Consultancy

Stormwater flow, quality and treatment – a review and gap analysis

Provides a background report for NSW EPA, for development of their guidelines for Managing Urban Stormwater (click here).

NSW EPA

Developing ecological objectives for urban stormwater management

Using recent research findings to develop new ecological decision-framework for urban stormwater.

NSW EPA

Review panel for “Engineering Procedures – Stormwater Management” document

Chair the Technical Review Panel for Melbourne Water’s design manual for stormwater sensitive urban design.

Melbourne Water

Peer review of stormwater quality and SQIDs monitoring reports

Brisbane City Council commits substantial effort to monitoring of stormwater quality and treatment.  The scientific basis of their reports are reviewed, and used to improve future analysis and reporting.

Runoff quality from unsealed roads

Developing and testing new treatments of unsealed roads, to minimise sediment mobilisation.

Australian Road Research Board

Road runoff quality

Provided input into a project using rainfall simulators to predict urban stormwater quality from different road types

WBM Oceanics (for SEQ Partnership and Brisbane City Council)

Rochdale Development – Integrated Water Management  

Master plan of integrated water management for a new development

BCC

Stability of offshore pipelines

Woodside Offshore Petroleum Pty Ltd

Anchor penetration

Shell Singapore et al

Dynamics of flexible pipe riser configurations

BHP and Esso Australia

Director, Chairman 

1992 – current  (Chair 1992-2001)

Australian Marine & Offshore Group Pty Ltd

Director, Marine Study

1984-86

Port of Melbourne

Director, Environmental Studies

Newport Power Station Review

Senior Author, Part V

1994 / 1995

Independent Scientific Review

Diffusers parallel to flows

The project funded by these government agencies was to develop the design basis for a pipe diffuser suitable for use in rivers or confined harbours. Large scale experiments were conducted in Port Phillip Bay and analytical expressions were derived for plume spread and dilution near such a diffuser. Results were used to calibrate design equations.

US Environment Protection Agency and Australian Energy Research and Development Corporation

Lihir Gold Mine

Specialist consulting and numerical modelling of sediment-laden flows from a variety of diffuser types. Diffusers for tailings and overburden for discharge into near-surface and mid-depth waters were considered and numerical models developed for near-, mid- and far-field.

NSR Environmental Consultants

Missima Gold Mine, PNG

Specialist consulting and numerical modelling of sediment-laden and thermal flows from a variety of diffusers  were numerically modelled.

NSR Environmental Consultants

Sydney Ocean Outfalls

Specialist advice on flushing salt water from diffuser tubes and the main outfalls was provided during design. The fluid dynamics of multi-port diffusers was reviewed, particularly the aspects of jet interference and merging.

Sydney Water Board and Consulting Environmental Engineers

Mary River Wetlands Study

Study of erosion control measures currently being employed to prevent the encroachment of marine waters into Australia's largest freshwater wetland. The study looked at all rivers within the vicinity of the Mary River in order to determine the primary processes causing encroachment and made several recommendations with regard to changing management practices so as to better protect the region

Department of Transport & Works NT

Onslow Plain Erosion Control Measures

Onslow Plain is located south of the monsoonal climate zone, but still experiences infrequent tropical cyclones. Tidal currents and storm runoff have led to the formation of rivers which are eroding headwards and encroaching on the disturbed soil in the pipeline corridor. Relevant issues considered by the study included the role of ground water flows in tributary growth, mangrove re-establishment on disturbed soils, and the roles of extreme events.

Apache Energy

Review of Environmental Impact of Offshore Drilling Activities in Australian Waters

A multi-disciplinary study reviewing existing published technical literature and oil industry reports to produce a state-of-the-art report on all aspects of offshore exploration and production drilling operations from overseas and Australian experience and then identifying what potential impacts there may be in Australian waters and areas and topics for future industry research.  This study was awarded the AIMM Environmental Medal.

Australian Petroleum Exploration Association

Environmental Impact of In-Situ Abandoned Pipelines in Bass Strait

Preparation of a report to government addressing the long term environmental impact of oil and gas pipelines abandoned in-situ in Bass Strait. The study addressed sediment transport and pipeline burial, long term degradation of pipeline coatings and corrosion of steel, as well as impact of oily residues and corrosion products.  Also covered preparation of procedures for recovery of various items of redundant subsea hardware and design of novel "snag proof" mass concrete pipeline end covers.

Esso Australia

Port of Melbourne Environmental Study

A comprehensive environmental investigation was carried out for the Port of Melbourne Authority to assist in the long term planning of the development of the Port of Melbourne. Dr Hinwood directed this study, aspects of which included currents generated by wind, tides, river flow and nearshore processes; sediment transport and siltation; water quality, including nutrients, turbidity, bacteria and physical properties; marine ecology including epibiota on the piles and other hard substrate, infauna, plankton and fish; and commercial and recreational fishing use of the waters.

Port of Melbourne Authority

Newport Power Station Review

A major environmental review study was commissioned by government to investigate all impacts on the land, water and air environments from the proposed Newport power station in the City of Melbourne. A multi-disciplinary team from industry, government and universities was formed under the directorship of Dr Hinwood in order to conduct this study.

State Government of Victoria

Snow River Estuary Environmental Study

A multi-disciplinary environmental investigation of the Snowy River Estuary was commissioned by the Department of Water Resources, Victoria, in order to assess the potential impact from discharges from a proposed pulp and paper mill. The study, directed by Dr Hinwood, involved collection of data on water movement, tides, sediment characteristics and marine ecology. Analyses and interpretations were made including the development of a simple hydrodynamic model for the client's use. An important result was the linking of the ecology, geology and hydrodynamics through the use of the hydrodynamic model and classification schemes

Department of Water Resources

Port Phillip Baseline Study

Two year study of intertidal and subtidal surveys to define ecosystems in areas which may be subject to impact from major tanker accidents in Port Phillip Bay.

Shell Australia & Mobil Refining

Lihir Goldmine Tailings and Overburden Disposal Ocean Outfall

The proposed Lihir Goldmine will discharge massive quantities of overburden and tailings into the sea. A major outfall pipe is required to carry the tailings to a depth below the principal ocean thermoclines. A review was performed of oceanographic data, numerical modelling of the spreading of effluent plumes and eventual settlement and dispersion of massive quantities of tailings and overburden discharged into the sea. Provision of design advice on outfall pipe for Natural Systems Research and Kennecott Copper.

Natural Systems Research & Kennecott Copper

Indonesian Gold Mine Project – Tailings Disposal

Numerical modelling of effluent plumes and physical model testing of characteristics of tailings transport and deposition.

Natural Systems Research

Newport Power Station Thermal Plume Studies

Numerical modelling of the thermal plume from heated effluent cooling water discharged from the proposed Newport Power Station into the adjacent Yarra River.

SECV & EPA

Port Kembla Harbour Study

Multi-disciplinary study of biological and physical aspects of ecosystem of Port Kembla Harbour, subject to major heavy industrial activities, shipping and urban run-off through tributaries.

BHP Steel

Port of Geelong Dredging EES

Expert peer review assessing the work of consultants contributing to the EES.

Port of Geelong Authority

Western Port Bay Environmental Study

This was one of the first major environmental studies in Australia. The most critical single issue considered was the impact of waste discharges to Western Port Bay and transport of those wastes. Dr Hinwood developed numerical models of water movement, mixing and pollutant interaction and was responsible for the broad scale planning of the field data collection of hydrodynamic variables.

Victorian Ministry for Conservation

Tweed River Entrance Relocation

Circulation, water quality and sedimentation implications were examined for options for the relocation of the river entrance.

NSW Minister of Public Works

Webb Dock Environmental Effects Statement

Dr Hinwood managed the marine study component of the Environment Effects Statement prepared for the redevelopment of Webb Dock, a major container shipping facility located in Hobsons Bay at the mouth of the Yarra River in Melbourne. Investigations included the estimation of flushing and retention times of water in the Dock, water quality, contaminants in sediments, water quality and circulation in Hobsons Bay, and coastal processes on adjacent beaches.

Melbourne Ports Corp

Marina Studies

Specialist advice on coastal engineering aspects and environmental matters has been provided on in excess of 20 marina developments. The areas covered include coastal processes, wave protection structures, mooring design and dynamics, floating and fixed breakwaters, management of marine biological surveys, design and planning of land drainage, management of site and waste water discharge, water circulation and water quality within and adjacent to marinas, design and location of fuelling points, operator training for environmental aspects, re-establishment of natural ecosystems on reclaimed and artificial nearshore land, sediment transport and resuspension, beach, channel and breakwater stability, noise pollution, impact and control of emissions to air. This work has involved field surveys and environmental data collection, numerical modelling, preparation of reports, written and personal submissions to tribunals and public hearings. Some examples of project involvements follow.

Various Clients

Blairgowrie Safe Harbour Wave Screen

Wave flume tests were conducted on a model of the wave screen to protect a new yacht mooring from waves generated inside Port Phillip.

Blairgowrie Yacht Club

Hayman Island Breakwater

Wave flume tests were conducted on a model of the breakwater to protect a major coastal resort from waves generated inside the Great Barrier Reef by tropical cyclones.

Hayman Island Resort

Grassy Breakwater, King Island

A joint research project with Maunsell & Partners was funded to enable the behaviour of the Grassy Breakwater to be studied. The actual storm conditions to which it had been exposed were hindcast and used in the model tests. The behaviour was compared with measurements made by engineering divers on the real breakwater. Research is continuing to provide design guidelines for breakwaters made of mixtures of small stones.

Maunsell & Partners

St Kilda Marina Development

Investigations were made of the potential environmental impacts of establishing a major marina at St Kilda in Melbourne. Investigations included ecologic assessment of harbour wildlife populations, including penguins and seagrass beds; considerations of sediment transport, beach renourishment, sediment resuspension and turbidity. Water quality aspects were of major importance and simple numerical models were developed to predict residence times of a variety of marina and harbour configurations, leading to development of a totally new concept for optimum marina geometry in a low tidal environment such as Port Phillip Bay.

Gutteridge Haskins & Davies

Bayside Project – Sandridge City Development

The Bayside Project involved a redevelopment of more than a kilometre of foreshore and approximately 600 ha of land close to the centre of the City of Melbourne. This massive project involved recreational lakes, canals, beaches and a major marina. Consultancy services were provided on all environmental and coastal engineering aspects of the project to the developers and their engineering consultants. This ranged from initial identification of marine ecological issues in relation to the development of the canal estate and marine, through to construction of physical models to test novel breakwater and lake circulation schemes.

Sandridge Development Corp.

Coastal & Environmental Aspects of Merrett Rifle Range Redevelopment

Redevelopment of this extensive site at Williamstown, Victoria, included restoration and ongoing maintenance of a tidal wetland. This objective required reviewing the nature and management of bio-fouling in seawater intakes and pipe work, designed to minimise bio-fouling, and evaluation of the potential contamination of the wetland.

Urban Land Authority of Victoria

Patterson River Development

In order to maintain the water quality of this canal estate, we developed a proposal to re-circulate seawater through the canals of the estate and into and through a nearby brackish wetland. Long and large diameter conduits were required and designed included selection of coatings to minimise fouling. Post construction monitoring included determination of the success of these systems.

Gutteridge Haskins & Davies

Effect of Bio-Fouling on Hydrodynamics Characteristics of Bass Strait Platforms

In this desk study conducted for Esso Australia, data obtained by Marine Science & Ecology and other consultants were used to evaluate the likely patterns of bio-fouling on new components and structures to be installed in Bass Strait.

Esso Australia

Newcastle Harbour Siltation

Dr Hinwood's early work on Newcastle Harbour included project planning, staff training and supervision, extensive data acquisition and design, and construction of a major model. The culmination of this work was an explanation of the processes responsible for the harbour siltation.

NSW Department of Public Works

Tidal Creeks – Port Phillip Bay

Physical data collection, computations and numerical modelling as appropriate were used to predict water levels, currents and potential for scouring of Kananook Creek, Mordialloc Creek, Patterson River and other streams under low flow, tidal and flood conditions in a range of studies extending over 8 years.

Dandenong Valley Authority

Rock Berm Protection and Stabilisation of the Bayu-Undan Trunkline, Australia

A design study was conducted for Phillips Petroleum/Bechtel to assess the on-bottom stability and design development of pipeline trenching and rock protection schemes for the Phillips Petroleum Bayu-Undan to Darwin Pipeline.

Phillips Petroleum / Bechtel

Rock Berm Stabilisation of the North Rankin Second Trunkline, Australia

A series of laboratory testing studies and numerical analyses were conducted for Woodside-BRK to assess the adequacy and stability of rock berm designs for pipeline rock protection and stabilisation of the Woodside North Rankin Second Trunkline.

Woodside/BRK

Additional Flexmat Stabilisation of the North Rankin Second Trunkline, Australia

A series of laboratory testing studies and numerical analyses were conducted for Woodside-BRK to assess the on-bottom stability of the Woodside North Rankin Second Trunkline and the use FLEXMAT to provide additional stabilisation.

Woodside/BRK

Pipeline Protection for North Rankin Trunkline, Australia

A series of laboratory studies was conducted for Woodside Offshore Petroleum on the stability of the 125 km long 52 inch trunkline. The studies included an extensive series of tests of the proposed rock protection under waves, and combined waves and currents. The ability of the rock to provide protection against damage by ships' anchors was tested by dragging anchors, in two specially constructed pits, over rock berms built to a scale of about 1:6. Some testing of flow excited oscillations of pipeline spans was conducted and has since developed into a major research activity.

Woodside Offshore Petroleum

Pipeline Protection Rock Placement for North Rankin Trunkline, Australia

The fall and spreading of rock mixtures dumped into the sea during wave and current action was tested for Woodside Offshore Petroleum in the wave flume. Practical rock berm shapes were determined for a side dumping vessel.

Woodside Offshore Petroleum

Shoreline Crossing of North Rankin Trunkline, Australia

The design of trenching, burial and rock protection for the shoreline crossing of the Rankin Trunkline was studied for Woodside Offshore Petroleum with the aid of models in the wave flume. Waves arriving parallel to or at an angle to the beach were used to test the bed model.

Woodside Offshore Petroleum

Maui Offshore Pipeline, New Zealand

For Shell, BP and Todd Petroleum tests were conducted by means of stabilising pipeline spans against flow-induced vibrations. An elastic pipeline was used in the main wave flume. Waves at various angles to the pipeline were investigated and recommendations were made on the spacing and type of span supports.

Shell, BP & Todd Petroleum

Rock Protection of Shell Pandan Pipeline

The rock protection designed for the Shell Pandan pipeline was tested for Sembawang Maritime. Forces due to dropped anchors were measured in a model pipeline protected by various rock berms. The ability of the berms to protect the pipeline against dragged anchors was measured and advice on the rock size and berm dimensions was given.

Sembawang Maritime Ltd

Rock Protection of Peninsula Gas Pipeline Across The Straits of Jahore, Singapore-Malaysia

The rock protection designed for the Petronas pipeline across the Straits of Jahore was tested, for R.J Brown & Associates, Singapore. Forces due to dropped anchors were measured in a model pipeline protected by various rock berms. The ability of the berms to protect the pipeline against dragged anchors was measured and advice on the rock size and berm dimensions were given.

R.J. Brown & Associates

Hydrodynamic Testing of On-Bottom Stability of Pipeline Bundles

Scale model tank tests were carried out to assess on-bottom stability requirements for a number of alternate pipelines and pipeline bundle/buoyancy configurations for the on-bottom tow to site on the West Tuna and Bream B projects. The tests primarily investigated hydrodynamic loading and stability of the pipeline bundles, with some tests conducted addressing pipe-soil resistance, specifically coulomb friction of the pipe in a sand trench and changes in pipeline burial and trench profile due to sediment transport.

Esso Australia

Model Testing of Installation of EPT Export Pipeline

Model Tests were completed for the surface tow and then just off bottom tow of the 2 km long export pipeline between the EPT jack-up platform and export CALM buoy. Model tests involved characterisation of extreme response during both tow conditions and submergence operations, as well as determination of limiting environmental conditions and maximum tow speeds for these operations.

Subsea International/Ampolex

Flexible Risers connected to concrete gravity base platforms, Bass Strait, Australia

Scale model tank testing of flexible riser configurations connected to the proposed West Tuna concrete gravity base platform for Esso Australia in Bass Strait to assess the dynamic behaviour of these systems under extreme storm and operating wave-current conditions. Of major interest was the vortex induced vibration behaviour of the risers in close vicinity to the large diameter concrete columns and the large eddy flow regime around these elements. This testing programme also included flow visualisation and detailed current measurements of hydrodynamic flow regime around the West Tuna platform.

Esso Australia

Bass Strait Flexible Risers

Esso Australia Ltd, as part of feasibility study of novel pipelaying concepts to improve the cost effectiveness of new marginal field developments in Bass Strait, commissioned a series of model tests on flexible riser catenaries to link subsea pipelines with jacket topsides.

Esso Australia

Rigid Riser Fatigue Assessment

The likely fatigue effects due to vortex induced vibration have been analysed for a rigid drilling riser used at Dai Hung. The study involved a model test program, to assess the likelihood of VIV excitation, and subsequent numerical analysis and assessment of cumulative fatigue damage for the riser.

BHP Petroleum (Dai Hung)

Gladstone Offshore Outfall

A review of environmental conditions, advice on design and installation of offshore outfall laid across extensive tidal flats, through mangroves to the sea was conducted for consultants to ICI Australia.

ICI Australia

Ultra Deepwater Floating Production Platforms

Development of design methodologies for ultra-deepwater floating production platforms, risers and mooring systems, with regard to the limitations of state-of-the-art numerical modelling tools and depth limited physical modelling testing facilities.

BP Exploraton

Spar TLP Buoy, NW Shelf, Australia

Scale model tank testing of the WMC East Spar NCC Buoy: Development of data analysis and interpretation, investigation of motions response, tether loads and impacts, vessel operations.

Western Mining Corporation

West Tuna & Bream B CGS Platforms, Bass Strait

Scale model tank testing involving flow visualisation of hydrodynamic flow regime around the proposed WEST TUNA concrete gravity base platform for Esso Australia.

Esso Australia

MOPU-CGS Wandoo Platform Concept, NW Shelf, Australia

Scale model tank testing of MOPU-CGS platform concept for the Ampolex Wandoo field development.

Ampolex

Jack-Up Drilling Barge

Wave flume tests were conducted to provide data on the impacts and forces experienced during jacking in waves. The ballasted barge model was moored with lines of correct elasticity, and its oscillations recorded. Impacts and impact forces were measured.

Dawson Offshore Ltd

SCIMITAR Project

Scimitar was a machine for mechanically removing bio-fouling on offshore structures, particularly near the water line where wave action imposes significant forces on such a device. Wave forces on Scimitar were measured for Dawson Offshore Ltd.

Dawson Offshore Ltd

Strut Installation, Bass Strait, Australia

Following a revision of the wave climate information for Bass Strait, several of the older Bass Strait platforms were reinforced by means of massive struts pinned to the seabed by piles. The dynamics of the strut during deployment and installation were checked in a wave tank. A model was designed and built and the testing program developed at Monash University for Wholohan Grill and Partners Pty Ltd advising Esso Australia Ltd.

Wholohan Grill & Partners

Dynamics of Installing Concrete Gravity Base Structure, Bass Strait, Australia

A sponsored research project was conducted for Esso Australia Ltd into the dynamics of a novel gravity base for small production platforms. Tests were conducted in the wave flume with the gravity base suspended from a deployment barge, with various headings and wave frequencies. The dynamic response of the barge and the gravity base were measured.

Esso Australia

Dynamics and Mooring of Bass Strait Light Ships

The Department of Transport Australia used two light ships to mark the traffic separation in Eastern Bass Strait. Frequent failures of the light suspension and the chain mooring were investigated and explained in terms of resonant ship motions under wave action. Advice on modifications to the light suspension system and the mooring was given.

Department of Transport

Dumping Wave Legal Case

The plaintiff in this particular case was dumped by surf breaking on Cottesloe Beach and made a paraplegic. AMOG was commissioned by the plaintiff to assess the present and historic infrastructure and wind and wave conditions on the day in question to determine whether the local council had failed in their duty of care in the design of beach protection works and whether recent works had exacerbated surf conditions at Cottesloe Beach.

Anthony Torre & Monaco

Development of Floating Litter Trap - Victoria (2001–2002)

Undertake conceptual design and detailed physical model studies for innovative floating litter trap, including development of cleansing facilities.

Melbourne Water

Port Melbourne Pump Station Transient Analysis – Victoria  (2001-2002)

Undertake transient analyses consequent to pump trip and pump startup and develop mitigation strategies

GHD Pty Ltd

Expert Review Panel for Flood Damage Mitigation – Victoria (2001)

Major role in technical review panel advising on responsibility for components of flood mitigation works in East Gippsland

Phillips Fox Lawyers

Water Distribution and WaterCAD Training Notes – Victoria. (2000)

Prepare training notes for engineers on water distribution system design and analysis with emphasis on the WaterCAD computer program.

SMEC International

Laurimer Rising Main Transient Analysis – Victoria (2000)

Undertake transient analyses consequent to pump trip and valve closure

Grogan Richards Pty Ltd

Flow Measurement Systems in Bulk Water Transfer Pipes – Adelaide, South Australia  (1999-2000)

Design new systems as appropriate.

Extension of work to include assessment of flow measurement requirements for management state-wide of water resources.

SA Water, Bulk Water Division

Bakun Hydro Power Project, The Philippines. Bakun River, Philippines (1997, 1999)

Assessment of design flood levels in river for power station design

Halcrow Pacific Pty Ltd

CityLink Freeway Project – Melbourne, Australia (1997)

Physical model study of section of Moonee Ponds Creek to determine effect of freeway piers on local flood levels

CMPS&F Pty Ltd

My Thuan Bridge Project – Vietnam (1996-2001)

Commissioned and supervised physical model study of river section (carried out in Vietnam) to determine flow, bed and bank stability characteristics

Hydraulic design of bank protection works

Maunsell and Partners and ID&A Pty Ltd

Hydraulics of Sewer Systems – Malaysia (1995-2002)

Preparation of Design Guidelines for Pump Stations

Conduct series of two week training programmes for Malaysian engineers

Preparation of Manual of Practice on the Hydraulics of sewerage systems.

Indah Water, Malaysia

Flood Study for Wendouree area of Ballarat City – Ballarat, Australia  (1995-1996)

Performance of major numerical modelling of flooding associated with under-design of river structures and drainage structures using 1-D and 2-D modelling techniques

Design of flood mitigation measures

City of Ballarat

Development of Stable Irrigation Works – Nara Canal, Pakistan (1995)

Prediction of effect of changed conditions on stable cross-section and plan shape of meandering canal.  (Both components carried out using MEANDER stable channel computer program.)

HR Wallingford Ltd, United Kingdom

North West Sewer Crossing of Marybyrnong River, Melbourne.  (1994-1995)

1. Prediction of flood levels in Marybyrnong River associated with cut-and-cover siphon construction using HEC-2 1-D modelling system
2. Review of hydraulics of siphon design
3. Performance of hydraulic model study of siphon

Melbourne Water

Transient Analysis of Hoppers Crossing Pump Station – Melbourne, Australia (1994-1995)

Identification of primary transient-causing conditions

Development of operating protocols to avoid large transients

Melbourne Water

Torrumbarry Weir Replacement (1994-1995)

Design of modifications and their testing in the model

Numerical modelling of characteristics of the proposed structure

Rural Water Corporation, Victoria

Huntly Power project Thermal Study – Huntly, New Zealand (1991-1997, 199-2002)

Design and model testing of scour remedial measures

Statistical analysis of historical river and station data

Design of long term automatic monitoring installation

Review of numerical modelling of river bathymetry and mixing characteristics

On-going involvement as peer reviewer and expert witness on cooling water and river environment issues.

Electricity Corporation of New Zealand

Water Supply Pipeline for Auckland City – Auckland, New Zealand (1993-1994)

Intake studies for proposed water supply pipeline from Waikato River

Watercare Services

Western Bypass Moonee Ponds Creek – Melbourne, Australia (1993-1994)

Performance of major numerical modelling of flood levels associated with CityLink development using 2-D modelling techniques

CMFS&F Pty Ltd

Investigation of River Bed Scour in Margaret River – Fossil Downs, Western Australia  (1994)

Performance of bed scour studies to determine scour protection requirements for a causeway crossing of the Margaret River

Main Roads, Western Australia

Transient Analysis of Kew Pumping Station – Melbourne, Australia (1993)

Develop design strategies to avoid surcharging in adjacent manholes

Melbourne Water

Moorabool River Diversion – Victoria, Australia (1990)

Performance of predictions of transverse velocity distributions in diverted river for bank and bed scour protection measures.  Carried out suing the MONFLO computer model

CMPS&F Pty Ltd

Burrumbeet Creek Flood Study – Ballarat area, Australia.  (1991)

Performance of major numerical modelling of flooding associated with Ballarat Bypass development using HEC-2 1-D modelling package

VicRoads

Dadswells Bridge Flood Study – Dadswells Bridge, Victoria, Australia  (1988-1990)

Performance of major numerical modelling of flooding associated with highway development using 1-D and 2-D modelling techniques

Design of flood mitigation measures

VicRoads

Flood Control Measures for Samarahan River – Sarawak, Malaysia  (1988-1989)

Design and physical model studies of flood control structures

Camp Scott Furphy Pty Ltd (now Egis Consulting)

Flow Stress Ranking

Many rivers in Victoria are under stress because of changes to their flow regimes.  This project will develop procedures to rank the impacts to river of flow changes.

Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria

Index of Stream Condition – revisions for 2004 assessments

The Index of Stream Condition (ISC) was used to assess over 1000 sites throughout Victoria in 1999.  A further assessment is being undertaken in 2004 and revisions are required to keep it up to date and relevant.

Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria

Review of environmental management plan for a proposed gold mine/mill, Papua New Guinea.

There is a proposal for a new gold mine in northern Papua New Guinea. An environmental management plan was recently prepared as basis for regulatory approvals. A review of the proposed plans was undertaken with respect to technical issues of water and mine wastes management.

Mineral Policy Institute

Review of contaminant transport for a proposed uranium project rehabilitation

As part of closure plans for a uranium project, groundwater contamination (solute transport) modelling was undertaken as the basis for an environmental risk assessment.  The review was undertaken for the company which represents the traditional owners (Aboriginal people) of the project area.

Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation

Review of environmental impact assessment of proposed mineral sands processing plant.

A local community group is concerned about a proposed mineral sands processing plant.  A brief review of radioactive monazite issues in mineral sands was prepared.

Mineral Policy Institute

Stormwater flow, quality and treatment – a review and gap analysis.

Provides a background report for NSW EPA, for development of their guidelines for Managing Urban Stormwater.

NSW EPA

Design of O2VSA systems

Design of a 10TPD O2VSA system to produce 95% oxygen from air

IWI Cryogenics

Development of novel PSA systems

Development of structured packings for gas-solid contact and optimisation of gas separation systems.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

Lower Snowy River Rehabilitation Trials (2004)

Model of section of Snowy River, trialling various rehabilitation options using ELWD (Engineered Large Woody Debris)

Sinclair Knight Merz

Cockburn Seawater Pumping Station, Perth (2002/2003)

Model study of pump system to supply seawater cooling to an electricity generation plant at Cockburn Sound, Perth, W.A.

Dare Sutton Clarke, Adelaide

Lake Bellfield Spillway (2000/2001)

Model assessment of options to increase the capacity of the Lake Bellfield Dam spillway

URS Australia

Woodman Point sewage pumping station (2000)

Model study of a sewage pumping station with 6 pumps, focussing on headlosses, velocity distributions, swirl and wave action.

The Woodman Alliance

Diston Litter Traps (1999-2000)

A model study of a new litter trap designed to remove litter and sediment from stormwater.

Diston Sewage Purification Pty. Ltd.

Eildon Low Level Outlet (1998)

A model of a high-pressure cone valve discharging into a rock channel.  Issues investigated include scour, energy dissipation, forces and spray formation.

Goulburn-Murray Water

Bakun Hydropower Weir (1997)

A model of a Tyrolean bottom intake weir, to investigate the flow rates obtainable from the structure.

Halcrow Pacific Pty Ltd

Western Link Freeway crossing of Moonee Ponds Creek 1996

A model of one of the crossings of the Moonee Ponds Creek by the Western Link Freeway extension (CityLink).  Investigation of flood levels and headlosses from piers, abutments, architectural pylons, ornamental lake.

CMPS&F

Torrumbarry Weir (1994-1996)

Two models (mobile bed and fixed bed) of the replacement weir at Torrumbarry on the Murray River.  Issues investigated included scour, deposition, turbulence, energy losses gate rating curves. 

RWC, SMEC(Victoria), Theiss

Eagle Farm Sewage pumping station (1994, 1996)

Model of a pumping station comprising two pits and five pumps.  Issues investigated include headlosses, turbulence, swirl, air entrainment.

Brisbane City Council