Comprehensive technical solutions from coastal and marine engineering to water management; from numerical modelling to industrial marine systems.
Design · Analysis · Resilience
HEC Engineering designs coastal and marine structures by jointly evaluating site-specific wave, current, water level, bathymetry and soil conditions. The behaviour of structures such as breakwaters, jetties and quays under hydrodynamic effects is analysed to develop safe, buildable and long-lasting engineering solutions.
Erosion · Resilience · Adaptation
HEC Engineering develops protection solutions tailored to site conditions against coastal erosion, wave action and extreme sea states. By assessing the shoreline's morphology and hydrodynamic conditions, protection systems such as rock revetments, rock fill and rubble mound structures are sized, with the long-term effects of climate change incorporated into the design process.
Morphology · Recreation · Sustainability
HEC Engineering develops beach and shoreline arrangement solutions that address natural coastal processes and recreational needs together. By evaluating wave and current conditions, sediment characteristics and coastal morphology, beach geometry, nourishment requirements and shoreline stability are determined to design engineering-wise sustainable beach areas.
Concept · Implementation · Optimisation
HEC Engineering carries out the planning and design of port projects at different scales, from commercial ports to marinas and small craft harbours. Port layout, coastal structures, berthing areas and access conditions are evaluated together with hydrodynamic analyses to establish a safe and efficient port geometry.
Wave · Current · Water Level
HEC Engineering analyses the wave, current and water level conditions at project sites using numerical modelling methods to determine the hydrodynamic parameters that form the basis of design. Long-term data and extreme conditions are evaluated together to produce reliable engineering inputs for coastal structures, ports and marine infrastructure.
Sediment · Erosion · Scour
HEC Engineering analyses the sediment movements that occur on the seabed and in the coastal zone under wave and current action. Siltation, erosion, deposition and scour processes are evaluated with numerical and engineering methods to predict the performance of coastal structures and long-term morphological changes.
Seiching · Resonance · Operation
HEC Engineering investigates wave motions and long-period oscillations in port and marina basins using numerical modelling methods. By determining the effect of harbour geometry on wave amplification and resonance, critical areas are identified and layout improvements are developed for safe berthing and operating conditions.
Current · Circulation · Optimisation
HEC Engineering analyses the current fields in port and marina basins to evaluate the interaction of water movements with harbour geometry. Areas of low circulation, stagnant water and eddies are identified, and by comparing different layout alternatives, design decisions are made to improve water renewal and hydrodynamic performance.
Shoaling · Breaking · Diffraction
Waves travelling from offshore towards the coast transform significantly under the influence of changing water depth and coastal geometry. HEC Engineering models these processes numerically to determine the design wave conditions at the location of coastal and marine structures and to produce the hydrodynamic inputs that form the basis of structural calculations.
CFD · Flow Distribution · Optimisation
HEC Engineering evaluates the performance of process units and hydraulic transitions in drinking water and wastewater treatment plants through three-dimensional CFD modelling. Dead zones, short-circuiting flows and uneven flow distributions in the flow field are identified to develop design improvements that enhance plant capacity and process performance.
Route · Dilution · Regulation
HEC Engineering performs the hydrodynamic and structural design of marine outfall lines for industrial facilities and water treatment systems. Pipeline routing and diffuser geometry are evaluated together with bathymetry, current regime, discharge characteristics and environmental criteria to ensure adequate dilution and system safety.
Hydrology · Hydraulics · Risk
HEC Engineering analyses the flood hazard at project sites by jointly evaluating catchment hydrology, the rainfall-runoff relationship and the conveyance capacity of streams and drainage systems. Water levels, discharges and critical flood-prone areas are determined under different return periods and rainfall scenarios to develop risk-reducing engineering solutions.
Capacity · Modelling · Rehabilitation
HEC Engineering evaluates the hydraulic performance of stormwater infrastructure in urban and industrial areas through a holistic modelling approach. Pipelines, open channels, culverts and storage structures are analysed together to identify capacity shortfalls and critical bottlenecks, and to develop new system or rehabilitation solutions.
Sustainability · Storage · Infiltration
HEC Engineering develops sustainable solutions aimed at controlling stormwater at source and reducing the load on existing drainage infrastructure. Conventional drainage systems, storage and infiltration applications and nature-based methods are evaluated together to design systems that reduce flood risk and enable more efficient use of water.
GIS · Scenario · Decision Support
HEC Engineering combines hydraulic model results with geographic information systems to produce spatial risk analyses for different flood scenarios. Parameters such as water depth, extent and, where necessary, flow velocity are evaluated to identify critical areas and provide technical decision support for planning and infrastructure investments.
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