Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics 1. water budget (1)

Page 1: Course Overview

  • Module: Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics

  • Institute: MATE Környezettudományi Intézet

  • Department: Vízgazdálkodási és Klímaadaptációs Tanszék

  • Academic Year: 2024/2025, 1st Semester

  • Instructors: Dr. Waltner, Isván (habil. lecturer), Dr. Rácz, Tibor (assistant professor)

Page 2: Course Introduction

  • Importance: Managing water-related issues is crucial in agronomy and agriculture.

  • Understanding Needs: Basic overview of water management needed for effective communication with water engineers.

  • Topics Covered:

    • Characteristics of the hydrological cycle

    • Agricultural water use positioning

    • Physical properties of water and phase transitions

    • Forces affecting water and energy in the hydrological cycle

    • Calculation methods for hydrological elements

    • Hydraulic engineering basics

    • Groundwater and surface water interaction

Page 3: Thermodynamic Systems

  • Definitions:

    • System: A structured assembly of elements in close interaction.

    • Simple System: Composed of one unit.

    • Complex System: Composed of multiple elementary systems.

    • Material System: Defined entity that requires energy.

    • Closed System: Exchanges energy but not matter.

    • Open System: Exchanges both energy and matter.

  • Earth as Closed System:

    • Sources: Sun and internal heat; no significant mass transfer.

Page 4: Open Systems of Sources and Sinks

  • Definition: Open systems for complex substance cycles where mass can be created or disappear.

  • Example: Processes affecting water quality (creation/degradation of pollutants).

Page 5: Occurrence of Water on Earth

  • States of Matter: Water exists as vapor, liquid, and solid.

  • Where Water Exists:

    • Atmosphere: vapor, precipitation, ice

    • Surface: rivers, lakes, oceans

    • Below Surface: soil moisture and groundwater

  • Water Cycle Interaction: Water enters and leaves the cycle through various processes.

Page 6: The Hydrologic Cycle Overview

  • USGS Diagram: Visual representation of the hydrologic cycle and its components.

  • Processes: Precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, etc.

Page 7: Water Quantity Estimates

  • Key Study: Abbott et al. on human impact on the global water cycle.

  • Data: Estimated water volumes in 1,000 km3.

Page 8: Hydrological Cycle Fluxes

  • Flux Estimates: Global hydrological cycle fluxes with uncertainties by Abbott et al.

Page 9: Natural Processes in Hydrological Cycle

  • Components:

    • Vapor, precipitation forms, surface waters, soil moisture, groundwater.

Page 10: Societal Water Use

  • Overview: Human uses of water in agriculture, industry, and daily life included in hydrological cycle.

Page 11: Freshwater Resource Overview

  • Total Water Volume: 1.38 x 10^9 km3, with only 3% being freshwater.

  • Comparison: Specific freshwater bodies and their volumes.

Page 12: Water Phase Diagram

  • Concept: Temperature and pressure impact water states, critical points defined.

Page 13: Thermal Expansion of Water

  • Definition: Volume change with temperature, detailed formula for thermal expansion.

  • Hydrogen Bonds Impact: Affect volumes at different temperatures.

Page 14: Water Density Characteristics

  • Density Variation: Density of water changes with temperature

  • Compressibility: Water is largely incompressible except at significant depths.

Page 15: Water Balance in Earth's System

  • Closed System: Earth's hydrosphere effectively maintains a constant total water mass.

  • Balance Equation: Represents the conservation of mass in water systems.

Page 16: Water Balance Variables

  • Mass Change Equation: Variability in water volumes and their measurements.

Page 17: Water Balance Complexity

  • Deterministic vs Stochastic: Two types of variables in water balance equations.

Page 18: Natural vs Human Cycles Impacting Water Management

  • Natural Cycles: Influenced by Earth's rotations and solar energy patterns.

  • Human Cycles: Utilize shorter-term water management strategies.

Page 19: Water Resource Definition

  • Discharge and Volume: Differentiates dynamic and static water resources.

Page 20: Examining Water Variables

  • Stochastic Variables: Identify precipitation and deep well discharges in terms of dynamics.

Page 21: Water Budget Components

  • Positive Contributors: Precipitation, groundwater income, runoff.

  • Negative Contributors: Evaporation, runoff, drainage.

Page 22: Example of Water Balance in Trees

  • Analysis Steps: Identify elements of the water balance specific to an oak tree.

Page 23: Conclusion

  • Acknowledgment: Thank you for your attention.