Technical assistance for projects and support in preparing tender documents
Field studies and monitoring of hydraulic and environmental variables and parameters
Specialised technical audit studies
Consultancy on applications for funding programmes and contract negotiations
Specialised professional training and capacity building
Water Supply
Development of water supply systems, including abstraction, transmission, pumping, storage and distribution.
Implementation of systems adapted to developing countries.
Wastewater and Stormwater Drainage
Design, sizing, rehabilitation and operation of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems and associated infrastructure (sewers, outfalls, storm overflows, flow diversion chambers, inverted siphons, pumping stations and detention basins).
Implementation of non-conventional systems (e.g. simplified and vacuum systems) and solutions adapted to developing countries.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Design, sizing, rehabilitation and operation of water treatment plants and domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants.
Dynamic Modelling
1D simulation of the performance of water transmission and distribution systems.
1D and 1D/2D simulation of the performance of wastewater and stormwater drainage systems, including the assessment of extreme events.
1D, 2D and 3D simulation of treatment plants and processes.
Water Resources Planning and Management
Preparation of river basin management plans, ensuring the management, protection and enhancement of surface water and groundwater resources.
Application of advanced information and data transfer technologies.
Water Quality and Pollution Control
Characterisation of water quality throughout the urban water cycle, including receiving waters.
Development of monitoring programmes and modelling of pollution processes.
Training and Capacity Building
Teaching and organisation of specialised training courses for water sector professionals, delivered by university professors and specialists.
Innovation and Development
Development and application of innovative tools for system performance assessment, such as ASI – Drainage System Performance Assessment, AEROSEPT – Septicity Assessment, and the SETA and DESANT models – Decision Support.
Support for employees undertaking advanced training through doctoral and research programmes.