School Of EngineeringWater Resources Systems AnalysisWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301012.2
Discipline: WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Discounting techniques, time value of money, equivalence analysis, present worth analysis, annual worth analysis, benefit-cost analysis, net benefit analysis, rate of return. Fluid properties, hydrostatics, open channel flow analysis, pipe network analysis, analysis and design of hydraulic structures, exposure to surface water hydrology and its components, water quality analysis.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Engineering program undertaking a Civil Engineering specialisation.
About this Unit
Water resources projects are large infrastructure projects requiring huge capital expenditure. In addition, multiple options are usually available to meet the project goals but at different costs and under varying constraints. This unit presents the application of optimisation techniques to select the best project from a list of competing projects. Applications of these techniques to optimally allocate available water resources are discussed. These are presented within the context of maximising the return of investment.