Conference Proceedings
Volume 6: Fluids and Thermal Systems; Advances for Process Industries, Parts A and B, 2012
Authors
Z. Charlie Zheng, Xueyong Zou, Xiaofan Yang, Hong Cheng
Abstract
The effects of both the Saffman force and Magnus force on sand saltation are investigated. Turbulent flows in a channel and over a barchans dune are considered with sand particles injected into the flow. The results show that both of the forces increase the height and skipping distance of sand saltation, with the Magnus force giving more significant effect on the height. These forces can also increase the sand settling at the lee side of the barchans dune.
