Numerical simulation of near-field dredging plumes: the efficiency of an environmental valve KU Leuven Universiteit Gent
© 2015 American Society of Civil Engineers. Numerical simulations of the sediment-air-water buoyant jet released through the hopper dredgers' overflow shaft have been performed. The release of sediments into the marine environment due to skimming the excess water from the dredging vessel's hopper can lead to increased turbidity and adverse effects on the adjacent environment. Base-case simulations have been validated using in situ field ...