Treatment of Natural Geometry in Finite Volume River Flow Computations

A method is proposed for the treatment of irregular bathymetry in one-dimensional finite volume computations of open-channel flow. The strategy adopted is based on a reformulation of the Saint-Venant equations. In contrast with the usual treatment of topography effects as source terms, the method accounts for slope and nonprismaticity by modifying the momentum flux. This makes it possible to precisely balance the hydrostatic pressure contributions associated with variations in valley geometry. The characteristic method is applied to the revised equations, yielding topographic corrections to the numerical fluxes of an upwind scheme. Further adaptations endow the scheme with an ability to capture transcritical sections and wetting fronts in channels of abrupt topography. To test the approach, the scheme is first applied to idealized benchmark problems. The method is then used to route a severe flood through a complex river system: the Tanshui in Northern Taiwan. Computational results compare favorably with gauge records. Discrepancies in water stage represent no more than a fraction of the magnitude of typical bathymetry variations.     

Efficiency of sediment transport by flood and its control in the Lower Yellow River

1IntroductionIntheriversystemwithsediment-ladenflow,WaterUseforSedimentTransport(WUST)isaveryimportantcomponentofecologicalwaterdemands,whichmaintainfundamentalfunctionofallecosystemcomponentsataspecificlevelofcondition[1].EnoughWUSTisthepremisetokeepthestableriver-bedandhealthyriverecosystem;alsoitisthebaseflowofriverfortheexploitationofwaterresources.Comparingwithotherrespectsrelatedwithwaterdemandsofriverecosystemsuchastheminimumflowforfishesorripariantrees,researchesontheWUSTarequite…     

盐湖沉积储层孔隙结构特征及演化模式--以马王庙油田为例

盐湖沉积条件下的沉积环境及储集层特征等具有与淡水沉积不同的特征,通过对江汉盐湖盆地马王庙地区储层孔隙结构特征的研究,揭示了孔隙结构的宏观及微观特征.该区新沟咀组下段砂岩储层孔隙类型以粒间溶孔为主,喉道主要为片状、弯片状及点状喉道.Ⅱ、Ⅲ油组的物性比Ⅰ油组好,平面上孔隙分布具分区性.孔喉配置主要为大孔中喉,次为大孔粗喉及中孔中喉.孔隙结构受沉积环境及成岩作用的影响.以马36井Ⅱ油组砂岩为例,建立了孔隙演化定量模式.     

Particulate organic matter transport in the lower Colorado river,South-Western USA

The lower Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, to the border with Mexico is one of the most regulated rivers in North America. An analysis of particulate organic matter (POM) transport through the system was made to determine POM concentrations, composition and point of origin, as well as to determine the effect dams had on this transport. Particulate organic matter concentrations generally increased from upstream to downstream, and were dominated by very fine organic detritus (< 25μm size fraction). Reservoirs released more POM than they received during spring and summer, but less during autumn and winter. Reservoirs recycled POM, taking in organic detritus and discharging small limnoplankton. Backwater complexes functioned as filters during storm events, trapping coarse material and releasing fine material. Agricultural drains made only minor contributions of POM, but provided important nutrients for in-channel production of POM. Water diversions forced POM off-channel, whereas sluicing operations reduced inorganic loads in the canals. Despite the presence of six mainstem dams, the lower reaches support a diverse assemblage of detritivorous fishes, similar to that found in the lowermost reaches of natural, unregulated rivers. The food base for this fishery stems from autochthonous production of POM.     

Digital Yellow River Model

Soil erosion is one of the key concerns in land use management for the Loess Plateau of the Yellow River, where serious soil loss is the root cause of environmental and ecological degradation of the basin. In this paper, a physically-based, distributed-parameter, and continuous erosion prediction model at the river basin scale was developed with the aim of assisting in developing better land use management strategies. The framework, the major supporting techniques, and the typical erosion processes are described. The physical processes of sediment yield and transport in the Loess Plateau are divided into three sub-processes, including the runoff and sediment yield on hillslopes, gravitational erosion in gullies, and hyperconcentrated flow routing in channels. For each sub-process, a physically-based simulation model was developed and embedded into the whole model system. The model system was applied to simulate the runoff and sediment yield in several typical years in the coarse sediment source area of the Loess Plateau, and the simulated results were in reasonably good agreement with the measured values.     

西非被动大陆边缘Walvis Ridge以南纳米比亚盆地的地质特征及油气意义——兼与Walvis Ridge以北盆地比较

西非被动大陆边缘近海盆地区是世界关注的油气产区和投资热点地区之一,但目前为止的油气产出主要集中在Walvis Ridge以北的盆地区(北部盆地区),而以南的纳米比亚盆地区只发现了一个Kudu气田。从西非被动边缘的构造演化历史、边缘结构特征等方面,通过纳米比亚盆地与北部产油气盆地间的比较,对纳米比亚近海盆地区的油气勘探前景进行了有益的探讨。综合分析后认为,纳米比亚近海盆地区油气勘探没有大的突破的主要原因是受政治影响、勘探程度低及公布资料较少、研究程度低。从边缘演化特征来看,纳米比亚盆地区裂谷作用及海底扩张方式、边缘结构等与北部盆地区十分相似,只不过时间上略早。南、北盆地区都经历了前裂谷期、同裂谷期、过渡期和后裂谷期等几个发育时期,形成了类似的构造—沉积组合,发育类似的烃源岩层(除与北部盆地区类似的烃源岩层外,纳米比亚边缘Karoo期前裂谷期沉积可能也是潜在烃源岩)。成熟度和热史模拟认为,纳米比亚边缘离开海岸线一定距离内油气成熟度达到中、高度,具备了油气生成条件,而储盖层及对西非产油意义较大的蒸发岩也较发育,漂移期地层中发育的重力滑动构造可形成大型构造圈闭并对漂移期浊积岩分布有控制作用。综合分析后认为,纳米比亚盆地区与北部盆地区具十分相似的地质背景,具备了形成油气的条件,应加强勘探与研究工作,而纳米比亚近海盆地离开岸线一定范围是油气勘探的优选目标区。     

Solar ponds in alkaline lake and oil well regions

Solar ponds are probably the simplest technology available for the useful conversion of solar energy. The basic technology is proven. Solar ponds have been shown to be technically feasible and economically viable for many applications, particularly for thermal use. The electrical conversion and use of solar energy via solar ponds is still questionable, in general, for economic viability. By putting the untapped sources together in the South Plains region, it looks promising economically both for thermal and electrical conversions and applications. There are a number of alkaline lake basins randomly scattered in the South Plains region of the U.S.A. In that area, there are thousands of crude oil producing wells that produce brine in abundance. The selection of suitable alkaline lake basins as a solar pond site and as depository sites of brine from oil wells and the using of this brine and salty water from alkaline lakes makes the solar pond economically viable for both thermal and electrical demands in the area.     

论黄河三角洲流路演变及河口治理的指导原则

通过分析黄河三角洲流路演变中溯源堆积及溯源冲刷对典河下游河道影响的范围，幅度和作用历时，提出在黄河泥沙从根本上减少之前，河口治理的指导原则应是在有利于工农业发展和有利于防洪防凌前提下，有计划地安排河口流路。     

百色盆地林蓬浅层稠油油藏热采开发的可行性研究

百色盆地林蓬油藏为一浅、薄、低产、低渗的普通稠油构造油藏。通过对油藏特征、原油热物性、热采数值模拟初步分析及热米开发经济效益的初步评价，认为林蓬油藏利用我国现有的热采技术投入开发具有可行性，并提出了具体实施方案和工作意见．     

钍归-化在盆地γ能谱资料处理中的应用

在应用γ能谱资料寻找砂岩型铀矿的过程中，要尽可能地消除非矿化因素引起的干扰，提取与铀矿化有关的信息。介绍了钍归-化的原理及特点，采用与矿化有关的元素迁移信息的钍归-化方法，分析了二连盆地东部的γ能谱资料，揭示了该区放射性元素的分布特征、地球化学作用和后期铀元素的迁移与富集。结合其他地质资料，分析了钾剩差的变异区（正、负高值区）及铀剩差正高值区形成的原因，同时指出了经过钍归-化处理所得到的铀剩差正高值区应为氧化与还原作用过渡带的直接指示，也是该区进一步寻找砂岩型铀矿的重要标志。