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May 1978
Simple Model for Ocean Outfall Plumes
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 104, Issue 5
Abstract
We have shown that a power law model provides a simple technique for predicting the dilution as a function of depth, for depths characteristic of most outfall systems. In particular, we have found that for depths grater than 20 ft, the dilution varies as the 5/3 power of the depth and initial mass flow rate has a first order an addative effect to the solutions given for mo = 0. Such solutions are accurate to better then 5% on the average and are ment to augment the result of Fan and Brooks and provide that working engineer with a simple method for performing preliminary studies without elaborate numerical or graphical solutions.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 104 • Issue 5 • May 1978
Pages: 1026 - 1031
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Harvey C. Schau
Sr. Research Engr., General Dynamics, Pomona Div., Pomona, Calif
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