Introduction to Hydraulic Modeling for Water Utility Distribution Systems

November 7-8, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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“EUCI has developed a set of comprehensive courses that allow attendees to implement complete programs in their respective organizations.” Automation Superintendent, City of Buckeye

This course introduces hydraulic models for water utility distribution systems and covers how models support efficient short- and long-term water utility planning and operations. It will highlight the fundamentals of modeling, including:

1. Purpose and uses of a hydraulic model
2. Building a hydraulic model
3. Calibrating and validating a hydraulic model
4. Running a hydraulic model and interpreting model results
5. Understanding key hydraulic principles (hydraulic grade lines, pressure and flow relationships, head loss through pipelines, and fundamentals of pumping)
6. Keys to identifying efficiency improvements and evaluating improvement alternatives

Attendees will learn about and engage in exercises that cover some of the main uses of the model for assessing the distribution systems’ key performance indicators, such as firefighting capacity, water quality, and water loss. Join the course to learn how to build accurate water distribution system models and use them to manage assets and solve hydraulic and water quality problems.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to successfully:

• Review the basic components of a hydraulic model
• Collect hydraulic physical asset data from GIS and other sources
• Collect operational data from SCADA and other sources
• Demand and loss analysis
• Interpret model results in distribution systems
• Identify areas of vulnerability in distribution systems
• Determine firefighting capabilities
• Assess water quality within the distribution system
• Refine operational modeling skills
• Identify opportunities to optimize operations

Thursday, November 7, 2024 : Central Time

Dr. Ali Nakhli, PE, is a distinguished Water Utilities Modeler and Technical Specialist with over 12 years of experience serving a diverse range of organizations, including water utilities. He possesses a robust background in modeling water distribution, sewer collection, and treatment processes, complemented by his expertise in hydrologic and water quality modeling. Dr. Nakhli is the technical lead of water distribution systems modeling to aid proactive operations, planning, and asset management. Holding a PhD and PE, he is currently furthering his education with a Master of Science in Analytics, aiming to leverage advanced data analytics and modeling techniques to drive informed decision-making and create digital twins.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Introduction to Hydraulic Modeling for Water Utility Distribution Systems

November 7-8, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before October 04, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this event.

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Instructional Methods

This program will use PowerPoint presentations and active participation with modeling software (laptops needed). Please download EPANET Software: https://www.epa.gov/water-research/epanet

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to obtain a basic understanding of hydraulic modeling for distribution systems

• Engineers & Engineering Project Managers
• Water modeling specialists with 1-3 years of experience
• GIS specialists
• Water Treatment and Distribution system operators
• Utility managers and supervisors