Visit to HR Wallingford
Join us for a visit to HR Wallingford including a guided tour of their facilities and also a talk from Director, Andrew Brown about some of their consultancy activities and projects.
About HR Wallingford
HR Wallingford is an international consultancy specializing in analysis, advice and support in engineering and environmental hydraulics, and in the management of water and the water environment. They deliver practical solutions to the complex water-related challenges faced by international clients. With a 65 year track record of achievement, their unique mix of know-how, assets and facilities includes state of the art physical modelling laboratories, a full range of numerical modelling tools and, above all, enthusiastic people with world-renowned skills and expertise.
PROGRAMME:
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14.00 |
Introduction to HR Wallingford, Andrew Brown |
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14.15 |
Climate change; water cycle studies; rain water licensing and water resources, Andrew Brown |
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15.00 |
Guided tours of the facilities including the physical modelling hall and UK Ship Simulation Centre |
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16.00 |
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Anyone involved in the use of water as an ingredient, disposal of effluent and the effects of climate change on water resources and whose premises might be at risk of flooding
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Andrew Brown is a Director of HR Wallingford Ltd with responsibility for the company's water and flood management business and has over 27 years of experience in the hydraulic modelling and software sectors of the civil and environmental industries, He has spent extended periods of time living and working in the UK, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Andrew Brown has experience of technical delivery and management of a wide variety of global projects including wastewater collection system analysis, urban drainage design, river engineering and modelling, flood inundation and mapping, flood forecasting and warning, water supply and coastal hydraulic engineering.
COST: This is a free event for IFST members only.