CEG8517 : Computational Hydraulics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Caspar Hewett
- Lecturer: Dr Vassilis Glenis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of numerical methods applied to problems in hydraulics. It is designed to provide a good understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the methods which underpin mathematical models of real systems.
Students will acquire the necessary skills to use computational hydraulics software to solve engineering problems with competence and confidence.
The module will introduce a variety of numerical methods using a series of problems including advection (transport of a dissolved substance) and diffusion. Topics covered will include:
• The method of characteristics,
• Finite difference, finite element and finite volume methods;
• Analysis of convergence, stability and accuracy of numerical schemes.
The above aims will be achieved by adopting a combination of online lectures(videos)and present in person lectures, tutorials and computer-based workshops.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to method of finite differences;
Introduction to method of characteristics;
Introduction to method of finite volumes;
Introduction to method of finite elements;
Stability, accuracy and consistency of numerical schemes;
Explicit and implicit schemes;
Boundary conditions;
Conservative and non-conservative formulations of conservation laws
Rankine-Hugoniot conditions
Godunov type schemes and Riemann solvers;
Numerical schemes for solution of transport and diffusion equations in 1D;
Godunov type schemes for solution of Burgers’ equation in 1D;
Extension to 2D;
Workshops:
Finite difference and finite volume schemes for solution of problems In hydraulics
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Online non-synchronous, pre-recorded video lectures and accompanying notes. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | Reports on practical Exercises |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | on practical exercises |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Coursework (Finite Volume Method) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 1:30 | 9:00 | Present in person - Workshops (computer labs) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Present in person lecture material, answer questions, review examples, prepare/Practical exercises |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Supplementary reading (notes provided). |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures allow knowledge transfer of the various numerical and modelling methods available for application in the hydraulics discipline, and computer-based practicals allow for consolidation of this knowledge prior to its application in the development of simple software and its application to given problems (which is carried out as coursework).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | Unseen written examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 50 | Coursework based on practical exercises |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Problems worked through during lectures |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessed by written examination and coursework. This allows a student's knowledge and understanding of the methods introduced to be monitored, applied and tested.
Assessment is split between:-
(a) Practice questions worked through in lectures (formative);
(b) (Coursework – Written reports of exercises carried out in workshops;
(c) Coursework - which monitor understanding of 2D Finite Volume method;
(d) Exam - Which assesses knowledge and skills in numerical methods.
The rationale is to assess the students’ grasp of the practical skills and understanding represented by the knowledge outcomes. Practical submissions are assessed to emphasise importance of completion of the practical tasks for development of intended skills. The written exercise involves development of simple numerical method which assesses skills in development of the methods and their limitations. The unseen exam assesses knowledge of basic numerical methods used in Computational Hydraulics.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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