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Modelling the Performance of Combined‐Sewer Overflow Chambers
Author(s) -
Harwood R.,
Saul A. J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
water and environment journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1747-6593
pISSN - 1747-6585
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-6593.2001.tb00358.x
Subject(s) - physical modelling , computational fluid dynamics , combined sewer , computer science , fluid dynamics , environmental science , engineering , mechanics , geotechnical engineering , aerospace engineering , physics , ecology , stormwater , surface runoff , biology
This paper reviews some of the physical model studies which have been carried out in the UK to determine the performance of combined‐sewer overflow chambers. The topic of computational fluid dynamics is introduced and identified as a viable alternative to physical modelling. The limitations of both modelling approaches are discussed. It is concluded that the future of chamber modelling will be a combination of computational fluid dynamics and physical techniques.