Transport equations for mass, heat and momentum in natural environments using differential as well as integral (compartmental) formulations. The theory is applied to selected problems on contaminant transport and erosion. Multi-phase kinematic problems in geochemistry (pollution problems) and geomechanics (erosion problems). Various transport phenomena such as turbulent diffusion, dispersion phenomena, sorption retention and non-linear reaction isotherms. Averaging in geoscience and heterogeneous systems including geostatistics and stochastic partial differential equations. Selected solution techniques for the advective-diffusive equation.
FAF3801 Hydrological Transport Processes 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P3 (4.5 hp), P4 (3.0 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
60933
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Places are not limited
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- Schedule
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Contact
Anders Wörman, worman@kth.se
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
That the course participants develop an understandning of the physics and mathematical formulations of transport processes in hydrology and its application to water resources engineering in rivers, groundwater and other aquatic environments. The participant should particularly develop an understanding on mathematical coupling or hydromechanical problems with chemical reactions (e.g. spreading of solute pollutants) and geomechanics (e.g. erosion problems) in natural environments and the most well known transport phenomena and solution techniques.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Essential pre-requisites include algebra, calculus, diferential equations, programming/Numerical analysis and Fluid Mechanics. It is advantageous to have a basic knowledge in transform methods, quantitative Hydrology, Soil Science and Groundwater.
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Literature
"Transport processes for environmental scientists and Engineers." Mark M. Clark. John Wiley. New York (Eds. 1996 or 2009)
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Homework, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Compulsory assignments.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
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Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Anders Wörman, worman@kth.se