Hydraulic performance is one of the most common sources of operational issues in water, wastewater, and energy infrastructure. Inadequate hydraulic analysis can lead to pressure losses, flow instability, excessive energy consumption, and system failures.
Hydraulic studies provide a detailed understanding of how a system behaves under different operating conditions. This includes steady-state modelling, transient (surge) analysis, and evaluation of system constraints.
For long transmission pipelines and pumping stations, surge events caused by pump trips or valve operations can generate extreme pressures that exceed pipeline or equipment limits. Specialist surge analysis helps identify these risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures such as surge vessels, air valves, or controlled operating strategies.
Pulse Engineering applies advanced hydraulic modelling tools to validate designs, troubleshoot operating systems, and optimise performance—ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably throughout their service life.