ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
Black & Veatch provide environmental modelling services across a wide range
of fields. With expertise in hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality
modelling, we undertake model development, impact assessment and audits. This is
often in support of wider engineering projects and so is used to drive infrastructure
design and investment.
Environmental modelling can also influence the siting of developments such as discharge
outfalls and harbour walls, and ensure that environmental impacts are minimised.
We use modelling to assist project delivery across a variety of sectors, including
flood and coastal defence, waterside development and environmental impact studies.
Using models developed by the world's leading hydraulic research centres, combined
with in-house development of specialist advanced models, we are able to provide
our clients with an in-depth modelling service, from simple 1D schematisations up
to complex full 3D modelling.
In the case of wastewater discharges, where the pipe ends our environmental modellers'
role begins. We predict the fate of wastewater in the receiving environment, whether
this be rivers, estuaries or marine waters. Our environmental modelling team is
able to integrate effectively with in-house or external sewerage network modellers,
to ensure an effective and accurate representation of the real world.
Our modellers assess the suitability and design of structures, such as ports, harbour
walls, dams and flood and coastal defences. With the ability to simulate and predict
changes in flow and wave action, we can assist engineering design and detailed environmental
impact assessment studies. In addition, we can assess the integrity and fate of
structures in both the long and short term.
Water quality modelling of discharge to Arzew port of Algeria |
Wave overtopping of sea defence |