For 20 years,
SMC’s Centre of Excellence
in Hydraulics has delivered expert and
multidisciplinary services to our public,
mining, industrial and hydropower sector
clients. Our services include internal flows
(industrial piping or pipelines, water
networks, sewage systems) and external flows
(hydrotechnical structures, inlets,
outfalls).
SMC's team has unique expertise in
hydraulic transients (or waterhammer): our
team originally created they software:
HAMMER (
www.bentley.com/hammer)
and we continue to teach it around the
world. We are active members in:
American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWARF)
Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA)
When clients entrust us with a mandate, they
benefit not only from the experience of our
project manager but also from a group with
over 100 years of know-how, including a
Hydraulic Specialist (so designated by
Professional Engineers Ontario).
Our attentive staff really listens, to
anticipate your needs and respond to your
requirements. This translates to tangible
and measurable benefits, including:
Optimal studies, designs and
as-constructed works
Designs that allow for future expansion
Competencies to deal with breaks or
emergencies
Know-how to overcome operational
constraints or difficulties
The ability to work rapidly on
fast-track or emergency projects
Delivery on time and within budget