The short course in Pipeline System Design provides you with a sound theoretical background and practical skills in some of the hydraulic, mechanical and electrical design aspects related to the design of pipeline systems. The focus will be on the practical aspects of pipeline system design. The supporting theory of pipeline engineering, system optimisation and design aspects will be discussed and implemented through worked examples. The influence of energy escalation in pump systems will be reviewed and you will be introduced to the design of pipeline systems. Aspects that will be discussed include: pipeline hydraulics, surge analysis, pipeline component design, pipeline installation, life-cycle costing, testing and operation of pipelines. Research findings related to the influence of biofouling on the hydraulic capacity of pipelines will be presented. The potential of development of renewable conduit hydropower in existing water distribution systems will be reviewed and time will be devoted to implementation options in the design of water transfer systems. Practical exercises will be used to apply the theory in case study examples.