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A Methodology of Finding Dispersion Coefficient Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFDs)
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Abbassi, R and Khan, F and Hawboldt, K, A Methodology of Finding Dispersion Coefficient Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFDs), International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, 2, (5) pp. 114-120. ISSN 2141-6613 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
The treatment efficiency of waste stabilization pond is directly related to its hydraulic regime. The
hydraulic efficiency of the pond is dependent on parameters such as the pond geometry, the location of
inlet and outlet and the inlet flow velocity. Poorly designed or specified hydraulic parameters may lead
to short circuiting and dead regions within the pond. This in turn impacts the dispersion coefficient.
Drogue and tracer studies are often used to get actual dispersion coefficients; however, tracer studies
can be costly and are therefore not practical to do frequently. The objective of this paper is to obtain the
actual dispersion coefficient using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) approach (using Fluent). The
CFD results are validated using an actual tracer test.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Stabilization pond, modeling, computational fluid dynamic, residence time distribution, dispersion coefficient |
| Research Division: | Engineering |
| Research Group: | Environmental Engineering |
| Research Field: | Environmental Engineering Modelling |
| Objective Division: | Environment |
| Objective Group: | Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water |
| Objective Field: | Physical and Chemical Conditions of Water for Urban and Industrial Use |
| UTAS Author: | Abbassi, R (Dr Rouzbeh Abbassi) |
| UTAS Author: | Khan, F (Professor Faisal Khan) |
| ID Code: | 95016 |
| Year Published: | 2010 |
| Deposited By: | NC Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Deposited On: | 2014-09-23 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-10-09 |
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