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Effects of water wave motion on pollutant transport in shallow coastal water

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Based on the study of the wave propagation, breaking, longshore current and the effect of wave on current structure in the near shore area with a mild bottom slope, the wave is considered to be an important dynamic factor for pollutant transportation in the coastal water. Numerical simulation shows that the pollutant will transfer along shore when the incident wave is at an angle to the shoreline. This phenomenon is very significant if the outfall is located in the surfzone. Therefore, in the design of sea outfall, to improve near shore environment, the water wave should be considered as an important hydrodynamic factor.

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  1. Department of Mechanics, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China

    Tao Jianhua & Han Guang

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Tao, J., Han, G. Effects of water wave motion on pollutant transport in shallow coastal water. Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci. 45, 593–605 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1360/02ye9068

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