Modeling StormTech Chamber Outlet Pipe

[Cap07]

I'm using a StormTech chamber system for a stormwater detention system. My outlet pipe is connected at a chamber end cap. The question I have is, what is the best way to model the outlet in HydroCAD?

 

[queque]

WHAT ARE THE inflow parameters?
precip, intensity, Tc, area, C,
size of system (Storage capacity) size and type of outlet?

diameter, length, elevations of storage tank, invert elevation?

 

[psmart]

Cap07,

Just add a culvert outlet to your underground pond.


Peter Smart
HydroCAD Software

http://www.hydrocad.net

 

[Cap07]

Thanks Peter, I'll give that a try.

 

[Cap07]

Hi Peter,
I used the culvert and ran some numbers - it looks good. Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it.
Cap07

 

[smk2]

I also put a culvert for my outlet device and it works great, but how can I slow the outlet rate down.

 

[Cap07]

Hi smk2,

I think you'll need to define an outlet control structure. This article on the HydroCAD site helped me with my design:

http://www.hydrocad.net/pond1.htm

Cap

 

[psmart]

You could put an orifice plate over the culvert inlet: Assuming that device #1 is the culvert outlet, define the orifice as device #2, and set the orifice routing to Device #1.

See previous post for further details and illustrations.

Peter Smart
HydroCAD Software

http://www.hydrocad.net