An algorithm to compute three-dimensional sediment transport effect was proposed in this paper to enhance the capability of depth-averaged numerical models. This algorithm took into account of non-uniform distribution...An algorithm to compute three-dimensional sediment transport effect was proposed in this paper to enhance the capability of depth-averaged numerical models. This algorithm took into account of non-uniform distributions of flow velocities and suspended sediment concentrations along water depth, it significantly enhanced the applicability of 2D models in simulating open channel flows, especially in channel bends. Preliminary numerical experiments in a U-shaped and a sine-generated experimental channel indicate that the proposed method performs quite well in predicting the change of bed-deformation in channel bends due to suspended sediment transport. This method provides an effective alternative for the simulations of channel morphodynamic changes.展开更多
Particle inertia effect plays a significant role in sediment dispersion which has not been fully elucidated.In this paper,the profound effect of particle inertia on the sediment dispersion was analyzed.The theoretical...Particle inertia effect plays a significant role in sediment dispersion which has not been fully elucidated.In this paper,the profound effect of particle inertia on the sediment dispersion was analyzed.The theoretical expression for the drift velocity based on the two-phase mixture theory in turbulent open channels is firstly introduced.The influence of particle inertia on sediment dispersion was investigated through three different aspects including vertical dispersion,motion,and flux properties based on the drift velocity.Results show that the dispersion of suspended sediment in turbulent open-channel flows is affected by three major processes including turbulence of water sediment mixtures,particle random motion,and collisions among particles,of which the contributions of particle turbulence and collisions to the sediment dispersion are remarkable for particles of high inertia.With respect to the vertical mean velocity and sediment flux,it shows that the predictive results agree well with the measurements when the term of particle inertia is considered.As a result,particle inertia considerably affects the behavior of suspended sediment.In particular,the influence of inertia must be accounted for in circumstances of flows laden with high-inertia particles.展开更多
基金Project support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No: 50479034), the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin (Grant No: 05YFSZSF02100).
文摘An algorithm to compute three-dimensional sediment transport effect was proposed in this paper to enhance the capability of depth-averaged numerical models. This algorithm took into account of non-uniform distributions of flow velocities and suspended sediment concentrations along water depth, it significantly enhanced the applicability of 2D models in simulating open channel flows, especially in channel bends. Preliminary numerical experiments in a U-shaped and a sine-generated experimental channel indicate that the proposed method performs quite well in predicting the change of bed-deformation in channel bends due to suspended sediment transport. This method provides an effective alternative for the simulations of channel morphodynamic changes.
基金supported by the Natural National Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51379102,51039004)the National Key Technologies Research and Development Program of China during the 12th Five-Year Plan Period(Grant No.2012BAB05B01)
文摘Particle inertia effect plays a significant role in sediment dispersion which has not been fully elucidated.In this paper,the profound effect of particle inertia on the sediment dispersion was analyzed.The theoretical expression for the drift velocity based on the two-phase mixture theory in turbulent open channels is firstly introduced.The influence of particle inertia on sediment dispersion was investigated through three different aspects including vertical dispersion,motion,and flux properties based on the drift velocity.Results show that the dispersion of suspended sediment in turbulent open-channel flows is affected by three major processes including turbulence of water sediment mixtures,particle random motion,and collisions among particles,of which the contributions of particle turbulence and collisions to the sediment dispersion are remarkable for particles of high inertia.With respect to the vertical mean velocity and sediment flux,it shows that the predictive results agree well with the measurements when the term of particle inertia is considered.As a result,particle inertia considerably affects the behavior of suspended sediment.In particular,the influence of inertia must be accounted for in circumstances of flows laden with high-inertia particles.
