Hydraulic engineering is a specialised field of consulting engineering that relates to the design of building services. Hydraulic engineering design addresses health and life safety issues for the public as well as individuals.

Health and amenities.

The efficient and design of sanitary drainage ensures human and industrial wastes is safely collected and removed from buildings reducing risks to occupants and users. Hydraulic engineers can ensure design factors such as ‘differential pressures’ and efficient ventilation of foul odours can be incorporated into the design.

Hydraulic engineers also design sewerage treatment systems for residential, commercial and institutional projects.  Systems are selected based upon the type of waste produced and the anticipated volume produced.

The supply of clean, fresh, drinking water is paramount to the health of any society. The hydraulic engineer can design water supply systems that are reliable, healthy and provide effective & efficient water supply systems based upon diversity and experience. The design of water storage, water treatment and pressurization systems are also provided by the hydraulic engineer.

The supply of clean drinking water goes’ hand in hand’ with the supply of hot and warm water for general ablutions, industry and commercial needs. The energy source, the type of water heater, control equipment and service sizing are all aspects addressed by the hydraulic engineer.

Life Safety

Ensuring occupants are protected from fires within a building is also covered the hydraulic engineer who is responsible for designing fire hydrant and fire hose reels systems. Hydraulic engineers also design ‘immediate response systems’ such as fire sprinkler and drencher services that provide immediate protection to occupants and the building structure, prior to the attendance of mainstream fire brigade personnel.

Environmental

Hydraulic engineers are also aware of environmental impacts and can provided expert advice in regards to recycling waste and rainwater as well as environmentally sustainable systems for stormwater and trade waste treatment.

With global warming and other environmental changes such as adverse weather conditions (El Nino/La Nina) becoming a concerns for all of us , the impact we have on natural resources is a major factor. With local government and building departments now requiring ‘NABAR’S or’ Green Star‘ reviews all aspects of a project, from basic building materials and finishes to services design,  must be amounted for. Hydraulic engineer must work in conjunction with other engineering disciplines to ensure your project has value both economically and well as environmentally.

The result of having PJ Wright & Associates provided these services  for your project is knowing that the best engineering skills available have been put into practice to ensure the design solutions meet the needs of all stakeholders.