Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Hydraulic transients, commonly known as water hammer, pose a serious threat to water distribution systems, as they can often cause catastrophic pipe bursts. Based on the adage that "a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing", this webinar was formulated to introduce the fundamentals, caution against common pitfalls, and outline the streamlined workflow in Autodesk’s water solutions to analyze and mitigate transients in your piping systems.
Sign up now to see how you can leverage Autodesk’s water solutions to analyse and mitigate catastrophic water hammer events.
What’s on the agenda?
- Water hammer analysis
- Theory
- Common pitfalls
- Transient modelling in InfoWater Pro
- Transient modelling in InfoWorks WS Pro
Interested but unable to attend? Register anyway and we will share the recording of this webinar once the event has occurred.
Rebecca specializes in supporting water utilities and their supply chain to achieve digital transformation, especially in the area of real time operational modelling and digital twins. Her modelling and design experience in large infrastructure consultancy projects in all aspects of the water sector enables her to provide smart solution decisions and insights.
Youssef is a water enthusiast, with years of hydraulic and transient modeling experience supporting some of America’s largest public and private water utilities.He is a Rutgers alumnus, having completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil and environmental engineering.In his role as technical marketing manager, Youssef covers all technical marketing initiatives for the water portfolio at Autodesk.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Flooding, exacerbated by climate change, poses an increasingly significant risk to communities worldwide, emphasizing the critical need for proactive measures to ensure effective mitigation. We invite you to a webinar highlighting Türkiye's innovative National Flood Forecasting & Early Warning System. This webinar aims to provide insights into Türkiye's approach to flood prediction and early warning, offering valuable strategies for enhancing resilience in flood-prone areas.
Join us to discover how the InfoWorks ICM, renowned for its integrated hydrology and hydrodynamic modeling capabilities, along with the pioneering InfoWorks ICM Live automatic online modeling tool, are reshaping flood management paradigms everywhere.
With over 18 years of expertise in Water Projects, Özgüray has led as the Water Solutions Manager at Universal Software for the last 5 years. His profound involvement in crafting specialized systems that seamlessly merge technology and engineering has been instrumental in advancing water management practices.
Cihat is a dedicated water enthusiast who brings with him experience in water resources and its isotopes. Having earned his bachelor's degree in Turkiye, he furthered his expertise with a master's degree in hydrogeology in Western Australia. Throughout his academic journey, Cihat integrated theoretical knowledge with practical applications, honing his skills in both fieldwork and office-based studies. Now, he is a control engineer of the Flood Forecasting and Early Warning Centre team to contribute to the team’s success.
Salih, having worked extensively on flood analysis (including 1D-2D hydrodynamic analyses, preparation of flood inundation hazard and risk maps), was selected to join the team tasked with establishing the 'National Flood Forecasting and Early Warning Center' in Turkey. He conducted research in his field as a visiting scholar at California University (UCDavis). Currently, he is pursuing his PhD studies in Hydrological Modeling while serving as a control engineer within the Flood Forecasting and Early Warning Center team, contributing to its success. His areas of interest span hydraulics, hydrology, flood modeling, remote sensing, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+2 time zone.
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Join us to hear from Peter Robinson, Lead Waterways & Coasts Engineer at AECOM, to learn about a pioneering first – the creation and ongoing development of Europe’s First Smart Canal.
The North Glasgow Integrated Water Management System (NGIWMS) built in partnership with AECOM is a pioneering drainage system that leverages the 250-year-old Forth & Clyde Canal and 21st-century Digital Twin technology from Innovyze to mitigate flood risk.
Live meteorological forecasting data and sensors enable real-time surface water management to unlock 110 hectares across the north of Glasgow for investment, regeneration, and development.
Learn more about the transformation of the canal into an intelligent water management system leveraging InfoWorks ICM to proactively reduce flood risk, deliver surface water storage when required, and enhance the environment for local communities.
Peter returned to AECOM in 2022 as Lead Engineer for Waterways and Coasts for the UK & Ireland, providing technical leadership in flood risk and water management projects. Previously, he was Head of Engineering at Scottish Canals, overseeing canal networks like the Caledonian, Crinan, and Lowland Canals, managing assets including 19 reservoirs, 140 miles of canals, the Falkirk Wheel, and the Kelpies. A highlight is the Glasgow Smart Canal, which Peter conceived at AECOM and led to delivery. In 2021, this project won awards from ICE, CECA, and the British Construction Industry Awards for innovation and sustainability.
Rebecca specializes in supporting water utilities and their supply chain to achieve digital transformation, especially in the area of real time operational modelling and digital twins. Her modelling and design experience in large infrastructure consultancy projects in all aspects of the water sector enables her to provide smart solution decisions and insights.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+1 time zone.
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Climate change continues to drive heavier rainfall and more extreme floods across the EMEA region. It’s why the challenge of managing rainwater has greatly increased in recent years especially for urban environments where the impact of flooding and pollution pose a severe threat to health, safety and quality of life.
Join us to hear from Anthony McCloy, Director at McCloy Consulting to learn about his work with the Irish Government in developing guidance for Rainwater Management Plans (RMPs).
Find out how we can begin to sustainably manage rainfall runoff from both existing and future developments and how a greater understanding of rainwater management will assist in future plan-making as well as make our urban areas more climate resilient.
- Understand the issues the plan will address
- Discover the process and considerations to inform the plan
- Gain insight into types of data to use and their outputs
Join us to also receive a FREE guidance document for RMPs to help you understand the processes, considerations, data and outputs.
Attendance certificates for proof of continuing professional development will be provided for this webinar.
Remember to join us LIVE or register for a recording!
Anthony McCloy is Managing Director of McCloy Consulting, who provide specialist services in hydraulic modelling, NbS, civil engineering and geo-environmental.
With a passion for water and the environment, Anthony retains a technical ‘hands on’ role within the company and is nationally recognised for his contributions in the field of SuDS and flood risk.
As a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of Engineers Ireland Anthony has contributed to National and Local Policy and Guidance.
Rebecca specializes in supporting water utilities and their supply chain to achieve digital transformation, especially in the area of real time operational modelling and digital twins. Her modelling and design experience in large infrastructure consultancy projects in all aspects of the water sector enables her to provide smart solution decisions and insights.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+1 time zone.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
In this webinar AECOM will showcase how a pilot project is spearheading an exciting new approach to urban water management.
The £76M Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience project is tackling the increasing challenge of surface water flooding – a risk intensified by climate change and urban development – through the widespread use of nature-based solutions such as rain gardens, bioswales and detention basins. Hundreds of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are being installed throughout the town, making it the largest retrofit scheme of its kind in the UK.
As lead design partner and strategic advisors to Severn Trent, AECOM developed the catchment strategy and used hydraulic modelling to select sites for the SuDS and inform both outline and detailed design. The pace and scale of this programme demanded innovation and excellence at every stage. Find out how AECOM developed a multifaceted modelling strategy based on InfoWorks ICM that forced a rethink to their approach as traditional methods would have taken too long.
Join us to learn how the Mansfield scheme uniquely moves away from a traditional engineering approach and uses blue-green infrastructure instead to slow the flow and store the water.
Attendance certificates will be provided to attendees to use for proof of continued professional development.
Luke Johnson is a Principal Urban Drainage Modeller with AECOM and has extensive experience and technical skills in 1D and 1D-2D model building, model verification and results analysis for UK water companies. He is currently the technical lead for AECOM on the Anglian Water modelling framework and helped lead on technical input for the Mansfield SFR hydraulic modelling work and developed procedures for widescale modelling of SuDS interventions.
Hannah Howe, Principal Consultant with AECOM, is a strategist with a passion for Water and the Environment. Specialising in GIS, hydraulic modelling and catchment planning, she is currently leading the modelling programme for the groundbreaking Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience Green Recovery Project.
Paul Campbell is a Technical Sales SME for Autodesk specialising in storm, sewer and flood modelling with InfoWorks ICM and ICMLive. In his role he advises customers on modelling with InfoWorks ICM across the EMEA region and regularly presents at conferences on the subject of hydraulic modelling. Before joining Autodesk, Paul worked in consultancy since 2002 on a wide range of water industry and flooding projects, focussing primarily on hydraulic modelling.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+1 time zone.
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Hydraulic modelling is increasingly central to the digital transformation of Integrated Water Service, becoming an essential tool for planning, designing, and managing networks. To maximize the effectiveness of the insights generated by models, it’s crucial that these tools are fully integrated with other systems used by Water Authorities, such as work order management (WOM), SCADA, telecommunications, and real-time decision support platforms (RT-DSS).
In this webinar, Autodesk and Idrostudi will showcase the integration of InfoWorks WS Pro modelling software within the iWG platform, meeting the growing demand for 'digital twin' tools that are accessible even to non-modelling professionals. The event will focus on key aspects for transitioning from hydraulic models designed for planning to those capable of supporting operational management, demonstrating how the advanced functionalities of InfoWorks WS Pro can be easily utilized by external teams via a new powerful and intuitive web-based interface developed on the iWG platform by Idrostudi.
Who is Autodesk?
Autodesk is a leading design and engineering software company, offering a wide range of products and services for various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, media, and entertainment. With the acquisition of Innovyze in 2021, Autodesk has positioned itself as a strategic partner for organizations in the water sector, providing innovative tools and solutions that promote the digitalization and optimization of Integrated Water Services.
Who is Idrostudi?
Idrostudi is one of Europe’s foremost engineering firms, with over 20 years of experience in consulting and applied research for the sustainable management of water and natural resources, protection against hydraulic risks, and the digital transformation of the water sector. Specializing in water and wastewater efficiency, Idrostudi brings exceptional expertise in hydraulic and environmental engineering, surveying, digitalization, monitoring, data science, modelling, digital twins, redevelopment planning, and design.
