Examples of calculation methods for flow and mixing in stratified fluids

Abstract

Certain mathematical models for predicting the flow and mixing processes in stratified fluids are reviewed, with particular focus on stratified lakes and reservoirs. The various types of prediction methods are introduced briefly, from one‐dimensional integral methods to direct simulations of the Navier‐Stokes equations. The paper concentrates on turbulence models for simulating the turbulent momentum, heat, and mass transport terms appearing in the statistical methods employing averaged equations. Models ranging from the simple Prandtl mixing length theory to second‐order‐closure schemes are discussed. To illustrate the predictive capabilities of the methods, examples are presented of applications of the method covered to a variety of stratified flow situations.