340 - Numerical Investigation of the Physical Mechanisms Behind Geysers in Storm Sewer Systems: A Slug Analysis Based on a Computational Study of Geyser Eruptions

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM CT

Room: S 102 A

Author(s)

Abbas Sharifi (he/him/his)

Research Assistant
Florida International University

Co-Author(s)

Arturo S. Leon, n/a (he/him/his)

Associate Professor
Florida International University
Pratik J. Mahyawansi

Ph.D. Student and Research Assistant
Florida International University
Sumit R. Zanje (he/him/his)

Graduated
Florida International University

Stormsewer geysers are caused by explosive releases of air-water mixtures near manholes. Studies have struggled to replicate the violent nature of these geysers despite decades of research. Stormsewer systems during geyser events are investigated using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics. We aim to better understand the physical mechanics and flow transitions during geysering by tracking the time traces of significant flow parameters within the sewer system. As a result of the insights gained, retrofit solutions to minimize the impact of geyser eruptions can be suggested.