Research Article
Feb 1982
Evaluation of Selected Initial Dilution Models
Authors: Abu M. Z. Alam, M.ASCE, Donald R. F. Harleman, M.ASCE, and Joseph M. Colonell, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 108, Issue 1
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A number of mathematical and computer models are currently available to calculate initial dilution of treated wastewater effluent discharges into the ocean. This paper presents a comparative evaluation of six initial dilution models using data from Boston Metropolitan District Commission's proposed ocean discharge. To determine the reliability of application of these models, field data and results of dye studies conducted for the Alyeska Marine Terminal outfall in Port Valdez, Alaska were used to check against calculated dilutions from these models. It was found that some of the models provided dependable results.
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Journal of the Environmental Engineering Division
Volume 108 • Issue 1 • February 1982
Pages: 159 - 186
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1982
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Abu M. Z. Alam, M.ASCE
Project Mgr., Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., Boston, Mass.
Donald R. F. Harleman, M.ASCE
Ford Prof. and Dir., Ralph M. Parsons Lab. for Water Resources and Hydrodynamics, Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, Mass.
Joseph M. Colonell, M.ASCE
Sr. Project Engr., Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Anchorage, Alaska; formerly Prof., Inst. of Marine Science, Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska
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