Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/00824
The fluid dynamics and deposits of transitional flows.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor JL Best, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor RA Williams, Heriot-Watt University, Unlisted
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor J Peakall, University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor M Wang, University of Leeds, Chemical and Process Engineering
- Grant held at:
- University of Leeds, School of Earth and Environment
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Marine
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
- Palaeoenvironments
- Geohazards
- Abstract:
- Water flows in which turbulence is modulated by suspended clay are far more common and dynamically complex than previously assumed. However, there is a general lack of understanding of the fluid and sediment dynamics of these 'transitional' flows, and their expression in the geometrical, structural and textural properties of deposits. We propose a comprehensive experimental laboratory programme to investigate fundamental aspects of transitional flows that are applicable to earth surface studies, engineering and environmental management, and interpretation of the ancient sedimentary record. The project will build upon successful pilot studies with proven, state-of-the art methodologies to quantify the influence of shear rate, yield stress, non-cohesive sand/silt particles and bed roughness on the flow dynamics and deposits of transitional flows.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/00824
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £319,535
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2,745 | £151,061 | £11,710 | £84,528 | £69,488 |
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