Course - Numerical Models and Hydraulics - TVM4155
Numerical Models and Hydraulics
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Analytical and numerical methods for computation of free surface profiles and flood waves in rivers. Metods to compute dispersion processes in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions. Algorithms to solve the Navier-Stokes equations for turbulent flow, including the use of computer programs. Topics from limnology, chemistry, biology and sediment transport, together with algorithms to model such processes in multiple dimensions. Paralellization of computer programs.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will get knowledge about:
- How the following equations can be solved using a control-volume method: St. Venands equaiton, Convection-Diffusion equation and Navier-Stokes equations.
- Quality of the solution of the equations: accuracy, stability and sources of errors.
- Stratified flow, lake/reservoir hydraulics, discharge to receiving waters, sediment transport, turbulence models and models for water quality.
Skills
The student will know how to:
- Use spreadsheets, HEC-RAS, SSIIM and OpenFOAM to compute stationary and non-stationary flow. - Make a grid for multi-dimensional numerical computations.
- User simplified formulas for flood waves, discharge into receiving waters, dispersion of pollutants and sediment transport.
General competence
The student:
- Know different computer programs for solutions of various flow problems.
- Can assess the quality of the results from 1D, 2D and 3D numerical models and give specifications to quality tests.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, assignments using computers and hand calculations. 11 calculation exercises and 1 laboratory exercise. Lectures are given in Norwegian, but there are on-line videos of all lectures in English. Class notes and all written material are given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Written school exam.
A minimum of 8 exercises must be approved in order to attend the exam.
The re-sit exam will always be written, and will not be changed to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering (MTBYGG)
Hydropower Development (MSB1)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
Required previous knowledge
Courses in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Course materials
"Numerical Modelling and Hydraulics", by N. Olsen. The book can be downloaded from our web pages: folk.ntnu.no/nilsol/tvm4155. Additional selected scientific articles. Videos with lectures and assistance for homework.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIB5050 | 7.5 sp | |
| BM8700 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Algorithm Construction
- Numerical Mathematics
- Analysis
- Numerical Mathematics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Environmental Engineering
- Hydro and Gas Dynamics
- Hydraulics
- Soil and Water Subjects
- Technological subjects