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Computational Hydraulics

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Computational Hydraulics is a field in which numerical methods are used to solve hydraulics problems. This course offers an in depth exposure to the solutions of flow and transport phenomena in rivers, estuaries or networks of channels and pipes with predominantly free surface flow. The main emphasis of the course is on understanding how methods of finite differences and finite volumes are applied to solve unsteady free surface flow and transport equations. The course covers both historic and current practices in order to build up an understanding of Computational Hydraulics development.

During the week, theoretical and practical classes are carefully mixed to facilitate intake of new concepts and allow participants an active role in learning. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to understand the difficulties of developing a numerical model for the solution of free surface flow and transport equations, and have become more confident users of software developed in this way. The course also provides basic training for people interested in further development of such models.

Delegates will acquire confidence in using computational hydraulics software to solve engineering problems.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to equations describing flow and transport processes in free-surface flows.
  • Introduction to methods of characteristics, finite differences, finite elements and finite volumes.
  • Application of the method of finite differences to ordinary and partial differential equations.
  • Analysis of convergence, stability and accuracy of numerical schemes.
  • Modelling of flow in open channel networks using method of finite differences.
  • Numerical solution of two-dimensional nearly horizontal flows using method of finite differences (ADI) and method of finite volumes.
  • Modelling of advection-diffusion in one and two dimensions.

Presenters

School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Fees

  • Computational Hydraulics: 11 February 2013 (5 days)
    • £975.00
    • Formal assessment may be available for this Course. Assessment attracts an additional fee of £260.00, and delegates will be issued with a transcript and Certificate of Credit Achieved.

Academic module outline

This course is also delivered as a Module on at least one of the School's Masters programmes; delegates will attend with full and part time registered students. The Academic Module Outline is available via the University's Module Catalogue.

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