Hydrology modeling - OpenFlows Pond Pack guide - AulaGEO

Master the essentials of stormwater management with OpenFlows Pond Pack in this comprehensive course. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced engineer, this course is designed to guide you through every step of the process, from the fundamentals to advanced applications. You’ll explore how Pond Pack can be used as a standalone application, integrated with AutoCAD, and interact with GIS data, providing flexibility and enhanced functionality in your projects. Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to effectively use OpenFlows Pond Pack to analyze and design stormwater detention and retention facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Objectives: #AulaGEO

• To introduce the fundamental concepts and tools within OpenFlows Pond Pack.

• To provide a step-by-step guide to analyzing and designing stormwater networks.

• To demonstrate how Pond Pack integrates with AutoCAD and GIS data for advanced project workflows.

• To develop practical skills through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios.

• To enable students to confidently apply OpenFlows Pond Pack in professional engineering projects.

What You Will Learn:

• How to navigate and use the OpenFlows Pond Pack interface.

• The process of configuring pre- and post-development stormwater networks.

• Methods for estimating pond storage, dimensions, and designing outlet structures.

• Techniques for performing rational watershed analysis and understanding rainfall data.

• How to leverage Pond Pack’s integration with AutoCAD and GIS data.

• Practical application of stormwater design through targeted exercises.

• An overview of all products available within the OpenFlows suite and how they integrate with Pond Pack.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for civil engineers, environmental engineers, hydrologists, and stormwater management professionals who are looking to enhance their skills in stormwater network design using OpenFlows Pond Pack. It’s also suited for students and entry-level professionals seeking a thorough understanding of stormwater management principles and the tools needed to apply them effectively. #AulaGEO

Key Themes:

1. Getting Started: Introduction to the software, basic navigation, and initial setup, including rainfall data and network configuration.

2. Rational Watershed Analysis: Detailed exploration of storm scenarios, watershed data, network layout, and pond estimation techniques.

3. Rainfall Data: Analysis of historical gauged rainfall and the creation of custom rainfall distributions for specific project needs.

4. Practical Exercise: A hands-on exercise to reinforce learning and ensure you can apply the concepts in real-world scenarios.

5. Product Overview: A comprehensive explanation of all related products within the OpenFlows suite and how they complement Pond Pack.

Learning Approach:

The most valuable aspect of this course is its gradual learning curve, designed to build your knowledge step-by-step. Each section is structured to introduce concepts progressively, allowing you to consolidate your understanding through practical exercises. This hands-on approach ensures that by the end of the course, you will have the confidence and skills needed to tackle stormwater management projects using OpenFlows Pond Pack effectively, whether you are working in a standalone environment, within AutoCAD and GIS background layer support.