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Impact of Flood Events from Different Source Areas on Channel Transects Adjustment at the Wandering-braided Reach of the Lower Yellow River ZHANG Ou-yang, XU Jiong-xin, ZHANG Hong-wu
Fluvial Process Pattern of Heavy Sediment-carrying Rivers and Design of Water Diversion Structure in Xinjiang Plain Area LI Shan, WEI Shu-fan, YAN Xiao-da
Fractal Characteristics of Discharge and Sediment Discharge in the Pearl River Delta YANG Qing-shu, FU Jia-mo, LUO Zhang-ren, YANG Gan-ran

Study of River Patterns of the Tarim River

WANG Yan-gui, HU Chun-hong, ZHOU Wen-hao, LI Xi-xia ZHU Bi-sheng
Short articles
Development, Practice and Understanding of Sediment Treatment of the Yellow River WANG Kai-rong, LI Wen-xue,ZHENG Chun-mei
Experimental Study on Evolvement of the Yellow River Mouth in Action of the Imported Seawater CAO Wen-hong, HU Chun-hong, JIANG Nai-sen
Numerical Simulation of Supercritical Flow and Sediment in Channel with Continuous Curves WANG Shuang-ming,YANG Hong, PAN Guang-zai
River Shrinkage and Harnessing Countermeasures of the Lower Weihe Recent Period CHEN Jian-guo, HU Chun-hong, DAI Qing
Key Issues in Heavy-metal Sorption by Sediments SUN Wei-Iing, NI Jin-ren
Finite Element Method for 2-D Flow and Sediment Mathematical Model Channels ZHANG Xi-bing, DONG Yao-hua, YIN Rui-lan
2-D Mathematical Model for Nonuniform Sediment Transport in Yangtze Estuary CAO Zhen-yi, Ke-lin
Model Study of Sedimentation and Control Measures in Baihepu Reservoir HUANG Bing-bin, WANG Li-xu, ZHANG Chun-yi, LIU Xiang-zhong

Impact of Flood Events from Different Source Areas on Chann el Transects
Adjustment at the Wandering braided Reach of the Lower Yel low River

ZHANG Ou-yang1,2, XU Jiong?xin2?ZHANG Hong-wu1
(1.Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China;
2.Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS,)

Abstract: Based on the hydrological data from the Huayuankou station in the lowe r Yellow River, this paper reveals the different impacts of flood events from di fferent source areas on the channel transverse cross section deformation of the   wandering-braided reach of the lower Yellow River by selecting the flood event  as the indicator of coupling the water and sediment yield sub-system in the upper and middle river basin and the sediment deposition sub-system at the lower river reaches from the aspect of fluvial system. Flood events from different source  areas have different characteristics of discharge, sediment concentration, suspe nded sediment diameter and duration time etc. that have different impacts on the channel fill-scour behaviors and channel deformation modes.

¡¡¡¡Flood events from the upper clear water producing area and the lower clear wat er producing area both have abundant runoff and low sediment concentration, but  they have different impacts on channel deformation. Flood events from the upper  clear water producing area generally have the sediment concentration just slight ly larger than the carrying capacity, which makes the sediment slightly deposite d in the main channel and thus cause the width to depth ratio slightly increase.  Flood events from the lower clear water producing area generally have very smal l sediment concentration that the water have excessive energy to carry sediment,  thus the main channel will be scoured that causes the width to depth ratio larg ely decreased. 

¡¡¡¡Flood events from the coarser sediment producing area and the fine sediment prod ucing area both have large peak discharge and high sediment concentration, but t hey also have different impacts on channel deformation. Many of the flood events  from the coarser sediment producing area are the hyper-concentration flow that    makes the sediment deposit heavily on the flood plain and scour in the main chan nel and thus cause the width to depth ratio decrease. Flood events from the fine   sediment producing area may make the sediment deposited both in main channel an don flood plain and thus the width to depth ratio of the channel will not chang ed obviously.

Key words: channel transverse adjustment; flood events from dif ferent source areas; the Yellow River

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Fluvial Process Pattern of the Heavy Sediment-carrying Rivers  and Design of Water
Diversion Structure in Xinjiang Plain Area

LI Shan, WEI Shu-fan, YAN Xiao-da
(The Planning & Design Administration of Xinjiang Department of Water Resources, Urumqi)

Abstract: More than 400 water diversion structures built in Xinj iang are located mostly in the mountain pass of the rivers, and partially in the  fine-silt riverbed in the plain areas.Owing to the gentle slope of the fine-silt riverbed,the low ability of erosion resistance, and the complicated boundary  conditions of the river flow,building water diversion works across rivers has great influence s on the characteristics of erosion and sedimentation in the original river,and  the river flow is comparatively sensitive to the change of boundary conditions.So, it is very important to make deep study on the water diversion structures in the sediment-carrying rivers in the plain areas.By analyzing the fluvial process  pattern of the rivers in the plain areas,this article proposes some main points  and methods of the design for water diversion structures in the plain areas,with some discussions on the problems concerned.

Key words: Xinjiang; plain area; sediment-carrying rivers and w ater diversion structure

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Fractal Characteristics of Discharge and Sediment Discharge in the PearlRiver Delta

YANG Qing-shu1?2, FU Jia-mo1, LUO Zhang-ren2, YANG Gan-ran2
(1.State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry,Guangzhou Institute of Geochemis try,Chinese Academy of Science,Guangzhou; 2.The Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Research,Zhongshan University,Guangzhou)

Abstract: Based on the discharge and sediment concentration of Gaoyao station at Xijiang main stream,Shijiao station at Beijiang main stream,Mak ou station and Sanshui station of the Pearl River Delta,the Hurst Dimension and  fractal dimension of discharge and sediment discharge were calculated by rescale d range analysis(R/S).The study shows that fractal dimensions of discharge are  greater than those of sediment discharge;the fractal dimensions of discharge an d sediment concentration at Sanshui Station are greater than those at Shijiao station.The results also indicate that the discharge and sediment at Sanshui sta tion are different from those at Shijiao station.

Key words:   fractal; rescaled range analysis; the flow and sedim ent;Xijiang and Beijiang Delta

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Study on River Patterns of the Tarim River

WANG Yan-gui, HU Chun-hong, ZHOU Wen-hao, LI Xi-xia, ZHU Bi-sheng
(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research)

Abstract: Based on the hydrologic data and river regimes by aerial survey,the river patterns and their causes of formation in the trunk channel of the Tarim river were studied in this paper. The study shows that Tarim river can be divided into three river patterns: the wandering stream,meandering stream and transitional reach,of which the wandering stream,meandering stream and transitional reach are respectively located in the upper reach of Xinqiman (from Alaer hydrographic station to the Deer farm in Shaya county,Xinqiman is also a hydrographic station),the Xinqiman reach (from Deer farm to Qumaogejin) and the lower reach of Xinqiman (from Qumaogejin to Qiala hydrographic station).The lower reach downstream Qiala hydrographic station could be called as a developing meandering stream because of water shortage.River boundary and the oncoming flow and sediment,such as the dense and sparse vegetation by shrub and diversiform-leaved poplar?flooding?and diversion in the both sides of the Tarim river,are very important factors in the formation of the river patterns.

Key words: trunk channel of the Tarim river; river pattern; cause of formation in the river pattern

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Development,Practice and Understanding of Sediment Treatment of the Yellow River

WANG Kai-rong, LI Wen-xue, ZHENG Chun-mei
(Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research)

Abstract: Based on the general analysis of characteristics and variation tendencies of wat er and sediment of the Yellow River,this paper reviews the background o f various sediment treatment measures,the practice results and the problems exis ted.Treating sediment of the Yellow River is a long term,complex and extremely h ard work.The comprehensive sediment treatment system of ¡¡ãretaining,discharging, regulating,desilting, and dredging¡¡À could be brought into full play only if the  plan is unified with overall considering that comprehensive water and soil cons ervation works are performed on a big scale,water and sediment control and regul ating systems are established,and water and sediment are utilized and treated re asonably.

Key words: sediment of the Yellow River; treatment; practice; understanding

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Experimental Study on Evolvement of the Yellow River Mouth in Action of the Imported Seawater

CAO Wen-hong, HU Chun-hong, JIANG Nai-sen
(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Reseach)

Abstract: Based on physical model, the article studies and discusses processes of the retr ogressive and streamwise erosion, the corresponding equilibrium slope, scouri ng effects, and water level changes in the upper or down river of the imported s eawater point. The experimental results demonstrate that the imported seawater c ombining with the operation of Xiaolangdi reservoir can extend the life-span of  the use of river mouth channels, alleviate the flood pressure in the Shandong r each of the lower Yellow River, and prolong the rise of riverbed.

Key words:  the Yellow River mouth; seawater; retrogressive erosion; streamwise erosion

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Numerical Simulation of Supercritical Flow and Sediment in Channel with Continuous Curves

WANG Shuang-ming1,3, YANG Hong2, PAN Guang-zai3
(1.Dept. of Mechanics of Shanghai Jiaotong University,2.River and Harbor Engineering Department,Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute,3.Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering,Taiyuan University of Technology)

Abstract: A two-dimensional flow and sediment model is proposed for channel with continuo us curves, and is solved by the finite difference method. It can be used to calcul ate the flow and sediment scouring and deposition in the Taohe River in Yangquan  city, Shanxi Province, China. The results show the model is applicable for the des ign of hydraulic engineering.

Key words: continuous curve; supercritical flow; sediment; numerical simulation

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River Shrinkage and Harnessing Countermeasures of the Lower Weihe River in Recent Period

CHEN Jian guo, HU Chun hong, DAI Qing
(China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research)

Abstract: In recent years, an obvious river shrinkage in the lower Weihe River has been ob served due to the constant high elevation at Tongguan and the reduction of oncom ing flow and sediment. Such situation causes high water levels, serious flood d isasters occurred often during low flow discharges, and a series n ew problems, such as increasing of deposition rate, narrowing of main channel, decreasing of flow-carrying capacity, higher water level at the same flow discha rge, prolonging of flood movement, more river bends, unstable main channel, seri ous siltation at the mouth of branches, and much more difficult flood prevention.

¡¡¡¡Based on above analyses, this paper pointed out the harnessing countermeasures of the Lower Weihe River: lowering Tongguan elevation, river training in the Lowe r Weihe River, routing of Beiluohe River, harnessing in confluence region of the  Yellow, Weihe and Beiluohe Rivers, operation of flood and sediment regulation in Dongzhuang reservoir, and water transfer from other river basin to the Weihe River.

Key words:  the Lower Weihe River?recent period?river shrinkage?harnessing countermeas ures

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Key Issues in   Heavy metal  Sorption by Sediments

SUN Wei-ling?NI Jin-ren
?The Key Laboratory of  Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education,
Depa rtment of Envinmental Engineering, Peking University)

Abstract: Based on asystematic  review of the recent studies on heavy metal sorption  by  sediments,this paper investigates the classifications?primary  issues?impact  factors and mechanisms of sorption processes Both sorption and speciation are
discussed. Various methods have been compared. Deficiencies in the present stu dies are also indicated
As results?perspectives are made on the significance o f the study on heavy?metal sorption by sediments in hyper concentrated solid- liquid systems?which is of potential practical use in environmental and ecologi cal protection in large rivers like the Yellow River.

Key words:  sediment?heavy metal?sorption speciation

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Finite Element Method for 2-D Flow and Sediment Mathematical M odel in Channels

ZHANG Xi-bing, DONG Yao-hua?YIN Ru-lan
(Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute, YRSRI)

Abstract: A 2-D flow and sediment mathematical model by the fin ite element method is established in the article. Based on the former research,   methods  of Mass Concentration and Compressed Memory are used to reduce the needed memory . Since the methods of Prediction-Correct-Iteration and Unsteady-Steady-Unst eady are adopted, the timestep becomes longer and the calculation is greatly r educed. Simulation is carried out in the Jianli reach of the lower Jingjiang   river and shows that the calculated results are in good agreement with the fiel d data.

Key words: flow and sediment; finite element method; model verification

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2-D Mathematical Model for Nonuniform Sediment Transport in Ya ngtze Estuary

CAO Zhen-yi, HU Ke-lin
(State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal, East China Norma l University, Shanghai)

Abstract: A 2-D horizontal mathematical model is established fo rsuspended sediment transport based on the character of hydraulic and suspended  sediment  in Yangtze estuary. In the model the effects of wave on momentum equation and se diment capacity are considered. The fine sediment settling velocity due to flocc ulation is determined by sediment grain, salt, sediment concentration, and flow  turb ulence. A boundary?fitted curvilinear coordinate system has been deployed to ob tain a more accurate solution of SSC. The operato-splitting algorithm and the   Ultimate Quickest scheme have been used to solve the sediment transport equation . The calculated results are in close agreement with field observation, which sh ows this model can predict suspended sediment transport in Yangtze estuary.

Key words:   sediment-carrying capacity; suspended sediment numerical model; Yangtze Estuary

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Model Study on Sedimentation and Control Measures in Baihepu Reservoir

HUANG Bing-bin, WANG Li-xu, ZHANG Chun-yi, LIU Xiang-zhong
(Beijing Hydraulic Research Institute)

Abstract: Constructed in 1973, the Baihepu Reservoir Project has  played an important role in flood control, irrigation, hydropower generation?  and interbasin div ersion. The sedimentation has been influencing the water diversion from the rese rvoir since 1997. Based on analysis of the oncoming runoff and suspended load, a nd the sediment distribution of the reservoir, a physical model study is carried  out to explore the development and control measures of sedimentation. Three ope rational schemes are simulated and the results of the study show that the one wi th sediment guiding dike is much more effective in preventing the water diversio n tunnel inlet sedimentation, compared with the other two alternatives, which ar e the existing operational mode and high water level operational mode. The sedim ent guiding dike scheme can keep the water diversion project running for more th an twenty years or even longer if other reasonable schemes are applied simultane ously.

Key words:  reservoir sedimentation; physical model; control mea sures; sediment guiding dike

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