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Modelling of Flow and Transport in Porous Media (250803) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Conceptos Review of the governing equations

Specific Objectives

Introduction to basics review

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Description of the finite difference method to solve the flow equation Presentation of the finite element method to solve the equation of flow in porous media Solving exercises in class

Specific Objectives

Learned finite differences to solve the flow equation Learn the finite element method to solve the equation of flow in porous media Consolidate knowledge through exercises

Dedication

12h Large group + 4h Medium group + 22h 24m Self Study
Total: 38h 24m

Solving the transport equation through Eulerian methods based on finite differences and finite elements Solving the transport equation with Lagrangian methods

Specific Objectives

Learn how to solve the equation Eulerian transport methods based on finite differences and finite elements Learn how to solve the transport equation with Lagrangian methods

Dedication

8h Large group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Nonlinear regression. Automatic calibration for solving the flow and transport equation Description of statistics associated with the automatic calibration

Specific Objectives

Learn automatic calibration Learn statistics associated with the automatic calibration

Dedication

7h 30m Large group + 10h 30m Self Study
Total: 18h

Unconfined aquifers, unsaturated zone Nonlinear problems in the transport equation

Specific Objectives

Learn problem solving nonlinear Learn solving nonlinear problems

Dedication

3h 30m Large group + 4h 54m Self Study
Total: 8h 24m

workshops

Specific Objectives

consolidate knowledge

Dedication

5h Laboratory classes + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m