Mathematical modelling of water turbidity in the water body

Abstract

Suspended solids spreading in water reservoir is pre-defined by morphometry of the latter, inflow and outflow location, solids ingress with inflow and meteorological conditions. Configuration particulars of Kuybyshev water reservoir and its large elongation over longitude lead to irregular turbidity spreading and irregular unit flow of sediment. Represented spreading map of max. water turbidity values in Kuybyshev water reservoir is built at hypothetic initiation of bed solid stirring processes in water area. The acquired spreading map of max. water turbidity enables assessing of water areas with the most adverse hydrodynamic conditions that can form the basis to issue further recommendation on actions connected to dredging or damping.

Experimental Study on the Influence of Different Dam Body on the Sediment Interception and Discharge Capacity of the Cascade Permeable Dams

“…Turbidity is an index reflecting the water quality and can be used to assess the sediment deposition areas to a certain extent [47]. When the sediment-laden flows pass through a cascade permeable dam, sediment particles are deposited at different locations, resulting in differences in turbidity in the water behind the dam.…”