Application of the Finite Element Method to Vertically Stratified Hydrodynamic Flow and Water Quality.

Abstract

Computer program RMA-7 has been expanded to be able to simulate density induced flows and water quality conditions typically found in deep reservoirs. The mathematical basis for the program and methods of implementing the code for various kinds of flow are discussed. Results from two different applications are presented. The first example simualtes flow conditions that were measured in a physical model of a deep reservoir. Results are also included for simulations of the circulation, temperature and dissolved oxygen concentrations for Lake Taneycomo, Missouri. Comparison of measured and computed results from both applications shows that the RMA-7 model provides reasonably accurate results for both flow circulating and water quality. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA109767

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  • Robert C. Macarthur
  • William R. Norton

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Flow
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Phytoplankton
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Stations
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Two Dimensional
  • Water Quality
  • Water Resources

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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.