Course detail

Numerical modelling of water flow

FAST-CR55Acad. year: 2011/2012

Introduction to the problem of numerical modelling
Numerical methods of solution:
- water flow in 2D and 3D;
- advection-dispersion;
- dam-break of fill dams;
- stability of water structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jan Jandora, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Water Structures (VST-VST)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students complete goal of this course which include getting up principles of numerical modelling of water flow. Also students get experience in numerical modelling through term projects.

Prerequisites

Mathematics (1)-(3), Hydraulics I. and II., Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Elasticity and Plasticity, Structural Analysis (1) and (2), Mathematical modelling in water management

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Course introduction
2. Numerical methods for the solution f selected problems
3-7. Flow modelling in 2D and 3D (ANSYS/FLOTRAN)
8. Modelling of advection-dispersion processes (MIKE11, Znec)
9. Plain deformation of concrete dam (ANSYS)
10. Dam break of fill dams as a result of overtoping

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with principles of numerical modeling. The students will obtain knowledge about numerical solutions of flow of water, water quality and static of water structures.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

FLETCHER, Clive A. J: Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1991. ISBN 0172-5726. (EN)
WILCOX, David C.: Turbulence Modeling for CFD. DCW Industries, Inc., 1994. ISBN 0-9636051-0-0. (EN)

Recommended reading

HAVLÍK, V., INGEDULD, P., VANĚČEK, S., ZEMAN, E.: Matematické modelování neustáleného proudění. ČVUT Praha, 1992. (CS)
CHUNG, T.J.: Computational Fluid Dynamics. Cambridge University Press, 2002. ISBN 0 521 59416 2. (EN)
ŘÍHA, Jaromír et al.: Matematické modelování hydrodynamických a disperzních jevů. PC-DIR Brno, 1997. ISBN 80-214-0827-8. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch V , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch V , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch V , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jan Jandora, Ph.D.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jan Jandora, Ph.D.