Freie Universität Berlin; Interdisciplinary Center: "Efficient Mathematical Modelling, Earth and Life Sciences";

Department of Earth Science Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Location

Freie Universität Berlin, Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik, Arnimallee 6, 14195 Berlin-Dahlem,
Room: SR 25/26 Subway-Station: Dahlem Dorf, Bus: X83 (Arnimallee)

Language

The lectures will be given in English or German as appropiate.

Concept

This course will be presented by experts from numerical analysis, geohydrology and industry. In a world of increasing specialization and diverging scientific languages the ability to focus the compentence of different disciplines on common goals becomes a key advantage in meeting present and future challenges. We will adress

  • Basic priciples (geohydrological modelling, numerical solution, practical application)
  • Actual trends (sequestration, geothermal earth energy, environmental remediation)
by a combination of lectures, computer exercises, project work, and, not to forget, coffee.

The course will be divided into two sections:

  • Section 1: [Day 1 through 3] This section is devoted to training and discussion. Each day consists of
    1. Two morning lectures on basic principles.
    2. Supplementary computer exercises in the afternoon.
    3. A keynote talk on actual trends in geohydrology and industrial applications.
    This section is designed for participants from universities and industry.
     
  • Section 2: [Day 4 and 5] In this section, the participants carry out projects on their own. In small groups of 2-3 participants, both from geohydrology and mathematics, they concentrate on practical problems, and, in the end, present their results.
    This section is particularly designed for participants from universities.

MATLAB® and the FEFLOW® simulation system will be used for the computational exercises of both sections.

Basic Courses and Exercises include:

  • Basic principles; mass and energy balance; how to derive a partial differential equation; the practical formulation; simple solutions; physical parameters such as porosity, permeability, transmission coefficient, diffusion coefficients, density and viscosity; exercises.
  • Short introduction to basic numerical methods such as Finite Differences, Finite Volumes, and, in particular, Finite Elements; restrictions of grid generation; exercises.
  • Variable-density flow; coupled equation system; convection phenomena; Oberbeck-Boussinesq approximation; stability analysis and oscillatory convection; multi-diffusive fingering convection; numerical strategies; benchmarks; exercises
  • Guided seminar work on selected problems.
  • Presentation of the results; general discussion.

Certificates

  1. Certificate confirming participation in the lectures of Section 1 (day 1 through 3).
  2. Qualified Certificate for successfully completing Section 2 (day 4 and 5).
  3. A standard lecture credit for students (Seminar, 2 SWS) after successfully completing and presenting the results of a project in Section 2.

Limited Number of Participants

The number of participants will be restricted to 24 to ensure an effective learning environment, especially during the practical exercises. At least 1/3 of the available seats will be reserved for students.

Fees

Commercial: 350,-- Euro for the full (5 days), 300,-- Euro for the short (3 days, Section 1 only) program.
Persons in education: 150,-- Euro for the full, 100,-- Euro for the short program.
The fee includes conference material.
 
Students: from FU-Berlin (or TU-, HU-Berlin) are free of charge but are requested to pay a deposit of 50,-- Euro. The deposit will be returned at the beginning of the event.
 
Payment should be made by bank transfer to the follwing account:

Payee: Hauptkasse der Freien Universität
Bank: Berliner Bank
Account: 51 21 58 703
BLZ: 100 708 48
IBAN: DE 51 10070848 0512158703
BIC: DEUTDEDB110
Verwendungszweck: 0019 0071 01
 
It is very important to indicate your name and the reason of Payment (Verwendungszweck: 0019 0071 01) on your transfer voucher! We won't receive your money without this information.
 
Online Registration: Online Registration becomes valid as soon as appropiate payment is made.

Contact

Sabrina Nordt
Phone: 030 - 838 75407
Fax: 030 - 838 54977
email: nordt@math.fu-berlin.de

Created by: S. Nordt, nordt@math.fu-berlin.de