Difference between revisions of "Bioretention: Sizing and modeling"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Dean Young (talk | contribs) |
|||
| (12 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | Before beginning the sizing calculations | + | This article describes recommended design approaches when available space for the practice is constrained.<br> |
| − | + | <br> | |
| − | Note that some of these parameters are limited: | + | Before beginning the sizing calculations certain parameters must be known or estimated. See [[Bioretention: Sizing]] for parameter descriptions and conceptual diagram illustrating key components of bioretention practices. Note that some of these parameters are limited: |
#The ''maximum'' total depth will be limited by construction practices i.e. not usually > 2 m. | #The ''maximum'' total depth will be limited by construction practices i.e. not usually > 2 m. | ||
#The ''maximum'' total depth may be limited by the [[Infiltration| conditions underground]] e.g. the groundwater or underlying geology/infrastructure. | #The ''maximum'' total depth may be limited by the [[Infiltration| conditions underground]] e.g. the groundwater or underlying geology/infrastructure. | ||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
==Size a bioretention cell receiving flows directly to the storage reservoir for a constrained depth== | ==Size a bioretention cell receiving flows directly to the storage reservoir for a constrained depth== | ||
| − | If there is a constraint to the depth (''d<sub>T</sub>'') of the practice, calculate the required | + | If there is a constraint to the depth (''d<sub>T</sub>'') of the practice, calculate the required storage reservoir footprint area (''A<sub>r</sub>''), as: |
| − | <math>A_{ | + | <math>A_{r}=\frac{i\times D\times A_i}{(d_{r}\times n')+(f'\times D)}</math> |
{{Plainlist|1=Where: | {{Plainlist|1=Where: | ||
| − | *''A<sub> | + | *''A<sub>r</sub>'' = Area of the infiltration practice storage reservoir (m<sup>2</sup>) |
*''A<sub>i</sub>'' = Catchment impervious area (m<sup>2</sup>) | *''A<sub>i</sub>'' = Catchment impervious area (m<sup>2</sup>) | ||
*''D'' = Duration of design storm (h) | *''D'' = Duration of design storm (h) | ||
*''i'' = Intensity of design storm (mm/h) | *''i'' = Intensity of design storm (mm/h) | ||
*''f''' = [[design infiltration rate]] (m/h) | *''f''' = [[design infiltration rate]] (m/h) | ||
| − | *''n''' = Effective porosity of the fill | + | *''n''' = Effective porosity of the fill material in the storage reservoir of the practice |
| − | *''d<sub> | + | *''d<sub>r</sub>'' = Storage reservoir depth, based on depth available between the elevation of the invert of the underdrain perforated pipe and one (1) metre above the seasonally high water table or top of bedrock (m) or other value determined to be suitable through groundwater mounding analysis.}}<br> |
If R is greater than 20, consider decreasing catchment impervious area (A<sub>i</sub>) by draining less area to the practice. | If R is greater than 20, consider decreasing catchment impervious area (A<sub>i</sub>) by draining less area to the practice. | ||
| − | ==Size a bioretention cell | + | ==Size a bioretention cell where drainage area and practice area are fixed== |
If the land area is limited, determine the I/P ratio, which is the ratio of catchment impervious area (A<sub>i</sub>) to practice pervious footprint area (A<sub>p</sub>): | If the land area is limited, determine the I/P ratio, which is the ratio of catchment impervious area (A<sub>i</sub>) to practice pervious footprint area (A<sub>p</sub>): | ||
:<math>R=\frac{A_{i}}{A_{p}}</math> | :<math>R=\frac{A_{i}}{A_{p}}</math> | ||
| Line 29: | Line 29: | ||
*''A<sub>i</sub>'' = Catchment impervious area in m<sup>2</sup>}} | *''A<sub>i</sub>'' = Catchment impervious area in m<sup>2</sup>}} | ||
| − | Then calculate the required depth (''d<sub> | + | Then calculate the required storage reservoir depth (''d<sub>r</sub>''), as: |
| − | <math>d_{ | + | <math>d_{r}=\frac{D \left[ (R\times i)-f'\right]}{n'}</math> |
{{Plainlist|1=Where: | {{Plainlist|1=Where: | ||
| Line 36: | Line 36: | ||
*''i'' = Intensity of design storm (m/h) | *''i'' = Intensity of design storm (m/h) | ||
*''f''' = Design infiltration rate (m/h) | *''f''' = Design infiltration rate (m/h) | ||
| − | *''n''' = Effective porosity of the fill | + | *''n''' = Effective porosity of the storage reservoir fill material}} |
| − | + | These equations assume that infiltration occurs primarily through the base of the facility.<br> | |
| − | + | <br> | |
| − | + | This spreadsheet tool has been set up to perform all of the infiltration practice sizing calculations shown above.<br> | |
| − | + | {{Clickable button|[[Media:Infiltration Sizing 20220617 locked (1).xlsx|Download the infiltration practice sizing tool]]}} | |
| − | This spreadsheet tool has been set up to perform all of the infiltration | ||
| − | {{Clickable button|[[Media:Infiltration Sizing | ||
==Calculate drawdown time== | ==Calculate drawdown time== | ||
| Line 48: | Line 46: | ||
Perimeter = 12 m (left) Perimeter = 20 m (right)]] | Perimeter = 12 m (left) Perimeter = 20 m (right)]] | ||
| − | {{Clickable button|[[Media:Darcy | + | {{Clickable button|[[Media:Darcy drainage_20200528_locked.xlsx|Download the Darcy drainage time calculator tool]]}} |
In some situations, it may be possible to reduce the size of the bioretention required, by accounting for rapid drainage. Typically, this is only worth exploring over sandy soils with rapid infiltration. | In some situations, it may be possible to reduce the size of the bioretention required, by accounting for rapid drainage. Typically, this is only worth exploring over sandy soils with rapid infiltration. | ||
Note that narrow, linear bioretention features drain faster than round or blocky footprint geometries. | Note that narrow, linear bioretention features drain faster than round or blocky footprint geometries. | ||
| − | *Begin the drainage time calculation by dividing the area of the practice (''A<sub> | + | *Begin the drainage time calculation by dividing the storage reservoir area of the practice (''A<sub>r</sub>'') by the perimeter (''x''). |
*Use the following equation to estimate the time (''t'') to fully drain the facility: | *Use the following equation to estimate the time (''t'') to fully drain the facility: | ||
| − | :<math>t=\frac{nA_{ | + | :<math>t=\frac{nA_{r}}{f'x}ln\left [ \frac{\left (d_{r}+ \frac{A_{r}}{x} \right )}{\left(\frac{A_{r}}{x}\right)}\right]</math> |
{{Plainlist|1=Where: | {{Plainlist|1=Where: | ||
| − | *''n'' is the porosity of the fill | + | *''n'' is the porosity of the storage reservoir fill material |
| − | *''A<sub> | + | *''A<sub>r</sub>'' is the storage reservoir footprint area (m<sup>2</sup>), |
| − | *''f''' is the design infiltration rate (mm/ | + | *''f''' is the design infiltration rate of the native soil (mm/h), |
*''x'' is the perimeter of the practice (m), and | *''x'' is the perimeter of the practice (m), and | ||
| − | *''d<sub> | + | *''d<sub>r</sub>'' is the depth of the storage reservoir (m).}} |
| − | This 3 dimensional equation makes use of the hydraulic radius (''A<sub> | + | This 3 dimensional equation makes use of the hydraulic radius (''A<sub>r</sub>''/''x''), where ''x'' is the perimeter (m) of the facility. <br> |
Maximizing the perimeter of the facility directs designers towards longer, linear shapes such as [[bioswales]]. | Maximizing the perimeter of the facility directs designers towards longer, linear shapes such as [[bioswales]]. | ||
[[category: modeling]] | [[category: modeling]] | ||
[[category: infiltration]] | [[category: infiltration]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:49, 27 June 2022
This article describes recommended design approaches when available space for the practice is constrained.
Before beginning the sizing calculations certain parameters must be known or estimated. See Bioretention: Sizing for parameter descriptions and conceptual diagram illustrating key components of bioretention practices. Note that some of these parameters are limited:
- The maximum total depth will be limited by construction practices i.e. not usually > 2 m.
- The maximum total depth may be limited by the conditions underground e.g. the groundwater or underlying geology/infrastructure.
- The minimum total depth will be limited by the need to support vegetation (e.g not less than 0.6 m to support deep rooting perennials and shrubs).
- Bioretention has a maximum recommended catchment impervious area to practice permeable (footprint) area ratio, R (or I/P ratio) of 20.
Size a bioretention cell receiving flows directly to the storage reservoir for a constrained depth[edit]
If there is a constraint to the depth (dT) of the practice, calculate the required storage reservoir footprint area (Ar), as:
Where:
- Ar = Area of the infiltration practice storage reservoir (m2)
- Ai = Catchment impervious area (m2)
- D = Duration of design storm (h)
- i = Intensity of design storm (mm/h)
- f' = design infiltration rate (m/h)
- n' = Effective porosity of the fill material in the storage reservoir of the practice
- dr = Storage reservoir depth, based on depth available between the elevation of the invert of the underdrain perforated pipe and one (1) metre above the seasonally high water table or top of bedrock (m) or other value determined to be suitable through groundwater mounding analysis.
If R is greater than 20, consider decreasing catchment impervious area (Ai) by draining less area to the practice.
Size a bioretention cell where drainage area and practice area are fixed[edit]
If the land area is limited, determine the I/P ratio, which is the ratio of catchment impervious area (Ai) to practice pervious footprint area (Ap):
Where:
- R = Ratio of catchment impervious area to practice pervious footprint area, also referred to as I/P ratio
- Ap = Practice pervious footprint area in m2
- Ai = Catchment impervious area in m2
Then calculate the required storage reservoir depth (dr), as:
![{\displaystyle d_{r}={\frac {D\left[(R\times i)-f'\right]}{n'}}}](https://wikimedia.org/api/rest_v1/media/math/render/svg/b5fa4822e3bd6865ab04dc8cd836641144d55c85)
Where:
- D = Duration of design storm (h)
- i = Intensity of design storm (m/h)
- f' = Design infiltration rate (m/h)
- n' = Effective porosity of the storage reservoir fill material
These equations assume that infiltration occurs primarily through the base of the facility.
This spreadsheet tool has been set up to perform all of the infiltration practice sizing calculations shown above.
Calculate drawdown time[edit]
In some situations, it may be possible to reduce the size of the bioretention required, by accounting for rapid drainage. Typically, this is only worth exploring over sandy soils with rapid infiltration. Note that narrow, linear bioretention features drain faster than round or blocky footprint geometries.
- Begin the drainage time calculation by dividing the storage reservoir area of the practice (Ar) by the perimeter (x).
- Use the following equation to estimate the time (t) to fully drain the facility:
![{\displaystyle t={\frac {nA_{r}}{f'x}}ln\left[{\frac {\left(d_{r}+{\frac {A_{r}}{x}}\right)}{\left({\frac {A_{r}}{x}}\right)}}\right]}](https://wikimedia.org/api/rest_v1/media/math/render/svg/5c7d5bdbfe7f03b02fd1451c74b7e9f784322498)
Where:
- n is the porosity of the storage reservoir fill material
- Ar is the storage reservoir footprint area (m2),
- f' is the design infiltration rate of the native soil (mm/h),
- x is the perimeter of the practice (m), and
- dr is the depth of the storage reservoir (m).
This 3 dimensional equation makes use of the hydraulic radius (Ar/x), where x is the perimeter (m) of the facility.
Maximizing the perimeter of the facility directs designers towards longer, linear shapes such as bioswales.