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RiverFLO-2D
Model Info
Model type Two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic model for river systems
Developer FLO-2D Software, Inc.
Web site RiverFLO-2D web site
Tutorials

General Section

  • Data Visualization
  • Mesh Editing
  • Observation

Models Section

  • SRH-2D (Pending)

About SRH-2D

SRH-2D, Sedimentation and River Hydraulics – Two-Dimensional model, is a two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic, sediment, temperature, and vegetation model for river systems under development at the Bureau of Reclamation. Different versions of SRH-2D contain different modules, as listed below (only version 2 is released and the rest will be released in the future):

  • SRH-2D version 2: Modeling of flow hydraulics for stream/river systems
  • SRH-2D version 3: Mobile bed sediment transport module added to v.2 (Not yet released)
  • SRH-2D version 4: Temperature and vegetation module added to version v.2 (Not yet released)
  • For watershed runoff modeling, SRH-W v.1.1 should be used.

About SRH-2D Version 2

SRH-2D version 2 solves the 2D dynamic wave equations, i.e., the depth-averaged St. Venant equations. Its modeling capability is comparable to some existing 2D models but SRH-2D claims a few boasting features. First, SRH-2D uses a flexible mesh that may contain arbitrarily shaped cells. In practice, the hybrid mesh of quadrilateral and triangular cells is recommended though purely quadrilateral or triangular elements may be used. A hybrid mesh may achieve the best compromise between solution accuracy and computing demand. Second, SRH-2D adopts very robust and stable numerical schemes with a seamless wetting-drying algorithm. The resultant outcome is that few tuning parameters are needed to obtain the final solution. SRH-2D was evolved from SRH-W which had the additional capability of watershed runoff modeling. Many features are improved from SRH-W.

Major Features of SRH-2D v. 2

Major SRH-2D capabilities are listed below

  • 2D depth-averaged dynamic wave equations (the standard St. Venant equations) are solved with the finite-volume numerical method
  • Steady state (with constant discharge) or unsteady flows (with flow hydrograph) may be simulated
  • An implicit scheme is used for time integration to achieve solution robustness and efficiency
  • An unstructured arbitrarily-shaped mesh is used which includes the structured quadrilateral mesh, the purely triangular mesh, or a combination of the two. Cartesian or raster mesh may also be used. In most applications, a combination of quadrilateral and triangular meshes is the best in terms of efficiency and accuracy
  • All flow regimes, i.e., subcritical, transcritical, and supercritical flows, may be simulated simultaneously without the need for special treatments
  • Robust and seamless wetting-drying algorithm; an
  • Solved variables include water surface elevation, water depth, and depth averaged velocity. Output variables include the above, plus Froude number, bed shear stress, critical sediment diameter, and sediment transport capacity.

SRH-2D is a 2D model, and it is particularly useful for problems where 2D effects are important. Examples include flows with in-stream structures, through bends, with perched rivers, with side channel and agricultural returns, and with braided channel systems. A 2D model may also be needed if one is interested in local flow velocities, eddy patterns, flow recirculation, lateral velocity variation, and flow over banks and levees.

Features

  • SRH-2D solves the 2D depth-averaged form of the diffusive wave or the dynamic wave equations. The dynamic wave equations are the standard St. Venant depth-averaged shallow water equations
  • Both the diffusive wave and dynamic wave solvers use the implicit scheme to achieve solution robustness and efficiency
  • Both steady or unsteady flows may be simulated
  • All flow regimes, i.e., subcritical, transcritical, and supercritical flows, may be simulated simultaneously without the need of a special treatment
  • Solution domain may include a combination of main channels, side channels, floodplains, and overland
  • Solved variables include water surface elevation, water depth, and depth averaged velocity. Output information includes above variables, plus flow inundation, Froude number, and bed shear stress

SRH-2D is a 2D model and it is particularly useful for problems where 2D effects are important. Examples include flows with in-stream structures, through bends, with perched rivers, with multiple channel systems, and with complex floodplains. A 2D model may also be needed if one is interested in local flow velocities, eddy patterns and flow recirculation, lateral variations, flow spills over banks and levees, and flow diversion and bifurcation.

The Bureau of Reclamation does not provide technical support for SRH-2D.

Graphical Interface

SRH-2D uses the Generic Model Graphical Interface. The SRH-2D version 2.0 Distribution includes SRH2D template files for both SMS 8.0 and SMS 10.0.

External Links

External Links - SRH-2D Version 2.0

Papers / Presentations

Project Reports

In the News

External Links - SRH-W

SRH-W Version 1.1

Papers / Presentations

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