About the Course
The “Design of Water and Wastewater Networks using WaterCAD & SewerCAD” course offers a premium opportunity to master the foundations and applications of hydraulic modeling using the industry’s leading engineering tools. This program is specifically designed to meet 2026 labor market demands in infrastructure planning, auditing, and hydraulic analysis. It aims to elevate the professional efficiency of engineers and technicians working within municipal and civil infrastructure sectors.
Course Objectives
- Understand the core principles of computational modeling for water and wastewater systems.
- Master WaterCAD and SewerCAD to create and simulate high-precision engineering models.
- Conduct advanced Hydraulic Analysis to evaluate the performance of distribution and collection networks.
- Apply global best practices in network design in compliance with international engineering standards.
- Optimize the efficiency of existing networks through digital twin modeling and recalibration.
- Analyze diverse “What-if” scenarios to ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability.
- Master the fundamentals of preliminary design for new municipal and urban systems.
Course Syllabus
Day 1: Introduction to Computational Water Modeling
- Core concepts: Fundamentals of hydraulic modeling in pressurized systems.
- Introduction to the WaterCAD interface and its strategic role in modern design.
- Building the basic water network topology within the software.
- Data input: Defining sources (Reservoirs/Tanks), pipes (roughness/diameters), and nodal demands.
Day 2: Analyzing Water Distribution Systems with WaterCAD
Focusing on Steady-State and Extended Period Simulation (EPS) to evaluate daily demand fluctuations.
- Case Study: Setting up a model for a residential zone or a small town.
- Running simulations and interpreting hydraulic results (Pressure, Velocity, Hydraulic Grade).
- Identifying bottlenecks, low-pressure zones, and operational inefficiencies.
- Model calibration: Adjusting parameters to achieve optimal system performance.
Day 3: Introduction to Wastewater Network Modeling
Transitioning from pressurized flow to Gravity-Driven wastewater collection systems.
- Core principles: Hydraulics of sewers and open-channel flow within pipes.
- Introduction to SewerCAD and its importance in urban sanitation planning.
- Creating an initial sewer network layout and defining manhole/conduit properties.
- Inputting flow data: Sanitary loads, surface runoff, and inflow/infiltration (I/I) factors.
Day 4: Wastewater System Analysis with SewerCAD
- Simulating wastewater flow under various peak and average loading conditions.
- Analyzing conduit performance: Capacity checks, velocity constraints, and slope optimization.
- Identifying critical points: Surcharged manholes and potential overflow locations.
- Proposing technical solutions: Sizing lift stations and optimizing pipe gradients.
Day 5: Integrated Applications and Advanced Case Studies
- Strategic Integration: How to combine WaterCAD and SewerCAD workflows in master planning.
- Comprehensive Project: Designing a dual water/sewer network for a small community.
- Reporting and Visualization: Exporting professional engineering reports and GIS-ready maps.
- Advanced Scenarios: Managing large-scale data and future-proofing mega-infrastructure projects.
