Abstract

The aim of this study is to simulate the growth process of fine Sediment flocculation fractal, which based on DLCA and three graphics technology. With the simulation, we analyze the effects of particle effective collision probability, initial concentration and particle diameter on sedimentation distance and distribution. The flow fractal structure was analyzed by graphic technology. Researches in this study have some theoretical and practical value on the control and treatment of Yellow River high turbidity flow.

Keywords:

Effective collision probability, flocculation in moving water, sedimentation, setting velocity,

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