Water
WL | Delft Hydraulics is an independent research institute and specialist consultancy based in the Netherlands. The Institute has been providing clients, at home and abroad, with expert advice and technical assistance on water-related issues for over 75 years. Our staff of 350 qualified and committed professionals combines an in-depth command of critical details with an across-the-board overview.
Quality
WL | Delft Hydraulics' first objective is to serve our clients well and, wherever possible, exceed their expectations. All of the Institute's research and specialist consultancy activities are carried out under a quality system in accordance with International Standard ISO-9001.
Capacity
WL | Delft Hydraulics is well-known for both its experimental facilities and its software, most of which has been developed and validated in-house. Our software products are being used all over the world in a great variety of commercial projects and research studies.
WL | Delft Hydraulics executes an extensive R&D programme. This programme focuses on:
- Hydrodynamics
- Morphology
- Hydrology
- Water quality
- Ecology
- Water management / policy support
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydro informatics
- Numerical methods & techniques
WL | Delft Hydraulics is at the forefront of the science, technology and management of complex water-related issues in our modern world.
We can provide interdisciplinary solutions in the following fields.
- Coastal morph dynamics & ICZM
- Environmental hydrodynamics
- Flood management and hydrology
- Harbours and coastal engineering
- Industrial flow technology
- Integrated river basin management
- Mud, soil dynamics & ecosystems
- Offshore technology
- Regional and urban water management
- River engineering and morphology
- Water quality & ecology
- Wave dynamics & structures
Industrial Flow Technology
The Industrial Flow Technology group of WL | Delft Hydraulics is your partner for flow technology in pipeline systems and hydraulic structures. Our hydraulic experts and experienced technical staff support you in finding solutions for your flow-related problems in transport and distribution systems from the upstream to downstream end. Our support deals with entire pipeline systems (single or branched) and process installations, as well as components (valves, pumps and reactor vessels) and hydraulic structures (pump sumps, intakes and outfalls).
The Industrial Flow Technology group of WL | Delft Hydraulics advises clients on the hydraulic behaviour of fluids in pipeline systems. Water hammer analyses are made to investigate the effects of pump start, pump trip, valve closures, etc., on the system pressures, in order to guarantee a safe operation.
Activities
- Hydraulic analysis and design of pipeline systems
- Testing of pipeline components
- Intake & outfall studies
- Physical model testing of hydraulic structures
- Research and development
- Field measurements and trouble shooting
- Training, courses, seminars
