tsnet 0.2.0

tsnet conducts transient simulation using MOC method for water distribution systems.

TSNet performs transient simulation in water networks using Method of Characteristics (MOC).

• Free software: MIT license

• GitHub: https://github.com/glorialulu/TSNet.git

• Documentation: https://tsnet.readthedocs.io.

Overview

A number of commercial software for transient simulation in water distribution systems are available in the market; however, the use of these software for research purposes is limited. The major restriction is due to the fact that the programs are packed as black boxes, and the source code is not visible, thus prohibiting any changes, including modification of existing and implementation of new elements, in the source code. Therefore, the authors find it imperative to develop an open source package rendering easiness for interaction, modification, and extension.

Features

TSNet is a Python package designed to perform transient simulation in water distribution networks. The software includes capabilities to:

• Create water network models based on .inp files

• Generate transient events by operating valves and pumps

• Add disruptive events including pipe bursts and leakages

• Add surge protection devices

• Choose between steady,quasi-steady, and unsteady friction models

• Perform transient simulation using MOC method

• Visualize results

For more information, go to https://tsnet.readthedocs.io.

Version

TSNet is a ongoing research project in the University of Texas at Austin. The current version is 0.2.0, which is still a pre-release.

Contact

• Lu Xing, the University of Texas at Austin, [e-mail]

• Lina Sela, the University of Texas at Austin, [e-mail]

Disclaimer

No warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the correctness of the results or the suitability of the application.

Cite TSNet

To cite TSNet, use one of the following references:

Lu Xing and Lina Sela. “ TSNet: a Python package for transient simulations in water distribution networks”. Under review with Advances in Engineering Software.

License

TSNet is released under the MIT license. See the LICENSE.txt file.

History

0.1.0 (2019-08-15)

• First release on PyPI.

0.1.1 (2019-09-21)

0.1.2 (2020-01-20)

1. Fixed bugs about dead end and single pipe.

2. Added plot and change detection methods.

0.2.0 (2020-4-23)

1. Added quasi-steady and unsteady friction model.

2. Added open and closed surge tanks.

3. Added demand-pulse simulation.

4. Updated docs.