Pollutant Transport Modelling (250MEA011) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
Know how to solve environmental problems using numerical methods with the application of theoretical concepts of flow and contaminant transport in the natural environment. Learn to formulate and program numerical models using Finite Elements and Finite Differences to analyze the processes that govern the response of the natural environment, interpret field information, and predict the response of the environment. General process of modeling natural phenomena. Basic formulation of problems of flow and contaminant transport. Formulation of the flow equation. Solution of the flow equation using numerical methods. Methodology for modeling flow in aquifers. Formulation of the transport equation. Inverse problem and calibration. Numerical solution of the transport equation and its difficulties. Real cases.
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 35h | 77.78 % | |
| Laboratory classes | 10h | 22.22 % | ||
| Self Study | 80h | |||
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of 3 hours a week of classes in a classroom. The 2 hours in the large size groups are devoted to theoretical lectures, in which the teacher presents the basic concepts and topics of the subject, shows examples and solves exercises. The 1 hour is devoted to solving practical problems with greater interaction with the students. The objective of these practical work and exercises is to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Support material in the form of detailed teaching plan is used by: content, program of learning and assessment activities conducted and literature.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The course grade will be obtained from continuous assessment scores and corresponding practical work. Continuous assessment consists in several activities, both individually and in group, of additive and formative characteristics, carried out during the course (in the classroom and beyond). The evaluation tests consist of a part with basic issues and questions about concepts associated with the learning objectives of the course with in terms of knowledge or understanding concepts, and a set of exercises for understanding and application. The teaching takes place according to the following criteria: NF = r*NE +(1-r)*NAC, r = 0,7 NAC = q*NAEP +(1-q)*NACET, q = 0,7 NF: Final Note NE: Exam Note NAC: Note from continuous assessment NAEP: Note teachings practical assessment (works, presentations, etc.) NACET: Note continued evaluation of the theoretical teachings (test, etc.)
Test Rules
Failure to perform practical work, laboratory or continuous assessment activity in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity.
Office Hours
Constantly available via email: daniel.fernandez.g@upc.edu
Bibliography
Basic
- Zheng, C. Applied contaminant transport modeling: theory and practice. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1995. ISBN 0442013485.
- Anderson, M.P.; Woessner, W.W.; Hunt, R.J. Applied groundwater modeling: simulation of flow and advective transport. 2nd ed. Amsterdam, [Netherlands]: Academic Press, 2015. ISBN 9780080916385.
- Harbaugh, A.W.; Banta, E.R.; Hill, M.C.; McDonald, M.G. MODFLOW-2000: the U.S. Geological Survey Modular Ground-Water Model: user guide to modularization concepts and the ground-water flow process. U.S. Geological Survey, 2000.
- Istok, J. Groundwater modeling by the finite element method. Washington: American Geophysical Union, 1989. ISBN 0875903177.
- Pinder, G.F.; Gray, W.G. Finite element simulation in surface and subsurface hydrology. San Diego: Academic Press, 1977. ISBN 0125569505.