A Fluid Mud Transport Model in Multi-dimensions

Abstract

The long term goal is to develop a robust multi-phase, multi-class numerical modeling framework for both cohesive and non-cohesive sediment transport in the fluvial and coastal environments. The objectives of the present study focus on extending a fluid mud model for boundary-layer-driven and gravity-driven transport (Hsu et al. 2007) with several new capabilities. Specifically, the objectives are to: * Carry out model development and model-data comparisons with laboratory/field observed fluid mud processes, specifically in conjunction with new MURI initiative for understanding wavemud interaction. * Extend the existing fluid mud model with a flocculation module and a bed module to enable direct modeling on consolidation/fluidization. Extend the model to multi-dimensional for various coastal and estuarine applications. * In conjunction to NOPP-Community Sediment Transport Model initiative, the fluid model is utilized to provide parameterizations for wave-boundary-layer-scale transport processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA519111

Entities

People

  • Peter A. Traykovski
  • Tian-jian Hsu

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Frequency
  • High Resolution
  • Layers
  • Sedimentation
  • Simulations
  • Standing Waves
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transport Ships
  • Wave Power
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers