A three-dimensional numerical model for the calculation of complex flow and transport phenomenas in reservoirs

  • C. Forkel
  • O. Bergen
  • J. Köngeter
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Summary

This paper presents a real three-dimensional numerical model for the calculation of complex flow and transport phenomenas in reservoirs and lakes. The turbulent processes are simulated with the large-eddy technique. Finite elements of arbitrary shape and with unstructured mesh topology are used to approximate spatial operators. The model is verified by the calculation of a straight channel flow and the comparison with data from the literature. Additionally a physical model experiment is recalculated for the verification of the model in complex geometries. Furthermore a field validation is presented where an observed inflow of turbid water into a reservoir is recalculated. After this validation of the model the reaction of the reservoir to different wind conditions is examined.

Keywords

Transport Simulation Physical Model Experiment Subgrid Scale Stress Triangle Filter Density Dependent Flow 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • C. Forkel
    • 1
  • O. Bergen
    • 1
  • J. Köngeter
    • 1
  1. 1.Institut für Wasserbau und WasserwirtschaftAachen University of TechnologyAachenGermany

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