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IAHR Online Training Course on Modelling Software for Transient Flows
24-28 March 2025
Register Programme Transient Flows WG Introductions and Profiles IAHR Training Courses Series
Course Introduction
This course is organised by the IAHR Working Group on Transient Flows under the new IAHR Training Courses Series. The course programme has been designed to cover a broad selection of numerical modelling software for transient flows in pressurized systems. First an introduction to the basic background theory and modelling assumptions laying beneath standard engineering software are provided. Then a series of commercial and non-commercial software, open-access, freeware and payware, are presented showcasing their applicability by means of insightful case studies based on a variety of hydraulic systems such as hydropower schemes, water supply systems and industrial flows. The course completes with an open discussion convening the main takeaways on the role and limitations on the use of modelling software towards the design, protection, operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems affected by transient flows.
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Learning goals
Upon completion, the participant should be able to:
Familiarise with the basic theory and assumptions laying beneath hydraulic modelling software for pressurised transient flows.
Develop critical thinking in the selection of best-suited software.
Become aware of the limitations of standard modelling software.
Comprehend when specialized expertise is required to simulate phenomena beyond the scope of standard engineering problems.
For whom
The course is intended to hydraulic engineers interested in the design, operation, maintenance of hydraulic systems, including hydropower, industrial and urban water infrastructure.
EPFL
University of Toronto
University of Perugia
Bryon Singh
University of Toronto
Power Vision Engineering Sarl
UPV
Gerardo Riano
Cornell Tech
University of South Carolina
Bechtel Corporation
Hohai University
Lina Sela
University of Texas
Lu Xing
Xylem Inc
HKUST
Nathan Gerdts
Autodesk
Sam van der Zwan
Deltares
Shawn Huang
Autodesk
Slavco Velicov
Bentley Systems
Trey Walters
AFT Impulse
Wuhan University
Coordinators
University of Perugia
UPCT
Chairs: Bruno Brunone, David Ferras
12:00 - 12:10 Course introduction. Silvia Meniconi and David Ferras.
12:10 - 13:00 Introduction to Transient Flows Modelling Mohamed Ghidaoui (HKUST) Hong Kong. Introduction & Profile
13:00 - 13:50 Challenges of Transient Flows Modelling in Complex Hydraulic Infrastructures for Water and Energy Supply. Anton Schleiss (EPFL), Switzerland. >Introduction & Profile
13:50 - 14:00 Coffee break
Chairs: Jose Adriasola, Jose Vasconcelos
14:00 - 15:30 Hydraulic Transient Models – How to Deal with Design Divas and All their Demands. Bryan Karney, and Bryon Singh (University of Toronto), Canada. >Introduction & Profiles
15:30 - 15:40 Q&A
15:40 - 17:10 A Software Package for the Analysis of Water Hammer in Pumping Systems, Hydroelectric Power Plants, and Pumped Storage Schemes. Hanif Chaudhry (University of South Carolina), USA. >Introduction & Profile
17:10 - 17:20 Q&A
Chairs: Helena Ramos, David Ferras
12:00 -13:00 3D CFD simulation method and applications of transient processes in pumped-storage and hydropower stations. Yongguang Cheng (Wuhan University)
13:00 -13:10 Q&A
13:10 - 14:40 Hydraulic Modelling in Wanda and Applications to Looped Systems Affected by Temperature. Sam van der Zwan (Deltares), Netherlands. >Introduction & Profile
14:40 - 14:50 Q&A
14:50 - 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:30 From Water to Wire: Transient Analysis in Hydropower with SIMSEN. Christophe Nicolet (Power Vision), Switzerland. >Introduction & Profile
16:30 - 16:40 Q&A
Chair: Silvia Meniconi, Jose Vasconcelos
13:00 - 14:00 Three-Dimensional Transient Hydraulic Behavior in Pumped-Storage Systems: An Integrated Simulation-Analysis-Optimization Framework Kan Kan (Hohai University)
14:00 - 14:10 Q&A
14:10 - 15:40 ALLIEVI, the Free Transient Network Analysis Software. Enrique Cabrera (UPV), Spain. >Introduction & Profile
15:40 - 15:50 Q&A
15:50 - 17:20 Surge Transient Modelling with AFT Impulse: Pipe Forces, Real World Complexities and Case Studies. Trey Walters (AFT Impulse), USA.
17:20 - 17:30 Q&A
Chairs: Caterina Capponi, Valentina Marsili
13:30 - 15:00 Hydraulic Transients in Water Distribution Systems: Analysis and Mitigation with InfoWater Pro. Shawn Huang, Nathan Gerdts (Autodesk), USA. >Introduction & Profiles
15:00 - 15:10 Q&A
15:10 - 15:20 Coffee break
15:20 - 16:50 Advancing Open-Source Tools for Transient Flow Modelling in Water Networks. Lina Sela (University of Texas), Lu Xing (Xylem), Gerardo Riano (Cornell Tech) USA. >Introductions & Profiles
16:50 - 17:00 Q&A
Chairs: Moez Louati, David Ferras
13:00 - 14:30 Surge Analysis and Risk Management in Water Transport and Distribution Systems using Bentley Hammer software. Slavco Velicov (Bentley Systems), Netherlands.>Introduction & Profile
14:30 - 14:40 Q&A
14:40 - 14:50 Coffee break
14:50 - 15:50 Round table by Hanif Chaudhry, Bryan Karney, Bruno Brunone, Jose Adriasola, Anton Bergant, and all course speakers.
15:50 - 16:00 Course closure by the course coordinators and Yan Huang, President of CTGU.
How to participate
This course is free for IAHR members. IAHR Associated Members are invited to either upgrade to Full Membership or pay the course fee to participate.
IAHR Full Members: Free (please enter your membership number in the registration form)
Non-Members and IAHR Associated Members: You have two options to register:
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The course will be recorded and available on demand for attendees.
Certificate of attendance
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A 2-minute slot for a video showcasing your activities, products, or services.
Invitation to participate in panel discussions or roundtables organised by IAHR during the year.
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Classic Sponsorship Fee:
€3,000 for non-IAHR Members (Large institutes >450 employees)
€2,000 for non-IAHR Members (Small institutes <450 employees)
€1,000 for IAHR Institute Members
Premium Sponsorship Fee:
€5,000 for non-IAHR Members (Large Institutes >450 employees)
€3,500 for non-IAHR Members (Small Institutes <450 employees)
€2,500 for IAHR Institute Members
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