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Apr 1976
Distributions of BOD and DO in Rivers and Lakes
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Volume 102, Issue 2
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The differential equations for horizontal distributions of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and dissolved oxygen (DO) are presented. In general, these equations cannot be solved. Therefore, a mixing cell model is developed which is based on the assumption that the concentrations of BOD and DO throughout a cell are equal to their concentrations in the effluent from the cell. Two examples are given: (1) Flow from a source and (2) flow from an infinite row of sources. Results obtained with the mixing cell model agree closely with results given by solutions to the differential equations. The method is employed to determine distributions of BOD and DO in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Computed values are in fair agreement with measured values.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 102 • Issue 2 • April 1976
Pages: 265 - 280
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Robert B. Banks, M.ASCE
Prof. of Environmental Engrg. and Research Engr., Inst. of Engrg., National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico, Mexico
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