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Two-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Morphodynamic Evolution in Bouregreg Estuary (Morocco).
- Source :
- Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology (EEET); 2023, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p217-230, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The Bouregreg valley, located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, has been subject to several anthropogenic and natural impacts that disturb the proper functioning of the estuary's ecosystem. Important dredging operations influenced by both tides and freshwater inflows have created a significant variation of estuary's morphology characterized by a sand bar developed at the mouth. The main objective of this study is to investigate the Morphodynamic processes of the estuary and in particular the impact of dredging operations using a two-dimensional horizontal numerical (2DH) modeling approach based on the shallow water equations. Several numerical tests have been carried out to calibrate the model and to investigate the hydrodynamic and morphological aspects of the estuary. For this technical solution, the modelling simulations show that in addition to the quantities of sand that will be dredged initially, the maintenance of the channel will facilitate a better water circulation between the Bouregreg valley and the Atlantic Ocean and improve the stability of the civil engineering structures and the neighbouring monuments. In addition, this water circulation will guide the river flow in the ebb phase of the tide. The model results show a reduction of about 30% in the impact of erosion, observed before the digging of the canal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HYDRODYNAMICS
FRESH water
ADSORPTION (Chemistry)
HYDROXIDES
SEWAGE purification
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 27197050
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology (EEET)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164425998
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12912/27197050/166011