A Simpler Modeling Process
VO SWMM simplifies hydraulic modeling into three intuitive steps — from building your drainage network to evaluating system performance and communicating results.
If available, start by importing GIS, CAD, survey data, or existing network information to accelerate model development.
- GIS
- CAD
- Survey
- Existing sewer network
- Terrain
Create and connect the components that make up your drainage system, including:
- Pipes
- Manholes
- Catch Basins
- Channels
- Culverts
- Storage Units
- Pumps
- Outfalls
Review network connectivity, catchment assignments, flow paths, and hydraulic properties before applying rainfall and running simulations. Employ the "Error List" function to automatically detect and then resolve system errors.
Define design storms, inflows, RDII, time patterns and control rules.
Assign pipe properties, roughness, control structures, and outlet conditions.
- Flow
- Velocity
- Hydraulic Grade Line
- Surcharge
- Flooding
Evaluate existing versus proposed conditions and upgrade options.
- Profiles
- Maps
- Graphs
- Tables
- Reports
Modeling Capabilities
VO SWMM brings together the tools engineers need to build hydraulic models, evaluate system performance, and clearly communicate results—all within one intuitive environment.
Micro-Drainage
Accelerate the design of storm sewer networks through automated micro-drainage tools.
Integrated GIS Tools
Create hydraulic models from spatial data while reducing manual setup.
Network Modeling
Build and edit hydraulic networks using an intuitive visual modeling environment.
Hydraulic & Flood Analysis
Analyze hydraulic system performance during both design and extreme storm events.
Infrastructure Design
Design and evaluate stormwater infrastructure performance and compare alternative designs.
Dual Drainage Modeling
Analyze the interaction between underground storm sewers and surface drainage systems.
Inflow & Infiltration
Evaluate wet-weather inflow and groundwater infiltration affecting sanitary sewer system performance.
Water Quality
Assess pollutants throughout the drainage system.
Results & Reporting
Communicate hydraulic performance through clear outputs.