HWM-30306 Advanced Environmental Hydraulics

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Studiepunten 6.00

OnderwijstypeContacturen
Lectures42
Practical intensively supervised22
Course coordinator(s)dr. ir. AJF Hoitink
Lecturer(s)dr. ir. AJF Hoitink
drs. PJJF Torfs
dr. ir. B Vermeulen
drs. MP Boersema
dr. MG Sassi
Examiner(s)dr. ir. AJF Hoitink

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

HWM-23806 Fluid Mechanics

Contents:

This course deals with advanced topics of environmental hydraulics, emphasizing hydrodynamics, sediment transport and morphodynamics in rivers and streams. It first covers the basics of one-dimensional channel flow by deriving the St. Venant equations and presenting solution methods. Simplifications to the St Venant equations are introduced that lead to kinematic and diffusion wave approximations, being the bases for flood routing methods. The theory of surface level profiles in gradually vaned flow is treated, explaining backwater effects and the occurrence of a hydraulic jump. The course proceeds with the foundations of turbulence and sediment transport research, applying methods of dimensional analysis. The final lectures address one-dimensional analytical models simulating riverbed evolution.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student is able:
- to develop approximate solutions to real-world problems in environmental hydraulics;
- to explain the behaviour of fluid flow and sediment transport using dimensionless numbers;
- to understand scaling relations required to interpret laboratory results of hydraulic scale models;
- to apply the St. Venant equations and its simplified versions to practical problems;
- to choose an appropriate sediment transport prediction formula in engineering problems of rivers and streams;
- to predict the primary bed evolution changes resulting from hydraulic measures;
- to understand scientific literature on turbulence measurement and modelling.

Activities:

The course consists of lectures, seminars, discussions of scientific papers and experiments in the Kraijenhoff van der Leur Laboratory for Water and Sediment Dynamics.

Examination:

The mark for the course will be based on written examination of the theory and judgment of practical assignments. The Advanced Environmental Hydraulics course consists of 6 credits; 5.25 credits are reserved for the theoretical part, and 0.75 credits for the practical part. The final mark will be determined according to the ratio 5:1.

Literature:

Lecture notes. Available at the secretariat of Centre for Water and Climate (Atlas).

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Keuze voor: MEEEarth and EnvironmentMSc5AF