Module 1: Introduction to Sewer and Stormwater Modeling with SewerGEMS

• Overview of sewer and stormwater system modeling concepts
• Introduction to SewerGEMS interface and features
• Setting up a new SewerGEMS project
• Importing and managing CAD and GIS data
• Understanding and defining model components

Module 2: Building a Sewer and Stormwater Network

• Creating and editing network elements (pipes, nodes, manholes, catchments)
• Assigning properties to network elements
• Establishing flow patterns and boundary conditions
• Ensuring model connectivity and data integrity
• Using templates for efficient model setup

Module 3: Running Hydraulic and Hydrologic Simulations

• Performing steady-state and dynamic simulations
• Analyzing hydraulic and hydrologic results
• Identifying and troubleshooting common issues in simulations
• Interpreting simulation output data
• Conducting sensitivity analysis

Module 4: Advanced Modeling Techniques

• Implementing various flow routing methods
• Modeling complex networks with branches and loops
• Applying boundary conditions and constraints
• Simulating storm events and analyzing impacts
• Modeling infiltration and inflow (I&I)

Module 5: Scenario Management

• Creating and managing multiple scenarios within a project
• Comparing results across different scenarios
• Optimizing network designs and operations
• Evaluating system resilience and reliability
• Documenting and presenting scenario analysis

Module 6: Model Calibration and Validation

• Principles of model calibration and validation
• Collecting and using field data for calibration
• Using optimization tools for model calibration
• Validating model accuracy and reliability
• Documenting calibration procedures and results

Module 7: Network Optimization

• Identifying performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Implementing optimization strategies for network performance
• Improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs
• Reducing sewer overflow and backups
• Using GIS for spatial analysis and optimization

Module 8: Water Quality and Environmental Impact Modeling

• Introduction to water quality parameters and modeling
• Simulating pollutant transport and transformation
• Assessing the impact of water quality on network performance
• Modeling and mitigating environmental impacts
• Integrating water quality analysis with hydraulic modeling

Module 9: GIS Integration and Data Management

• Integrating GIS data with SewerGEMS
• Using GIS tools for spatial analysis and visualization
• Managing and updating GIS data layers
• Performing spatial queries and analyses
• Ensuring data consistency and accuracy

Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyzing real-world case studies using SewerGEMS
• Solving complex sewer and stormwater modeling problems
• Presenting findings and recommendations
• Discussing best practices and lessons learned
• Final project and course assessment