Facilities

Computing Facilities

The Research Group has access to the most up-to-date computer software and hardware systems for modelling in water engineering. These systems include off-the-shelf software packages and code developed by Research Group members. Hardware systems include direct access to PC network systems and UNIX platforms, as well as access to high speed parallel mainframes.

Laboratory Facilities

The Research Group has access to two laboratory facilities. The first is the Robin Hydraulics Laboratory which has a range of open channel flumes, pipeline and pump systems which are used for research, teaching and consulting. The largest flume is 30m in length and has wave generating capabilities that have been used for two-dimensional studies of breakwater stability and run-up. The laboratory also has a three-dimensional modelling basin 15m by 7m that has wave generating capabilities and has been used for wave penetration studies into harbours around South Australia. Numerous other flumes provide facilities for studying stratified flows and hydraulic model studies of weirs and spillways. The sump and overhead tank facilities allow the testing of moderate sized pump systems, pipe components and fittings, and the laboratory's volumetric tanks allow accurate determination of the discharge for calibration. State-of-the-art high speed data acquisition systems and a laser doppler velocimeter are available for data collection.

The second laboratory is the Esso Environmental Engineering Laboratory which has the capability to support a wide range of water quality tests.