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For each Best Management Practice (BMP) in the Manual a page was created explaining how to apply that BMP in the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator.  Each page provides a discussion of the requirements, recommendations and information for using that BMP in the calculator.  Each page contains an example application for the BMP.  Links to those pages are shown below.
 
For each Best Management Practice (BMP) in the Manual a page was created explaining how to apply that BMP in the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator.  Each page provides a discussion of the requirements, recommendations and information for using that BMP in the calculator.  Each page contains an example application for the BMP.  Links to those pages are shown below.
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with no underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator|Bioretention with no underdrain]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with no underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator#Bioretention basin with no underdrain (bioinfiltration) example (Version 2)|Bioretention with no underdrain]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with an underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator|Bioretention with an underdrain]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using bioretention with an underdrain BMPs in the MIDS calculator#Biofiltration Basin with an elevated underdrain example (Version 2)|Bioretention with an underdrain]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale without an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Swale with no underain]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale without an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Swale Side Slope and Main Channel example (version 2)|Swale with no underain]]
 
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Swale with an underdrain]]
 
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Swale with an underdrain]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale side slope as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Swale side slope]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using swale side slope as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Swale side slope and Main channel example (Version 2)|Swale side slope]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using wet swale as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Wet swale]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using wet swale as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Swale Side Slope and Wet Swale Example|Wet swale]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using sand filter as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Sand filter]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using sand filter as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Sand Filter Example (Version 2)|Sand filter]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Tree trench/tree box with no underdrain]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Example application in the MIDS calculator (Version 2)|Tree trench/tree box with no underdrain]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Tree trench/tree box with an underdrain]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using trees with an underdrain as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Example application in the MIDS calculator (Version 2)|Tree trench/tree box with an underdrain]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using green roofs as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Green roof]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using green roofs as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Example application in the MIDS calculator (Version 2)|Green roof]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using permeable pavement BMPs in the MIDS calculator|Permeable pavement]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using permeable pavement BMPs in the MIDS calculator#Example application in the MIDS calculator (Version 2)|Permeable pavement]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater pond as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Constructed stormwater pond]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater pond as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Example for Constructed Stormwater Pond (Version 2)|Constructed stormwater pond]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater wetland as a BMP in the MIDS calculator.|Stormwater wetland]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using stormwater wetland as a BMP in the MIDS calculator.#Constructed Wetland Example (Version 2)|Stormwater wetland]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using Other as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Other BMP]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using Other as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Example application in the MIDS calculator (Version 2)|Other BMP]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using infiltration basin/underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator|Infiltration basin/underground infiltration]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using infiltration basin/underground infiltration BMPs in the MIDS calculator#Infiltration Basin/Underground Infiltration (Calculator Version 2)|Infiltration basin/underground infiltration]]
*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using Harvest and re-use/cistern as a BMP in the MIDS calculator|Harvest and re-use]]
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*[[Requirements, recommendations and information for using Harvest and re-use/cistern as a BMP in the MIDS calculator#Harvest and re-use/Cistern Example (Version 2)|Harvest and re-use]]
  
 
*[[Example for using BMPs in series in the MIDS calculator|BMPs in series]]
 
*[[Example for using BMPs in series in the MIDS calculator|BMPs in series]]
  
During the winter of 2013-2014, Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator training workshops were held. Example exercises and answers from those workshops are contained in the following pdf document: [[File:Calculator exercises and answers.pdf]]
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*The MIDS calculator was developed as a site tool.  Thus, BMPs are typically entered as individual entities rather than lumped together.  For example, if a site has three bioretention BMPs, each BMP would be entered individually in the calculator.  However, BMPs can be lumped in the calculator. In this example, the three bioretention BMPs could be combined and treated as a single BMP.  Lumping BMPs has the advantage of simplifying complex site and may be useful when using the calculator for larger areas where several BMPs are implemented. Lumping BMPs can introduce errors in the calculations if the BMPs are not properly sized, since lumping smoothes out these sizing differences.  The following document provides an example comparing calculator results for a site where BMPs are treated individually and lumped.
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:[[file:16 - Individual vs Clumping example.docx]]
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 1 December 2022

Caution: Note these examples were written for version 2 of the calculator. The examples will be helpful with the basic functions of the calculator, but for specific applications we recommend using information from this page

For each Best Management Practice (BMP) in the Manual a page was created explaining how to apply that BMP in the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator. Each page provides a discussion of the requirements, recommendations and information for using that BMP in the calculator. Each page contains an example application for the BMP. Links to those pages are shown below.

  • The MIDS calculator was developed as a site tool. Thus, BMPs are typically entered as individual entities rather than lumped together. For example, if a site has three bioretention BMPs, each BMP would be entered individually in the calculator. However, BMPs can be lumped in the calculator. In this example, the three bioretention BMPs could be combined and treated as a single BMP. Lumping BMPs has the advantage of simplifying complex site and may be useful when using the calculator for larger areas where several BMPs are implemented. Lumping BMPs can introduce errors in the calculations if the BMPs are not properly sized, since lumping smoothes out these sizing differences. The following document provides an example comparing calculator results for a site where BMPs are treated individually and lumped.
File:16 - Individual vs Clumping example.docx

This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 20:18.