Numerical study of air entrainment and bubble plume dynamics under breaking waves

Lian Tang, Onyx W.H. Wai

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Abstract

In this study, an air entrainment model based on the turbulence production and laboratory measured air bubble size spectrum is incorporated into a two-dimensional numerical model (NEWFLUME) to investigate the bubble plume dynamics under breaking processes. The model solves the Reynolds equations for turbulent flow fields and employs the volume-of-fluid (VOF) method to track free surfaces. The integral properties of bubble plume are investigated and compared with the experimental data. The void fraction distributions are examined and the relationship between the void fractions and turbulence intensity is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2016
EditorsAlan M. Wang, Jin S. Chung, Ted Kokkinis, Michael Muskulus
PublisherInternational Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
Pages669-672
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781880653883
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
Event26th Annual International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2016 - Rhodes, Greece
Duration: 26 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
Volume2016-January
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference26th Annual International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2016
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityRhodes
Period26/06/161/07/16

Keywords

  • Breaking waves
  • Bubble plume
  • Void fractions, turbulence intensity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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