Description: Water distribution system (WDS) hydraulic models are tools often used by engineers to perform complex hydraulic calculations during the design phase of a project. However, these models may also be used by system staff to improve knowledge and operations of their system, aid knowledge transfer, analyze system vulnerabilities, plan for future development, and troubleshoot problems in emergency scenarios. This webinar covers introductory topics related to WDS hydraulic modeling including what a hydraulic model is and why it is useful, how the model works, and an overview of model development.

Learning Objectives:

• What hydraulic models are and why they are useful
• How hydraulic models work, including a brief history of early modeling efforts and the current state of modeling
• How to develop a model including key steps such as selecting modeling software, creating a network, adding node and link information, running simulations, and checking model predictions against reality

Presenter: Steven W.H. Hoagland, Research Assistant Professor, Tennessee Water Resources Research Center

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend: 

• Managers, owners, and operators of small water systems serving less than 10,000 people
• Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

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