Università Roma Tre

The advection-diffusion equation. Fundamental solution in 1D, 2D and 3D unlimited and limited domains. Computational methods for solving the advection-diffusion equation. The turbulent diffusion. The Taylor theory. The Richardson theory. The turbulent advection-diffusion equation. Applications of the self-similar solution method to axissymmetric and 2D jets and to the mixing layer. Applications of the dimensional analysis to axissymmetric and 2D plumes and buoyant jets. Mixing in rivers: near, middle and far field. The transversal and longitudinal dispersion coefficient. The theory of Elder-Taylor and its extension to real rivers. Mixing of reactive pollutants in rivers. Natural and toxic substances. Non conventional models of mixing in rivers: the Transient Storage Model, the Advective Pumping Model, the Solute Transport In Rivers. Mixing of reactive pollutants in lakes and coastal waters.

SCOTT A. SOCOLOFSKY, GERHARD H. JIRKA, SPECIAL TOPICS IN MIXING AND TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN THE ENVIRONMENT,COASTAL AND OCEAN ENGINEERING DIVISION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY M.S. 3136, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77843-3136, 5TH ED. 2005.

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