Abstract |
The initial mixing of discharged waste water is basically a problem of jet diffusion, whereas the subsequent dispersion and dilution is a more complex phenomenon, due to the multitude of significant parameters involved. The efficiency of the initial mixing process is directly related to the flux of momentum and buoyancy from the source and is generally gained by a relatively close port spacing. Hence, from a practical point of view, two-dimensional jet and plume flows are of considerable interest. The present study analyzes the gross behavior of buoyant slot jets in stagnant and flowing environments. |