Participants will be introduced to the following advanced topics.
- Dynamic Simulations: What are the advantages of dynamic simulations over static simulations? What types of input data are important when building your dynamic model?
- Load Calculation and Allocation: What is the importance of proper load calculation? What is the best method for allocating the loads? What are the best sources of load data (water mater, population, etc.)? How should I predict future loads?
- Field Data Monitoring: How to review recorded flow signals to identify any missing recording periods, anomalies in patterns, and potential recording errors. How to estimate and allocate inflow and infiltration rates (GWI and RDII). How to analyze dry weather flows and develop diurnal patterns.
- Dry Weather and Wet Weather Model Calibration: What parameters should I adjust? When and by how much should I adjust them? What sources of input data do I need to properly calibrate my model? How accurate does the calibration need to be? What are the steps for calibrating my model? How to use the 3-triangular hydrograph RTK method to generate accurate rainfall driven inflow and infiltration flows (RDI&I) in the mode?
- Planning System Improvements: What evaluation and planning criteria should I use? How should I go about planning infrastructure upgrades? How do I size pipes and pumps facilities for future scenarios? How should I evaluate operating strategies?
Finally, at the end of the training session, participants will have the opportunity to play the Aqualibrium competition to test their newly acquired skills in hydraulics. The Aqualibrium competition is a fun way to learn about the complexity of network hydraulics. The aim of the competition is to distribute 3 litres of water equally between three reservoirs (containers) placed randomly on a grid of 16 points. Participants will build a pipe network between a water source and the three reservoirs using pipes of different diameters.
A basic level of proficiency in EPASWMM is assumed and a fundamental understanding of the operation of sanitary sewer collection systems is expected.
CEO/Founder, GeoAdvice Engineering Inc.
Dr. de Schaetzen is a leading expert in computer modelling of water and wastewater systems. His work on genetic algorithm optimization applied to water systems has gained him both international recognition and numerous award prizes. Dr. de Schaetzen is also the leading author of over 30 papers published in international journals, conference proceedings and internal research reports.
Dr. de Schaetzen conducted in person training for over 2,500 engineers in water and sewer systems modelling, optimization, and analysis in Canada, USA, and UK. He also designed, implemented, and maintained several hydraulic modelling software applications. He often peer-reviews scientific journals including Urban Water (UK) and the ASCE Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management (USA). Finally, Dr. de Schaetzen is the recipient of the 2010 BC New-Canadian Entrepreneur Award in the category of Environmental Technology. In 2016, Dr. de Schaetzen was the recipient of the BCWWA Excellence and Innovation in the Water and Waste Industry Award in Leadership and Innovation.
