Author(s)

David B. Sharp, Alistair Shawcross, Clive A. Greated

Department of Engineering and Innovation, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

In this paper, the diluting effect of surface waves on a buoyant plume has been measured using a Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) technique. The resulting time-averaged, full field concentration maps have allowed quantification of enhanced mixing due to surface waves as well as measurement of other plume parameters.

Buoyant Plumes, Surface Waves, Laser Induced Fluorescence, Multi-Port Diffuser, Outfall Pipe

Sharp, D. , Shawcross, A. and Greated, C. (2014) LIF Measurement of the Diluting Effect of Surface Waves on Turbulent Buoyant Plumes. Journal of Flow Control, Measurement & Visualization, 2, 77-93. doi: 10.4236/jfcmv.2014.23010.