A numerical model to simulate the vertical velocity distribution in an open channel with double-layered rigid vegetation

Abstract

Vegetation flow is more and more widely studied by scholars at home and abroad because it is an important condition affecting river water quality. However, most of the studies were carried out based on the data of indoor experimental flumes, because the vegetation conditions in nature are more complex. The analytical solution of the flow velocity based on indoor conditions often has some problems when applied to practical projects. Therefore, we propose a numerical method based on the lattice Boltzmann method to simulate the vertical velocity distribution in an open channel with double-layered rigid vegetation. This method has high simulation accuracy in different vegetation conditions. At the same time, because the lattice Boltzmann method is more conducive to simulating complex boundary conditions, it is easier to combine with a multi-layered rigid vegetation flow and a flexible vegetation flow in nature after improvement, providing a basis for the application of indoor theoretical results to the outdoor. HIGHLIGHTS This method has a high simulation accuracy in different vegetation conditions.; It is helpful to study hydrological processes in the vegetation river.;

Keywords

• complex boundary conditions
• double-layered rigid vegetation
• lattice boltzmann method
• numerical model
• vertical velocity distribution