 Fax 719 578 9394 2015 Bradley B Bean PE All rights reserved Revision 002 GASWorkS and the B Cubed logo are trademarks of Bradley B Bean PE Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation This document is formatted for double sided printing GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction fis sus s omes ee ERR OE Rr ER RR GUERRERO CORR RR e YEE Ra EAD Dang am I Installing amp Starting GASWorkS 2 0 rer rr rer rer rer rer rer tre ses 2 Useful Commands seres roreka ei aah SS NE ERE RI Y ud RM ESTARIA K D x ed reu Epi 2 Getting Help Contact Us susc ute xe RA Peer UESERDEUREA OA ROLE ERE EP ORO E EU des 3 EXAMPLE 124 253 ERRORI CER RR aH M EOD RUE EO A a e RR b M RORIS RE ER Bea aac gt Creating A New Project 2 preneha Shine eae ee hee ee E eee bia IE AER a ek 7 Set Check Graphic Settings sam sx 4 e eso e xe eine RNE Nor be olle anh a ane PASE Rue a 8 Set Check Default Data Values 2 0 0 oe s 9 Set Check Property Table Settings llle 1 Enter Main Lines 344 024 sti atenent Mae DENEN NER ete E RA 12 Enter Customer Locations eisdbes sert a pee EE FUR E LEE ET Er oer eee 18 Working With Service Attribute Markers ssssssserersererereererrr rer eens 23 Calculate Main Sizes erir ce ce ke en ee rh e ma ax B
39. M_TYPE field all fields are populated for this item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 47 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Main Materials lu TEM CODE Notes Description Regulator SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the regulator SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation This item is derived for pipes assigned to the regulator hydraulic Method type Note The ITEM TYPE field is not populated for this item The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item M TEEA Description Multiple Main Connection SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the associated pipe SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Method most common or the largest size when no common sizes are present The tee 1s assumed to be connected to the largest pipe or any one of the pipes if all pipes have a common size and type A MCONA item is derived for the other two pipe connections Foranode with more than three connections this item 1s derived for the largest connected pipe size The tee is assumed to be connected to the largest pipe A MCONA item is derived for the Derivation For a node with three connections this item is derived for the other connected pipes SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the associated pipe SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation For a node with a single pipe connection this item is derived as Method t
40. Manual The following pages present a description for each of the unique screens used by the USDM The descriptions are listed in alphabetical order based on the screen name Attribute List Definition Many of the Attribute Data items are supported by data lists The lists can be modified by the User using the Attribute List Definition The Attribute List Definition is created viewed and edited using the Attribute List Editor To modify a list select the Attribute List menu item from the Edit menu list Select a list file to edit and then select the Continue command button The features of the editor are described as follows Attribute List Definition C cfiles gwSO0 lut us_restoration_method _Ist__ 2m 2E Item Sequence Item Description Item Index Item Value None Backfill Only Backfill Only W Compaction Asphalt Replacement Concrete Replacement Seed Mix Seed Mix W BMP Rip Rap OO oc WN Wetland Restoration Unknown Data Items Item Description Specifies the description that will be displayed in the list Enter a value by clicking in the associated cell type the desired description then press the Enter key E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 39 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Item Index Specifies an index value associated with the list item If the list is assigned to an integer type field in th
41. Node Locations at the various vertex prompts After the To Node Location has been entered press the Enter key or the right mouse button to end the command The To Node Data screen will be displayed On the Hydraulic tab enter or select the following values Node Name TEE 1 Pressure 0 Psi Pressure Unknown Selected Checked Base Load 0 Mcfh Base Load Unknown Selected Checked The remaining values are acceptable Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes The Pipe Data screen will be displayed On the Hydraulic tab enter or select the following values Allow Size Calculation Selected Checked Sizing Group MDPE E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 13 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents On the Attribute tab enter or select the following values Link To Attribute File Selected Checked Facility Type Main Medium Pressure Address Aspenglow Lane Include In Report Yes Product Type New Main Construction Category 1 Trenchable Soil ROW Category 1 City Road ROW Installation Method 1 Open Trench Joint Type 1 Butt Fusion Packaging Type 1 Coil 250 Feet Restoration Method 1 Backfill Only W Compaction Connection Type Straight W Squeeze Off Connection Size 4P The remaining values are acceptable Select the Close command button to close the scr
42. OFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 72 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Pipe Segment Calculator A routine is provided to calculate various hydraulic values for a single pipe segment To perform the calculation select the Calculate Pipe Segment Values menu item from the Analysis menu list The features associated with the screen are described as follows Pipe Data Tab Pipe Segment Calculator Segment Data End Conditions Diameter 1 702 zi e E In Pressure 14 5 Psi gt Length 500 Feet m Out Pressure 8 85 Psi Efficiency 0 95 Decimal In Elevation o Feet Roughness 0 00006 Inches Out Elevation o Feet Flow Rate 10 Mcth z In Temp 60 Fahrenheit Equation IGT Improved x Out Temp 0 Fahrenheit r Calculated Values Inside Diameter N A Compressibility 1 000000 Pressure Drop Line Volume 0 014 Mef Average Pressure nnzBPs Max Velocity pmo 7 Feet sec Composite Sizes Calculate Swap Pressures Data Items Diameter A data field used to enter or display the inside diameter or size type code of the pipe segment If the value 1s known enter a value by typing it into the data field To enter a size type code select a value from the list Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the selected dimensional unit Efficiency A data field used to enter or display the hydraulic efficiency of the pip
43. R Eh ewe 25 Viewing The Analysis Results 0 0 ccc ccc hh 2T Calctilate Service SIZES see x tes ok Sho dees Va E Uso RU M be be dtp eae A18 29 MENU ITEMS c i xce io ampia e Seep heen AEURAOR C e C Ra EPA IPIE PROP VR ae od 31 Analysis Calculating Values 60 an 33 Calculate Conversion Dimensional amp Fuel Conversions 00000 sees 33 Calculate Pipe Segment Values Calculate Pipe Flow Values 34 Reports Reporting Values 0 06 eee teen rr rr ene nes 35 Bill Of Materials ce er EEDEHUE pee ila PEE RE EBENCREI EI od 35 DATA SCREENS sorrue nie na os XXE Pe a eb E VUE cb ve EE ERE 37 Attribute List Definition 2 2 hme 39 Bill Of Materials eee Mieco ene cece Nesrin SS be Cn cee he hehehe hina 42 CONVEISIONS cc dns ae RT TOEIC RU UO nee or iho a Re Oi Ha eS wade ae Mot 54 Customer Data es aba Xe DIETER DELE DI ee DOPO DERE Om es 58 Fittings Property Table Lise eer RR rt rape eres e oad ped ae eer dn 65 Pipe Data E ER ee Es Seed Ha eee a ee Ee eer eee HE pear 67 Pipe Property Table 44e eter har RR ania a nb Soa eee eae eae ate Vd due 71 Pipe Segment Calculator sies 73 Title Block Definition educ exe cd eek ae Raw dh ow gale pe ERR ERRAT Eee 78 Title Block Values o 4 044 ibatie Magenta hia tend URBC oh E Pb e bebe cet 87 GRAPHIC DATA INTERFACE 4 4 6 54 456 06 48 06 40005 RCRUM CEN Y PELA HP BOs HERR etae eS 89 GDI Commands amp Icon Descriptions sssseseeeereerrerrrrrrrr
44. RE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 84 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents The Plot routine will shrink or stretch the specified image to fit the specified logo size dimensions Using a large size image for a small size logo or vice versa can yield unattractive results It may be necessary to manipulate the image size using a third party application before using it in the Title Block e If a logo image file is selected the image size is forced to fit the specified logo size as entered in the Title Block definition If the height is specified and the width is not specified set to 0 the logo will be displayed using the specified height and the display width will be adjusted to maintain the proportions of the original image If the width is specified and the height is not specified set to 0 the logo will be displayed using the specified width and the display height will be adjusted to maintain the proportions of the original image If both the height and width are specified the image will be stretched or shrunk to fit the specified dimensions The logo text refers to a group of text to be associated with the logo position Generally the logo text might include a company name and address but can include any User desired text The specified text values will be included each time the Title Block is plotted In that sense the logo text is considered fixed in the context of the Title Blo
45. Screens Table Of Contents Calculated Items Converted Value Quantity A panel used to display the known quantity value converted to an equivalent quantity in the specified dimensional units E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 55 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Fuel Types Tab Conversions Known Value 1000 ct Natural Gas 1000 Btu cf 293 0 kwh Electricity Data Items Converted Value Dimensional Units A drop down list used to specify the dimensional unit to convert the known value to Select the appropriate unit from the list Fuel Type A drop down list used to specify the fuel type to convert the known value to Select the appropriate type from the list Known Value Dimensional Units A drop down list used to specify the dimensional unit associated with the quantity to be converted Select the appropriate unit from the list Fuel Type A drop down list used to specify the fuel energy type of the quantity to be converted Select the appropriate type from the list Quantity A data field used to specify the quantity to be converted Enter a value by typing it into the data field Calculated Items Converted Value Quantity A panel used to display the known quantity value converted to an equivalent quantity in the specified dimensional units and fuel energy ty
46. a Link To Attribute File JV Pipe Facility Type M ain Medium Pre Address Street Golden Eagle Dr Address Number Include In Report Hourly Demand Hourly Demand Units Service Type Branch Residential Service Print Cancel Close amp Solve Close Data Items The Attribute Data list contains items found in the linked Attribute Data file The list is segregated into sections If multiple attribute segments are associated with the customer they are listed in separate sections of the list The calculated data 1s contained in a separate section The bottom section of the list contains several items that are used to initiate an associated command The command type items found in the list are described below Calculate Graphic Length Select check this item to cause the Pipe Length item s in the attribute data to be set to their graphic lengths The pipe segment lengths can be manually entered Use this item to reset the length values to the original graphic lengths E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 58 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Calculate Hourly Load Select check this item to cause the Hourly Load item in the attribute data to be calculated as follows The Per Unit Load is used as the basis for the Hourly Load and converted to the specified dimensional units Calculate Service Size Select check this
47. alues Special commands are provided to allow manipulation of the attribute markers Custom Fittings A set of specialized fittings are provided for use with the Service Sizing routines This feature allows a fitting to be specified by type for example a 90 degree elbow as opposed to a specific size and type for example a 1 90 degree elbow The Sizing routine selects the appropriate size and associated equivalent length value depending on the required service size E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 1 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM US Design Guide Table Of Contents USDM Features Connections amp Terminations Similar to the custom fittings connections and terminations can be specified as a type for example Tapping Tee or Meter Riser The appropriate size and associated equivalent length value depending on the required service size will be used during the Sizing routine Service Line Calculation A set of special features attributes commands and Calculation routines are provided which support the calculation ofthe service line size based on specified load data configuration and sizing criteria The routine supports calculation of composite dual sized services Special Graphic Display Features Attribute segment numbers and a change in size symbol for composite services can be displayed in the Graphic Data Interface GDI Window Spe
48. an only be used with pipes whose Sizing Group is set to Existing Other Can only be used with pipes whose Sizing Group is set to Other Any Can be used with any pipe Sizing Group None Cannot be used with any pipe Sizing Group Connection Can only be used as a connection Termination Can only be used as a termination Sizing Type Specifies the designation used to group fittings together during sizing For example the Tee Branch designation refers to the branch portion of a line tee Notes amp Considerations The additional items mentioned above are primarily used with the Service Sizing routine As used with the Service Sizing routine the fittings are assigned by Sizing Type instead of by Size Type values During the Sizing routine the fitting within the same Sizing Group whose Minimum Pipe ID value is less than and whose Maximum Pipe ID value is greater than the currently selected pipe size is selected and its associated equivalent length value is used during the sizing calculations See the GASWorkS User s Manual for information on the standard data items and features associated with this screen A USDM version of the Fittings Property Table is included when the software is installed The table contains fitting size type items common to the US gas industry The equivalent length values were compiled from various sources E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015
49. ate Graphic Length Select check this item to cause the Pipe Length item s in the attribute data to be set to the graphic length of the service line The pipe segment lengths can be manually entered Use this item to reset the length values to graphic lengths E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 67 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Notes amp Considerations The USDM allows the length of each attribute segment to be entered individually These values are not required to represent the base hydraulic length The value entered on the Hydraulic tab represents the base hydraulic length used with the hydraulic calculations The attribute lengths are only used during the calculation of quantities when creating a BOM report The data and calculated items found in the attribute data are described in the following table The contents of the list are defined by the associated Attribute Database Definition Information on how to view and revise the definition contents are described elsewhere in this Guide Pipe Data Attribute Data Items Item Name Description Data Type Customer Count Displays the number of customers attached to the Calculated Item pipe This item refers to the number of actual connections and does not include additional customers associated with multi unit customers Identifies the Facility Type assigned to the main Disp
50. ate Main Sizes In general the GASWorkS Pipe Sizing routine requires three steps in order to perform correctly The steps include 1 Establish which pipe sizes can be used during sizing by creating a new or revising an existing Pipe Property Table The Pipe Property Table contains information about the pipe size and material The table entries are keyed off of a Size Type Code A standard USDM style table is installed when the software is installed The table can be copied modified or revised as desired by the User The table should not need to be revised for this example Additional information on working with the Property Tables 1s provided later in this Guide and in the GASWorkS User s Manual 2 Establish which mains pipes can be sized and what size group to associate them with Individual pipe segments may be set to allow sizing or not If a project contains both existing mains and proposed mains the existing mains would be set so that they are not included in the sizing process In this example all mains will be allowed to be sized The Edit View Pipe Data command or Pipe Property Table can be used to review the allow sizing and sizing group settings 3 Establish the pressure and velocity criteria These values are set using the Pipe Sizing Control tab of the Solution Data screen If the previous steps and settings described in this example have been followed correctly the first two steps should have already been completed Use
51. ature to another Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear to identify the Base Pipe and the Pipe or Pipes to assign the base values to Toolbar None GDI Command Line MATCHPATT MATCHPIPEATTRIBUTES MPATT BET Set Pipe Attribute Marker Sets an existing pipe vertex as a pipe attribute marker Executing V this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First to identify the pipe associated with the vertex to be changed then to identify the vertex to set as an attribute marker Toolbar Graphic Edit Commands GDI Command Line None SET Set Service Attribute Marker Sets an existing service vertex as a service attribute marker Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First to identify the customer associated with the vertex to be changed then to identify the vertex to set as an attribute marker Toolbar Customer Data Commands GDI Command Line None Set Service Regulator Location Sets an existing service vertex as a regulator location marker Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First to identify the customer to be changed then to identify the vertex to set as a regulator location then several prompts will appear for information about te regulator Toolbar None GDI Command Line None vertex attribute marker Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First to identify the pipe associated with the vertex to be changed then to id
52. ba Load Mcth Coordinates Diameter Efficiency Node Pressure Psi Pipe Flow Rate Mcth HH Psi Pressure Drop Temperature Velocity Viscosity Apply Dimensional Units Only Cancel Save Settings Bradley B Bean PE Apply All Values Retrieve Settings Close ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE 10 Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Miscellaneous Tab Default Data Values Hydraulic Data r Miscellaneous Data Values Pipe Facility Type Main Medium Pressure Node Increment 5 Pipe Sizing Group MDPE Apply Miscellaneous Data Values Only Apply All Values Cancel Save Settings Retrieve Settings Close Select the Close command button to close the screen and save any changes Set Check Property Table Settings The Sizing routines are dependent on having the correct Property Tables selected To set and check the current Property Table settings e Select the Property Tables menu item from the Preferences submenu of the File menu list The Property Table Selection screen will be displayed Select the following values Pipe usdm pipe Regulator regulator Compressor compressor Valve valve Well well Fittings usdm fitting Select the Close command button to close the screen and save any changes Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002
53. cial Plotting Features A User defined Title Block can be included with the plot output A special editor is provided for creating and revising a Title Block Definition Bill Of Materials List A routine is included to create a generic Bill Of Materials list for the associated project The list includes User specified fittings connections and terminations and automatically generated fittings etc The list can be viewed in GASWorkS or in any third party application that supports the csv file format Additional Graphic Edit Routines Certain additional Graphic Edit routines are provided including a routine to convert individually selected lines in a DXF file to a pipe in GASWorkS In order to demonstrate and explain the features associated with the USDM this guide provides an example which steps the User through the creation and analysis of a project using the USDM features followed by documentation of the various USDM features Installing amp Starting GASWorkS Refer to the GASWorkS Getting Started Guide for instructions on installing and starting the GASWorkS software The USDM will automatically be installed when appropriately licensed Useful Commands GASWorkS provides a number of commands for entering editing calculating and displaying the various model and supporting data associated with the design and analysis of a fuel piping system Some of the commands are listed below A full list of commands is included
54. ciated with the segment Maximum Velocity Displays the maximum velocity of the gas flow through the pipe segment Pressure Drop Displays the calculated pressure drop across the pipe segment Command Buttons Calculate A command button used to calculate the associated values Clear Attached Fittings List A command button used to clear all of the fittings listed in the Attached Fittings list Close A command button used to close the calculation screen Print A command button used to print the contents of the calculation screen When selected the Print Control screen will be displayed Make any desired changes to the printer settings then select the Print command button to proceed E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 76 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Swap Pressures A command button used to exchange the inlet and outlet pressure values for the pipe segment Notes amp Considerations The item labels shown in red indicate the specific pipe items which can be calculated The item that 1s underlined indicates the item that is being calculated To change the calculated item underlined item click on the desired label until the item 1s underlined Only one of the red labels can be underlined at a time The gas properties used by the calculation are taken from the Gas Property values set in the Default Data Values assoc
55. ck Definition To exclude the logo text from the Title Block set the logo text count to zero e Sample Title Block Definitions are provided when the USDM software is installed The definitions are normally installed in the standard GASWorkS Property Table directory path To include a Title Block in the plot results select the nclude Title Block Requires Title Block Definition item in the Settings options of the Plot Settings screen e Some of the various Title Block features are shown in the following figure E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 85 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Bradley B Bean PE 419 E Columbia St calorada suring CO 80907 LOGO TEXT 4 Lines Referens 08 1034 DATA ITEM SINGLE LINE Site Address Fabulous Estat es MERE FIXED TEXT VALUE Label Only No Text Value Colorado City Colorado 80917 USA Designed By Bubba Date 10 1 2008 CURRENT DATE Drawing Number 08 1234 Rev 1 Scale 11298305 Letter 8 2x 11in PLOT SCALE VALUE Work Description DATA ITEM MULTI LINE Di K VP MEET GRAPHIC LINE MP Main Proposed Bene 7 n GRAPHIC LINE amp SYMBOL Proposed Termination Pipes To Abandoned BLANK LINE Cap End Governor GRAPHIC SYMBOL Change Of Material Valve c cfiles gw90 Viles plot Approximate Scale 1 1296305 Letter 8 1 2 x 11 in E Bradley
56. cked usdm def p E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 7 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents n the Background Files section select the Select From Existing DXF Files command button The File Selection screen will be displayed Find and select the file named subdivision_plat dxf Select the Continue command button to assign the file to the project Note The project specification data can be saved to a file and retrieved for future use This is useful when creating a number of projects using similar default values etc To save a specification select the Save command button To retrieve a previously saved specification select the Retrieve command button e Select the Continue command button to create the project and open the GDI Window dices P The GDI Window will display differently on different monitors If the screen is too large or too small for your monitor resize it now so that it fills your monitor Select the Maximize GDI Window icon from the Graphic Window Controls toolbar to fit the window to your monitor Select the Zoom To Fit icon from the View Controls toolbar to adjust the model display to fit the new screen size Set Check Graphic Settings Some graphic settings and options should be set and selected in order to efficiently work the example To set and check the current graphic settings e Select the Settin
57. d used to enter or display the base hydraulic length of the pipe segment If the value is known enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the selected dimensional unit Outlet Elevation A data field used to enter the elevation at the outlet downstream end of the pipe segment Enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Outlet Pressure A data field used to enter or display the pressure at the outlet downstream end of the pipe segment If the value is known enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Outlet Temperature A data field used to enter the temperature at the outlet downstream end of the pipe segment Enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Roughness A data field used to enter the inside pipe wall roughness of the pipe segment Enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit This item is only available for pipe flow equations that use roughness in their calculation Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 74 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Other Data Tab Pipe Segment Calculator
58. e resulting customer locations and service line configurations should be similar to Figure 3 Figure 3 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 18 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Polyline Customer Table Of Contents Enter the first customer as a polyline type customer service In this case the service to Lot 77 will be entered as a polyline type service as shown in Figure 4 e Select the Zoom Window icon from the Display Controls toolbar Select a zoom window around Lot 77 in the bottom right southeast corner of the subdivision e Select the Add Polyline Service el Customer icon from the Customer t Data Commands toolbar Select the Main Tap Location by placing the mouse pointer near the desired tap location then press the left mouse button Draw the service line by entering the deflection points vertices and meter location at the vertex prompts After the meter location has been entered press the right mouse button or enter E at the prompt The Customer Data screen will be displayed On the Model Data tab enter or select the following values Load Application Both Nodes Per Unit Load 100 Cfh ESMT fT Figure 4 On the Attribute Data tab enter or select the following values Link To Attribute File Selected Checked Address Street Golden Eagle Drive Address Number 3007 Alias Lot 77 Inc
59. e Attribute Database Definition the index value can be used to indicate the assigned list item The use of an index value is optional however if used the value should generally be unique to the associated list The value must be an integer value Enter a value by clicking in the adjacent cell select or type a value then press the Enter key If Remark is selected as the value the Item Description will not be listed when the Attribute List is displayed Item Sequence Displays the position that the item will be displayed in the list Internally assigned by GASWorkS and cannot be changed by the User Item Value If this field is displayed it specifies a numeric value to be associated with the list item The value can be an integer or floating point number Enter a value by clicking in the associated cell type the desired description then press the Enter key Command Buttons amp Icons Add Item An icon used to add a new item to the end of the list After the new item is added enter new data by clicking in the associated data cell An entry box or data list will appear Type the desired value or select a value from the list Press the Enter key or click in another data cell to save any changes Close A command button used to close the screen Delete Item An icon used to delete the currently selected highlighted item Insert Item An icon used to insert a new item just before the currently selected highlighted item Aft
60. e acceptable Figure 5 Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes Customer Data Commands toolbar Next enter the Branch customer Lot 76 Select the Add Branch Customer icon from the EN Select the Customer meter Location by placing the mouse pointer at the desired location then press the left mouse button Select the associated trunk customer by placing the mouse pointer near the previously entered trunk customer Lot 75 then press the left mouse button Select the New Tap Location along the trunk service by placing the mouse pointer near the desired location then press the left mouse button The Customer Data screen will be displayed The default Model Data and Graphic Data values should be correct On the Attribute Data tab enter or select the following values Address Number 3005 Alias Lot 76 Service Type Branch Residential Service The remaining values are acceptable Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 21 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes Note The trunk portion of the dualed service can be entered using either a single two point style customer or as a polyline style customer as done in this example If the trunk is entered as a two point style customer it will automatically be converted to
61. e associated list 1s specified in the Attribute Database Definition A Calculated Item data type refers to an item whose value is derived or calculated E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 70 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Pipe Property Table The Pipe Property Table as used with the USDM is essentially the same as the one used with the standard version of GAS WorkS however a few items are used in a unique manner with the USDM To edit the table select the Property Tables menu item from the Edit menu list then select the Pipe tab The data items unique to the USDM are described as follows ES Property Table Report c cfiles gw90 lut usdm_pipe_ppf 172P CTS No 3 4P CTS No 172P Services 374P Services 1P Services 1 25P No 1 5P No 2P Data Items Sizing Group This item is used to group certain Size Type items together for sizing purposes Generally a group consists of pipes of the same material type As used with the USDM the sizing groups represent certain material types The available types are described in the following table Item Value Description Existing Represents an existing pipe of any material Generally used to designate a size type that is not to be used during sizing HDPE High Density Polyethylene HDPE plastic material type MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene MDPE plastic ma
62. e segment If the value 1s known enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value 1s expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Equation A drop down list used to specify the pipe flow equation to use to calculate the unknown values Select the appropriate equation from the list Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 73 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Flow Rate A data field used to enter or display the volumetric flow rate through the pipe segment If the value is known enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the selected dimensional unit Inlet Elevation A data field used to enter the elevation at the inlet upstream end of the pipe segment Enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Inlet Pressure A data field used to enter or display the pressure at the inlet upstream end of the pipe segment If the value is known enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the selected dimensional unit Inlet Temperature A data field used to enter the temperature at the inlet upstream end of the pipe segment Enter a value by typing it into the data field Ensure the value is expressed in terms of the assigned dimensional unit Length A data fiel
63. e sizing of the service line Add A Marker To add an Attribute Marker to a Service To set an existing vertex as an attribute marker select the Set Service Attribute Marker SET command from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Select the desired customer then select the desired service vertex If the vertex markers are displayed the vertex shape will change to a diamond instead of a triangle to indicate that the vertex represents an attribute marker E To add a vertex and automatically set it as an attribute marker select the Add Service Attribute Marker from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Select the desired customer then select the location of the new vertex marker If the vertex markers are displayed the new vertex location will be marked with a diamond shape to indicate that the vertex represents an attribute marker EA Delete A Marker To delete an Attribute Marker from a Service To delete an attribute marker along with its associated vertex from a service select the Delete e Service Line Vertex command from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Select the desired t customer then select the desired vertex Unset Service Attribute Marker command from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Select the desired customer then select the desired vertex If the vertex markers are displayed the vertex shape will change to a triangle instead of a diamond To delete an attribute marker without deleting the ass
64. e trunk line which branches into two service lines and either a single or branched service line which has an intermediate regulator installed along the line between the main connection and termination for a single service or the branch connection for a branch service The procedures used by the Sizing routine for each specific configuration are shown in the following table Configuration Type Sizing Method Single Service e A single service refers to a service line connected to the main line extending to a single termination without an intermediate regulator installed along the line The procedure for sizing a single service is E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 99 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Configuration Type Sizing Method The lowest pressure for the nodes associated with the main that the service line is attached to is determined This pressure is used as the inlet pressure for the service line The total hydraulic length for the service line is computed based on the service length connection type termination type and any attached fittings A minimum required service line size is computed The size is based on the velocity and pressure requirements the hourly load value the total hydraulic length and the assigned sizing group If the minimum required size represents the smallest size available for
65. ecified line style and width Symbol text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by a horizontal line drawn using the specified line style and width and a symbol image displayed using the specified symbol style and size Graphic Symbol Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by a symbol image displayed using the specified symbol style and size Plot Scale Value Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by the currently selected plot scale value Section Break Causes a new section column to be created in a horizontally oriented Title Block Ignored in a vertically oriented Title Block Item Underline Thickness If the field is underlined this item specifies the thickness in pixels of the displayed line Enter the desired thickness by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Graphic Line amp Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label Multi Line Text Line Count If the item type is Data Item Multi Line this field specifies the number of text lines for the associated item Enter the desired count by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Command Buttons amp Icons Add Item An icon used to add a new item to the end of the list After the new i
66. een and save the changes Enter the remaining main line piping using the various Pipe Construction Zoom and Pan commands Ensure that adjacent pipe ends are snapped together by using the auto snap method when entering pipe From Node Locations For now use the default data values and settings for the remaining pipes and nodes but change the Node Names as displayed in Figure 2 The completed piping system should look similar to Figure 2 E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE 14 Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 15 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Note Adjacent pipe ends should be snapped together The auto snap snap mode can be used during node location entry to ensure that the pipe ends are properly connected This mode will cause a new pipe end to be snapped to the nearest node Use this method by holding down the Shift key while pressing the left mouse button when prompted for a node location When entering new pipes and nodes with the exception of the node names the hydraulic values used to populate the data fields for the new features is set to the current default data values For pipes the attribute data values for a new pipe will default to the values entered for the last p
67. ent value in another selected dimensional unit for example Metres Fuel Energy Type Comparison amp Conversion Utility Allows a quantity in a specified fuel energy type for example KW electricity to be converted to an equivalent value in another selected fuel energy type for example cf of natural gas Pipe Segment Calculator Allows calculation of various hydraulic values associated with flow in a single pipe segment including pressure drop maximum flow rate minimum pipe size maximum length velocity and more Pipe Property Table Special handling of the Use When Sizing and Sizing Group items is provided in the Pipe Property Table and Pipe Sizing routines Pipe Attributes A custom linked pipe attribute file is provided to allow specialized handling of attributes along a pipe or main feature A special type of pipe vertex known as a Pipe Attribute Marker is provided to allow segregating a pipe feature into multiple segments Each segment can possess unique attribute values Special commands are provided to allow manipulation and management of the attribute markers Customer Attributes A custom linked customer attribute file is provided to allow specialized handling of attributes along a customer service line and associated with a customer A special type of service vertex known as a Customer Attribute Marker is provided to allow segregating a service line into multiple segments Each segment can possess unique attribute v
68. entify the vertex marker to unset Toolbar Graphic Edit Commands GDI Command Line None UHSET Unset Service Attribute Marker Removes the attribute marker setting from an existing service n vertex attribute marker Executing this command will cause a prompt to appear to identify the customer associated with the vertex to be changed then to identify the vertex marker to unset Toolbar Customer Data Commands GDI Command Line None s HsET Unset Pipe Attribute Marker Removes the attribute marker setting from an existing pipe a Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 93 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 94 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents MISCELLANEOUS E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 95 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 96 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Service Line Calculations In general the service line calculation method used by the USDM is similar to the method used to size pipes mains The process attempts to satisfy the specified pressure and velocity requirements by
69. er the new item is inserted enter new data by clicking in the associated data cell An entry box or data list will appear Type the desired value or select a value from the list Press the Enter key or click in another data cell to save any changes Maximize Window Size An icon used to cause the screen s window size to be increased to fill the GASWorkS display screen Move Item An icon used to move the currently selected highlighted item to a new location in the list Open An icon used to open a previously saved list When selected the File Selection screen will be displayed Enter or select the desired filename then select the Open command button to open and display the list cw E DE V Ez Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved A 0 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Print An icon used to print the contents of the list When selected the Print Control screen will J be displayed Make any desired changes to the printer settings then select the Print command button to proceed FA Reset Window Size An icon used to cause the screen s window size to be normalized or reduced to its standard size the current model When selected the File Selection screen will be displayed Enter or select the desired filename then select the Save command button Once saved the list can be opened and used with other models m Save
70. f Contents Attribute Data Item Required Setting Value Pipe Length The pipe length represents the base hydraulic length Additional equivalent length values are added to this value as fittings connections and terminations assigned to the service line The initial value of this item is set to the graphic scaled length of the service line as drawn in the GDI Window The value can be overridden by manually entering a value The value can be reset to the graphic length by selecting the Calculate Graphic Length item from the Attribute Data List Either leave the assigned value or enter an appropriate value segment of service line Select an appropriate value from the associated list Termination Type This item establishes the type of termination used at the meter location Based on the selected type the appropriate equivalent length will be included Sizing Group This item establishes the type of pipe to be used to size the associated in the overall hydraulic length during the sizing process Select an appropriate value from the associated list See the Customer Data screen description in this Guide for additional information on the description and use of the various Customer Attribute Data items Sizino Process The sizing process varies according to the service line configuration The general configurations supported by the sizing process are a single service line a dualed branched service line a singl
71. f the File menu list to view or change the table setting See the Fittings Property Table data screen description in this Guide for an explanation of how fitting data 1s used during the Service Line Sizing routine E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 103 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Attribute Files Many of the USDM features rely heavily on the use of specially defined linked attribute files Separate files are provided for the main and service features The attribute file definition can be viewed and edited using the Attribute Settings screen To view the Customer or Pipe Attribute File Definition associated with an open model or project select the Attribute File menu item from the Customer Data or Pipe Data submenu of the Utilities menu list The associated Attribute Settings screen will be displayed To view the Database Definition select the Other tab on the screen and the definition settings and assignments will be displayed To edit the definition select the Edit Database Definition command button from the Attribute Settings screen The Linked Attribute Database Definition screen will be displayed Only the items whose cell color is white may be changed by the User The USDM expects certain fields to be present It is not advisable to delete any of the original fields Making a change to the definition associated with the current
72. gs menu item from the Graphics menu list The Graphic Settings screen will be displayed In the Settings section enter or select the following values if they are not already set as indicated Coordinate Units Feet Customer Symbol Size 3 Customer Symbol Style Circle Solid Flow Arrow Symbol Size 2 Node Symbol Size 2 Pipe Line Width 3 Pipe Symbol Size 3 Refresh Increment 10 The remaining values are acceptable E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 8 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents In the Options section select or unselect the following options if they are not already Display Flow Arrow Once Per Polyline Pipe Selected Checked Display Vertex Symbols Selected Checked Ignore Pipes Outside Display Unselected Unchecked Query During New Feature Entry Selected Checked The remaining values are acceptable Select the Close command button to close the screen and save any changes Set Check Default Data Values By selecting the us file for the Default Settings in the Project Specifications the default data values should all be set correctly However it is always a good idea to check the settings before starting to enter pipe node and customer data To check the current default data settings Select the Set Defaults menu item from the Utilities menu list The Default Data Values screen
73. he termination of the pipe regardless of load value In other words a termination is derived for each pipe end not connected to another pipe regardless of whether it is a load or demand point E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 48 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Main Materials lu TEM CODE Notes Description Valve SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the associated valve Derivation This item is derived for pipes assigned to the valve hydraulic Method type Note The ITEM TYPE field is not populated for this item The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the pipe that the attribute valve is assigned to z lt m lt 5 iy a 3 lt lt 9 zB n 6 SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation This item is derived for each attribute valve assigned to a pipe Method Note The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item Description Well SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the associated well Derivation This item is derived for pipes assigned to the well hydraulic type Method Note The ITEM TYPE field is not populated for this item The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved
74. iated with the currently open model The base temperature and pressure used by the calculation are taken from the Solution Data associated with the currently opened model The calculated values are based on equations as described in the GASWorkS User s Manual E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 77 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Title Block Definition The USDM provides support for plots to be created using a User defined Title Block and use a User defined sheet layout The Title Block consists of a General section which can include a logo and address and an Item section which can consist of a number of User defined elements The Title Block Definition is created viewed and edited using the Title Block Editor To modify the definition select the Title Block Definition menu item from the Edit menu list Select a definition to edit then select the Continue command button The features of the editor are described as follows General Settings Tab Title Block Definition c cfiles gwSO0 lut b3pe_left tdf__ Description Value Title Block Orientation Vertical Left Number Of Sections Dimensional Units Title Block Width Title Block Height Logo Image Name bblogo blue bmp Logo Image Width 1 Logo Image Height 0 Logo Position Left Cancel Close Data Items Dimensional Units Specifies the dimensional un
75. ied by the associated Graphic Line Thickness value text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by the current operating system date The date will be displayed in the currently selected operating system date format Represents a multi line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by the specified number of User entered values During the plot setup process a screen will be displayed to allow entry of data values for data type items Data Item Multi Line Current Date Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label Data Item Single Line Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by a User entered value During the plot setup process a screen will be displayed to allow entry of data values for data type items 2 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 82 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Item Value Description Fixed Text Value Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by the specified text value Graphic Line Represents a single line entry in the Title Block The specified label text will be displayed in the Title Block followed by a horizontal line displayed using the sp
76. ies the installation method of the associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the type of method used to join the pipe forthe associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the type of pipe packaging used for the associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the surface restoration method for the associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the type method of the connection between the current pipe main and another pipe main Attribute only no affect on service line sizing To include the equivalent length of a connection also select an appropriate fitting on the Fitting tab Specifies the size type of the pipe main that the current pipe is connected to Attribute only no affect on a service line sizing Data Type Listed Item ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 69 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Pipe Data Attribute Data Items Item Name Description Data Type Notes The dimensional units for length related items are set by the Length dimensional unit selected in the Default Data Values A pipe main can be segregated into a maximum of five attribute segments A Listed Item data type indicates that the item s value is selected from a data list In the case of non standard items th
77. ight 2015 All Rights Reserved 45 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Main Materials lu TEM CODE Notes Derivation This item is derived for pipes assigned to the compressor Method hydraulic type Note The ITEM TYPE field is not populated for this item The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item M CONA Description Connection Automatic Generation SIZE TYPE 1 Size type of the larger pipe SIZE TYPE 2 Size type of the smaller pipe Method derived as the connection between the two adjacent pipes For a node with three connections a tee is derived for the most common or the largest size when no common sizes are present The tee is assumed to be connected to one of the pipes This item is derived as the connection between the two non tee pipes to the derived tee The tee is listed as a MTEEA Fora node with more than three connections a tee is derived for the largest connected pipe size The tee is assumed to be connected to the largest pipe This item is derived as the connection between the remaining pipes and the derived tee The tee is listed as a MTEEA M CONU Description Connection User Assigned SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the value assigned to the Connection Size attribute item SIZE TYPE 2 Represents the size of the pipe that the connection is assigned to Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Connection Type Method attribu
78. ion the portion downstream of the regulator between the regulator outlet and the termination s The procedure for sizing a service with a regulator is The lowest pressure for the nodes associated with the main that the service line is attached to is determined This pressure is used as the inlet pressure for the high pressure portion of the service line e The total hydraulic length is calculated for each portion of the service line as described in the single and dualed service line configurations The high pressure portion of the service line is sized using the associated pressure requirements etc similar to the method described for a single service line E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 102 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Configuration Type Type Sizing Method The set pressure for the regulator is used as the inlet pressure for the low pressure portion of the service line The low pressure portion of the service is sized using the associated pressure requirements etc similar to the method described for either a single or dualed service line Fittings Connections amp Terminations The equivalent length values of the fittings connections and terminations used in the service line calculations are taken from the assigned Fittings Property Table Use the Property Tables menu item from the Preferences submenu o
79. ipe in the model When entering new pipes if the Query During New Feature Entry option has been selected enter the appropriate values when the Pipe Data screen is displayed otherwise enter the value using the Edit View Pipe Data command or icon Change or set the attribute values for the new pipes as appropriate To edit the data for a pipe place the mouse pointer near the desired pipe and press the left mouse button The Pipe Data screen will be displayed Enter the desired data then select the Close command button to save the changes To edit the data for a node place the mouse pointer near the desired node hold down the Shift key and press the left mouse button The Node Data screen will be displayed Enter the desired data then select the Close command button to save the changes To edit the data for a customer place the mouse pointer near the desired customer hold down the Ctrl key and press the left mouse button The Customer Data screen will be displayed Enter the desired data then select the Close command button to save the changes To enter attribute data items on the Pipe Data or Customer Data screens select the Attribute Data tab Scroll through the data list until the desired item is displayed click in the cell next to the associated item then enter or select the desired value e Using the various node and pipe Edit View Data commands enter the non default pipe and node data as shown in the following section
80. is provided in the following sections of this Guide Note Certain menu items will not be displayed if a model is not open Analysis Calculating Values The following USDM menu items are included in the Analysis menu list Calculate Conversion Dimensional amp Fuel Conversions The Calculate Conversion menu item displays the Conversions calculation screen To calculate a conversion e Select the Calculate Conversion menu item from the Analysis menu list The Conversions screen will be displayed Select the tab associated with the type of calculation that you wish to perform For dimensional unit conversions enter the known quantity and select the associated dimensional unit Select the desired conversion dimensional unit The calculation will be performed when the Enter key is pressed in the known quantity data field or a new dimensional unit is selected from either dimensional unit list For fuel conversions enter the known quantity select the associated dimensional unit and fuel type Select the desired conversion dimensional unit and fuel type The calculation will be performed when the Enter key 1s pressed in the known quantity data field or a new dimensional unit or fuel type is selected from either the dimensional unit or fuel type list Select the Close command button to close the screen E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 33
81. ition of the logo in relation to the Title Block or associated section of the Title Block The available values are described in the following table E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 79 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Item Value Description Beside Image The logo text will be placed horizontally adjacent to the logo image Generally the logo text position should be set left or right when using this text position Below Image The logo text will be placed vertically below the logo image Number Of Sections A horizontally oriented Title Block can be segregated into separate sections Sections are separated by a vertical line This item specifies the number of sections to be created for a horizontally oriented Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Title Block Height Specifies the height of a horizontally oriented Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Title Block Orientation Specifies the orientation and location of the Title Block on the plotted sheet The available values are described in the following table Item Value Description Horizontal Bottom The Title Block is oriented horizontally along the bottom of the plotted sheet Horizontal Top The Title Block is oriented horizontally along the
82. its to use for the dimensional values entered in the definition Click in the associated cell then select a value from the list Font Size Specifies the size in printer points for text displayed in the Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Line Spacing Specifies the line spacing for text displayed in the Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 78 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Logo Image Height Specifies the height of the logo image as displayed in the Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key See the following Notes amp Considerations section for additional information on setting the logo size Logo Image Name Specifies the name of the image file to use for the logo associated with the Title Block The inclusion of a logo is optional To include a logo click in the associated cell select the desired image file name from the displayed list To unassign an image file select the empty or blank item from the file name list See the following Notes amp Considerations section for additional information on using image files Logo Image Width Specifies the width of the logo image as displayed in the Title Block Click in the associated cell
83. lays the Link ID value for the pipe Calculated Item 40 Alphanumeric Characters Facility Type Link ID Number Attribute File Data Address Street Identifies the address street for the pipe main Address Number 40 Alphanumeric Characters Identifies the address number for the pipe main 40 Alphanumeric Characters Identifies an alternative description name or address for the pipe main Include In Report Specifies whether the feature will be included in Listed Item the Bill Of Materials Report Product Type Specifies the product type for the pipe main Listed Item Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Segment Data Pipe Length Specifies the attribute length for the segment Single Precision Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Number E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 68 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Pipe Data Attribute Data Items Item Name Construction Category ROW Category Installation Method Joint Type Packaging Type Restoration Method Other Items Connection Type Connection Size Bradley B Bean PE Description Specifies the construction category for the associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the ROW category for the associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specif
84. line SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Termination Type Method attribute item Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value termination type The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 53 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Conversions A routine is provided to convert quantities and fuel values from one dimensional unit to another To perform a conversion select the Calculate Conversion menu item from the Analysis menu list The features associated with the Conversations screen are described as follows Dimensional Units Tab Conversions M Known Value EE Feet aj p Converted Value Data Items Converted Value Dimensional Units A drop down list used to specify the dimensional unit to convert the known value to Select the appropriate unit from the list Known Value Dimensional Units A drop down list used to specify the dimensional unit associated with the quantity to be converted Select the appropriate unit from the list Quantity A data field used to specify the quantity to be converted Enter a value by typing it into the data field Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 54 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data
85. line sizing Termination Type Specifies the type of the connection between the service Listed Item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 61 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data Attribute Data Items Fem Name Description Data Type Allowable Pressure Specifies the maximum allowable pressure drop for the Single Precision Drop entire service line from connection to termination Number Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Calculated Values Inlet Pressure Displays the inlet pressure for the service line pressure at Calculated Item the main connection Outlet Pressure Displays the outlet pressure for the service line pressure Calculated Item at the termination Pressure Drop Displays the pressure drop across the entire service line Calculated Item Allowable Pressure Displays the maximum allowable pressure drop Calculated Item Drop Velocity Displays the maximum velocity of the gas flow through Calculated Item the service line Allowable Velocity Displays the maximum allowable velocity value Calculated Item Regulator Related Items Additional data items are included in the attribute list if a service line 1 cut regulator is associated with the service line customer they are Cut Regulator Type Specifies the first cut regulator type Attribute only does Listed Item
86. lude In Report Yes Hourly Demand 100 Hourly Demand Units Cfh Service Type Single Residential Service Product Type New Service Allow Sizing Calculation Yes Single Size Service Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 19 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Sizing Group 1 MDPE Construction Category 1 Trenchable Soil ROW Category 1 Public Utility Easement Installation Method 1 Open Trench Joint Type 1 Butt Fusion Packaging Type 1 Coil 500 Feet Restoration Method 1 Backfill Only Connection Type Punch Tee Termination Type Anodeless Riser Meter Type 250 Cfh Allowable Pressure Drop Psi 2 The remaining values are acceptable e Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes Note f When a new customer is added to the model with the exception of certain attribute data the default hydraulic and attribute data for the new customer is taken from the a data for the last customer in the model When entering new customers if the Query During New Feature Entry option has been selected enter appropriate values when the Customer Data screen is displayed otherwise enter the values using the Edit View Customer Data command or icon It is a good idea to make sure that the data for the first customer is as desired This will save data entry and revision time when
87. ly displayed when the Item Descriptions tab is selected Open An icon used to open a previously saved Title Block definition When selected the File Selection screen will be displayed Enter or select the desired filename then select the Continue command button to open and display the definition Print An icon used to print the contents of the displayed definition When selected the Print Control screen will be displayed Make any desired changes to the printer settings then select the Print command button to proceed Reset Window Size An icon used to cause the screen s window size to be normalized or reduced to its standard size Save An icon used to save the contents of the currently displayed Title Block definition When selected the File Selection screen will be displayed Enter or select the desired filename then select the Continue command button to save the definition Emo HH Ds oi mA Notes amp Considerations eThe following should be considered when using an image file to create a logo for a Title Block The file must be in a Windows bitmap bmp or JPEG jpg format Other format files may be used but must first be saved as or converted into a supported format The image file must be saved in the currently assigned Property Tables directory Use the Paths menu item from the Preferences submenu of the File menu list to view or change the current setting E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWA
88. ly open model or project only affects that model or project A seed attribute file is used when creating a new project The seed file contains a base definition that is used to create the definition for the new project To make a change that will affect the definition for all new projects the definition contained in the seed file must be changed In the case of Customer Data the standard seed file is named usdm_def_c In the case of Pipe Main Data the standard seed file is named usdm def p Although the standard seed definition may be altered by the User it is suggested that if a change is made to the original seed definition that it be saved to another name The seed file is assigned to a project when it is created using the New Project routine by selecting the Attach A Linked Customer Attribute File or Attach A Linked Pipe Attribute File item then selecting checking the desired definition name from the adjacent list Additional information on working with Attribute File Definitions is contained in the GASWorkS User s Manual E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 104 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Attribute Lists Some of the items found in the attribute data for the pipe mains and services is supported by use of an associated attribute list The lists contain acceptable values for each associated item The
89. ly set for each individual segment For example one segment could be set as existing pipe to represent a section of existing service under the street and would not be sized Another segment could be set to MDPE to represent a section of new underground service and another segment could be set to Steel to represent a new above ground riser section Each segment of the service line will be sized according to its assigned Sizing Group Use the Add Service Attribute Marker Set Service Attribute Marker and Unset Service Attribute Marker commands to manage the attribute segments for a service line E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 97 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Design Requirements The service line sizing is based on specified pressure and velocity requirements The pressure requirement is set individually for each service and can be set as either a maximum allowable pressure drop or in the case of a service with a regulator a minimum allowable inlet pressure The allowable pressure requirements are set using the Customer Attribute Data The maximum velocity is set at 650 Feet Sec approximately one half the sonic velocity of natural gas The velocity limit cannot be revised by the User Customer Attribute Data Several attribute items need to be set in order to facilitate the sizing process The required items are shown in the following
90. m from the Report menu list If a list already exists for the project a prompt will appear asking whether to regenerate the list respond accordingly The Bill Of Materials list will be displayed Select the tab associated with the facility type to be viewed The list contents can be scrolled and printed similar to other GASWorkS reports Select the Close command button to close the screen E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 35 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Menu Items Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 36 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents DATA SCREENS E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 37 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 38 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents The previous section described the function of the unique USDM Menu Items In that section several data screens and specification screens were introduced This section provides a detailed description of those screens Instructions for negotiating the data screens and for entering and selecting data values are provided in the General section of the GAS WorkS User s
91. ngth connection type termination type and any attached fittings The connection ofthe branch to the trunk is assumed to be made by the branch leg of a line tee The line tee is assumed to be the same size as the trunk portion of the service The appropriate equivalent length value is included for the branch portions of the service line minimum required size is computed for the trunk portion of the service line The size is based on the velocity and pressure requirements the total hourly load value the sum of the loads for both customers the total hydraulic length for that portion of the service and the assigned sizing group The trunk branch and branch portions of the service are then sized The size is selected based on the velocity and pressure requirements each portion s respective load hydraulic length and assigned sizing group These portions of the service line are sized similar to the sizing method used for a single service Service With Regulator A regulator can be included in either a single or dualed service A regulator is used to reduce a higher pressure supply from the main to a lower pressure on the remainder of the service downstream of the regulator With respect to the sizing calculations a service containing a regulator is differentiated into two portions the high pressure portion the portion upstream of the regulator between the main line connection and the regulator inlet and the low pressure port
92. o be performed using the data contained in the BOM SET Report Controls Scroll Bars e The horizontal scroll bar the bar directly beneath the viewing screen is used to move the display right and left The report contents may be wider than the display window the horizontal scroll bar allows viewing of the non displayed portions of the report The vertical scroll bar the bar directly to the right ofthe viewing screen is used to move up and down in the report The vertical bar allows the report to be browsed by adjusting the bar s slider The scroll bars may be adjusted by moving the bar s slider with the mouse or by clicking on the arrow symbols associated with the specific bar Large changes in the display can be made by clicking on the desired bar either before or after the slider s position Table Tabs A series of tabs are displayed near the top of the report Each tab accesses the specific information for the associated section of the report Notes amp Considerations The contents of the report are derived from the various hydraulic and attribute data associated with the pipes mains and customers in the model The contents of the report are saved in a comma separated delimited csv format file which can be opened viewed and edited in any third party application that supports that file type for example Microsoft Excel The file is named the same as the model but possess a bom csv extension The
93. o pipes Only Arc Line and Polyline type background entities can be converted to a pipe Toolbar None GDI Command Line DXFOFF DXFOFFPIPE Delete Service Regulator Deletes an existing service regulator from a customer service line Executing this command will cause a prompt to appear to identify the customer to delete the regulator from Toolbar None GDI Command Line None Highlight DXF Line Highlights a selected line displayed in a DXF background image Executing this command will cause a persistent prompt to appear to identify the line or lines to be highlighted Press the right mouse button to end the selection process Only Arc Line and Polyline type background entities can be highlighted This command is useful to identify the extent of a line before using the Convert DXF Line To Pipe command Toolbar None GDI Command Line HID HIGHLIGHTDXF HILITD HILITDXF Match Customer Attribute Values Assigns the attribute data values from one customer feature to another Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear to identify the Base Customer and the Customer or Customers to assign the base values to Toolbar None GDI Command Line MATCHCATT MATCHCUSTOMERATTRIBTUES MCATT Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 92 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents Match Pipe Attribute Values Assigns the attribute data values from one pipe fe
94. ociated vertex from the service select the E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 108 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents The display of vertex markers for pipe main and customer features is controlled using the Display Vertex Symbols command To view or change the settings select the Settings menu item from the Graphics menu list E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 109 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Working With GASWorkS 7 0 Data A GASWorkS 7 0 model can be imported to a GASWorkS 9 0 model by using the Import and Export routines or by opening the associated model using the Open menu item in the File menu list When a GASWorkS 7 0 model is detected using the Open routine a prompt will appear requesting whether to import the file or not respond to the prompt appropriately If the Open routine suspects that diversity load calculations were used with the original model and that customer features were not used in the model an additional prompt will appear An affirmative response to the prompt will allow entry of the required diversity data Diversity calculation data was not saved with the model data in GASWorkS 7 0 The GASWorkS 7 0 model data will be imported into the new GASWorkS 9 0 model format If a GASBase style attribute file was used with the o
95. of method used to join the pipe for the Listed Item associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Packaging Type Specifies the type of pipe packaging used for the Listed Item associated segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Restoration Method Specifies the surface restoration method for the associated Listed Item segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Attached Fitting If fittings are attached lists the attached fittings Listed Item Note If a composite service is calculated the selected composite sizes and lengths will be displayed in the calculated data associated with the segment where the size changes as described in the Composite Related Items section of this table Other Items Connection Type Specifies the type of connection between the service line Listed Item and the main Required for Service Line Sizing calculation line and the meter Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Meter Regulator Type Specifies the meter service regulator type Attribute Listed Item only no affect on service line sizing Meter Type Specifies the meter type Attribute only no affect on Listed Item service line sizing Meter Pressure Specifies the meter pressure value Attribute only no Listed Item affect on service line sizing Meter Pressure Units Specifies the meter pressure dimensional units Attribute Listed Item only no affect on service
96. on The Customer Data screen will be displayed Misc m You will notice that the items in the Attribute Data list now have hyphenated numbers added to the end of them These numbers represent the attribute segment number Numbering begins at the main connection and progresses sequentially to the termination customer symbol Each numbered segment represents a section of the service line that is separated by an attribute marker f the Display Vertex Markers option has been selected attribute markers will be displayed using a different symbol than other vertex markers On the Attribute Data tab enter or select following values Sizing Group I MDPE Construction Category 1 Trenchable Soil ROW Category I City Road ROW Installation Method 1 Open Trench Joint Type 1 Butt Fusion Packaging Type 1 Coil 500 Feet Restoration Method 1 Backfill Only W Compaction Sizing Group 2 MDPE Construction Category 2 Trenchable Soil ROW Category 2 Public Utility Easement Installation Method 2 Open Trench Joint Type 2 Butt Fusion Packaging Type 2 Coil 500 Feet Restoration Method 2 Backfill Only E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 24 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents The remaining values are acceptable Select the Close command button to close the screen and save the changes Calcul
97. owest pressure node associated with the pipe that the customer is connected to The dimensional units for velocity related items are based on the velocity unit selected in the default dimensional units The dimensional units for length related items are set by the length unit selected in the default data A service line can be segregated into a maximum of ten attribute segments The Listed Item data type indicates that the item s value is selected from a data list In the case of non standard items the associated list is specified in the Attribute Database Definition The Calculated Item data type refers to an item whose value is derived or calculated A 1 Cut or service line regulator refers to a regulator that is placed along the service line as opposed to the meter regulator which is generally assumed to be placed immediately up or downstream of the meter E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 64 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Fittings Property Table The Fittings Property Table as used with the USDM is essentially the same as the one used with the standard version of GASWorkS however a few items are used in a unique manner with the USDM To edit the table select the Property Tables menu item from the Edit menu list then select the Fittings tab The data items unique to the USDM are described as follows
98. pe E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 56 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Command Buttons Close A command button used to close the calculation screen Notes amp Considerations The conversion calculation is performed when a quantity value is changed and the Enter key is pressed or when a new item is selected from the dimensional or fuel type lists The number of digits displayed to the right of the decimal indicator for the calculated quantity value is set to one more digit than the number of decimal digits entered for the known value E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 57 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data The Customer Data screen as used with the USDM is essentially the same as the one used with the standard version of GASWorkS however the Attribute Data list is handled in a unique manner with the USDM The list has special formatting and contains several items which may be used to initiate a command or routine unique to USDM See the GASWorkS User s Manual for a description of the standard features associated with the Customer Data screen The Attribute Data features unique to the USDM are described as follows Attribute Data Tab Customer Data Record Number 14 ID Number 14 Model Data Attribute Dat
99. re populated for this item S REGU Description Regulator Intermediate or first cut regulator SIZE TYPE 1 Not used SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Regulator Type Method attribute item Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value regulator type The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item Description Service To Main Connection SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the first segment of the service line SIZE TYPE 2 Represents the size type of the main that the service line is connected to Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Connection Type Method attribute item Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value connection type E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 52 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Service Materials liTem CODE Notes Description Trunk To Branch Connection SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the segment of the trunk portion of the branch service where the branch portions connect to the trunk Derivation Derived as the size of the trunk portion of the branch service Method where the branch portions connect to the trunk Note TheITEM TYPE field indicates that the item is associated with a trunk service SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the last segment of the service
100. represent the total quantity of the specified item found in the project grouped by various attributes For example the total quantity of 2P pipe assigned to City Road ROW The format of the report varies depending on whether a USDM attribute file is attached to the model If a USDM attribute file is attached only pipe or customer features where the Include In Report option is set to Yes are included in the list The items which are included in the list when a USDM file is attached are described in the following table Data Field Name Description CONSTRUCTION For some items this field contains the Construction Category attribute value assigned to the associated item FACILITY For some items this field contains the Facility attribute value assigned to the associated item INSTALLATION For some items this field contains the Installation Method attribute value assigned to the associated item ITEM CODE A code that identifies the type of item associated with the current record in the list Items associated with mains begin with M items associated with services begin with S Each code is described in the tables that follow ITEM TYPE For some items this field provides a short description of the item type For example it might contain Tapping Tee for a connection type item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 44 GASWorkS
101. ressure requirements are nominally satisfied The length values are determined to within 0 25 Feet Because of this limit the pressure requirements may not be E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 100 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Configuration Type Type Sizing Method y y y Method exactly satisfied If the length of the smaller size is less than 30 of the overall service length not hydraulic length the service size is set to the computed minimum required size larger composite size If the length of the smaller size is 30 or more of the overall service length not hydraulic length the service sizes are set as a composite and the composite lengths are assigned If the length of the larger size is less than 0 25 Feet it is set to 0 25 Feet When a composite service is calculated the equivalent length of the connection is based on the larger size the equivalent length of the termination is based on the smaller size the equivalent length of any attached fittings is based on the size for the associated segment except where the segment corresponds to the location where the size changes composite size transition segment In that case the equivalent length of the fittings attached to that segment is based on the smaller size Dualed Branched A Dualed or Branched service refers to a service line
102. riginal model the main and customer attribute data will be imported into a predefined Linked Attribute file format similar in content to the original GASBase file The GASBase type attribute file format is not compatible with the USDM features E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 110 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Miscellaneous Table Of Contents Disabling USDM Features For Windows XP 7 Vista Select the Windows Start button The program menu list will be displayed Select the Run item from the program list For Windows 8 From the Windows 8 desktop right click the mouse pointer in the lower left corner of the desktop Select the Run item from the menu list At the Open prompt type Program Files GASWorkS 9 app GW90 exe sp Select the OK command button to continue Note i a Include the quotation marks There are spaces between Program and Files between GASWorkS and 9 and between the closing quote and the forward slash The described procedure will only temporarily disable the USDM features Start GASWorkS in the normal manner to again enable the USDM features E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 111 E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved
103. rkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Service Materials liTem CODE Notes Description Pipe Joint Automatically Generated SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the value of the associated pipe Derivation Derived as the summation of the joints required for each Method individual service segment based on the value assigned to the Joint Type and Packaging Type attribute items Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value joint type S METR Description Meter SIZE TYPE 1 Not used SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Meter Type attribute Method item Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value meter type The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item Description Meter Regulator SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the assigned size type Derivation Derived from the value assigned to the Meter Regulator Method attribute item Note The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 51 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Service Materials liTeM CODE Notes SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the pipe size type value SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation Derived by summing all service pipes with similar size and Method attribute values Note Except for the ITEM TYPE field all fields a
104. rtion of the service Calculated Item line upstream of the regulator pressure at the main connection Outlet Pressure Up Displays the outlet pressure for the portion of the service Calculated Item line upstream of the regulator pressure at the regulator inlet Pressure Drop Up Displays the pressure drop across the portion of the Calculated Item service line between the main connection and the regulator inlet Velocity Up Displays the maximum velocity of the gas flow through Calculated Item the portion of the service line between the main connection and the regulator inlet Inlet Pressure Dn Displays the inlet pressure for the portion of the service Calculated Item line downstream ofthe regulator pressure at the regulator outlet Outlet Pressure Dn Displays the outlet pressure for the portion of the service Calculated Item line downstream of the regulator pressure at the termination Pressure Drop Dn Displays the pressure drop across the portion of the Calculated Item service line between the regulator outlet and the termination Velocity Dn Displays the maximum velocity of the gas flow through Calculated Item the portion ofthe service line between the regulator outlet and the termination Composite Related Items If a composite service is calculated the selected composite sizes and lengths will be displayed in the calculated data associated with the segment where the size changes E
105. s Select the Close command button when finished Node Data Node Name Node Data Tab Item Value SUPPLY amp END 2 All As shown previously TEE 1 Base Load 5 Mcfh 2 Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 16 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Node Name Node Data Tab Item Value TEE 2 Base Load 5 Mcfh END 1 Base Load 10 Mcfh To account for future growth and system extension Note The remaining values are acceptable Pipe Data From Node Name To Node Name Attribute Data Tab Item SUPPLY Bradley B Bean PE Address Street Connection Type Connection Size Address Street Connection Type Connection Size Address Street Connection Type Connection Size As shown previously The Connection Size will not actually be known until the header main has been sized Once sized the Connection Size of the branch main can be set to the appropriate value Note The remaining values are acceptable ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 17 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents Enter Customer Locations The customers will be entered using several techniques A single polyline customer will be added a set of dual customers will be added and multiple customers will be added using the auto assign method Th
106. s command button e While the solution is being performed the Solution Log will be displayed The log displays the solution activity and informs the User when the solution and sizing process is complete rogram files gasworks S files usdm sample subdivision Solution ta For e Upon completion of the solution review the last few lines of the log as they should indicate that the pipe a sizing was successfully completed Select the Close f rs s0000 nodes tice command button on the log and return to the GDI Window If the solution was successfully completed the Solve icon will change when the log is closed The balance scale image on the icon will display in a balanced position if the solution was successful indicating that the model status 1s balanced Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 26 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Example Table Of Contents ed The Solution Log displays the progress of the solution process During a normal solution the node errors should start relatively large and get smaller as the solution progresses until the node error is less than the specified convergence tolerance The last line of the log should indicate that the pipe sizing and solution are complete The last line should display Pipe Sizing Complete If the solution is not complete recheck the project model creation steps correct any errors you encounter then re
107. s the basic GASWorkS Graphic Data Interface GDI Window and supplements it with several additional commands See the GASWorkS User s Manual for information and descriptions for the standard GDI features The USDM features are described on the following pages GDI Commands amp Icon Descriptions The USDM specific commands are represented by either icons or GDI Command List items or both If the command does not have an associated icon the command can only be executed by selecting it from the GDI Command List Add Service Attribute Marker Adds a new vertex to an existing customer service line and sets It as an attribute marker Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First for the customer to add the service vertex marker to then for the vertex marker location Toolbar Customer Data Commands GDI Command Line None Add Service Regulator Location Adds a regulator to an existing customer service line Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First for the customer to add the service regulator to then for the regulator location then several prompts will appear for information about the regulator Toolbar None GDI Command Line None Executing this command will cause the service line size to be calculated for all of the customers in the model A message will appear when the calculation is complete Toolbar None Lower right corner of GDI Window GDI Command Line None l Calc
108. solve and calculate the model The actual values reported on the Solution Log will vary from those displayed because of the different hydraulic lengths which are a result of the manually entered pipe configuration and customer assignments The pipe sizing process 1s described in the GASWorkS User s Manual Viewing The Analysis Results After the solution has been successfully completed the resulting node pressure values and pipe sizes can be viewed individually using the Edit View Pipe Data or Edit View Node Data commands or the values can be displayed in the GDI Window To display the results e Select the Set Text Options icon from the Display Controls toolbar The Text Display Options screen will be displayed If it is not already selected checked select the Pipe Items check box Select the Size Type and Velocity items from the Pipe Items list by clicking in the box adjacent to the item until a check mark appears Click the color swatch beneath the Pipe Items list The Color Palette will be displayed Select a dark color from the palette then select the OK command button to assign the color e fit is not already selected checked select the Node Items check box Select the Pressure item from the Node Items list by clicking in the box adjacent to the item until a check mark appears Select the Apply command button to apply the changes to the display Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002
109. te item Derivation For a node with only two pipes connected to it this item is Note The ITEM TYPE field indicates the assigned value connection type The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 46 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Main Materials liTem CODE Notes Description Fitting User Assigned SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type of the assigned fitting Derivation Pipe Hydraulic Type Derived from the fittings assigned to an Method attribute segment Valve Hydraulic Type Derived for pipes assigned to the valve hydraulic type Note The ITEM TYPE field is not populated for this item The FACILITY TYPE field is populated for this item M JNTA Description Pipe Joint Automatically Generated SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the size type value of the associated pipe SIZE TYPE 2 Not used Derivation Derived as the summation of the joints required for each Method individual main based on the value assigned to the Joint Type and Packaging Type attribute items Note The ITEM_TYPE field indicates the assigned value joint type Description SIZE TYPE 1 Represents the pipe size type value of the associated pipe Derivation Derived by summing all main pipes with similar size and Method attribute values Note Except for the ITE
110. tem is added d enter new data by clicking in the associated data cell An entry box or data list will appear Type the desired value or select a value from the list Press the Enter key or click 1n another data cell to save any changes This icon is only displayed when the tem Descriptions tab 1s selected Cancel A command button used to close the screen without saving changes Close A command button used to close the screen and save any changes E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 83 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Delete Item An icon used to delete the currently selected highlighted item This icon is only displayed when the Item Descriptions tab is selected Insert Item An icon used to insert a new item just before the currently selected highlighted item After the new item is inserted enter new data by clicking in the associated data cell An entry box or data list will appear Type the desired value or select a value from the list Press the Enter key or click in another data cell to save any changes This icon is only displayed when the Item Descriptions tab is selected IF U Maximize Window Size An icon used to cause the screen s window size to be increased to fill the GASWorkS display screen Move Item An icon used to move the currently selected highlighted item to a new location in the list This icon is on
111. tem is set to Yes Composite Sized Service the service line size to be calculated uses a combination of pipe sizes and lengths Displays or specifies the size ofthe associated service line 20 Alphanumeric segment If the Allow Sizing Calculation itemis set to Yes Characters and the service line size has been calculated the item specifies the resulting size If the segment is associated with a composite service the value will indicate the larger size of the service Specifies the base hydraulic length to be used for the Single Precision segment in the sizing calculation Required for Service Number Line Sizing calculation Specifies the sizing material group to be used when Listed Item calculating the service size for the segment Required for Service Line Sizing calculation Specifies the construction category for the associated Listed Item segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the ROW category for the associated segment Listed Item Attribute only no affect on service line sizing ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE 60 Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Customer Data Attribute Data Items Item Name Description Data Type Installation Method Specifies the installation method for the associated Listed Item segment Attribute only no affect on service line sizing Specifies the type
112. terial type Other Represents other material types Steel Steel material type Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 71 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Use When Sizing Specifies whether the associated Size Type can be used with the various Sizing routines employed by the USDM The available values are described in the following table Item Value Description Both The associated Size Type is used when calculating sizes for both main and service lines Mains The associated Size Type is only used when calculating sizes for main lines No The associated Size Type is not used when calculating pipe sizes Services The associated Size Type is only used when calculating sizes for customer service lines Notes amp Considerations e As used with the customer service data the sizing groups are assigned to common names and abbreviations using a special attribute list The values are shown in the Service Line Calculations topic of the Miscellaneous section of this Guide e See the GASWorkS User s Manual for information on the standard data items and features associated with this screen AUSDM Pipe Property Table is included when the software is installed The table contains pipe size type items common to the US gas industry The sizes were compiled from various sources E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp S
113. top of the plotted sheet Vertical Left The Title Block is oriented vertically along the left side of the plotted sheet Vertical Right The Title Block is oriented vertically along the right side of the plotted sheet Title Block Width Specifies the width ofa vertically oriented Title Block Click in the associated cell type the desired value then press the Enter key E Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 80 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM Data Screens Table Of Contents Item Descriptions Tab Title Block Definition c cfiles gw90 lut b3pe_left tdf__ SE 5S EHE Item No Item ID Item Label Item Type Reference Data Item Single Line Site Address SS Fixed Text Value Data Item Single Line Data Item Single Line Data Item Single Line Data Item Single Line Data Item Single Line Data Item Single Line Designed By Data Item Single Line Cancel Close Data Items Display Color Specifies the color to display the associated item with Set the desired color by clicking in the adjacent cell then select the desired value from the displayed list If a specific color is to be used select the Click To Select Color item from the list The Color Palette will be displayed Select the desired color then select the OK command button to assign the color Display Line Under Item Specifies whether the associated item will be
114. ts set in the pipe sizing control data establish the maximum and minimum acceptable limits for the associated values After the Pipe Sizing routine has been successfully completed the pressure values should all be greater than or equal to the specified system pressures value and the velocities should all be less than or equal to the specified maximum velocity value Because actual pipe sizes are used as opposed to theoretical internal diameters seldom will the pressures or velocities exactly equal the specified limit values Calculate Service Sizes If the results of the main sizing process are acceptable the service sizes can be calculated The main sizes and system pressures should always be established before using the Service Sizing routine To size all of the services select the Calculate Service Sizes icon located in the lower right corner of the GDI Window A message will appear when the calculation is complete Select the OK command button to clear the message e If the customer symbols were previously turned off turn the symbols back on by selecting the Display Customer Symbols icon from the Customer Data Commands toolbar Click the icon until the customer symbols are displayed View the sizing results using the Edit View Customer Data command The service line sizes should all be 1 2P If the service sizes are a different value double check the customer data entry and re calculate the service sizes we Note
115. ulate Service Sizes Calculates the service line size for all customers in the model Connect Pipe Ends Reconnects a group of pipes to a common node Executing this command will cause a series of prompts to appear First to identify the common node location then to identify which pipes to connect to the common node Toolbar None GDI Command Line CONNECT CONNECTPIPES Bradley B Bean PE ENGINEERING amp SOFTWARE Revision 002 Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved 91 GASWorkS 9 0 USDM GDI Table Of Contents Convert DXF Line To Pipe Converts a line displayed in a DXF background image to a pipe feature Executing this command will cause a persistent prompt to appear to identify the line or lines to convert to pipes To end the selection process right click the mouse The selected lines will be converted to pipes Only Arc Line and Polyline type background entities can be converted to a pipe Toolbar None GDI Command Line CONVERTDXF DXF2PIPE DXFPIPE Convert DXF Line To Pipe And Offset Creates a pipe feature from a line displayed in a DXF background image and allows the pipe location to be offset from the original line location Executing this command will cause a persistent prompt to appear to identify the line or lines to convert to pipes Press the right mouse button to end the selection process A prompt will appear to specify the Offset Distance and Direction Respond appropriately to convert the selected lines t
116. use in the assigned sizing group the service size 1s set to the computed minimum required size Ifthe minimum required size is greater than the smallest size available for the assigned sizing group and the total service length not hydraulic length is less than 10 Feet the service size is set to the computed minimum required size Ifthe minimum required size is greater than the smallest size available for the assigned sizing group and more than one sizing group is assigned to the service line the service size is set to the computed minimum required size If the minimum required size is greater than the smallest size available for the assigned sizing group and the total service length not hydraulic length is greater than 10 Feet and only one sizing group is assigned to the service line and the next smaller available size can satisfy the velocity requirements and the customer is set to allow calculation ofa composite sized service an attempt 1s made to compute a composite service Otherwise the service size is set to the computed minimum required size A composite sized service is one that contains two different pipe sizes The length of each size is computed such that the specified pressure drop requirements are nominally met The composite service calculation is performed as follows The next smaller available size for the assigned sizing group is determined The required length of each size is determined so that the p
117. ype is Graphic Symbol or Graphic Line amp Symbol this field specifies the orientation in degrees clockwise from north to display the symbol Enter the desired value by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Graphic Symbol Style If the item type is Graphic Symbol or Graphic Line amp Symbol this field specifies the symbol style to be used to display the graphic symbol Enter the desired style by clicking in the adjacent cell then select the desired value from the displayed list Item ID Specifies a unique identification number for the definition item Enter a value by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key Item Label Specifies the text value to be displayed for the associated item Enter a value by clicking in the adjacent cell type the desired value then press the Enter key This item is applicable to all item types except Section Break and Blank Line types Item No Displays the item count number This item is internally assigned by GASWorkS and cannot be changed by the User Item Type Specifies the type of the associated item Select a value by clicking in the adjacent cell select the desired value from the displayed list The available types are described in the following table Item Value Description Blank Line Represents a single line entry in the Title Block No text will be displayed The height spacing of the line will be as specif

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