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Lagrangian model for surface buoyant jets

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Abstract

A model is developed to predict the trajectory of a surface buoyant discharge into a large receiving water body. A Lagrangian approach is used to trace the path of a `control volume' of spreading fluid. The governing equations include effects due to buoyancy, entrainment, cross flow, wind, bottom drag and Coriolis acceleration. Spreading is calculated based on a `convective regime' assumption. The sensitivity of various parameters is investigated by a systematic variation of parameters. Model predictions are compared with previous model predictions of experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - National Conference on Hydraulic Engineering
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages487-491
Number of pages5
Editionpt 1
ISBN (Print)0784400377
StatePublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the 1994 ASCE National Conference on Hydraulic Engineering - Buffalo, NY, USA
Duration: Aug 1 1994Aug 5 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings - National Conference on Hydraulic Engineering
Numberpt 1
ISSN (Print)1070-1559

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1994 ASCE National Conference on Hydraulic Engineering
CityBuffalo, NY, USA
Period08/1/9408/5/94

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