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Hydraulic Modelling

Hydraulic modelling, both physical and numerical, forms a significant aspect of the research work of the Environmental Engineering Research Centre (EERC). The group has very well equipped laboratories including two wave tank facilities (4.5 and 16m wide), a flow channel which combines fresh and salt water, a scour tank and a range of laser measurement platforms including 3D LDA, PIV and LIF systems. A range of projects are available in each of the key areas of research as detailed below.

Click on a project below for more information and to apply

Future changes of wave climate in Ireland and impact on coastal ecosystems

Dr Bjoern Elsaesser & Professor Mark Emmerson

Suction induced bed damage beneath the propeller of a manoeuvring ship

Dr Gerry Hamill & Dr Harry Johnston

Interfacial mixing in a density stratified estuary

Dr Gerry Hamill & Dr Harry Johnston

Modelling the fate, cycling and transport of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the Northwest European Shelf region

Dr Kieran O’Driscoll & Dr Bjoern Elsaesser

Analysis and modelling of coastal processes in the sea loughs of Northern Ireland

Dr Kieran O’Driscoll & Dr Bjoern Elsaesser