Mixing processes in pipes, sewers and the natural environment from theory to practice: workshop summary

This two-day workshop presented recent international research findings, and practical implications, of mixing processes of soluble materials across a range of different water environments.

Attendees to the Mixing Processes in Pipes, Sewers & the Natural Environment from Theory to Practice workshop
Attendees to the Mixing Processes in Pipes, Sewers & the Natural Environment from Theory to Practice workshop.
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Hosted at the University of Sheffield on 18th & 19th April 2023, and supported by the EPSRC (EP/P012027/1) and IAHR, this workshop was organised by Professor Ian Guymer to bring together researchers, environmental regulators, engineering consultants and water utilities, to hear the latest international research on mixing processes. The workshop was a great success with over 50 people attending the in-person talks each day.

Predicting water quality processes, together with their human and ecological impact, is a major challenge and requires an understanding of mixing processes. In total, 22 presentations from 10 countries, were delivered, highlighting recent advances, and generating robust discussions. Day 1 focussed on mixing in pipes and urban drainage systems, whilst talks on day 2 focussed on environmental flows. Breaks between presentations fostered several useful discussions about the many challenges facing the water industry. At the end of each day, attendees were invited to view the University of Sheffield’s water laboratory facilities.

The presentation slides are available online and presentation recordings are linked in the programme below.


Programme

18 April 2023 | Pipe flow and Urban Drainage

Session 1 - Chair Professor Ian Guymer

Session 2 - Chair Professor Gabriele Freni

Session 3 - Chair Dr Ole Mark

Session 4 - Chair Professor Virginia Stovin

Reception in the Heartspace E Floor Atrium

  • Opportunity to visit the unsteady pipe flow laboratory facility
19 April 2023 | Environmental flows

Session 1 - Chair Professor Ian Guymer

Session 2 - Chair Dr Alan Cuthbertson

Session 3 - Chair Professor Mick Whelan

Session 4 - Chair Professor Jean Lacoursière

Workshop end

  • Opportunity to visit the RandoSticks laboratory facility

Event description

This event page and flyer were circulated ahead of the workshop.

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