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Water industry

Deltares has a history of more than 50 years in providing special services to the drinking water industry around the world. Our position in the market is a specialist consultant on all hydrodynamic issues in the Water Industry. These services include

innovative (experimental) research and development
software development
specialist advice
training courses
field measurements for commissioning
drafting of guidelines and support on troubleshooting and incidents
This wide range of services on hydrodynamics in pipeline systems is unique in the world

Innovations and contract research

Deltares supports companies to develop prototype installations with our in-depth knowledge on fluid dynamics, control systems and multi-phase flow phenomena. As an example, we have performed a feasibility study on a new ceramic membrane vessel, designed by PWN, a Dutch water company. For Waternet, we have developed the control systems of the innovative booster stations in pressurised wastewater mains, which prevented large open pump pits in down-town Amsterdam. We also set-up and carry out joint industry projects, such as the research project on capacity reducing air pockets in downward sloping pipelines for the Dutch water industry.

Specialist advice

We use in-house developed advanced flow simulation software, WANDA, to analyse the steady and dynamic behaviour of fluids in pipe systems. These analyses focus on the safe, robust and energy-efficient operation of a drinking water network, pressurised wastewater system or a treatment plant in the Netherlands or abroad.

Training

Deltares provides several training courses on Hydrodynamics of Pipeline Systems. Most courses are given in Dutch on a yearly basis (in English on demand). The following courses are organised: