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Dams and Pumped- Hydro
The Water Research Laboratory ( WRL ) provides specialist services to dam engineering at its laboratory facilities in Manly Vale , Sydney . It provides both fundamental research of flow dynamics on spillways , and commercial largescale physical modelling of hydraulic structures . |
Competitive Advantage • WRL ’ s hydraulic laboratories are the largest and most comprehensive in Australia covering more than 5,000m2 of floor space , and include high flowrate flumes
• Extensive experience in conducting performance assessment of hydraulic structures , such as dam outlet works , spillways and hydro power stations
• In-depth experience with equipment for accurate measurement of flows and flow patterns
• WRL is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance certified – guarantees that commercial activities are executed in accordance with strict quality requirements , as well as time , budget , and contractual agreements
Impact • Offers an internationally renowned , integrated approach to hydraulic engineering problems and world-class solutions
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Capabilities and Facilities • Four fully-equipped physical laboratories for research and related specialist studies – laboratories contain a variety of innovative facilities used for the construction of large-scale physical models
• 1.5 m3 / s flows
• Large spillway flume
• Extensive suite of laboratory sensors , including wave probes , current meters , LIDAR , 3D FARO , submersible load cells , and pressure sensors
More Information Associate Professor Stefan Felder
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Water Research Laboratory
T : + 61 2 8071 9800
E : s . felder @ unsw . edu . au
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Successful Applications |
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• World-first application of Lidar for the measurement of aerated surfaces to assist in dissipator design |
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• Development of a miniature , neutrally-buoyant accelerometer and pressure transducer device to assess fish passage |
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• Increased flow capacity with a 1,000 L / s pump |
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• Scour assessment of rip-rap using a 3D terrestrial scanner |
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