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CE-QUAL-W2 is a longitudinal/vertical, unsteady hydrodynamic and water quality model. This model       has been successfully applied in numerous applications, ranging from steeply sloping rivers to deep reservoirs and narrow estuaries. This workshop, presented by Portland State University, provides a thorough review of the background of the model’s water quality, hydrodynamic, and numerical algorithms; computer laboratory sessions for setting up and running the model; and a day where case studies of CE-QUAL-W2 applications will be presented.  This workshop is designed for biologists, hydrologists; geologists; engineers; chemists; city, state, and federal regulators; site planners and project managers; compliance/regulatory program managers for industry; and technical experts. Some technical background and experience in surface water quality problems is presumed. Lectures have been prepared covering the following topics:

·       Water quality modeling

·       Hydrodynamic modeling

·       CE-QUAL-W2 governing equations

·       CE-QUAL-W2 model structure

·       CE-QUAL-W2 solution algorithms

·       Data requirements for calibration

·       Model calibration

·       Case studies

·       Computer sessions

 

The workshop will be held between Monday and Friday in the Northwest Center for Engineering, Science and Technology at Portland State University, home of the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (1930 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201). The workshop will commence each day at 8:30 am and finish at 4:30 pm (except on Friday when we will conclude at noon). All participants will receive a certificate of completion and PDH credits.

Workshop Learning Outcomes:

        Understand the theoretical basis for CE-QUAL-W2 hydrodynamics and water quality computations

        Understand the limitations of CE-QUAL-W2

        Use the model preprocessor to catch errors in the model set-up and the model GUI preprocessor to edit the model control file

        Use the model post-processor to display model results

        Develop a new model application from scratch given data in an Excel spreadsheet

        Understand the differences in model set-ups between a reservoir, a river, and an estuary system

        Simulate running a reservoir, river, and estuary model for temperature and water quality

        Understand how to perform a water balance and temperature calibration, and an approach to water quality calibration

        Understand how the controls in the main control file (w2_con.csv) affect model behavior