Case Study: Aachen University’s Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management improves reservoir drainage analysis with Tecplot 360

Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Aachen University - Customer Case Study

The Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management at Aachen University needed to assess the risk of contaminated sediment erosion during the controlled draining of the Heimbach reservoir. This was critical to prevent a dramatic reduction in downstream water quality. They used their in-house River Simulation Model (RISMO) for 2D simulations but required powerful visualization software to interpret and present the complex results.

The institute implemented Tecplot 360 to visualize their RISMO simulation data. The solution enabled them to create clear 3D views of the draining process, effectively blank out dry regions, and produce high-quality visuals for analysis and presentation. By using Tecplot 360, the research team successfully validated sediment erosion theories and communicated their findings effectively, ensuring the safe draining of the basin and the protection of water quality.

Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Aachen University

Dipl.-Ing. Paul Kamrath

Research Engineer