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Explore the realm of hydraulic engineering through diverse projects such as water distribution extensions, hydropower initiatives, and flood control endeavors. Dive deep into the intricate design algorithms for efficient water systems development.
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Hydraulic Engineering “The application of fluid mechanics and other science and engineering disciplines in the development of structures, projects, and systems involving water.”
Hydraulic Engineering Projects • Extension of water distribution and wastewater collection networks into new subdivisions • Hydropower • China, Turkey, Canada, India... • Cooling water for nuclear and fossil fuel power plants (and for Cornell) • Discharge of water into the environment • Flood control • Stream restoration • 1.2 billion people need safe drinking water
Course Overview • Course web • Syllabus • Homework • Project • Labs
Introductions... • My name • About me! • When I’m not doing coursework I like to … • One thing I’d like to learn in Hydraulic Engineering is…
Project Ideas • Comparison of distributed vs. centralized water storage for small community water supplies • Phase 2 selection/design of a flow control device for metering alum • Design algorithm for a branched distribution system that comes close to minimizing cost and maximizing performance • You may have additional ideas related to pipe flow or open channel flow – bring them to next week’s section