Prerequisites
18.03 or equivalent; 1.060 or equivalent; or 10.301 or equivalent
Class schedule
Two sessions/week. 1.5 hours/session.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This subject meets with 1.61 (the graduate version of this subject).
References
Fischer, H.B., List, E.J, Koh, R.C.Y., Imberger, J. and Brooks, N.H. Mixing in inland and coastal waters, Academic Press, (San Diego, CA., 1979).
Grading
25% Homework; 25% each of three quizzes.
Exam
A final exam is part of this course.
Description
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.