Hydrological Modelling (WSE/HWR/10A/e)

Approved BSc degree and appropriate hydrology and/or water engineering subjects

Upon completion of this module, the student:

• has an understanding of the structure of physically-based hydrological models and the methods used by these models to simulate the behaviour of distinct hydrological phenomena;
• gained experience with application of hydrological modelling software for hydrodynamic simulation, catchment process simulation and surface water quality simulation;
• is able to translate a given hydrological problem into a model definition using available data;
• is able to conduct a model calibration/validation procedure and to interpret the simulation results to assess model performance and to suggest improvement in the model set-up; and
• is able to independently carry out a hydrological modelling study and to report the results.

River Modelling (S. Maskey)
This part includes both flow- and water quality modelling.
The flow modelling deals with the aspects involved in river flow modelling, including the simulation techniques applied in hydrodynamic modelling, river flow model networks, data requirements, and boundary conditions. Practicals are carried out using the Mike 11flow simulation package (hydrodynamic river flow simulation). For each assignment, the results and findings are elaborated in a concise report.
Quality modelling focuses on surface water quality and consists of a series of introductory classes, Excell-based BOD-DO modelling exercises and comprehensive practicals using Mike 11 and ECO lab. Results of the practical assignments are presented in a written report.
Catchment Modelling (R.Venneker)
This part expands on the river flow modelling and consists of introductory classes and practicals on modelling surface and subsurface catchment processes using Mike SHE/Mike 11. The students elaborate two major assignments, each for a catchment with distinct hydrological characteristics, and present their findings in a written report.
Fieldtrip Amsterdam Water Supply

Guinot, V., Maskey, S., and Venneker, R., Physically-based hydrological modelling, Lecture notes and tutorials.

• R.G.W. Venneker, PhD
• S. Maskey, PhD, MSc