water-distribution-modeler

name	water-distribution-modeler
description	Water distribution system modeling skill for pipe networks, pump analysis, and fire flow
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"]
metadata	{"specialization":"civil-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Water Resources","skill-id":"CIV-SK-025"}
graph	{"domains":["domain:civil-engineering"],"skillAreas":["skill-area:mathematical-reasoning","skill-area:computational-geometry","skill-area:data-analysis"],"roles":["role:systems-integration-engineer","role:research-engineer"]}

Water Distribution Modeler Skill

Purpose

The Water Distribution Modeler Skill analyzes water distribution systems including pipe network analysis, fire flow evaluation, and pump performance assessment.

Capabilities

• Pipe network analysis (Hardy-Cross, Newton-Raphson)
• Fire flow analysis
• Pump curve analysis
• Storage tank sizing
• Pressure zone analysis
• Water quality modeling
• Extended period simulation
• System optimization

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Designing water systems
• Evaluating system capacity
• Analyzing fire flow
• Optimizing operations

Prerequisites

• Network topology defined
• Demand patterns established
• Pump curves available
• Tank data complete

Best Practices

• Calibrate with field data
• Model multiple scenarios
• Verify pressure limits
• Consider emergency conditions

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• Water Distribution Design

Configuration

water-distribution-modeler:
  analysis-types:
    - steady-state
    - extended-period
    - fire-flow
    - water-quality
  solvers:
    - gradient
    - linear-theory
  components:
    - pipes
    - pumps
    - tanks
    - valves

Output Artifacts

• Network solutions
• Pressure maps
• Fire flow reports
• Water age analysis