Analytical model of the round buoyant jet
An analytical model for a round turbulent buoyant jet which is discharged vertically into a stagnant ambient is presented. The buoyant jet is considered to have three separate zone models which are matched to form a complete solution. The velocity field is determined for the entire jet and plume regions by the use of an eddy viscosity which varies along the axis of the jet. The centerline decay of buoyancy is determined throughout and the results are compared to existing numerical codes. The model is applied to the disposal of carbon dioxide enriched seawater. The results can be used to provide design information for minimizing or maximizing the dilution of a discharge by the receiving environment.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6234733
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-810621-5; ON: DE81023940
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
FLUID FLOW
JETS
MANAGEMENT
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
PLUMES
TURBULENCE
VELOCITY
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT