5 ECTS credits
125 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4017558FNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een gespecialiseerd master niveau.

Semester
1e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Inschrijvingsvereisten
Registration for Urban hydrology and hydraulics, for System Approach to Water Management or for Surface Water Modelling is allowed if one is registered for or has already successfully accomplished Surface Water Hydrology or Hydrologie en hydro-informatica.
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Onder samenwerkingsakkoord
Onder interuniversitair akkoord mbt. opleiding
Faculteit
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Hydrologie en Waterbouwkunde
Externe partnerinstelling(en)
KU Leuven
Onderwijsteam
Patrick Willems (titularis)
Onderdelen en contacturen
0 contacturen Exam
24 contacturen Lecture
24 contacturen Practical exercises
12 contacturen Self study
Inhoud
Theoretical:
- Primer to water system modeling:
o Different modelling approaches: detailed versus simplified modelling, physically-based versus conceptual and empirical models;
o Model type selection (incl. complementary use of detailed and simplified models, required space and time scales, different modelling concepts);
- Linking of (sub)models at different complexity level;
- Numerical modelling: basic conservation equations, numerical techniques, time and space discretisation, solution schemes, stability, convergence;
- Model parameter calibration, model validation;
- Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, risk-based analysis and design;
- Use of model results for decision support: multi criteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, consideration of boundary conditions, etc.;
- The role of modelling in decision support systems: simulation strategies;
- Introduction to expert systems and genetic algorithms;
- Optimal control theory; and
- Basics of neural network modelling.

Practical:
Based on example datasets from water engineering, PC exercises will be given on:
- Model structure identification: identification and calibration of a simplified (conceptual, grey box or black box model) model to data or a more detailed physically-based model;
- Model performance evaluation;
- Uncertainty quantification;
- Statistical post-processing of model simulation results (for decision supporting purposes; e.g. extreme value analysis, QDF relationships);
- Climate change impact investigation;
- Control of a reservoir.
Studiemateriaal
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : Slides and course text
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : Datasets and examples of results
Bijkomende info

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Leerresultaten

Algemene competenties

This course aims to give general knowledge and understanding of generalized techniques used in mathematical modelling of water systems to support the model calibration, the model validation, the parameter calibration, the model uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, etc. Also a discussion is given of different types of models and modelling procedures and on the linking of various types of models in integrated water and river basin management. The course consequently forms the technical glue between different water system related modelling courses. In addition the course focuses on techniques of decision support, and more specifically on how model results can be used on the basis of water management decisions. Finally, advanced modeling techniques will be discussed as well as water system optimization and control.

General competences

The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes

The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).

The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper

The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.

The Master of Science in Engineering can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.

The Master of Science in Engineering can develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional

The Master of Science in Engineering can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information.

The Master of Science in Engineering has a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society.

The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others.

The Master of Science in Engineering has the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can quantify the hydrologic processes, select appropriate hydrologic simulation tools and integrate them into hydrologic design procedures.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Water Resources can develop, calibrate, validate and use numerical tools used for the simulation of water systems (river basins, groundwater bodies, sewers,…) in the framework of water management problems.

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
WPO Presentatie bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer

WPO Verslag bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie WPO Presentatie dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • presentation of results met een wegingsfactor 1 en aldus 50% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: presentation of results (50%)

Binnen de categorie WPO Verslag dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • report on PC exercises met een wegingsfactor 1 en aldus 50% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: Report on PC exercises applied to new dataset (50%)

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie
Report on PC exercises applied to new dataset (50%) + presentation of results (50%)



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Academische context

Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde: Standaard traject
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)