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BM8700 - Numerical Models and Hydraulics

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New from the academic year 2023/2024

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2023/2024

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.

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. Lectures are given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory exercises

Further on evaluation

Written school exam.

The resit exam can be changed to an oral examination.

To take the exam the student must pass 8 of 12 compulsory exercises.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required.

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 To
TVM4155 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Examination

  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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