This seminar will give an overview of the water supply planning in Western Australia. There are two main components of planning water supply systems:
SOURCE PLANNING
Source planning involves the selection of a water source to supply an area. From a technical point of view, the selection of a water source depends on the availability, quality, required treatment, location and means of abstraction of the water. Additionally, we consider the economic, social and environmental impacts (sustainability analysis), as well as regulatory restrictions that may influence water source selection. In WA, our main water sources are the dams, groundwater, desalination and water recycling.
DISTRIBUTION PLANNING
Distribution planning is the overall design of a water supply system from the water source to the customers. The infrastructure that is planned includes pipelines, pump stations and water storage tanks. Water modelling is used to simulate different water distribution options and assists with choosing sizes, capacities, physical positioning, interconnection and operation of major assets. These specifications are critical to how effectively water is distributed throughout a system, the pressure and flow rates that are provided to customers and the backup mechanisms that ensure water is continuously supplied in the event of power failure.
BIO,
Stefan is a senior engineer at the Water Corporation, with experience in water planning, project management and scheme operations. Currently, he is a planner for Perth’s future water sources, focussing on groundwater, desalination and groundwater replenishment.
Originally from Macedonia, Stefan has a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Science (Civil Engineering) from the University of Idaho in the United States. In 2011, he received the WA Young Water Professional of the Year award.
PS* This seminar is free and open to the public & no RSVP required.
****All Welcome****
Speaker(s) |
Stefan Davidov, Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Planning Branch Water Corporation.
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Location |
Blakers Lecture Room, Ground Floor, Mathematics Building, The University of Western Australia
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Contact |
Askale Abebe
<[email protected]>
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URL |
http://www.watercorporation.com.au
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Start |
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:00
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End |
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:00
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Submitted by |
Askale Abebe <[email protected]>
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Last Updated |
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:31
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