EtFlocSedFi

EtFlocSedFi file (located in the ADT Designs file within Final Designs) is the central file where

Master Program

The Master Program is the driver of the automated design program. It is the central file where values are inputted, functions are called, and parameters are returned and displayed. The Master Program calls the functions written by the Hydraulic Design, Unit Processes, and AutoCAD Teams. These individual programs are used to determine the designs on the plant and specific parameters are outputted so the user can understand the design and the AutoCAD Programs can draw the designed plant.

Although work is in progress to incorporate LabVIEW as the tool to allow access of our program to the end user, right now the master program is the main page for the design team to test and develop the automated design program.

How to use the Master Program (needs to be updated and reviewed)

EtFlocSedFi is the driver of the automated design program and calls the functions that define the individual pieces of the plant, and the functions that write the scripts to draw the plant. 

Design Program Algorithms

User Inputs (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Design Assumptions (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Math Functions (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Pipe Database (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Minor Loss Coefficients (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Fluids Functions (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Inlet Channel (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Sedimentation (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Sludge Drain (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Sedimentation Inlet Slopes (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Launder (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Exit Channel (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Lamella (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Flow Control Module (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Flocculation (needs to be updated and reviewed)
Entrance Tank (needs to be updated and reviewed)
AutoCAD Design Algorithms (needs to be updated and reviewed) Sedimentation Tank Dimensions
Floc Hopper
Flow Control Module
Flocculation
Sedimentation Tank- All Programs
Entrance Tank
Coagulant Stock Tank
Rapid Mix Chamber
Materials List
AutoCAD Design Algorithms
Master Program Organization
Inlet and Exit Weir Tank Design Program
Drain Channel
Operator Access
Chemical Doser Controller

Code Structure

An explanation of coding structure can be found here.

Wrapped Shape Functions

A guide to using wrapped shape functions can be found here.

Plant Element Functions

A guide to using the plant element functions can be found here.

This page is especially useful for drawing hydraulic components.

Plant Element Function Writing Guide

The Plant Element Function Writing Guide outlines the general steps taken to write plant elements drawing functions.

Program Writing Guide

The Program Writing Guide outlines some general rules to use when writing a program.

Design Specs Automation Instructions

Instructions on how to edit the customized Design Specifications Document so that specific variables and fields are customized with each design can be found hereThe equations that make up the above algorithms can be found in following design equations page. The equations are divided into subcategories based on the algorithm that uses it.