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IAHR Online Training Course on Modelling Software for Transient Flows

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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.

Sponsored by:


          Deltares     Bentley     Power Vision Engineering SIMSEN

Supported by:


China Society for Hydropower Engineering     CSSI

 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.

 Speakers 

Anton Schleiss


Anton Schleiss

EPFL

Bryan Karney

Bryan Karney

University of Toronto

Bruno Brunone


Bruno Brunone

University of Perugia

Bryon Singh


Bryon Singh

University of Toronto

Christophe Nicolet


Christophe Nicolet

Power Vision Engineering Sarl

Enrique Cabrera

Enrique Cabrera

UPV

Gerardo Riano

Gerardo Riano

Cornell Tech

Hanif Chaudhry

Hanif Chaudhry

University of South Carolina

Jose Adriasola

Jose Adriasola

Bechtel Corporation

Kan Kan


Kan Kan

Hohai University

Lina Sela


Lina Sela

University of Texas

Lu Xing

Lu Xing

Xylem Inc

Mohamed Ghidaoui

Mohamed Ghidaoui

HKUST

Nathan Gerdts

Nathan Gerdts

Autodesk

Sam van der Zwan


Sam van der Zwan

Deltares

Shwan Huang

Shawn Huang

Autodesk

Slavco Velicov

Slavco Velicov

Bentley Systems

Trey Walters

Trey Walters

AFT Impulse


Yongguang Cheng

Yongguang Cheng

Wuhan University

 Coordinators

Silvia Meniconi



Silvia Meniconi

University of Perugia

David Ferras

David Ferrás

UPCT

 Programme (Times in CET)

Monday 24 March 2025 

Chairs: Bruno Brunone, David Ferras

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

Tuesday 25 March 2025

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 SIMSENChristophe Nicolet (Power Vision), Switzerland. >Introduction & Profile

  • 16:30 - 16:40 Q&A

Wednesday 26 March 2025

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

Thursday 27 March 2025

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 

Friday 28 March 2025

Chairs: Moez Louati, David Ferras

 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. 

Registration & Fees

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:

  1. Become an IAHR Full Member and register for free. We encourage you to join IAHR to enjoy this and other member benefits. Contact our membership manager, Ms. Sally Feng at membership@iahr.org if you have difficulty joining IAHR.

  2. Pay the course fee: €105 or €53 -depending on your country- (which includes a one-year IAHR membership). Fill in the form and request an invoice for the registration fee.

Access & Recordings

If you have registered you should have received an e.mail from Zoom with a link to the course. If you do not receive it yet, please send an e.mail to publications@iahr.org.

Note that the unique link in the Zoom email is the ONLY access to this course and must NOT be shared with other people.

Please always check the detailed program of the lectures on this webpage. The program you saw in the Zoom message is not always precise.

The course will be recorded and available on demand for attendees.

 Certificate of attendance 

The certificates of attendance are available upon request and have a cost of 50 euro. If you wish to request a certificate, please select it in the registration form. If you have any questions please contact accounts@iahr.org

The certificates will be issued by IAHR and they will include the number of hours and dates.

 Become a Sponsor!

As a sponsor of this training course, you will enjoy significant visibility across a variety of IAHR platforms and promotional channels, including: 

  • Displaying your logo and linked company name on the training course webpage.

  • Displaying your logo and linked company name on promotional emails.

  • Displaying your logo and linked company name in social media campaigns.

  • Displaying your logo on the certificate of attendance.

  • Verbal recognition by the organiser at the opening & closing of the event, as well as at the start of each lecture.

  • One year of FREE small institute membership (for non-members). 

Additional Benefits for Premium Sponsors:

  • 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. 

  • Customisable Activities: We can tailor a sponsorship plan based on your specific needs, including additional advertising opportunities or a broader presence at multiple events. More info about our events here. 

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 

For any further information on sponsorship, please contact publications@iahr.org

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