Transport Processes in the Environment, Fall 2004

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Author:

Nepf, Heidi

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Science and Technology

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M.I.T.

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MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Introduction to momentum and scalar transport in environmental flows, with emphasis given to river and lake systems. Derivation and solutions to the differential form of mass conservation equations. Topics include: molecular and turbulent diffusion, boundary layers, dissolution, phase partitioning, bed-water exchange, air-water exchange, settling and coagulation, buoyancy-driven flows, and stratification in lakes.

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English

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