Course - Numerical Models and Hydraulics - TVM4155
TVM4155 - Numerical Models and Hydraulics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
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. 11 calculation exercises and 1 laboratory exercise.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Written school exam.
A minimum of 8 exercises must be approved in order to attend the exam.
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIB5050 | 7.5 | ||
| BM8700 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- 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
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 14 SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"