SIC Versions - English

Demo version

The demo version allows using the data input and output options, but do not allow to create a new system, or to run new calculations. The demo version contains the documentation in French and in English. Like the Professional and the Research and Educational version, the interfaces can be switched, at any time, into French, English or Spanish.

Installation:

	The installation of the demo version can be done in French (Français), English (Anglais) or Spanish (Espagnol). Whatever the selected option, the Sic software will then be able to speak all 3 languages. Through the option menu of Sic you will be able to switch between the 3 languages.
	The License agreement notice is displayed. For the demo version it has no special constraints.
	You must then specify where you want to install the software. The installation procedure will write all the sic files into this directory.
	You can then select the installation options. By default we suggest to install full options.
	A summary of the installation options is displayed for validation.
	You can then decide what to do after the installation.
	If you have selected to display the Readme file, you get this file displayed. It gives you information on the latest developments of the software and the differences between the different versions. This file is also located into the Sic installation directory and you can visualise it at any time.

Main program:

	When you run Sic, it may be in French, English or Spanish. To switch into your favourite language you can select the "language" ("langue" or "idioma") option into the options menu or by clicking on the "FR" "GB" or "ES" language button in the main Sic frame.
	Language option into the options menu.
	The dungle option (from the options menu) should be switched into "local" option if you want to have access to the Topology – Geometry menu. You will get an error message since no dungle is provided with this demo version, which is normal.
	Five data examples are provided (Ex1 to Ex5 under the Dat subdirectory). To switch from one to the other one you may use the "File / Data Directory" option, of click on the Data button on the main Sic frame.

Unit 1 - Topology and Geometry:

	The example is based on a simple linear 5-reach canal. But any size and any shape is allowed including branches and loops.
	The cross sections are trapezoidal ones, but any shape is allowed for example using the width-elevation or abscissa-elevation option.

Unit 2 - Steady flow:

	Cross structures can be defined including several rectangular gates, rectangular weirs or Gec-Alsthom gates in parallel. You can also have a picture of your real structure if you want.
	Offtake structures can also be defined. Many type of devices are proposed and, more interesting, several calculation options are allowed. A downstream boundary condition can also be given if the offtake can be submerged, without describing in details the downstream lateral canal.
	Steady flow results can be visualized in different format. Back water curves can be visualized in numerical and graphical format. All these data can be exported into different format (.wmf, .bmp, .emf, .xml, .doc, ascii .lot or .lst files, autocad .dxf files, etc.).
	Results can be also visualized at offtakes or cross structures devices.

Unit 3 - Unsteady flow:

	Offtake or structures time modifications (any internal or external boundary condition) can be specified in a time series format.
	These modifications can also be defined through what we call "regulation modules", which means that the modifications will be done using an algorithm and some measurements done real-time on the canal. The algorithm can be selected among a large number of pre-programmed ones, or can be written by you in Fortran or in a MatLab .m file in a very simple way. The algorithm library includes any LTI discrete state space controller, a scada interface, manual operation, complete PID controllers including antiwindup and autotuning, etc.
	Unsteady flow results can be displayed locally at any location as a function of time.
	Unsteady flow results can be displayed globally for example the maximum and minimum values during any selected time period.
	Cross and lateral devices operations can also be summarized giving a quick idea on what has been moving along the canal.
	Performance indicators are also displayed. You can parameterize these performance indicators if you which. They have been defined in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute.
	These performance indicators can also been displayed as graphs, and exported as for the steady flow results.
	Performance indicators such as time lags are also calculated.

Conclusion: These are just a small part of the options proposed by the Sic hydrodynamic software making it certainly the most complete and powerful software dedicated to irrigation canal and river modelling and control. By playing with the demo version you will not be able to run new calculations, but you will be able to see all input and output options. If you have specific requirements we also will be pleased to discuss them with you.

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