Discover how flow, turbulence and sediment transport shape river behaviour, and learn to critically interpret field data, experiments and models.
River Flow Processes introduces the processes that govern the hydrodynamic and morphological behaviour of rivers. You will learn how to describe these processes and how to use that understanding to interpret laboratory experiments, field observations and results of numerical models. Topics include turbulence, roughness, sediment transport, river bedforms, local scour around structures, and the interpretation of hydrodynamic and morphodynamic data.
The course is especially relevant for professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of river hydraulics and sediment dynamics in order to better assess models, interpret hydrodynamic data and support engineering decisions in river systems.
Understanding river flow processes is essential for effective river management, hydraulic design and decision making. Rivers are dynamic systems in which flow, turbulence, sediment transport and bed morphology continuously interact.
Professionals working in river engineering and water management increasingly need to understand not only model results, but also the physical processes behind them. A solid grasp of river flow processes helps professionals critically evaluate analyses and make better decisions.
This is a regular mastercourse in which both students and professionals can participate. The course combines lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Participants learn to critically assess the strengths and limitations of both numerical models and experimental approaches used in river engineering.
Details and assessment:
This course is intended for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of river hydraulics and sediment transport processes. Typical profiles include, but are not limited to, hydraulic engineers, river engineers, consultants, researchers, water managers and technical specialists who work with flow processes. The course is suitable for professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of river behaviour and improve their ability to critically evaluate models and data used in practice.
Start date: September (Q1)
Total duration: September until October (excluding resists) (140 hours study load)
Number of teaching days / sessions: 8 lectures + Q&A sessions, 5 tutorials, practical exercises, written exam
Total programme fee: €2067,15 (5 ECTS × 413,43)
Programme type: master course
Location: University of Twente, Enschede, NL
Language of instruction: English
Admission requirements: A background in Civil Engineering or a related field is recommended.
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