Engineering Modeling Applications

Engineering Modeling: An Essential Tool

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This Engineering Modeling Applications page shares information on the use of modeling, GIS, and data management in the design, analysis, protection, and operation and maintenance of water system infrastructure.

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Hydraulic Modeling 

Hydraulic models are typically developed to show a static snapshot of a utility's geographic information system (GIS), for master planning purposes or to run intermittent “what if” scenarios. 

Distribution system models are being used more routinely to evaluate issues having to do with operations, energy, vulnerability, and water quality, in addition to their traditional uses. As these models increase in complexity and level of detail, the development of a new model becomes even more costly.

Optimizing Water Quality & Treatment 

Water quality modeling is a powerful tool for analyzing the fate and effect of contaminant transport in drinking water plant and distribution systems.

 Digital Twins

Today, digital twins can leverage SCADA data and AMR/AMI data to more precisely describe system performance.

Operators are leveraging the benefits of a digital twin of their system. Models run in the control room can be used to test responses to emergencies such as fires, pipe breaks, and power outages. Before or during an emergency, operators can contact engineers and request that they model scenarios to help respond with current challenges. 

AWWA Engineering Modeling Applications Literature Review Database

Water Distribution System Modeling Literature Review Database

Committee Reports

Technical Books

AWWA Manuals

Opflow | JournalAWWA | AWWA Water Science

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Technical Committee Engagement

AWWA members are recognized globally for their industry expertise and their generosity in sharing that expertise for a better world through better water. AWWA members participate in committee activities, developing conference programs, writing technical manuals, developing standards, creating educational content and contributing to AWWA publications. Committee members primarily interact through conference calls, emails, and face to face meetings at conferences and events. Access more information on volunteering for an AWWA committee.

The following committees are active in addressing engineering modeling application issues:

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