IAHR TRAINING COURSES SERIES

Numerical modeling of outfall systems and discharges: practical aspects

4 - 7 May 2026

9 - 11 am New York Time | 2 - 4 pm CEST

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 Course Introduction

Outfall systems are a critical component of hydro-environmental systems and play a key role in discharging the wastewater into ambient waters. Achieving efficient, optimal mixing of effluent discharged by outfall systems is crucial to minimizing their environmental impacts.
The short course deals with various topics related to numerical simulation of outfall systems in various settings, including density currents from desalination plants, an introduction to numerical methods such as Large Eddy Simulation (LES) of outfall systems and effluent mixing, wave effects and mixing of effluent discharges under wave-current interaction, large scale and small scale modeling of outfall systems, application of machine learning methods and artificial intelligence in the simulation and design of outfall systems, numerical simulation of outfall systems in shallow waters, integrated catchment modelling for wet-weather overflow abatement, and assessing near and far field impacts against regulatory guidelines with an overview of Australian methodologies and approaches. 
A central component is visualization and integration, where attendees will create advanced, interactive dashboards featuring linked maps and charts. The course ends in a capstone project where participants build a complete, shareable dashboard, synthesizing all learned concepts to solve a practical research problem. 

 Learning Goals

Upon completion, the participant will be able to gain insight into numerical modeling approaches under various settings such as shallow waters, wave-current interaction, density currents, machine learning methods, large eddy simulation as well as an insight into regulatory guidelines. 

 Duration

4 days, 2 sessions of 45 minutes each.

 For whom

Early Career Researchers, Practitioners and Students.

 Speakers 

 How to participate

This course is free for IAHR members. IAHR Associated Members are invited to either upgrade to Full Membership or pay the course fee to participate. 

Registration & Fees

IAHR Full Members: Free (please enter your membership number in the registration form) 

Non-Members and IAHR Associated Members: You have two options to register: 

Become an IAHR Full Member and register for free. We encourage you to join IAHR to enjoy this and other member benefits. Contact our membership manager, Ms. Sally Feng at membership@iahr.org if you have difficulty joining IAHR. 

Pay the course fee: €105 or €53 -depending on your country- (which includes a one-year IAHR membership). Fill in the  form and request an invoice for the registration fee. 

Access & Recordings

If you have registered you should have received an e.mail from Zoom with a link to the course. If you do not receive it yet, please contact us at training@iahr.org 

Note that the unique link in the Zoom email is the ONLY access to this course and must NOT be shared with other people. 

Please always check the detailed program of the lectures on this webpage. The program you saw in the Zoom message is not always precise. 

The course will be recorded and available on demand for attendees. 

 Certificate of attendance 

Certificates of attendance are available upon request for a fee of €50. If you wish to request a certificate: 

Make the payment via PayPal here, and include your IAHR membership number in the payment description. 

Send the PayPal receipt to training@iahr.org 

Certificates will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The certificates will be issued by IAHR and will include the course dates and total number of training hours. 

 Become a Sponsor!

As a sponsor of this training course, you will enjoy significant visibility across a variety of IAHR platforms and promotional channels, including: 

• Displaying your logo and linked company name on the training course webpage.

• Displaying your logo and linked company name on promotional emails.

• Displaying your logo and linked company name in social media campaigns.

• Displaying your logo on the certificate of attendance.

• Verbal recognition by the organiser at the opening & closing of the event, as well as at the start of each lecture.

• One year of FREE small institute membership (for non-members). 

Additional Benefits for Premium Sponsors:

• A 2-minute slot for a video showcasing your activities, products, or services. 

• Invitation to participate in panel discussions or roundtables organised by IAHR during the year. 

• Customisable Activities: We can tailor a sponsorship plan based on your specific needs, including additional advertising opportunities or a broader presence at multiple events. More info about our events here. 

Classic Sponsorship Fee: 

• €3,000 for non-IAHR Members (Large institutes >450 employees)

• €2,000 for non-IAHR Members (Small institutes <450 employees)

• €1,000 for IAHR Institute Members 

Premium Sponsorship Fee: 

• €5,000 for non-IAHR Members (Large Institutes >450 employees) 

• €3,500 for non-IAHR Members (Small Institutes <450 employees) 

• €2,500 for IAHR Institute Members 

For any further information on sponsorship, please contact training@iahr.org