Verdantas Flow Labs

Dr. Stuart Cain's technical paper, From Pump To Plume: CFD Modeling To Enhance Cooling Tower Performance, has been featured in the Cooling Technology Institute Winter Journal. 💡 The paper highlights a case study that demonstrates the reliability of using physical modeling to validate CFD results in order to find innovative solutions for complex fluid flow challenges. Stu's work is an example of our long-standing legacy of knowing which modeling approach best fits the client's needs and underscores how physical and CFD modeling can work together. 🌟 📖 Get the full details starting on page 67: https://lnkd.in/eKwGXa9C #FlowLabs # #CoolingTower #Innovation #CFD

Did you know our Flow Labs team supports Stormwater Treatment Device Manufacturers with independent, full-scale compliance testing? 🌧️💧 Our 10,000 ft2, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory helps ensure stormwater technologies meet state and local regulatory standards to help combat pollution from stormwater runoff. In addition to physical testing, we use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and applied fluid mechanics to help manufacturers optimize proprietary devices for sediment removal, flow capacities, and reduced system losses. For decades, our team has contributed to key stormwater testing protocols while delivering defensible data that demonstrates product performance and compliance with industry standards. Learn how we can support your stormwater management needs: https://lnkd.in/eJxjUkkq

Our Fort Collins, Colorado lab is partnering with the City of Fort Collins, ICON Engineering, Inc., and AloTerra Restoration Services on a comprehensive health assessment of the Cache la Poudre River based on the recently developed River Health Assessment Framework (RHAF). Our team, led by Chad Morris and David Pizzi, will support the evaluation of numerous health indicators and metrics such as aquatic habitat and floodplain connectivity and will lead the evaluation of sediment transport and river dynamics within 18 subreaches along a 25-mile stretch of river. We’re excited to work on this collaborative and important project, ensuring the long-term health and vitality of the Poudre River. ✨ #FlowLabs #FortCollins

The Neuse Regional Water & Sewer Authority (NRWASA) has turned to our Flow Labs team to analyze potential solutions for a recurring sedimentation issue at their raw water intake on the Neuse River. Since its construction in 2008, dredging has been required several times to address sediment accumulation at the intake. After conducting a comprehensive assessment of the site’s morphologic evolution, we developed a FLOW-3D CFD model to simulate river flow under various conditions. This model will generate a shear stress map of the riverbed, identifying areas prone to scour and sediment deposition. The CFD results, complemented with our morphological findings, will shed light on key flow processes contributing to sediment buildup and guide the development of training structures to mitigate future sedimentation, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure long-term sustainability of the NRWASA water supply. Learn more how we can help implement effective solutions for sediment management:  https://lnkd.in/g3GNuGyH

Working with kWRiver Hydroelectric, our team will conduct proof-of-concept laboratory testing to evaluate the performance of the kW River Hydroelectric Crossflow Turbine System prototype. This is yet another project taking place on the Alden Campus later this summer thanks to the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Program, a partnership between the U.S Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office, the DOE Office of Technology Transitions, and ENERGYWERX (DEFENSEWERX's Energy Innovation Hub, for DOE). The kW River Hydroelectric Crossflow Turbine System is designed for installation on the downstream base of a low head dam. The design, which spans the river from edge to edge, allowing it to capture all water flowing over the dam, is “aesthetically invisible” due to being completely underwater. The technology and its placement, aims to reduce turbulent backflow on the downstream side of the dam, significantly improving dam safety. Learn more about the project and how Verdantas Flow Labs is contributing to the advancement of innovative hydropower technology: https://lnkd.in/dt6SNFRv #FlowLabs

Our team in Littleton, Colorado has been busy designing a new above-grade pump station, an integral component of an advanced raw water transmission system. This system will play a pivotal role in efficiently transporting raw water from an existing pipeline to a nearby reservoir, ensuring a reliable water supply for the region. The pump station is designed with architectural features that allow it to blend harmoniously with the surrounding buildings, preserving the aesthetic of the area while fulfilling its functional purpose. The project has required extensive coordination across various engineering disciplines to ensure the seamless integration of complex systems, with our structural engineering support playing a crucial role. Collaborative efforts focused on overcoming technical challenges and optimizing efficiency, resulting in a solution that will serve the region for years to come. ✨

We’re excited to announce that this summer, we’ll support Radmantis LLC, a leading technology developer, as they conduct proof-of-concept laboratory testing at Verdantas Flow Labs, Alden Campus. This research will evaluate the concept of utilizing Radmantis as a ‘smart’ fish passage system that can be incorporated with fishway structures (i.e., fish ladder, lift, culvert, bypass pipe) to allow robotic imaging paired with control mechanisms to route fish into different paths based on the outcome of machine-learning inference. Flume testing will assess the performance of the Radmantis technology in identifying species passing through the system and selectively extracting fish of interest (i.e., nuisance or listed species), diverting them into a bypass or collection. 📹 This collaboration is made possible through the Hydropower Testing Network (HyTN) Program, a partnership between the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office, the DOE Office of Technology Transitions , and ENERGYWERX (DEFENSEWERX's Energy Innovation Hub, for DOE). Learn more about the project and how Flow Labs could assist the advancement of your innovative hydropower technology: https://lnkd.in/e_RxPADK #FlowLabs

The future of hydraulics is in great hands, as the Verdantas Flow Labs team continues to build on a legacy of excellence. At this year’s Hydraulic Institute Conference, Dave Werth officially passed the baton to Matt Havice, marking the next chapter of hydraulic leadership and advancement. After an extraordinary 27-year career, Dave is stepping into retirement, leaving behind a remarkable impact. As the founder of Clemson Engineering Hydraulics Inc. in 2003, Dave grew the firm into an industry leader in hydraulic modeling and design and played a key role in the company's transition to Verdantas. His influence will continue to resonate throughout the industry and with those fortunate enough to have worked alongside him. Looking ahead, we’re confident that Verdantas will remain at the forefront of hydraulic innovation and continue to shape the next generation of progress in the industry, carrying our legacy forward with even greater vision and momentum.   #FlowLabs #HydraulicInnovation

Our Anderson Campus has been working as part of an environmental team on a physical model of the Alcosan Pump Station for the Alleghany County Sanitary Authority. We are addressing the significant garbage and grit issues that were negatively impacting water processing at the pump station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our team developed a physical model of the collection shaft, de-watering tunnel, and pump station to assess hydraulic conditions. We also: • Evaluated the transfer of solids through the system, • Identified areas prone to debris buildup, • Addressed hydraulic issues affecting pump performance. Modifications were implemented to reduce solids accumulation and improve efficiency, while clean-out cycles were tested to ensure effective solids removal from the collection shaft and tunnel. These improvements will help optimize pump station operation and ensure more efficient wastewater processing for the client. Learn more about how physical models can help solve your flow related problems! https://lnkd.in/eJxjUkkq

Building resilient transportation infrastructure requires a deep understanding of how roadways, rivers, and floodplains interact. By analyzing water flow, sediment movement, and river behavior, we design structures that resist hydraulic forces while ensuring long-term sustainability. Our experts specialize in hydraulic modeling and scour analysis, collaborating with DOTs to identify potential vulnerabilities early in the process. Using advanced simulations, we pinpoint high-risk areas and develop tailored mitigation strategies. This comprehensive approach prioritizes safety, performance, and environmental protection, enhancing community resilience and ensuring infrastructure remains intact against flooding and erosion for years to come. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e__iQMTE