Numerical Survey of Contaminant Transport and Self-Cleansing of Water in Nador Lagoon, Morocco. (27th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chaabelasri, E. M.; Amahmouj, A.; Jeyar, M.; Borthwick, A. G. L.; Salhi, N.; Elmahi, I.
• Other Names: Yu ShengKai Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Modelling and simulation in engineering. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-05-27
• Subjects: Engineering -- Simulation methods -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Mathematical models -- Periodicals; 620.004
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/179504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-5591

Abstract

Abstract : Numerical simulations are presented of the flow hydrodynamics and hypothetical contaminant dispersion patterns in Nador Lagoon, a shallow lagoon with a barrier island situated on the coast of Morocco. It is found that the natural circulation forced by the tidal flow in the lagoon is greatly affected by the development of an artificial inlet in the barrier island. The case study demonstrates the potential use of modern computational hydraulics as a tool integrated in the decision support system designed to manage a lagoon ecosystem.