When you upload your hydraulic data to Qatium, we follow a three-step process to get it ready for simulation. We transform your data into an operable network, making sure it's usable, clean, and complete. Whether you're an operator, planner, or engineer, here’s what happens behind the scenes.

Normalizing your data

We start by bringing all your data into a consistent format. Different systems and files use different names, structures, or values — and that’s perfectly fine. Qatium reviews your dataset to ensure it's coherent and compatible with the platform. This includes identifying and standardizing property aliases, filling in missing values where possible, and filtering out unusable data. 

Read our article to know more about the processes we follow to normalize your data.

Review network topology

Next, we make sure your network is spatially coherent. If there are inconsistencies in how assets connect or are positioned (like overlapping nodes or disconnected pipes), we fix them to ensure your network behaves as expected during simulations. We also format geometry inputs for consistency (convert multiPoint to Point).

Read our article to know more about the processes we follow to review the network topology.

Inferring hydraulic data

Finally, we add or estimate the hydraulic data required to simulate your network. Even if some values are missing, we can infer them from context and standard practices to ensure you can get started with your network.

It’s like filling in the blanks with our experts' knowledge — making sure your system is ready to go.

Read our article to know more about how we infer hydraulic data.

From raw data to a live network

Once this process is complete, your network comes to life in Qatium. You can analyze your network status, test scenarios and operations, or plan future improvements — without the need to build a network from scratch.

If anything looks off, Q — your digital water assistant — is here to help. Just open the assistant on the platform or reach out to our support team.