Date: 12-21 June, 2023
Time: 09:00 am-02:00 pm
Course Code:WRSA01
Description: A series of water resources sessions to develop mathematical models in the areas of hydraulics, hydrology, irrigation, environment, water management. Each session starts with a theoretical background followed by a spreadsheet model to perform calculations. Subjects covered include:
- Introduction to spreadsheet models
- Hydraulics: natural channels, rating curves, friction in pipes, pipe networks, water hammer
- Hydrology: rainfall runoff, groundwater, backwater and sediment profiles
- Irrigation: land grading, evapotranspiration, irrigation systems, crop pattern, water requirements
- Environment: dissolved oxygen, water quality, waste disposal
- Water management: pipe pump tradeoff, optimal design, shortest path
Required Facilities: Computer lab
