Fluvial Transport Dynamics

Fluvial Transport Dynamics: Understanding how substances move in rivers and lakes

Municipalities and river managers often face challenges related to how substances mix and settle in natural water bodies. A common concern is the deposition of fine suspended sediments in lakes or slow-moving river sections, which can transport nutrients that contribute to eutrophication, algal blooms, and long-term ecological degradation. Addressing these problems requires a detailed understanding of transport and mixing processes in fluvial and lacustrine systems.

We provide specialized modeling and analysis services to assess how sediments, contaminants propagate in rivers and lakes.

Our services include:

• Numerical modeling of the transport and dispersion of suspended sediments, thermal plumes, oil spills, and residential, industrial, or municipal effluents
• Advanced sediment transport modeling, including both bed load and suspended load dynamics
• Simulation of buoyancy-driven flows due to temperature or salinity gradients
• Analysis of wind-induced mixing processes and their influence on mixing processes
• Identification of zones of sediment deposition or accumulation under varying flow regimes

If you’re seeking support for the analysis of sediment transport or contaminant dispersion in rivers or lakes, contact one of our specialists to learn how we can assist with your project.