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A two-phase numerical model for suspended-sediment transport in estuaries
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Advances in Water Resources . Aug2009, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p1187-1196. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Abstract: This paper presents a full 2-D X/Z numerical model for sediment transport in open channels and estuaries using a two-phase (fluid–solid particle) approach. The physical concept and the mathematical background of the model are given and test-cases have been carried out to validate the proposed model. In order to illustrate its feasibility for a real estuary, the model has been applied to simulate the suspended-sediment transport and the formation of turbidity maximum in the Seine estuary. The numerical results show that the main characteristics of estuarine hydro-sediment dynamics in the Seine estuary are in fact reproduced by the proposed model. A qualitative agreement between the numerical results and the actual observations has been obtained and is presented in this paper. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03091708
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Water Resources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43311255
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2009.04.001