Modelling in the water sector contributes to efficient resource management, improved infrastructure design, and better decision-making– ultimately leading to sustainable water use and environmental conservation.
Water resource hydrological and yield modelling involves the use of mathematical and computational models to simulate the movement, distribution, and availability of water in a specific area.
For example, the yield of a dam is defined as the maximum amount of water that it can supply without failing (emptying). Yield analyses are essential in the construction of dams and the development of operating rules for water supply systems, including independent dams or inter-connected water systems.
Modelling is also vital to the sizing and designing of a potential dam as it factors in the growth in water requirements due to growing population or developing industry. A large focus area for SRK is mining; and therefore, the planning of water availability and supply is crucial, as these operations can have lifespans of decades.
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