TUFLOW Example Models
Introduction
The example models have been developed to demonstrate the most common TUFLOW model design features and applications. This dataset is useful for experienced modellers wishing to further develop their skills, or looking for model configuration examples. Although the models are based on the TUFLOW tutorial model dataset, new users are encouraged to familiarise themselves with TUFLOW through the tutorials page before using this dataset (TUFLOW Tutorial Models). Unlike the tutorials this dataset does not include step-by-step instructions / documentation. Users of this dataset are expected to have a basic knowledge TUFLOW, and have suitable skills to open the model files by referencing the TUFLOW Control File (TCF) referenced in the feature catalogue list below.
Example Model Data
The model data is available for download from the TUFLOW website.
QGIS files: https://downloads.tuflow.com/TUFLOW/Wiki_Example_Models/Example_Model_Dataset_2020-10-AC.zip
The download dataset only includes model input files to keep the file download to a manageable size. The models can be run to create simulation check and result files. Batch files (*.bat) for each of the example subcategories has been provided. Additional information on how to use and update batch files to execute multiple simulations is available here: Run TUFLOW From a Batch-file.
Example Model Catalogue
Below is a complete list of the example models:
| Example Model Catalogue | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Category | Description | Model Name | |
| Project Initiation | Write empty files | Create_Empties.tcf | |
| Model Units | Basic 2D model (SI units - m) | EG00_001.tcf | |
| Basic 2D model (USA units - ft) | EG00_002.tcf | ||
| Solver Options | TUFLOW Classic | N/A - refer to TUFLOW Classic example model archive dataset | |
| TUFLOW HPC - Sub-Grid Sampled (SGS) topography enabled | EG01_002.tcf | ||
| TUFLOW HPC - Sub-Grid Sampled (SGS) topography disabled | EG01_003.tcf | ||
| TUFLOW HPC - Multiple GPU cards | EG01_004.tcf | ||
| TUFLOW HPC - Non-Newtonian flow | EG01_005.tcf | ||
| TUFLOW HPC - Quadtree | See Section EG13 | ||
| ESTRY | See Section EG11, EG12 and EG15 | ||
| Output Options | 2D xmdf (binary time series) and grid (maximums) output | EG02_001.tcf | |
| Time and duration of inundation (Time Output Cut-off = Depth) | EG02_002.tcf | ||
| Time and duration of inundation (Time Output Cut-off = VxD) | EG02_003.tcf | ||
| Time and duration of inundation (Time Output Cut-off = Hazard) | EG02_004.tcf | ||
| Gauge level map output interval control (2d_glo) | TUFLOW Classic Only. Coming in a future TUFLOW HPC release | ||
| 2D SGS high resolution grid output | EG02_006.tcf | ||
| 2D SGS high resolution grid output with manual specification of output resolution | EG02_007.tcf | ||
| Output Zone (2d_oz) | EG02_008.tcf | ||
| Write restart file(See EG06_004.tcf for Read Restart) | EG02_009.tcf | ||
| 2D plot output (2d_po point, line and region) | EG02_010.tcf | ||
| 2D structure outputs | EG02_011.tcf | ||
| 2D long Profile | TUFLOW Classic Only. Coming in a future TUFLOW HPC release | ||
| 1D/2D reporting locations | EG02_013.tcf | ||
| Translating gauge data information to catchment receptors | TUFLOW Classic Only. Coming in a future TUFLOW HPC release | ||
| Evacuation route inundation reporting (2d_zshr) (Route Cut Off Type = Depth) | EG02_015.tcf | ||
| Evacuation route inundation reporting (2d_zshr) (Route Cut Off Type = Velocity) | EG02_016.tcf | ||
| Evacuation route inundation reporting (2d_zshr) (Route Cut Off Type = VxD) | EG02_017.tcf | ||
| Evacuation route inundation reporting (2d_zshr) (Route Cut Off Type = Hazard) | EG02_018.tcf | ||
| Boundary Condition Options | Inflows | 2D flow (m^3/s) vs time upstream inflow (2d_bc, QT) | EG03_001.tcf |
| 2D head (m) vs time upstream inflow (2d_bc, HT) | EG03_002.tcf | ||
| Internal catchment inflow (m^3/s)(2d_sa) | EG03_003.tcf | ||
| Internal catchment rainfall (m^3/s) with streamlines (2d_sa) | EG03_004.tcf | ||
| Internal catchment rainfall (mm) (2D_sa_rf) | EG03_005.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (2D Global Rainfall) | EG03_006.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (2D_rf) | EG03_007.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (Rainfall Control File - IDW) | EG03_008.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (Rainfall Control File - TIN) | EG03_009.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (Rainfall Control File - Poly) | EG03_010.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (time varying gridded rainfall) - netcdf format | EG03_011.tcf | ||
| Direct rainfall (mm) (time varying gridded rainfall) - flt format | EG03_012.tcf | ||
| 1D flow (m^3/s) vs time upstream inflow (1d_bc, QT) | EG03_013.tcf | ||
| 1D flow (m^3/s) vs time internal inflow (1d_bc, QT) | EG03_014.tcf | ||
| Outflows | 2D Stage discharge downstream boundary (2d_bc, HQ) | EG03_015.tcf | |
| 2D Stage time downstream boundary (2d_bc, HT) | EG03_016.tcf | ||
| 1D Stage discharge downstream boundary (1d_bc, HQ) | EG03_017.tcf | ||
| 1D Stage time downstream boundary (1d_bc, HT) | EG03_018.tcf | ||
| Loss Options | Rainfall excess loss approach - IL/CL (Global loss applied via the TBC file) | EG04_001.tcf | |
| Rainfall excess loss approach - IL/CL (applied via the materials file) | EG04_002.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - IL/CL | EG04_003.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - IL/CL | EG04_004.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - IL/CL | EG04_005.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (USDA soil type) | EG04_006.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (USDA soil type) | EG04_007.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (USDA soil type) | EG04_008.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (User specified soil properties) | EG04_009.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (User specified soil properties) | EG04_010.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Green Ampt (User specified soil properties) | EG04_011.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Horton | EG04_012.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Horton | EG04_013.tcf | ||
| Infiltration loss approach - Horton | EG04_014.tcf | ||
| Other | Spatially varied initial water level commands (2d_iwl) | EG06_001.tcf | |
| Spatially varied initial water level commands (Grid 2d_iwl) | EG06_002.tcf | ||
| 2D pump (2d_bc, SH) | EG06_003.tcf | ||
| Read Restart File (See EG02_009.tcf for Write Restart) | EG06_004.tcf | ||
| Groundwater | Future release | ||
| Dynamic Topography Options (Dam / Levee Failure) | See Section EG08
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