DISSIPATION OF WAVE ENERGY IN A SEAWATER OUTFALL CHANNEL
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Keywords

wave energy
energy dissipation
outfall
channel
outfall channel

How to Cite

Witthaus, K., Retief, G. de F., Prestedge, G., & Huskins, L. (1982). DISSIPATION OF WAVE ENERGY IN A SEAWATER OUTFALL CHANNEL. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, 1(18), 131. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v18.131

Abstract

This paper describes the investigation of means of reducing wave action reaching the shoreward end of a power station cooling water outfall channel without resulting in significant head loss to the outflowing water. A variety of conceptual methods of reducing wave action in the outfall channel was examined. A physical model of the outfall was constructed. It was found that a rubble mound wave energy dissipator located in the outfall channel dramatically reduced wave action at the discharge seal pit.
https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v18.131
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