Numerical simulation of Saint-Venant equations with turbulence using radial basis functions: application to Lake Bouregreg
by Y. Alhuri; A. Naji; D. Ouazar; A. Taik
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 43, No. 2, 2012

Abstract: This paper presents the application of radial basis functions (RBFs) for solving a set of non-linear 2D Saint-Venant equations coupled with depth-averaged k – ε model. We use the multiquadric RBF method which is a meshless collocation method with global basis function. The technique does not require the generation of a grid or any integral evaluation contrary to the most conventional methods used such as finite element method, finite volume method or finite difference method. The application of this method to a flow in a horizontal channel, taken as an experimental device, is presented. The results of computations are compared with experimental data and are found to be satisfactory. The proposed model and technique are then used to simulate the water flow circulation patterns in Lake Bouregreg located near the city of Rabat in Morocco.

Online publication date: Tue, 27-Mar-2012

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com