Research Article
Jun 1977
Effect of Wind and Rain on Surface Reaeration
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Volume 103, Issue 3
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Over the years, considerable research has been conducted on the subject of surface reaeration in rivers and estuaries. As a result much information is now available to determine the surface reaeration coefficient in these bodies of water. In contrast, not much is yet known about the magnitude of this coefficient in lakes and lagoons. Some studies indicate that wind action is important in establishing the rate of oxygen transfer across the surface of a lake or lagoon. In addition, it appears that the effect of rainfall may be important in reaeration in some lakes. In the present study, analyses were made of the effects of wind and rain on reaeration. Expressions were developed relating the rate and power of a rainfall to the surface reaeration coefficient. It was also determined that the direct addition of oxygen from oxygen-saturated raindrops can be an important factor in reaeration.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 103 • Issue 3 • June 1977
Pages: 489 - 504
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© 1977 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1977
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Robert B. Banks, M.ASCE
Prof. of Environmental Engrg.; Asian Inst. of Tech., Bangkok, Thailand; formerly, Prof. of Environmental Engrg. and Research Engr., Inst. of Engrg., National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
Francisco Flores Herrera
Research Asst.; Inst. of Engrg., National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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