The effects of both the Saffman force and Magnus force on sand saltation are investigated. Turbulent flows in a channel and over a barchans dune are considered with sand particles injected into the flow. The results show that both of the forces increase the height and skipping distance of sand saltation, with the Magnus force giving more significant effect on the height. These forces can also increase the sand settling at the lee side of the barchans dune.
Revised: December 26, 2013 |
Published: December 11, 2011
Citation
Zheng Z.C., X. Zou, X. Yang, and H. Cheng. 2011.Simulation of Effects of the Saffman Force and the Magnus Force on Sand Saltation in Turbulent Flow. In ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-17, 2011, Denver, Colorado, edited by 501-506, Paper No. IMECE2011-62724, 6. New York, New York:ASME.PNNL-SA-99970.doi:10.1115/IMECE2011-62724