Advection Dispersion Modelling: Difference between revisions

TUFLOW’s Advection Dispersion (AD) Module is an extension of the TUFLOW Classic/HPC engines. It isadds atot computerhe programhydrodynamic forcapabilities of TUFLOW Classic/HPC by simulating depth-averaged, two and one-dimensional constituent fate and transport. An example of such a constituent might include salinity. Both dissolved and particulate constituents can be simulated. TUFLOW AD takes depth and velocity fields computed by the TUFLOW Classic and HPC solvers and uses this information, together with initial and boundary conditions, to simulate the advection and dispersion of user-defined constituents.

TUFLOW AD is specifically oriented towards such analyses in systems including coastal waters, estuaries, rivers, floodplains and urban areas. The AD module is discussed in detail in the TUFLOW Advection Dispersion Manual.

The steps below describe the process for setting up a TUFLOW AD model. It is assumed that the user is familiar with TUFLOW Classic/HPC and that the folder structure for TUFLOW has been setup with all required files. The user should run the TUFLOW Classic/HPC model without the AD module first to make sure that it is appropriately configured and stable.

<ol><li>Run TUFLOW as normal. The AD module will be called and appropriate constituent results files written. </ol>