Overlapped multiple layer depth averaged flow model of a turbidity current
US8825461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V99/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of generating a model of a turbidity current in a fluid is disclosed. A first flow layer in the turbidity current is defined. The method successively defines at least one more flow layer in the turbidity current. Each successive flow layer includes the previously defined flow layer. A set of depth-averaged flow variables for each flow layer is defined. A model is developed that describes the turbidity current. The model uses fluid flow equations and the set of depth-averaged flow variables for each flow layer to predict fluid flow in each flow layer. The model is then output.
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