Automatically generating the water distribution network and inserting branches, manifolds and meshed networks
Within the "Installation" tab, in the "Distribution" group of the main toolbar, there is an option to automatically generate water distribution networks, including pipes and sprinklers, from the geometry of the spaces in the model, as well as options to enter branches, manifolds with branches and complete meshed networks with assistance.
Generation
Automatically generates a complete water distribution network, including piping and sprinkler layout, from the geometry of a selected space in the workspace.
To define the distribution network, in the window that appears when selecting this option, the program allows users to select the sprinklers and the pipes included in it (both the manifolds and the branches or the spans to the sprinklers) from the "Manufacturer's catalogues", if available, or from the "Library of generic elements" using the wizard available on the right-hand side of each section. These types of elements can be created and edited from the "Catalogue management" and "Library of generic elements" options, respectively, within the "Project" group.
- Sprinklers
- Catalogue / Selection
- Pipes
- Catalogue / Series / Cross main / Branch line / Drop distance (optional)
The following parameters can be configured for the generation options:
- Type
- Grid system
The program generates a manifold on the perimeter of the space and draws parallel branches joining points of the space, thus obtaining a grid network. - Central cross main
The program generates a manifold in the centre of the space, from which sprinkler branches are traced, resulting in a branched network.
- Grid system
- Height above the floor
Height of the distribution network above the floor of the space. - Protection area (Rectangular / Circular)
Specifies the type of area protected by the sprinklers in the network. - Spacing between sprinklers
Separation value between sprinklers in the same branch. - Separation between branch lines
Separation value between branches along the manifold.
Branch line
Allows the generation of a network branch line, including the definition of the pipes and sprinklers along the branch.
When entering a branch, in the window that appears when this option is selected, the program allows users to select the sprinklers and the pipes included in it (both the branches and the spans up to the sprinklers):
- Sprinklers
- Catalogue / Selection
- Pipes
- Catalogue / Series / Branch line / Drop distance (opcional)
The following parameters can be configured for the branch generation options:
- Spacing between sprinklers
Separation value between sprinklers in the branch. - Protection area (Rectangular / Circular)
Specifies the type of area protected by the sprinklers in the network. - Width (only if the protected area is rectangular)
Width of area protected by branch sprinklers.
Cross main with branch lines
Generates a network consisting of a manifold with branches to the left and right of it, including the definition of the pipes and sprinklers along them.
When entering a manifold with branches, in the window that appears when this option is selected, the program allows users to select the sprinklers and the pipes included in them (both the manifold and the branches or the spans up to the sprinklers):
- Sprinklers
- Catalogue / Selection
- Pipes
- Catalogue / Series / Cross main /Branch line / Drop distance (optional)
The following parameters can be configured for the generation options of the manifold with branches:
- Protection area (Rectangular / Circular)
Specifies the type of area protected by the sprinklers. - Spacing between sprinklers
Separation value between sprinklers in the same branch. - Separation between branch lines
Separation value between branches along the manifold. - Number of sprinklers in each branch line on the left / Number of sprinklers in each branch line on the right
Sets the length of each branch to the left and right of the manifold by defining the number of sprinklers to be installed in the manifold.
Grid system
Generates a grid system consisting of a perimeter manifold together with parallel branches joining points along the perimeter, including the definition of the pipes and sprinklers along them.
When entering a grid system, in the window that appears when this option is selected, the program allows users to select the sprinklers and the pipes included in them (both the manifolds and the branches or the spans up to the sprinklers):
- Sprinklers
- Catalogue / Selection
- Pipes
- Catalogue / Series / Cross main /Branch line / Drop distance (optional)
The following parameters can be configured for the grid system generation options:
- Grid system (Between cross main centres / With branch lines to the left of the cross main / With branch lines to the right of the cross main.
Defines the position of the manifold and the branches with respect to the network insertion points in the work area. - Protection area (Rectangular / Circular)
Specifies the type of area protected by the sprinklers. - Spacing between sprinklers
Separation value between sprinklers in the same branch. - Separation between branch lines
Separation value between branches along the manifolds. - Number of sprinklers per branch line
The length of the branches and therefore the spacing between opposing manifolds of the grid system can be established, defining the number of sprinklers to be installed in the branches.
