Aquator is a sophisticated water resource modeling software designed to simulate and manage complex water supply systems. Developed by Oxford Scientific Software and now part of Hydro International's portfolio, Aquator enables engineers and analysts to create detailed models of water resource networks, providing insights into system performance under various supply, demand, and environmental conditions.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Comprehensive Component Toolbox: Aquator includes a full suite of components to model real-world elements such as reservoirs, river systems, hydropower facilities, catchments, water treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations, river channels, and boreholes.
- Advanced Simulation Capabilities: The software can simulate both natural river systems and water supply networks, incorporating factors like river regulation, forecasting, travel times, and hydrological modeling.
- Customizable Operating Rules: Users can develop complex operating rules that accurately reflect real-world constraints, including reservoir control curves, abstraction license conditions, minimum flow requirements, and leakage.
- Integration with VBA: Aquator is the only water resources software globally authorized to use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications , allowing for extensive customization to model intricate licensing, catchment transfers, and sophisticated reservoir rules.
- Optimization Algorithms: The software employs proven algorithms that seek to minimize operational costs while preserving resource states, ensuring efficient water use to meet demand.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
Aquator addresses the critical need for effective water resource management by providing a robust platform for simulating and analyzing water supply systems. It assists water companies, government agencies, and consultants in planning and decision-making processes, enabling them to:
- Assess System Performance: Evaluate how water resource systems perform under current and projected supply and demand scenarios.
- Plan for Future Conditions: Model the impacts of climate change, population growth, and other factors on water availability and system resilience.
- Optimize Resource Allocation: Develop strategies to efficiently allocate water resources, minimize costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
- Enhance Decision-Making: Utilize detailed simulations to inform infrastructure development, policy creation, and operational adjustments.
By offering a comprehensive and customizable modeling environment, Aquator empowers users to make informed decisions that ensure sustainable and reliable water resource management.
