Master theses

BACHER Tobias
Drone-based photogrammetric monitoring of sediment dynamics in an alpine river revitalisation project
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

FRENNER Fabian
Modelling of pluvial flash floods with HEC-RAS
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Stefan Achleitner

OBERWALDER Victor
2D-numerical modelling of an alpine river section based on high-resolution bathymetry data
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

WEIS Gabriel
Preparation of a life cycle assessment for a small hydropower plant in the Alpine region using the Futschölbach power plant as a case study
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

WIBMER Thomas
Numerical hydraulic modelling in a proglacial outwash plain with TELEMAC-2D
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Stefan Achleitner

LICO Florian
Hydraulic characteristics of geomorphic units in two Alpine streams
Reviewer: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoz.-Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

MAIER Daniel
3D-numerical modelling of the overflow of barrier gradations in torrents
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

GORFER Maria
Analysis of Morphology and Sediment Transport Processes in the Confluence of Torrents and Mountain Rivers
Reviewer: Assoz.-Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

MONTISCI Mariateresa
Application of a GIS-based model for large wood dynamics in a mountain basin hit by the 2018 Vaia storm (Eastern Italian Alps)
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

LEISTNER Sebastian
Surface roughness and grain size characteristics of a proglacial outwash plain in the Jamtal Valley using UAV-based photogrammetry
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

LINDSCHINGER Dominik
Numerical modelling of computational distances using FLOW-3D to optimise bedload management in torrents
Reviewers: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr Johannes Hübl (Boku Vienna), Assoz.-Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

WOLF Christian
Method development for 3D surface velocity measurement as a basis for the calibration and validation of 3D numerical hydraulic models using the example of KW Reutte/Höfen
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

BODYNEK Mira
2d-Hydrodynamic Modelling of Flood Scenarios in an Alpine River
Reviewers: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems, Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)

BONFRISCO Matthias
Analyses of continuous bedload and suspended sediment transport data in the Gader/Gadera River (South Tyrol)
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

DIENER Lorenz
3D-numerical investigation and optimisation of the inflow at the run-of-river power plant on the Lower Salzach
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

HASLER Johannes
3D numerical modelling of the effect of an air curtain system for sustainable sediment management in a reservoir
Reviewer: Assoz.-Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

HOLZNER Johannes
Numerical modelling of a flood event in the Falschauer River (South Tyrol) - analyses of different modelling approaches for fractional bedload transport processes
Reviewers: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems, Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)

TIES Dennis
Numerical 2D modelling of sedimentation and flushing processes in the reservoir of the Höfen/Reutte power plants on the Lech in Tyrol
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

ZWICK Benajmin
Model tests to improve the bed load situation at the weir system Höfen/Reutte
Assessor: Associate Professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

MINOTTI Federica
Rock glacier grain size, kinematics and geomorphometry: two examples from the Italian Eastern Alps
Referees: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

BLASI Alessio
How do patterns of biphasic flow propagation vary on alluvial fans? Insight from an experimental study
Referees: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems, Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Dr.nat.techn Bruno Mazzorana (Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia)

FILISETTI Lorenzo
Sediment connectivity analysis using graph theory - A catchment study in the eastern Italian Alps
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

ST. PIERRE OSTRANDER Theo
Analysing Hydraulics of Broad Crested Lateral Weirs
Referees: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems, Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano)

SENCKENBERG Christoph
Flow velocities in steep local channels - Natural measurements of flow velocities in local channels of torrents and evaluation of common calculation methods
Reviewer: Assoz.-Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

KINZNER Simon
Hydraulic modelling of the Sistranserbach - Analysis and optimisation of the existing channel to increase the channel capacity
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

STEINER Hannes
Physical model test water intake Mallnitzbach (1:25) - Comparison of the hydraulic and sedimentological investigations of two different planning variants
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

MARINZ Matthias
Parameterisation of hydraulic roughness based on airborne LiDAR bathymetry data
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

FISCHLER Stefan
Greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

HOFAUER Lukas
Grid-based modelling of pluvial surface runoff with FloodArea : Determination of the influence of precipitation scenarios and runoff generation concepts using the example of Schwertberg-Poneggen
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Stefan Achleitner

PEER Lena
Analysis of the geomorphic effects of large floods: the case of the Stolla River (South Tyrol, Italian Alps)
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

MARX Jana
Possible applications of the Buoyant Energy technology to provide a distributed energy storage system for cities with power supply based on intermittent renewable energy sources
Reviewer: DI Dr Robert Klar, MSc. Ronald Stärz (Management Centre Innsbruck)

BAUER Lasse
2D-numerical flood analyses at the river wave site Zillertal
Assessors: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Markus Aufleger, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Manhart (Technical University of Munich)

PITSCHEIDER Stefan
3D numerical calculations of runoff processes at the Imst / Gurglbach gauging station
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

HEGENBART Nicolas
Pluvial flood protection - Concept study and sensitivity analysis for retention measures in Schwertberg
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

SCHUSTER Marco
Parameter study on the generation of standing waves with a Dreamwave Single Ramp
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KURZ Torsten
Shaft fish sluice - basics and hydraulic investigations
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ZACH Michael
Case study on the modelling of breach formation and flood wave calculation for snowmaking reservoirs
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

REINDL Daniel
Analysis of the sediment hydraulic conditions in a high-pressure storage facility
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Bernhard Gems

THANEI Urban
2D-numerical sediment transport modelling of sedimentation and flushing processes in the reservoir of the Kniepass power plant on the Rienz near Bruneck
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

HUTTER Alexander
Conception and design of a permanently operated irrigation system
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

OPARIAN Mathias
Investigation of the performance of the spillway of the Bächental dam
Assessor: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KNOLL Leonie
Investigation of the fish protection and guiding effect of the electric cable rake
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

MINUTE Francesca
Analysis and reconstruction of a debris flow event in the Braies area (South Tyrol)
Referees: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

MOSER Maximilian
Physical modelling experiments on the reproducibility of bedload transport processes on the alluvial cone of a torrent
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

WEBER Florian
Hydraulic 3D simulation of torrent dams
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Bernhard Gems

HAUG Jonas
Examination of the fish protection and guiding effect of the "electrified flexible fish fence" depending on the electrical field - comparison of the efficiency of the electrified flexible fish fence with 60 mm cable clearance and 20° angle of incidence according to ethohydraulic experiments in Lunz am See
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ZÖSCHG Hannes
Bed-load hydraulic modelling of the Brandenberger Ache in the vicinity of the confluence with the Inn River
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr. Bernhard Gems

BOZZOLI Laura
Adige River Flood Forecasting System (ARFFS): application to the Sulden/Solda river basin, South Tyrol
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

DINKELAKER Nicola
Estimation of sediment yield in the channel network of South Tyrol
Reviewer: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

SCHNEIDER Katharina
Long term precipitation patterns in the Himalaya
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Stefan Achleitner, Dr Christoff Andermann (GFZ Potsdam)

ERHART Veronika
Development of an automated screen cleaning system on a rope screen
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

SCHERL Benjamin
Modelling of bedload-induced flood discharges on the Sanna River
Reviewer: Assoc. Prof. DI Dr Bernhard Gems

KELLER Florian
Physical modelling tests to determine the loads on buildings as a result of bedload-induced flood events
Assessor: Associate Professor DI Dr Bernhard Gems

MAYRHOFER Bernhard
Investigation and optimisation of different screen cleaning concepts for the rope screen on a physical model test (M 1:4)
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ZIPPL Patrick
1-D modelling of the Tyrolean Inn - model calibration and verification of applicability in the context of flood forecasting for the Tyrolean Inn (HoPI)
Reviewer: associate professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

OBERLEITER Gerd
2D-numerical modelling of reservoir sedimentation and flushing at the Bächentalsperre dam in the Karwendel region
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

CARILLO Elsa Mariela
Continuous modelling of bedload transport in catchment area Ötztal
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

DEUTSCHMANN Thomas
Hydraulic investigations for flood protection at the Leitnarbach in Fügen
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

TOLLINGER Franziska
Ecohydraulic investigations on the rope screen for fish protection and fish descent at hydropower plants
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KOFLER Christian
Modelling of rockslide dam scenarios from a cascading hazard perspective
Reviewers: Prof. Francesco Comiti (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), DI Dr Bernhard Gems

TEXLER Wolfgang
Literature study on the planning and hydraulic effect of technical torrent protection structures and analysis of the modelling capability with 2D-hydraulic models - Exemplary application of the software HYDRO-AS_2D
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

LOPEZ-REYES Diana
The dam crest as an integral indicator for the condition of the barrier structure in extreme situations
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

GÖSSEL Christian
Experimental investigations to determine the hydraulic losses on cable rakes
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

PHILIPP Nicolas
On the importance of torrential processes in natural hazard management - literature study and 2D numerical modelling of flood discharges in a steep torrential channel using the BASEMENT software
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

BUCHER Bernhard
2D-numerical modelling of bedload inputs from the lower reaches of the Melach into the Inn - application of the software Basement
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

GÖTTGENS Hannah
Experimental investigations on the impact of bedload-carrying runoff on buildings
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

PFEIFER Manfred
Investigation of the influence of density during an avalanche impact into a reservoir
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KOSTNER Clemens
Wall in the headrace - verification of the laboratory test
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

VIDREIS Johannes
Wall in the headrace - transient operation of the laboratory test
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

RITSCH Sebastian
Hydraulic investigations on inclined rakes for fish protection
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KRAßNITZER Lukas
Rigid regulating structure with linear key curve - hydraulic engineering investigations for the project Innstufe Imst Haiming
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI Stefan Thonhauser

KÖB Daniel
1D-numerical approach of pipe burst
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ENGL Thomas
Case studies on kayak utilisation of a river section using laser bathymetry data
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KRZYZAGORSKI Sebastian
Numerical simulation of an inclined flow rake
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

AUER Florian
Sensitivity considerations on the effect of flood protection and retention measures using the example of the Inn in the Tyrolean Lower Inn Valley - Numerical modelling with HYDRO_AS-2D
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

STEIDL Bernd
Cover layer development and effect of external bed load addition on the bed morphology and flow velocity of torrents
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

HOLL David
Standing surf waves i urban Areas - on the example of the Project "Wittelsbacherbrücke"
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

PENN Raphaela
Winter operation of alpine water catchments - Survey and analysis of factors influencing ice formation at water catchments in mountain streams
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

EICHNER Bernhard
Investigations on bedload transport in high mountain streams - Measurements and calculations of bedload transport rates in three high mountain streams in the Tyrolean Alps
Reviewer: DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

WEBER Ferdinand
Numerical 2D modelling of a river section based on high-resolution bathymetry data
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

2014

MOAR Diego
aDcp supported velocity calibration to enhance benefits from high resolution topographic data in 2D numerical simulations
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

RIGO Daniel
Water as energy storage - new ideas and concepts for pumped storage
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

WITTING Martin
Water balance modelling in the Alpine region - modelling and multi-criteria calibration using the Ötztaler Ache as an example
Reviewer: DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

WALDY Michael
Alternative methods for the implementation of calculation losses in the 3D numerical calculation with FLOW-3D
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

HOFER Thomas
3D numerical modelling of the flow through and around infrastructure objects (buildings)
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

POSANTI Jacopo
Application of Airborne Hydromapping data to the calibration of a 2D hydraulic model and prediction analysis
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KÖßLER Daniel
Physical investigations of bedload transport across the surface layer of an alpine mountain river
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

SPECHTENHAUSER Michael
Hydromorphological study on the lower reaches of the Passer River for the purpose of improving the fish habitat
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

2013

BERNHART Erich
3D numerical calculation of the flow conditions in the bedload basin at the Larsennbach
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

SCHMITTER Maximilian
Rainfall-runoff modelling with neural networks
Reviewer: DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

BACHER Gerhard
Three-dimensional numerical calculation of runoff from breaches in river dikes
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

SEIBL Jakob
Numerical investigation of the reinforcement of the Runserau intake structure
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI Stefan Thonhauser

EISELE Christian
Alluvial wood tests - Considerations on the probability and hydraulics of a bridge blockage
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

LECHNER Johannes
Condition and stability analysis of a bed load dosing barrier
Assessor: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ZEISL Peter
Simulation and control of a flood retention basin
Reviewer: DI Dr Stefan Achleitner

2012

STURM Michael
Numerical modelling of bedload transport processes in a large alpine catchment area
Reviewer: DI Dr Bernhard Gems

FUSSENEGGER David
Turbidity influences on airborne water measurement - Airborne hydromapping under the influence of turbidity
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

LUMASSEGGER Simon
Physical modelling of sedimentation and flushing processes at the TIWAG Gurgler Ache water intake project
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

PLATTER Dominik
Estimation of the efficiency of a long sand trap based on three-dimensionally measured flow velocities in a physical model test
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

PSAIER Sabine
Comparative numerical calculation of a desander chamber with FLOW-3D and OpenFOAM
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

MEYER Andreas
Air entrainment through inlet vortex
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Boes
Realisation at the VAW ETH Zurich

HAAG Simon
Hydraulic engineering classification of intake structures - using the example of the Vorarlberger Illwerke AG facilities
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor Vorarlberger Illwerke AG: DI G. Gökler

FACCINI Manuel
Comparison of methods for the investigation of reservoir sedimentation and flushing processes on mountain rivers
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

2011

HIRSCHER Martin
Bedload management and flushing processes at the Venter and Gurgler Ache water catchments
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

RATZ Daniel
Investigation of variants of bedload management of a stream catchment in the high mountains
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
In co-operation with Vorarlberger Illwerke AG

RIEDL Martin
Optimised power plant operation as a function of the suspended solids content in the headrace water
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

GSCHNITZER Thomas
Influence of the line routing on the hydraulic behaviour of a bottom outlet
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: Dr.-Ing. Neuner

LOMMER Marc
2D - Numerical bedload transport models HYDRO_GS-2d vs. BASEMENT
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

GLEIRSCHER Engelbert
Experimental investigation of avalanche barrier structures in the Mühlau Gorge
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

2010

SINNER Lukas
Investigation and optimisation of the turbine inflow of the run-of-river power plant - test implementation at the model stand of the Lower Salzach
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ACHLEITNER Wolfgang
Investigation of the ecological continuity and boat passability at the riverbed ramp of the run-of-river power plant - experimental realisation at the model stand of the Lower Salzach
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ETZER Thomas
A contribution to the assessment of the hydraulic safety of dams
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

MARSEILER Tobias
A contribution to the numerical seepage water modelling of bulk dams
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

PLÖRER Manuel
Influencing factors on the key curve for level measurement points with sleeper structures
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

SCHÜSSLING Klemens
Analysis of the discharge behaviour of the underwater channel of a high-pressure system
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor Vorarlberger Illwerke AG: DI G. Gökler

HAERTENBERGER Michael
Review and extension of TIWAG's MATLAB simulation programme for high-pressure plants using the example of the Kaunertal hydroelectric power station
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI H. Götsch

WIELAND Gregor
3D numerical flow simulation of a long river tube
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

SENDLHOFER Andreas
Systematic series of tests to check the safety of bridges against clogging using a physical model
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

SCHLIERENZAUER Thomas
Stilling basin comparison using numerical simulations at the Montiginskaya power plant
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

UNTERWEGER Thomas
Protective optimisation of steel snow bridges
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

ZANGERL Thomas
Determination of DTS system parameters for filter velocity determination on alpine slopes
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

COVINI Roland
Review of bed load calculations in the 3D numerical flow simulation software FLOW-3D®
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

STECHER Jonas
A contribution to the recording of erosion processes during dam failure events of a rockfill dam with an earth core seal
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI Stefan Thonhauser

RICHTER Wolfgang
3D numerical flow simulation of hydraulic return flow throttles in surge tanks
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI Dr.techn. R. Reindl

MIEDL David
Kirchbichl power plant - Sustainable plant optimisation
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI J. Egenbauer

2009

SOLLERER Florian
Bedload management in the vicinity of a run-of-river power plant
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

HUSSL Alexander
Mulacorral Dam in the highlands of Ecuador - Evaluation of measurement data and assessment of hydraulic safety
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

UNTERKREUTER Andreas
1D-numerical flow modelling of a river network taking into account bed load transport
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

STÖCKL Stefan
Energy dissipation of jump jets in spatially confined conditions
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: Dr.-Ing. R. Boes

GSTREINTHALER Thomas
Numerical simulation of a surf wave
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

KÖGL Josef
Avalanche research in an air tank
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

UNTERWURZACHER Martin
Avalanche impact on a physical model
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger

2008

GABL Roman
The mutual hydraulic influence of two neighbouring intake and outlet structures using the example of the Limberg II and III pumped storage plants
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor VERBUND - Austrian Hydropower AG: DI E. Wagner
Supervisor Pöyry Energie GmbH: DI Ch. Kurzthaler

SALVATERRA Maurizio
Study of a scale model for freestyle-kayak standing waves
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Tubino

OBERHOLLENZER Christian
Design of bottom drains in long tunnels
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: Dr.-Ing. R. Boes

SCHNEEBERGER Klaus
Laser scanning applications in hydraulic engineering
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger, o. Univ.-Prof. DI Dr Günter Chesi

FALSER Simon
Plant optimisation of the Kirchbichl diversion power plant: an economic-ecological proposal for residual water discharge and utilisation
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI J. Egenbauer

FRISCHHUT Tobias
Desander chamber optimisation using numerical 3D modelling
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: DI Dr.techn. R. Reindl

HOLZMANN Michael
Validation of numerical stress-deformation analyses using the example of two existing high dams in Tyrol
Reviewer: Ao.Univ-Prof. DI Dr.techn. W. Fellin
Supervisor working area hydraulic engineering: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: Dr.-Ing. S. Perzlmaier

UMACH Lukas
Investigation of the requirements of mass-induced impulse waves for the hydraulic dimensioning of reservoirs
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. M. Aufleger
Supervisor TIWAG - Tiroler Wasserkraft AG: Dr.-Ing. R. Boes

2007

BURGER Simon
Optimisation of a gauging station in a hydraulic model test using the example of the Kühbruck/Meng gauging station
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

VOLGGER Christian
Numerical simulation of the flow behaviour of debris flows - study of a vertically rotating drum
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

2006

GEMS Bernhard
Three-dimensional flow simulation of the Inn River in the urban area of Innsbruck
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

EWERZ Jürgen
Determination of hydrological basic data as a basis for a small power plant on the Larsennbach
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

GONZO Stefano
Numerical modelling and frequency investigations of wave phenomena in stepped channels
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

KLAR Robert
Interactive data preparation for 3D flow calculations
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

2005

DENGG Andreas
Scour development at the bridge pier - comparison of laboratory test with numerical 3d calculation
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

BODNER Gerald
Design development for the ecological reconstruction of crash structures using the example of the gauging station Klamm Leutascher Ache
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

EGGER Hannes, STEINWENDER Helmuth
Extrapolation of key curves - A hydraulically based approach
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

OBERHUBER Martin
Numerical simulation of discharge instabilities in smooth channels with successive cross sills
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

MAIRHOFER Andreas
Investigation of debris flow events at the Grissianer Graben (Nals, South Tyrol)
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

FÄRBER Andreas
Influence of friction on debris flow simulation - A comparison with 1D and 2D simulations with natural measurements
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

EKICI Zafer
The Ermenek hydropower project in Turkey with special consideration of the planning and design of the construction diversion tunnels
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

NIEDERMAYR Clemens
Investigation and evaluation of the bedload balance on the Leitzach - suggestions and ideas for reducing the bedload deficit
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

VERBER Klaus
The bedload retention basin on the Kasbach near Jenbach
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

KOPEINIG Tanja
Numerical study of flow through a culvert - Investigation on various modifications using a 3D turbulent Navier-Stokes code
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

2004

DONNER Stefan
Riverbed stabilisation measures of a mountain stream using the example of the planned near-natural riverbed stabilisation of the Lech near Martinau
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

WALDER Stefan
Vortex formation and vortex classification at power plant intakes An alternative, three-dimensional numerical approach
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

NEMMERT Johannes
Fundamentals of a 3d fractionated bedload and suspended sediment transport model
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

GOSTNER Alexander
Numerical calculation of a spillway and comparison with model tests
Reviewer: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. P. Rutschmann

FILL Oliver
Optimisation of the new ÖNORM B 5012 "Static calculation of underground pipelines"
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

HOFER Günther
Study of hydraulic phenomena at the spillways of the "Joaquin Costa" dam in northern Spain with the help of modelling studies
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

FRIESACHER Richard
The hydraulic system of Oberndorf
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

SCHLATTER Thomas
Construction scour in the Inn diversion for the Langkampfen power station
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

2003

SENFTER Stephan
Model investigation of bed load transport in the widening zone of the Upper Pustertal WWTP on the Upper Drau River
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

KRAXNER Christine
Links between habit classes (abiotic parameters) and biological processes - in the frame of the Wild Salmon Programme in Norway
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

SENFTER Josef
Modelling of the influence of channel geometry on the development of flow instabilities
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

KERSCHBAUMER Christian
Contribution to grassland irrigation in the lower Eisack valley
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

DUINER Michael
National and international organisations for small hydropower plants in the German-speaking area
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

VONMETZ Juri
Possible effects of climate change on water management in the Alpine region, illustrated by the example of the flood situation in the catchment area of the Schlegeis reservoir
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

2002

ZIMMERMANN Robert
Investigation of weir systems for small hydropower plants using the example of the Jaud-Klausenmühle and Kastner power plants on the Kasbach in Jenbach
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

LEITNER Stefan
Application of a simulation model for the pressure oscillation-free control of high-pressure systems using the example of Naturns
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

CLARA Gustav
Experimental analysis of runoff instabilities in steeply inclined staircases
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

ZÖSSMAYR Markus
Contribution to small hydropower plants in isolated operation - illustrated by a case study in the Sterzing area
Reviewer: OR DI Dr.techn. R. Friedrich

WEISIELE Peter
Comparison of the new European method EN1295-A, draft 2000 with the ÖNORM B5012 and with the German guideline ATV-A127
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

WEGER Monika
Rainfall-Runoff Modelling at a Semi-arid Catchment in the West Usambara Mountains of Tanzania
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

SZAUTER Stefan
Investigations into the bed load balance of the Leutascher Ache Variant investigation of the construction near the Weidach district
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

FIEDLER Katharina
Dimensioning method for rough ramps. Comparison and computer-orientated implementation
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

FIECHTER Thomas
Design of stream confluences into larger receiving waters with regard to fish passability
Assessor: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

WELSCH Manuel
The flood situation of mountain streams using the example of the Ötztaler Ache near Längenfeld
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

RIEDER Stephan
Trend analysis and optimisation of the draft of the new European Standard EN 1295-3, Option 1 for the calculation of underground pipelines
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

PREMSTALLER Georg
Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics to Scour Problems in Uniform Cohesionless Sediment
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

GAUGG Alexander
Contribution to the water management utilisation of the Leutasch Gorge
Reviewer: OR DI Dr.techn. R. Friedrich

TROJER Christian
Comparison of 1D velocity measurements using micro vanes and 3D measurements using UVP probes to improve the determination of bed shear stress in channel models
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

WEISKOPF Hans-Peter
Hydraulic model tests to determine the bedload transport conditions in bedload drains, diversion tunnels and bottom outlet tunnels
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

2001

MARBERGER Pia
Preparation of the draft standard EN 1295-3, Option 1 ("Piping systems - Structural design of buried pipelines") for the practical calculation on the computer and comparison with results from field tests
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

OBERHAMMER Hannes
Stability analyses and conservation options for the historic barrier at Aglsboden in the rear Ridnaun valley
Expert: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

GÖTSCH Markus
Recording of scour development in the transition area between the bed cover layer and the natural bed (model investigation, part II)
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

ELLER Markus
Bottom shear stress distribution in a bend sequence with a flat or deformed bottom and a channel slope of 0.5%
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

ZECHA Alexander
Scour development and bed shear stress distribution in a bend sequence with a deformable bed and a channel slope of 0.5%
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

2000

TRITTHART Michael
Application of three-dimensional numerical methods for sediment management in dam reservoirs
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

LANG Elmar
Groundwater hydrology and water quality of the upper Walgaubeckens
Expert: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

KÜNG Alfons
Sediment balance and river morphology of the upper Bregenzerach
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

HEINZ Alexander
Design of a drinking water pipeline with computer-aided calculation of the transient pipe dynamics
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

SKIADAS Yannis
Assessment of potential soil erosion in a semi-arid mountainous catchment using the example of the Oued Reraya in the High Atlas of Morocco
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

MARINELLI Rupert
Model tests to determine scour development in the transition area between the bed cover layer and the natural bed
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

CUSKA Michel
Investigation of the discharge conditions during the May 1999 flood on the upper Bregenzer Ache using a one-dimensional numerical model
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

CAYE Andreas
Horizontal bedding of underground pipelines - distribution of horizontal bedding reaction stresses
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

NDA-NGYE Ntam
Hydrological and water management preliminary study on optimal water utilisation in a rural area in the Kinshasa region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

GAMPER Philipp
Flood Protection and Bank Stability Measures
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

WUNDERER Rainer
Optimisation of bed load management and desander flow for water abstraction in Bhutan
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

1999

THONHAUSER Stefan
The fish pass at the "Hochwuhr power station" in Vorarlberg
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

SALCHER Manfred
Survey and evaluation of watercourse renaturalisation from a structural and ecological point of view
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

MATT Michael
Simplified calculation of the increase factors for moments and deformations according to the 2nd order theory according to ÖN B5012-2. Comparative calculations between ATV A127 and ÖN B5012-2
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. W. Netzer

KLUMP Alfred
The sedimentation behaviour of PVC granulate in a spiral vortex grit chamber for different hydraulic boundary conditions
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

EMBACHER Günter
Analysis of the Inn diversion for the Langkampfen power plant with regard to model test, FE calculation and natural conditions
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

BERRETTA Francesco
Small hydropower plants: Possibilities of constructive design and computer-aided variant analyses taking into account South Tyrolean aspects
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

SCHIRMER Clemens Georg
The influence of hydraulic boundary conditions on the sedimentation behaviour of polystyrene granulate in a spiral vortex grit chamber
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

HATZER Bernhard
The experimental determination of bottom shear stresses in a sequence of bends
Reviewer: Associate Professor DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

1998

KOFLER Siegfried
The flood hazard of the valley basin of Sterzing by the Mareiter Bach - Determination of the flooding areas and designation of hazard zones according to Austrian guidelines
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

FAHRINGER Wolfgang Franz
Possible applications of hydrophones for bedload measurement
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

BURGER Roland
Near-natural construction methods for slope stabilisation in hydraulic engineering
Reviewer: DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

RAINER Michael
Comparison of small hydropower plants - computerised evaluation of existing and newly planned small hydropower plants
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

LARCHER Robert
Torrent stabilisation in Tyrol under consideration of the hazard zone plans
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

FEURICH Robert
The influence of wall roughness on the arch scour
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

1997

VIEHWEIDER Jürgen
Experimental determination of the influence of flow changes on the hydropeaking in channels
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl

LÄSSER Bernhard
Idea study for water abstraction from Lake Nasser for transfer to the New Valley
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

KAGER Armin
Water management aspects in the planning and operation of snowmaking systems
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

HOFER Peter
Planning, construction and maintenance of near-natural boulder ramps
Assessor: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

HÖCKNER Thomas
Morphological stability of mountain streams depending on the nature of the catchment area
Reviewer: o.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. H. Scheuerlein

BINDER Michael
Use of pocket computers and spreadsheet programmes to solve hydraulic problems
Reviewer: Ao.Univ.-Prof. DI Dr.techn. F. Schöberl