Current Research Interests

Fluid Transients in Pipe Systems, Waterhammer Problem and Protection Measures in Hydropower Plants, Local Scour around Bridge Piers, Numerical Simulations of Dam-Break Problem, Energy Dissipation over Hydraulic Structures, Software Development for Design of Small Hydropower Plants.

 

Ongoing Thesis Studies Supervised by Dr.Zafer Bozkuş


T5. “Numerical Modeling of Fluid Transients and Electro Mechanical Equipment Behaviour in terms of Energy Output and Frequency at Hydropower Plants” Ph.D. study by  Vedat ASLANKARA in Civil Engineering Department.

T4.” Optimization of Irrigation Pipe Networks” Ph.D. study by  Gökhan MARIM, in the GGIT Department. (Co-Supervised by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Yakup DARAMA)

T3. ” Numerical Investigation of Waterhammer Problem in Pressurized Irrigation Systems” MSc. study by Uğur Can Karakuş in Civil Engineering Department.

T2. ” Dam-Break Analyses of Berdan Dam with 2-D Models ” MSc. study by Çağla Irmak ÜNAL in Civil Engineering Department.

T1. ” Numerical Investigation of Accuracy of the Results from Dam-Break Analyses by using 1-D and 2-D  Hydraulic Models with GIS ” Ph.D. study by  Ammar ASHRAF in Civil Engineering Department.

 

Completed Theses Supervised by Dr.Zafer Bozkuş


T24. ” Simulation of Free-Surface and Pipe Flow Problems with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method” Ph.D. study by  Ali Ersin DİNÇER, completed in August 2017.

T23. ” Development of a Computer Code to Analyse Fluid Transients in Pressurized Pipe Systems ” MSc. study by  Hasan DALGIÇ, completed in June 2017.

T22. ” Development of a Computer Aided Engineering Tool for Pipe Lines” MSc. study by  Kemal Yüce AYDINOĞLU, completed in September 2016. (Co-Supervised by Dr. Erdal OKTAY)

T21. " Comparison of Linear, Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs to Increase the Discharge Capacity of Existing Spillways for a Given Head " MSc. study by  Deniz KARAEREN, completed in August 2014.

T20. " Numerical Investigation of Protective Measures against Waterhammer in the Yesilvadi Hydropower Plant " MSc. study by  Samet DURSUN, completed in December 2013.

T19. " Numerical Investigation of Effective Surge Tank Dimensions in Hydropower Plants under Various Hydraulic Conditions " MSc. study by  Pınar BERBEROĞLU, completed in January 2013.

T18. " Experimental Investigation of Local Scours around Bridge Pier Groups " MSc. study by  Murat Can ÖZALP, completed in January 2013.

T17. " Investigation Of Waterhammer Problems in the Penstocks of Pumped-Storage Power Plants" MSc. study by  Ali Ersin DİNÇER, completed in January 2013.

T16. " Development of a Computer Software for Hydraulic Design of Small Hydropower Facility " MSc. study by  Emir ALİMOĞLU, completed in September, 2012. (Supervised by Dr. Melih Yanmaz and Cosupervised by Dr. Zafer Bozkuş)

T15. " Investigation of Waterhammer Problems in Çamlıdere Dam-İvedik Water Treatment Pipeline at Various Hydraulic Conditions " MSc. study by  Emre SAKABAŞ, completed in February, 2012.

T14. " Investigation of Waterhammer Problems in the Penstocks of Small Hydropower Plants" MSc. study by  Melih ÇALAMAK, completed in September, 2010.

T13. " Prediction of the Forcing Function of a Transient Liquid Mass Subsequent to Impact on an Elbow of an Initially Voided Line" Ph.D. study by  Bülent Abbas KAYHAN, completed in February, 2009.

T12. " Experimental Investigation of Tailwater Effect on Energy Dissipation by Screens" MSc. study by  Vedat ASLANKARA, completed in September 2007. (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Metin GER) 

T11. " Numerical Simulation of Unsteady Flow in an Oil Pipeline Under Various Hydraulic Conditions" MSc. study by  Emrah TURAN, completed in April 2006. 

T10. " Experimental Investigation of Local Scours Around Vertically Inclined Dual Bridge Piers" MSc. study by  Murat ÇEŞME, completed in September 2005.

T9. " Experimental Investigation of Energy Dissipation  Through Triangular Screens" MSc. study by  Endam GÜNGÖR, completed in May 2005.  (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Metin GER) 

T8. " Numerical Simulation of the Kirazlıköprü Dam Failure on the Gökırmak River " MSc. study by  Koray KARAKAYA, completed in April 2005.

T7. " Numerical Simulation of the Çınarcık Dam Failure on the Orhaneli River" MSc. study by  Fırat BAĞ, completed in January 2005. 

T6. " Experimental Investigation of Energy Dissipation  Through Inclined Screens" MSc. study by  Görkem BALKIŞ, completed in Sep. 2004. (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Metin GER) 

T5. " Experimental Investigation of Energy Dissipation  Through Screens" MSc. study by  Pınar ÇAKIR, completed in August 2003. (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Metin GER)

T4. " Experimental Investigation of Scouring Around Inclined Bridge Piers" MSc. study by  Osman YILDIZ, completed in Jan. 2001.

T3. " Computational and Experimental Analysis of Liquid Slug Motion in a Voided Line" MSc. study by  Özgür Uğraş BARAN, completed in Dec. 1999. (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Metin GER)

T2. " Pre-event Dam Failure Analyses for Emergency Management" MSc. study by  Ali İhsan GÜNER,  completed in Dec. 1998. (Co-supervisor:  Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nuray Denli Tokyay)

T1. " Comparison of Physical and Numerical Dam-break Simulations: A case study." MSc. study by Ali KASAP, completed in January 1996. (Co-supervisor: Prof.Dr. Doğan ALTINBİLEK).

 


 

Research Contracts


RC9. (ongoing) “Experimental investigation of peak pressures created on pipe elements by a mass of liquid which suddenly moves under pressure in an empty pipeline.”, Bozkus, Z., and A. Ersin Dinçer, Middle East Technical University, Scientific Research Project, Project Code:BAP-03–03-2017-002, to be completed in December, 2017.

RC8. “Incir Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant Bottom Outlet and Dissipation Chamber Hydraulic Model  Studies.”, Aydın, I., Bozkus, Z., et al.  Middle East Technical University, AGÜDOS  Project Code:2013.03.03.2.00.60, completed in July, 2014.

RC7. " Experimental Investigation of Local Scours Around Vertically Inclined Dual Bridge Piers.”   Bozkus, Z., Middle East  Technical University, BAP1 Project Code: 2004.03.03.01, completed in 2005. (Mr. Murat ÇEŞME’s MSc. Thesis Topic)

RC6. " Experimental Investigation of Energy Dissipation Through Triangular Screens.”   Bozkus, Z., Middle East  Technical University, BAP1 Project Code: 2005.03.03.08, completed in 2005. (Miss Endam GÜNGÖR’s MSc Thesis Topic)

RC5. "Hydraulic Model Tests of Yamula Hydro-Power Plant.",Göğüş, M., Önder, H., Tokyay, N.,  Aydın, İ., Bozkus, Z., Sakarya, B.,  Middle East  Technical University, AGÜDOS Project Code: 00.03.03.00.38, completed in July, 2001.

RC4. "Numerical and Experimental Investigation of a Liquid Slug Motion in a Voided Line", Bozkus, Z.,
Middle East Technical University Research Grant, AFP 97.03.03.05, completed in Dec, 1999. (Mr. Özgür Uğraş BARAN’s MSc. Thesis Topic)

RC3. "Hydraulic Model Tests of Çamlıca-I Hydoelectric Power Plant.", Aydın, İ., Göğüş, M., Bozkus, Z., Middle East Technical University, AGÜDOS  Project Code:96.03.03.29, completed in Feb, 1997.

RC2. "Investigation of the Water Conveyance Line, and the Pressure Reduction Gate in the Intake Structure of the Çamlıdere Dam under Various Hydraulic Conditions", Bozkus, Z.,  Middle East Technical University, AGÜDOS Project Code:96.03.03.05,  completed in May, 1996.

RC1. "Investigation of the Leakage Resistance of Tepe Wood Window Frames", Göğüş, M., and  Bozkus, Z., Middle East Technical University, AGÜDOS Project Code:96.03.03.16,  completed in Sep, 1995.