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Urban Water Technology Centre
The Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC) has been established since August 1993 within the School of Contemporary Sciences at the University of Abertay Dundee . It developed from the activities of a group of staff carrying out research and consultancy work associated with wastewater and environmental management. This has resulted in valuable links being established between academia and industry, which continue to be expanded and reinforced.
Access to well equipped laboratories is available for a range of physical, chemical and biological testing of samples. As a direct result of work carried out; staff have particular expertise in solids and processes in sewer systems, in design and operation of sewage overflows, the application of best management practices to urban drainage systems, wastewater treatment systems, interactions between sewers and treatment plants and sustainability issues, and the monitoring of sewage and sludge with respect to quality as well as quantity. The ability to undertake certain projects is dependent upon support staff and the Centre is fortunate in having well equipped, trained and accredited dedicated field and survey teams.
Professor Chris Jefferies is recognised internationally for his experience in computational modelling of hydraulics and quality of flows in sewers and drainage networks and ancillary plant such as combined sewer overflows. He is actively involved with international and national bodies, thus ensuring the Centre maintains a high profile in discussion and advances in technologies. Whilst extensive use is made of existing commercial hardware and software, the Centre is involved in assisting companies develop new programmes (such as Wallingford software) as well as developing specialised in house software (e.g. R§Win), typically in international partnerships.
To find out more about The Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC) visit: www.uwtc.tay.ac.uk.