Introduction to River and Channel Modelling

This 2-day course supplies professionals such as water resources engineers who are new or potentially interested users of MIKE 11 with an introduction to the potentialities and capabilities of the usage of MIKE 11. The aim is to enable you to apply the basic functions of MIKE 11 such as setting up simple models and evaluate their results.

Topics

• Concepts behind 1D hydrodynamic modelling
• The modular structure
• Data requirements
• MIKE 11’s Graphical User Interface
• Running simulations
• Understanding and presenting simulation results
• Model stability
• Introduction to modelling basic hydraulic structures
• Examples of more advanced applications areas of MIKE 11
• Hands-on exercises

Advanced Hydrodynamic Modelling

This 2-day course focuses on users who are already familiar with the basic concepts of MIKE 11 and want to master more complex MIKE 11 simulation projects. It is a natural extension to the introductory level course. The training aims at giving you a thorough insight in modelling complex river, canal and reservoir systems.

Topics

• Setup efficient and reliable MIKE 11 models
• How to ensure numerical stability
• Modelling simple and complex hydraulic structures and the operation of these
• Flood plain modelling with MIKE 11
• Flood mapping with MIKE 11
• Optimising model performance
• Manual and automatic calibration techniques
• Importing/exporting data
• Introduction to coupling of rainfall/runoff processes with river models
• Hands-on exercises

GIS Based Model Development

This 1-day course introduces professionals using MIKE 11 HD to the MIKE GIS package (an ArcMap based extension). The features of MIKE 11 GIS provide you with tools efficiently utilising GIS data for modelling purposes. The aim is to supply you with a thorough knowledge of the features available in MIKE 11 GIS.

Topics

• Schematisation of river model features
• Extraction of topographical data from a DEM
• Import of existing river model data
• Export of model input files
• Visualisation and analysis of simulation results
• Hands-on exercise

Sediment Transport Modelling

This 3-day course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of cohesive and noncohesive sediment transport modelling in rivers and estuaries. It is assumed that you have a working knowledge of the MIKE 11 hydrodynamic module and/or have completed a MIKE 11 hydrodynamic course.

The course can be tailored to the actual requirements of the participants, for example with emphasis on short-term and long-term channel development, reservoir sedimentation, cohesive sediment problems, or channel dredging operations.

Topics

• Scientific background of 1D sediment transport
• Modes of transport
• Alluvial resistance and bed forms
• Introduction to cohesive ST-models
• Introduction to non-cohesive ST-models
• Sediment transport capacity simulation and morphological simulation
• Calibration of sediment models
• Modelling graded sediments with the GST-model
• Solving practical problems with MIKE 11
• Hands-on exercises

Rainfall-Runoff Modelling

This 2-day course supplies professionals in water resources planning and management with detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of emperical and conceptual Rainfall Runoff modelling with MIKE 11. The aim is to enable you to apply the MIKE 11 Rainfall Runoff module either independently or for generating runoff inflows to a river network (HD model) within the same modelling frame. Examples are given of the extension of stream-flow series, forecasting of high and low flow river conditions or reservoir inflow and provision of boundary conditions to hydrodynamic river models.

Topics

• Principles of hydrological modelling
• MIKE 11 Rainfall Runoff (RR) module
• The NAM model
• The UHM model
• Model setup, calibration and validation
• The irrigation module
• Selection and combination of model types
• Interfacing the hydrodynamic modelling network
• Hands-on exercises

1D Water Quality and Ecological Modelling

This 3-day course teaches the fundamentals of ecological modelling and gives you an introduction to how to develop your own ecosystem models using the ECO Lab equation solver framework and integrate this into MIKE 11 ECO Lab. Application examples using predefined ecosystem descriptions of water quality are examined. The course is intended for professionals in environmental engineering and management working with water quality in rivers, channels, and streams. The participants should have a background in applied water quality aspects and/or biology. The course provides you with a good basis for using MIKE 11 ECO Lab to obtain accurate spatial predictions of aquatic ecosystem response.

Topics

• Fundamentals of ecological modelling
• Introduction to ECO Lab
• Dialogue overview MIKE 11 ECO Lab
• Introduction to existing ECO Lab templates
• Guidelines for ecological model development
• How to set up the MIKE 11 ECO Lab model
• Calibration and validation procedures
• Interpretation of results
• Trouble-shooting advice
• Hands-on exercises

Integrated 1D and 2D River Flood Modelling

This 2-day course aims at enabling you to develop a 2D overland flow model followed by a coupling of the 1D river model (MIKE 11) and 2D overland flow model (MIKE 21) components to simulate the fully integrated flow dynamics between main rivers and surrounding flood plain areas. The course is designed for professionals such as modelling practitioners, engineers and professionals involved in flood management, flood risk assessment and other flood related studies including flood plain dynamics. It is a prerequisite that you are acquainted with the functionalities and operations of MIKE 11 HD prior to the course.

Topics

• Overview of the MIKE FLOOD modelling system
• Introduction to 2D overland flow modelling with MIKE 21
• Topographical data handling
• MIKE FLOOD graphical editor; coupling of 1D and 2D models
• 1D-2D linkage options
• GIS integration
• Implementation of fine scale structures in coarse grids
• Stability issues
• Tips and troubleshooting with model coupling
• Results viewing and presentation (Animations, Flood maps, time series, etc)
• Detailed walk-through of MIKE FLOOD model examples
• Hands-on exercises

Integrated Pipes, Channels and Surface Modelling

This 3-day course aims at enabling the trainees to develop a 2D overland flow model followed by 3-way coupling with a 1D river model (MIKE 11) and a 1D urban model (MIKE URBAN). The fully integrated approach ensures accurate representation of the flow dynamics in urban areas. All aspects of flow interactions are taken into account: pipe network/surface, surface/open channels as well as open channels/pipe network. The course is designed for professionals such as modelling practitioners, engineers and professionals involved in flood management, flood risk assessment and other flood related studies including flood plain dynamics. It is a prerequisite that participants are familiar with MIKE 11 HD and MIKE URBAN CS.

Topics

• Overview of the MIKE FLOOD modelling system
• Introduction to 2D overland flow modelling with MIKE 21
• Topographical data handling including building urban bathymetries
• Preparing MIKE URBAN models for coupling with MIKE 21
• Preparing MIKE 11 models for coupling with MIKE 21
• MIKE FLOOD graphical editor; coupling of 1D and 2D models
• 1D-2D linkage options
• Stability issues
• Tips and troubleshooting with model coupling
• Results viewing and presentation (animations, flood maps, time series, etc)
• Detailed walk-through of MIKE FLOOD model examples
• Hands-on exercises

Introduction to River Basin Modelling

This 2-day MIKE BASIN course has been designed for professionals working with water resources planning and management. The course aims at familiarising you with MIKE BASIN as well as create models for water allocation and reservoir operation projects. You are introduced to the GIS environment and learn about basic model design. Depending on the level of experience and specific wishes from the participants a number of topics can be optionally addressed (see below).

Topics

• Introduction to the MIKE BASIN modelling framework
• Introduction to GIS and model design
• Creating models for water allocation projects
• Reservoir operation and hydropower modelling
• Result presentation and analysis
• Hands-on exercises
• Hydrological modelling (optional)
• Detailed Irrigation demand and management analysis (optional)
• Detailed time series management and analysis (optional)
• Macro Programming (optional)

Water Quality Modelling

This 2-day MIKE BASIN course has been designed for professionals working with environmental planning. The course aims at familiarising you with MIKE BASIN and its WQ module and be able to operate the software efficiently and create models for non-point and point pollution load assessments and simple water quality modelling in rivers. It is assumed that you are familiar with MIKE BASIN.

Topics

• Introduction to WQ issues in relation to rivers
• Introduction to the MIKE BASIN modelling framework
• Introduction to GIS and model design
• Non-point load assessment
• River water quality modelling
• Result presentation and analysis
• Detailed time series management and analysis
• Hands-on exercises

Cooperative Water Resources Allocation Modelling

This 2-day course focuses on the modelling aspects for supporting collaborative water resources planning and management in river basins experiencing water shortage. After a brief introduction to water resources modelling and MIKE BASIN, you play different stakeholder roles in order to identify the best ways to alleviate water conflicts amongst the various parties represented in a river basin. The simulations are based on hypothetical cases looking at different aspects of temporal and geographical shortages, but can also be based upon specific data provided by the participants in advance. The course is primarily intended for professionals or teams that work with water development aspects in river basins and who wish to learn about how modelling can assist in developing structured analyses and contribute to decisions in a relaxed and amusing way.

Topics

• Introduction to water resources modelling
• Introduction to the MIKE BASIN package
• Preparing model use cases
• Defining scenarios
• Presenting results for decision making
• Use of optimisation
• Trouble-shooting

Integrated Catchment Modelling

Many catchment management problems such as conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water, land-use planning, irrigation optimisation and wetland restoration require modelling tools that create linkages between surface water and groundwater, as well as dynamic distributed infiltration through the unsaturated zone and vegetation based soil-water deficits. This 3-day course is aimed at professional modellers and managers who want to enhance their groundwater or surface water modelling experience to include all processes in the hydrologic cycle. The course is also aimed at new users of MIKE SHE. You are expected to have a basic background in hydrology or hydrogeology.

Topics

• Channel flow
• Overland flow and infiltration
• Unsaturated/saturated groundwater flow
• Hydrologic coupling of the processes
• Calibration techniques for integrated models
• Integrated water budget calculations
• Integration with water quality modelling
• Case studies
• Hands-on exercises

Groundwater Modelling

This 3-day course provides you with an introduction to groundwater modelling using FEFLOW. On the basis of a case study you build a three-dimensional flow and transport model applying the most important programme functions, including pre-processing, simulation and result evaluation. The course is aimed at groundwater professionals in consulting, research and public authorities. You are expected to have a basic knowledge in computer application as well as in groundwater modelling.

Topics

• Introduction to FEFLOW and its graphical user interface
• Introduction to flow and mass transport simulation
• Setting up 2D and 3D flow models by using (GIS-) data interfaces
• Extension of a flow model to a transport model
• Pre and post processing
• Map layout with FEPLOT
• Visualising and animation using FEFLOW explorer
• Automatic parameter determination with PEST
• Case studies
• Basic introduction to modelling density-dependent flow, reactive solute transport, heat transport and unsaturated conditions on demand

Groundwater Modelling - extended course

This 5-day hands-on course consists of two parts. During the first part, you learn the basic concepts of the software, and the theoretical background of different modelling approaches is explained.

Topics

• Designing the geometry of 2D and 3D models
• Mesh Generation
• Import and export of GIS and CAD data
• Setting up flow models with confined and unconfined aquifers
• Setting up transport models

The second part of the training aims at providing you with the skills for advanced modelling topics. Depending on the particular needs of the group of participants, a selection of the following topics is offered:

• Unsaturated flow modelling
• Density-dependent flow modelling
• Heat transport modelling (geothermal energy systems)
• Introduction to IFM programming
• Fracture modelling
• Multi-component transport and chemical reactions

FEFLOW 6.0 for 5.x users

This 2-day course aims at users who are already familiar with the current FEFLOW version 5.x and is intended to speed up the process of becoming familiar with the new software. You learn to work with the new software during guided hands-on exercises. Prior experience with FEFLOW 5.x is required.

Topics

• Overview of the new FEFLOW 6 workspace
• New features for super mesh design and mesh generation
• Visualization and assignment of model properties in 2D and 3D
• Visualization, import and export of maps and GIS data
• Running the simulation and post-processing (path lines, budget, etc.)
• Tips and tricks
• Hands-on exercises

Geothermal Modelling

This 2-day course gives you an introduction to the numerical simulation of geothermal facilities using FEFLOW. Both deep and shallow geothermics are studied by setting up customised modelling applications. Specific topics can be offered on prior request.The course is aimed at experienced users of FEFLOW 5.x/6.

TOPICS

• Coupling of flow and transport processes
• Temperature and pressure dependence of fluid density, fluid viscosity, and rock thermal conductivity
• Deep geothermics
• Modelling of open loop systems
• Modelling of fracture flow
• Shallow geothermics
• Numerical modelling of single and arrays of borehole heat exchangers
• Data acquisition
• Advanced procedures of data analysis and preparation
• Postprocessing
• Examples and case studies
• Hands-on exercises

2D Morphological Modelling

The 2-day course supplies professionals such as modelling practitioners and engineers with detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the curvilinear model MIKE 21C. The aim is to enable you to establish modelling areas with the MIKE 21C grid generator and to set up, check the quality of grid and bathymetry, execute and interpret hydrodynamics, sediment transport and morphology models using the MIKE 21C modelling system. The course can be tailored so that topics are focussed on introducing different types of morphological problems, like reservoir sedimentation, short-term and long-term channel development, or bank erosion. Participants are expected to be acquainted with the functionalities and operations of MIKE 21 HD and ST.

Topics

• Introduction to MIKE ZERO pre-processors and postprocessors
• Curvilinear grid and bathymetry generation
• Introduction to MIKE21C HD (hydrodynamics); hydrodynamic model establishment
• Introduction to MIKE21C ST (sediment transport); sediment transport model establishment
• Introduction to morphological modelling; morphological model establishment
• Introduction to the concepts: fully dynamic, quasi-steady, and scaled modelling
• Interface with other numerical modelling tools
• Results presentation
• Introduction to different types of morphological problems within river engineering that can be handled by the MIKE 21C model
• Short introduction to the flexible mesh model MIKE 21FM with focus on the sediment module