Numerical Simulation of Flow Pattern in Series of Impermeable Groynes in Fixed Bed

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  • Mukesh Raj Kafle Department of Civil Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v6i0.38322

Keywords:

groynes, groynefield, aspect ratio, bank erosion, bed change, habitat, CFD, simulation

Abstract

This paper presents a numerical simulation of recirculating flow patterns in groyne fields. Moreover, it entails the concept determination of proper spacing of vertical unsubmerged and impermeable groynesin seriesto control the bank erosion. Flow pattern between the groynes varies along their space. The flow in groyne field may significantly affect the flow change, bed change, bank erosion and condition of habitat. In this regard, an assessment of flow along the space of groynes will yield important data needed to diversify the object of groyne installation. So, knowledge about determination of the proper spacing of groynes in groyne field is important. Space of vertical groynes was set from 1.5 to 10 times the length of groynes. The velocity field between groynes was simulated by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model Nays 2D. Simulated velocity field was compared with existing experimentaldata for the same parameter, which agreed satisfactorily. Based on simulated results,the optimal spacing of vertical groynes to control the bank erosion was recommended.

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Published

2021-07-08

How to Cite

Kafle, M. R. (2021). Numerical Simulation of Flow Pattern in Series of Impermeable Groynes in Fixed Bed. Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management, 6, 83–88. https://doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v6i0.38322

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