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102-0448-00L 6 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG

Groundwater II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Joaquin Jimenez-Martinez, Dr. Ivan Lunati
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:20:56

Abstract

The course is based on the course 'Groundwater I' and is a prerequisite for a deeper understanding of groundwater flow and contaminant transport problems with a strong emphasis on numerical modeling.

Objective

The course should enable students to understand advanced concepts of groundwater flow and transport and to apply groundwater flow and transport modelling. the student should be able to a) formulate practical flow and contaminant transport problems. b) solve steady-state and transient flow and transport problems in 2 and 3 spatial dimensions using numerical codes based on the finite difference method and the finite element methods. c) solve simple inverse flow problems for parameter estimation given measurements. d) assess simple multiphase flow problems. e) assess spatial variability of parameters and use of stochastic techniques in this task. f) assess simple coupled reactive transport problems.

Content

Introduction and basic flow and contaminant transport equation. Numerical solution of the 3D flow equation using the finite difference method. Numerical solution to the flow equation using the finite element equation Numerical solution to the transport equation using the finite difference method. Alternative methods for transport modeling like method of characteristics and the random walk method. Two-phase flow and Unsaturated flow problems. Spatial variability of parameters and its geostatistical representation -geostatistics and stochastic modelling. Reactive transport modelling.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts

Literature

- Anderson, M. and W. Woessner, Applied Groundwater Modeling, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 448 p., 2002 - J. Bear and A. Cheng, Modeling Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport, Springer, 2010 - Appelo, C.A.J. and D. Postma, Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution, Second Edition, Taylor & Francis, 2005 - Rubin, Y., Applied Stochastic Hydrology, Oxford University Press, 2003 - Chiang und Kinzelbach, 3-D Groundwater Modeling with PMWIN. Springer, 2001.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
- Oral Exam: 80% of the final mark- Compulsory continuous performance assessment task: 20% of the final mark. The compulsory continuous performance assessment task needs not be passed on its own; it is awarded a grade which counts proportionally towards the total course unit grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Groundwater II
Lecture: Wed 13:45 - 15:30 Exercises: Wed 15:45 - 17:30
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 6)
  • Wed 15:45-17:30 (HIL E 15.2)
  • 18.02 Date 14:45-18:30 (HIL E 7)
  • 04.03 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIL E 7)
4 h weekly

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