11228 - Modelling Process in Hydroengineering Projects Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11228
Module Title:Modelling Process in Hydroengineering Projects
  Computergestützter Modellierungsprozess in Ingenieurprojekten des Wasserwesens
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Molkenthin, Frank
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Understanding of modelling and information management methods in hydroengineering projects using simulation and data analysis tools.
Contents:Modelling Process
  • Modelling using hydroinformatics systems in hydroengineering projects
  • Physical understanding, data preparation
  • Model set-up, scenario definition, sensitivity analysis, result analysis
  • Application examples for real case studies (in combination with Module 11225)
Methods and approaches for assessing groundwater resources regarding quality and quantity with a focus on the regional scale (large river drainage basins).
Main topics are:
  • Characterisation of groundwater quality; statistical methods to assess natural and anthropogenically influenced conditions; groundwater protection; examples from current research
  • Balancing the water budget; components of the water balance, esp. groundwater recharge
  • Environmentally important mass fluxes in soil and groundwater (esp. nitrogen, phosphorus)
  • Modelling of water balance components and of mass fluxes; concepts, necessary data, validation, software; examples from current research
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Successful participation in module Hydroloy & Hydraulics (11510 or 41414) with good result
    (ERM Module 11510 mark ≤2.0)
  • Advanced understanding of computer based water related modelling techniques (data and processes), numerical methods (FDM, FEM, FVM), GIS and time series analysis. 
  • Experiences in use of numerical simulation tools (esp. for 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling)
  • Hydroengineering knowlegde and skills
Mandatory Prerequisites:No successful participation in associated phase-out modules:
  • 41506 Modelling Business Processes, Workflow and Information ManagementOR
  • 41507 Geometric Modelling and Presentation Methods.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 60 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The current teaching materials including literature references are made available to students via the respective current websites (e.g. EuroAquae server, Moodle, Google site, HydroEurope server)
for the current courses.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Assignments (30%)
  • Project reports (30%)
  • Seminar presentations and discussions (40%)
The details and weighting of the different assessment elements are determined in the first lectures.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Bauingenieurwesen / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2011
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
Remarks:
Module Components:
  • 240640 Seminar Flood management 
  • 240641 Seminar Groundwater management 
  • 240639 Lecture/Practical training Modelling in Hydroengineering
  • 248234 Lecture/Seminar Hydrogeology of large catchments
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: