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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
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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