Learn WaterGEMS for income

Prepare and validate external data (CAD, GIS, Excel) for import, addressing common data quality issues.

Build a hydraulic model automatically by importing network topology and properties using ModelBuilder.

Assign and manage network properties efficiently for multiple elements using Prototypes and FlexTables.

Allocate nodal demands from various data sources (e.g., meter data, polygons) using LoadBuilder.

Georeference a model and manage background layers (CAD, shapefiles, aerial imagery) for context.

Configure and run a steady-state simulation to analyze a single point in time, such as peak hour demand.

Diagnose hydraulic issues like low pressure, high velocity, and high headloss using color-coded maps and profiles.

Use FlexTables and custom queries to filter, sort, and analyze specific simulation results.

Generate and interpret system head curves to understand pump operating points.

Configure an extended period simulation (EPS) to model system behavior over time (e.g., 24 hours).

Implement operational controls for pumps based on tank levels or time.

Analyze time-series results for tank levels, pump status, and system pressures to assess operational performance.

Identify and diagnose operational issues such as excessive pump cycling, tank draining/overflow, or periods of low pressure.

Configure a fire flow analysis based on client or regulatory requirements (e.g., required flow, minimum residual pressure).

Run an automated fire flow simulation and interpret the pass/fail results across the network.

Identify specific infrastructure deficiencies (e.g., undersized pipes, closed valves) that cause fire flow failures.

Propose and model network modifications to meet fire flow standards.

Create and manage scenarios to compare baseline conditions against proposed system changes (e.g., future growth, pipe replacement).

Evaluate the hydraulic impact of design alternatives by comparing results across multiple scenarios.

Select an appropriate pump for a design scenario by analyzing system head curves against pump characteristic curves.

Use Darwin Designer to automatically optimize pipe sizing for network upgrades based on hydraulic and cost constraints.

Import and associate field measurement data (pressure, flow, tank level) with model elements.

Configure a Darwin Calibrator study by defining adjustable parameters (e.g., pipe roughness, demands) and optimization objectives.

Execute a Darwin Calibrator run and analyze the ranked solutions to identify the best-fit model parameters.

Validate a calibrated model's accuracy by comparing its predictions against an independent set of field measurements.

Interpret a typical client scope of work to identify the required modeling tasks and deliverables.

Structure a freelance project proposal, estimating the level of effort for a common water modeling job.

Generate a professional, customized report summarizing model inputs and analysis results using WaterGEMS's reporting tools.

Create and export presentation-quality maps, profiles, and graphs for inclusion in client reports.

Define the scope and narrative for a portfolio project that showcases freelance-ready skills (e.g., modeling a system upgrade for a small community).

Assemble a realistic dataset for the project, including network layout, demands, and operational data.

Execute and document a series of relevant analyses (e.g., steady-state, EPS, fire flow, scenario comparison) for the project.

Compile all project artifacts (model files, reports, maps, and a summary write-up) into a professional portfolio piece suitable for showcasing to potential clients.