James Zulfan , Bobby Minola Ginting , Ravi Anthony Tartandyo
{"title":"Evaluation of scale effects in physical modeling of combined ogee and sharp-crested weir flow using a 3D CFD model","authors":"James Zulfan , Bobby Minola Ginting , Ravi Anthony Tartandyo","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research on scale effects on flows over weirs has been conducted on a limited basis, primarily focusing on flows upstream of a single-type weir, such as ogee, broad-crested, and sharp-crested (linear and non-linear) weirs. However, the scale effects downstream of these single-type weirs have not been thoroughly investigated. This study examined the scale effects on flows over a combined weir system consisting of an ogee weir and a sharp-crested weir, both upstream and downstream, utilizing physical modeling at a 1:33.33 scale based on Froude similarity and three-dimensional (3D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. The sharp-crested weir in this study was represented by two sluice gates that remain closed and submerged during flood events. The experimental data confirmed that the equivalent discharge coefficients of the combined weir system behaved similarly to those of a sharp-crested weir across various <em>H</em>/<em>P</em> (where <em>H</em> is the total head, and <em>P</em> is the weir height) values. However, scale effects on the discharge rating curve due to surface tension and viscosity could only be minimized when <em>H</em>/<em>P ></em> 0.4, <em>Re</em> > 26 959, and <em>We</em> > 240 (where <em>Re</em> and <em>We</em> are the Reynolds and Weber numbers, respectively), provided that the water depth exceeded 0.042 m above the crest. Additionally, <em>Re</em> greater than 4 × 10<sup>4</sup> was necessary to minimize scale effects caused by viscosity in flows in the spillway channel and stilling basin (with baffle blocks). The limiting criteria aligned closely with existing literature. This study offers valuable insights for practical applications in hydraulic engineering in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 225-235"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Van-Truc Nguyen , Nguyen Duy Dat , Thi-Giang-Huong Duong , Viet-Cuong Dinh , Thi-Dieu-Hien Vo
{"title":"Degradation of tetracycline in water using hydrogen peroxide activated by soybean residue-derived magnetic biochar","authors":"Van-Truc Nguyen , Nguyen Duy Dat , Thi-Giang-Huong Duong , Viet-Cuong Dinh , Thi-Dieu-Hien Vo","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tetracyclines (TCs) are the second most commonly used antibiotics worldwide, utilized in medical treatments and animal husbandry. Although effective against various infectious diseases, TC residues persist in the environment and contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, posing significant risks to human health. This study employed the heterogeneous Fenton process to degrade TC using soybean residue-derived magnetic biochar (Fe-SoyB) as the catalyst. The Fe-SoyB sample was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) techniques. The effects of key parameters, including pH, H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> concentration, catalyst dosage, and initial TC concentration, on TC degradation were investigated. The results indicated that the TC removal efficiency decreased with increasing initial TC concentration, while it was improved with higher H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> concentrations and greater catalyst dosages. The optimal conditions for the Fenton-like process were determined: a pH of 3, a H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> concentration of 245 mmol/L, an initial TC concentration of 800 mg/L, and a catalyst dosage of 0.75 g/L, achieving a removal efficiency of 90.0% after 150 min. Additionally, the TC removal efficiency of the Fe-SoyB system varied significantly across different water matrices, with 87.1% for deionized water, 78.5% for tap water, and 72.5% for river water. The catalyst demonstrated notable stability, maintaining a TC removal efficiency of 79.7% after three cycles of use. Overall, Fe-SoyB shows promise as a cost-effective catalyst for the elimination of organic pollutants in aqueous solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 129-140"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Energy flow rate equation for river networks","authors":"Sai-yu Yuan , Jia-wei Lin , Hong-wu Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2025.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2025.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rational allocation of water flow energy in river networks is essential to addressing water-related issues in river network areas. However, current methods of calculating the spatiotemporal distribution of flow energy in river networks lack precision and efficiency. This paper introduces a novel hydrodynamic representation, the energy flow rate, defined as the product of the flow rate and kinetic energy head, to quantify the kinetic energy stored and transported in river networks. A linear equation system for the energy flow rate in a river network has been theoretically derived, enabling rapid calculations under steady flow conditions. A simplified equation is proposed to describe the exponential decay of the energy flow rate, accompanied by potential energy conversion. The coefficients in the linear equation system are determined using control equations at flow confluence and diversion nodes. This study provides foundational insights that can be used to develop new hydrodynamic modeling strategies to regulate water flow energy and achieve coordinated management of water-related issues in river networks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 2","pages":"Pages 221-224"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thanks to our academic editors and peer reviewers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1674-2370(25)00012-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1674-2370(25)00012-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 1","pages":"Page I"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A missing data processing method for dam deformation monitoring data using spatiotemporal clustering and support vector machine model","authors":"Yan-tao Zhu , Chong-shi Gu , Mihai A. Diaconeasa","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Deformation monitoring is a critical measure for intuitively reflecting the operational behavior of a dam. However, the deformation monitoring data are often incomplete due to environmental changes, monitoring instrument faults, and human operational errors, thereby often hindering the accurate assessment of actual deformation patterns. This study proposed a method for quantifying deformation similarity between measurement points by recognizing the spatiotemporal characteristics of concrete dam deformation monitoring data. It introduces a spatiotemporal clustering analysis of the concrete dam deformation behavior and employs the support vector machine model to address the missing data in concrete dam deformation monitoring. The proposed method was validated in a concrete dam project, with the model error maintaining within 5%, demonstrating its effectiveness in processing missing deformation data. This approach enhances the capability of early-warning systems and contributes to enhanced dam safety management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 417-424"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142536159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydraulic characteristics of a large rotation-angle baffle-drop shaft through synergetic discharge from dry and wet sides","authors":"Pei-de Liang , Jun Chen , Teng Wu , Jing Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To enhance the operational capacity and space utilization of baffle-drop shafts, this study improved the traditional baffle-drop shaft by expanding the wet-side space, incorporating large rotation-angle baffles, and installing overflow holes in the dividing wall. A three-dimensional turbulent model was developed using ANSYS Fluent to simulate the hydraulic characteristics of both traditional and new baffle-drop shafts across various flow rates. The simulation results demonstrated that the new shaft design allowed for discharge from both the wet and dry sides, significantly improving operational capacity, with the dry side capable of handling 40% of the inlet flow. Compared to the traditional shaft, the new design reduced shaft wall pressures and decreased the mean and standard deviation of pressure on typical baffles by 21% and 63%, respectively, therefore enhancing structural safety. Additionally, the new shaft achieved a 2%–12% higher energy dissipation rate than the traditional shaft across different flow rates. This study offers valuable insights for the design and optimization of drop shafts in deep tunnel drainage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 115-124"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive analysis of characteristics of dry–wet events and their transitions in Uttar Pradesh, India","authors":"Shivani Gond , Ashish Kumar Agnihotri , Nitesh Gupta , P.K.S. Dikshit","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the occurrence and characteristics of dry and wet events is crucial for effective disaster prevention, resource management, and risk reduction in vulnerable regions. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of dry–wet events and their transition characteristics in Uttar Pradesh, India. The standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) at a monthly timescale was utilized to identify hotspot regions vulnerable to concurrent and frequent dry and wet events and their transitions. The severity, duration, and intensity of dry and wet events were characterized with the run theory over SPEI time series data from 18 synoptic stations in Uttar Pradesh over 48 years (1971–2018), sourced from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the India Meteorological Department. Multiple assessment methods were utilized to examine the interaction of these extreme events, considering characteristics such as wet–dry ratio, average transition time, and rapid transition times from wet to dry events and from dry to wet events. Average wet durations ranged from 1.27 to 1.58 months, and average dry durations ranged from 1.29 to 1.82 months. Rapid transition times from dry to wet events ranged from 2.5 to 4.1 months, and those for wet-to-dry events ranged from 2.1 to 5.3 months. The eastern region experienced a significantly high number of dry events, while the western and Bundelkhand regions experienced more intense dry events. In contrast, the eastern region had intense wet events. This research on the occurrence of dry–wet events and their transitions can provide valuable insights for government decision-making and disaster prevention and reduction efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 59-68"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perspectives on risk analysis and control for real-time operation of flood control systems","authors":"Juan Chen , Lu Zhang , Guo-zhi Li , Ping-an Zhong","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flood control operation, a non-engineering measure, can efficiently manage flood disasters within a river basin. However, numerous uncertainties exit in the real-time operation of flood control systems, creating risks in decision-making. As an efficient tool to mitigate these risks, risk management has garnered increasing attention in real-time flood control operation. This communication offers a series of suggestions for future research concerning risk management in real-time flood control operation, including risk assessment, risk diagnosis, and risk control methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 319-322"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Min Li , Bo Liang , Jie-ming Liu , Jin Zhang , Bin Wang , Jie Shang
{"title":"Trichoderma aureoviride hyphal pellets embedded in corncob-sodium alginate matrix for efficient uranium(VI) biosorption from aqueous solutions","authors":"Min Li , Bo Liang , Jie-ming Liu , Jin Zhang , Bin Wang , Jie Shang","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The discharge of effluents containing uranium (U) ions into aquatic ecosystems poses significant risks to both human health and marine organisms. This study investigated the biosorption of U(VI) ions from aqueous solutions using corncob-sodium alginate (SA)-immobilized <em>Trichoderma aureoviride</em> hyphal pellets. Experimental parameters, including initial solution pH, initial concentration, temperature, and contact time, were systematically examined to understand their influence on the bioadsorption process. Results showed that the corncob-SA-immobilized <em>T. aureoviride</em> hyphal pellets exhibited maximum uranium biosorption capacity at an initial pH of 6.23 and a contact time of 12 h. The equilibrium data aligned with the Langmuir isotherm model, with a maximum biosorption capacity of 105.60 mg/g at 301 K. Moreover, biosorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. In terms of thermodynamic parameters, the changes in Gibbs-free energy (Δ<em>G</em>°) were determined to be −4.29 kJ/mol at 301 K, the changes in enthalpy (Δ<em>H</em>°) were 46.88 kJ/mol, and the changes in entropy (Δ<em>S</em>°) was 164.98 J/(mol·K). Notably, the adsorbed U(VI) could be efficiently desorbed using Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>, with a maximum readsorption efficiency of 53.6%. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis revealed U(VI) ion binding onto the hyphal pellet surface. This study underscores the efficacy of corncob-SA-immobilized <em>T. aureoviride</em> hyphal pellets as a cost-effective and environmentally favorable biosorbent material for removing U(VI) from aquatic ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 51-58"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141401284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li-xiao Ni , Yuan-yi Fang , Cun-hao Du , Jia-jia Wang , Cheng-jie Zhu , Chu Xu , Shi-yin Li , Jian Xu , Xu-qing Chen , Hua Su
{"title":"Microbial community diversity during algal inhibition using slow-release microcapsules of tea polyphenols","authors":"Li-xiao Ni , Yuan-yi Fang , Cun-hao Du , Jia-jia Wang , Cheng-jie Zhu , Chu Xu , Shi-yin Li , Jian Xu , Xu-qing Chen , Hua Su","doi":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wse.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Harmful algal blooms (HABs) resulting from eutrophication pose a major threat to ecosystems and human health, necessitating effective control measures. Allelochemicals have shown their importance in slowing down algal proliferation due to their proven efficacy and low ecological impacts. In this study, allelopathy tea polyphenols (TPs) and β-cyclodextrin were combined to prepare slow-release algicidal microcapsules, and the diversity of microbial community in the algal inhibition process was analyzed. Results showed that TP slow-release microcapsules had strong algicidal activity. When against <em>Microcystis aeruginosa</em> within 20 d, their constant inhibitory rate was up to 99% compared to the control group. Microbial diversity decreased with an increase in algae density, and the species richness and diversity of algae increased under the stress of TP slow-release microcapsules. The redundancy analysis showed that the environmental factors with impacts on the abundance and diversity of bacterial communities in descending order were dissolved oxygen, pH, and temperature. This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of TP slow-release microcapsules to actual water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":23628,"journal":{"name":"Water science and engineering","volume":"17 3","pages":"Pages 266-273"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674237024000528/pdfft?md5=10c451ad88403e633f575865288f70e8&pid=1-s2.0-S1674237024000528-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141133382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}