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Influence of Marine Currents, Waves, and Shipping Traffic on Sulina Channel Fairway at the Mouth of the Black Sea
by
Mihai Valentin Stancu
Mihai Valentin Stancu 1,
Maria Ilinca Cheveresan
Maria Ilinca Cheveresan 2,*,
Daniela Sârbu
Daniela Sârbu 1,
Adrian Maizel
Adrian Maizel 3,
Romeo Soare
Romeo Soare 4,
Alina Bărbulescu
Alina Bărbulescu 5,* and
Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu
Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu 6,*
1
DHI SW Project, 22 Nicolae G. Caramfil Str., 014143 Bucharest, Romania
2
Department of Hydrotechnics, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, 122-124 Lacul Tei Bd., 020396 Bucharest, Romania
3
Lower Danube Administration, 32 Portului Str. 3, 800025 Galati, Romania
4
Lower Danube Administration, 4 Stefan cel Mare Str., 080388 Giurgiu, Romania
5
Department of Civil Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, 5, Turnului Street, 500152 Brasov, Romania
6
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics in Constructions, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, 59 Calea Plevnei, 010223 Bucharest, Romania
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Water 2024, 16(19), 2779; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16192779 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 29 August 2024
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Revised: 28 September 2024
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Accepted: 29 September 2024
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Published: 29 September 2024
Abstract
This study comprehensively explores the intricate hydrodynamic and geomorphological processes that affect the Sulina Channel and bar area. It employs advanced hydrodynamic, wave, and sediment transport models to simulate the influence of marine currents, waves, and shipping traffic on sediment transport and deposition patterns, providing valuable insights for maintaining navigable conditions in the Sulina Channel. It is shown that sediment deposition is highly dynamic, particularly in the Sulina bar area, where rapid sediment recolonization occurs within one to two months after dredging. The simulation indicates that vessels with drafts of 11.5 m cause notable erosion. In comparison, drafts of 7 m have a minimal impact on sediment transport, emphasizing the importance of managing vessel drafts to mitigate sediment disturbances. This research highlights and quantifies the siltation phenomenon from the Black Sea to the mouth of the Sulina Channel, effectively addressing the challenges posed by natural and anthropogenic factors to ensure the Channel’s sustainability and operational efficiency.
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Stancu, M.V.; Cheveresan, M.I.; Sârbu, D.; Maizel, A.; Soare, R.; Bărbulescu, A.; Dumitriu, C.Ș.
Influence of Marine Currents, Waves, and Shipping Traffic on Sulina Channel Fairway at the Mouth of the Black Sea. Water 2024, 16, 2779.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16192779
AMA Style
Stancu MV, Cheveresan MI, Sârbu D, Maizel A, Soare R, Bărbulescu A, Dumitriu CȘ.
Influence of Marine Currents, Waves, and Shipping Traffic on Sulina Channel Fairway at the Mouth of the Black Sea. Water. 2024; 16(19):2779.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16192779
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Stancu, Mihai Valentin, Maria Ilinca Cheveresan, Daniela Sârbu, Adrian Maizel, Romeo Soare, Alina Bărbulescu, and Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu.
2024. "Influence of Marine Currents, Waves, and Shipping Traffic on Sulina Channel Fairway at the Mouth of the Black Sea" Water 16, no. 19: 2779.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16192779
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